Derogation from Competition Rules for SIEG
Case comment - 3 pages - European law
The Court of Justice justifies limitations to competition rules for companies managing a Service of General Economic Interest (SIEG), ensuring a balance between competition and public service necessities.
EU Court Ruling on Individual Standing
Case comment - 4 pages - European law
The Court of Justice of the European Union reaffirms the 'Plaumann' doctrine, limiting individual standing for annulment actions under Article 230 §4 EC Treaty.
European Arrest Warrant and Equal Treatment for Third-Country Nationals
Case comment - 3 pages - European law
The Italian Constitutional Court examines the constitutionality of a 2000 law regarding social benefits for third-country nationals and its relation to the European Arrest Warrant.
Union Law Framework on Freedom of Establishment
Case comment - 3 pages - European law
The Union law framework governing national restrictions on the freedom of establishment is based on the principle of proportionality and direct effect.
EU Court Ruling on Access to Higher Education
Case comment - 4 pages - European law
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that a Member State cannot impose specific conditions on holders of diplomas from other EU countries without violating non-discrimination and free movement principles.
EU Directives and National Law Interpretation
Case comment - 3 pages - European law
The Court of Justice of the European Union rules on the direct effect of EU directives in disputes between private individuals and the responsibility of Member States.
CJEU Judgment on Romanian Judicial Promotion Regime
Case comment - 7 pages - European law
The CJEU judgment in case C-216/21 highlights structural gaps in Romania's judicial promotion regime, undermining judicial independence and impartiality.
EU Digital Regulation: Harmonization and Member State Prerogatives
Case comment - 7 pages - European law
The European Union's efforts to create a unified digital internal market through strengthened legal harmonization, as reflected in the Court of Justice's judgment in Case C-376/22.
EU Exclusive Competence in Geneva Act
Case comment - 3 pages - European law
The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms the EU's exclusive competence in concluding the Geneva Act, preserving institutional balance and loyal cooperation.
EU Court Ruling on Geneva Act Accession
Case comment - 3 pages - European law
The Court of Justice of the European Union judgment on the Commission v Council case regarding the EU's accession to the Geneva Act, refining the separation of powers within the EU's institutional architecture.
CJEU Rules Against Poland: Disciplinary Procedure for Judges Undermines EU Law Principles of Independence and Impartiality
Case comment - 2 pages - European law
Discover the implications of the Court of Justice of the European Union's judgment in Case C-791/19, European Commission v Republic of Poland, on the rule of law and judicial independence. This landmark ruling addresses whether Poland's disciplinary procedure for judges, influenced by the...
EU Court Ruling on National Provision Contrary to Union Law
Case comment - 2 pages - European law
The Court of Justice of the European Union clarifies the applicability of national provisions contrary to Union law, specifically when the Union law provision lacks direct effect.
CJEU Ruling on Advertising Restrictions and Free Movement of Goods
Case comment - 4 pages - European law
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) examines the conformity of a German law restricting advertising with European Union law, focusing on the free movement of goods and services.
Indirect Discrimination in EU Law
Case comment - 4 pages - European law
This document discusses the concept of indirect discrimination in EU law, its criteria for identification, and relevant case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union.
The case of free movement of goods
Case comment - 3 pages - European law
On December 22nd, the Yellow Vests, a movement of demonstrators, organised several roadblocks on all French borders, including the border between France and Italy, the Mont Blanc tunnel. You would like to take legal actions against France for having failed to lift the roadblock to allow the...
Memorandum - Free Movements of Goods
Case comment - 5 pages - European law
"Dear Sir, As discussed, we revert back to you with respect to your request for legal opinion regarding the following matters: - whether a Member State can be said to have infringed EU law, in a case where it merely abstained from adopting measures necessary to remove obstacles to the free...
Foster v. British Gas plc: A European mirror of the French Public Service?
Case comment - 4 pages - European law
Most of the developed states are aware of what public service is through facts. But only a few of them have come up with a legal definition of what it really is. In French Administrative law, the notion of public service has never been and will never be easily displayed. Major academics are still...
CASE No COMP/M.3099 : Areva / Urenco / ETC JV
Case comment - 12 pages - European law
In its decision of the 6th October 2004, the European Commission has assessed the compatibility with the common market of the concentration of two firms from the nuclear industry sector, following the procedure laid down in the merger regulation. This concentration was proposed by the French...
