Commission of the European Communities v French Republic. [1991] EUECJ C-244/89 (31 January 1991)

The Court found that the French Republic had failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law by not properly managing and allocating fisheries quotas as required.

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Citation: [1991] EUECJ C-244/89
Parties: Applicant: Commission of the European Communities; Respondent: French Republic
Jurisdiction: European Union
Procedural Posture: Infringement Proceedings / Final Judgment
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Management of Fisheries Quotas, Obligations of Member States Under EU Law

European Union Law Fisheries Law Management of Fisheries Quotas Obligations of Member States Under EU Law

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Parties

Commission of the European Communities

Applicant

French Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Infringement Proceedings / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the French Republic failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law regarding the management of fisheries quotas

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the French Republic had failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law by not properly managing and allocating fisheries quotas as required.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

The French Republic has failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law regarding the management of fisheries quotas.

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