89Therefore, it must be stated that, in order to combat abuse or even fraud, the Union legislature has a margin of discretion in establishing entitlement to a survivor’s pension. In the present case, the condition that the marriage must have lasted for at least 1 year for the surviving spouse to receive the survivor’s pension is intended to ensure the reality and stability of the relationship between the persons concerned.
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