Mordashova v Council (Common foreign and security policy - Restrictive measures adopted in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine - Judgment) French Text [2024] EUECJ T-497/22 (11 September 2024)

Mordashova v Council (Common foreign and security policy - Restrictive measures adopted in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine - Judgment) French Text [2024] EUECJ T-497/22 (11 September 2024)

The Tribunal held that the Council lawfully included and maintained the applicant on the sanctions list. The Council provided sufficient and individualized reasons, based on both her close personal and economic association with Alexey Mordashov and the transfer of substantial assets to her. The Council met its...

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Citation
[2024] EUECJ T-497/22
Parties
Applicant: Marina Alexandrova Mordashova; Respondent: Council of the European Union
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Annulment Action (article 263 Tfeu) / Final Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Restrictive Measures, Ukraine Territorial Integrity, Asset Freeze, Admission Restrictions, Association Criterion, Family Members of Sanctioned Persons, Judicial Review, Protection of Fundamental Rights
European Union Law Sanctions Law Common Foreign and Security Policy Restrictive Measures Ukraine Territorial Integrity Asset Freeze Admission Restrictions Association Criterion +3 more

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Parties

Marina Alexandrova Mordashova

Applicant

Council of the European Union

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Annulment Action (article 263 Tfeu) / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's inclusion and retention on the EU sanctions list was lawful under the relevant legal criteria
  2. 2 Whether the Council provided sufficient reasoning and evidence for the listing
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's rights of defence and to be heard were respected

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that the Council lawfully included and maintained the applicant on the sanctions list. The Council provided sufficient and individualized reasons, based on both her close personal and economic association with Alexey Mordashov and the transfer of substantial assets to her. The Council met its obligations to state reasons, respect the applicant's rights of defence, and provide an opportunity to be heard. The evidence established a sufficient link between the applicant and the objectives of the restrictive measures. The measures were proportionate and did not violate fundamental rights. The applicant's arguments regarding lack of evidence, insufficient reasoning, and...

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The application for annulment is dismissed.
  • The applicant is ordered to pay the costs.