Key legal question
Whether the FZA excludes national renewal formalities such as a termination notice and submission of the residence permits.
Extracted holding
No. The FZA allows simple national procedural rules and a limited duty of cooperation for renewal.
Extracted reasoning
Art. 2(3) and 2(4) of Annex I FZA require simplification but do not abolish formalities. The permit is declaratory, yet authorities may require the person to present documents and provide necessary information. Failure to comply may justify closing the pending procedure, but cannot extinguish the substantive right by itself.