Bazhaev v Council (Common foreign and security policy - Restrictive measures taken in view of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine - Judgment) French Text [2024] EUECJ T-362/22 (11 September 2024)

Bazhaev v Council (Common foreign and security policy - Restrictive measures taken in view of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine - Judgment) French Text [2024] EUECJ T-362/22 (11 September 2024)

The General Court found that the Council had provided sufficiently clear, precise, and concrete reasons for the applicant's inclusion and maintenance on the sanctions list, based on up-to-date and credible evidence regarding his business activities and influence in sectors providing substantial revenue to the...

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Citation
[2024] EUECJ T-362/22
Parties
Applicant: Musa Yusopovich Bazhaev; Respondent: Council of the European Union; Intervener: European Commission
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Action for Annulment and Damages / Final Judgment
Outcome
action dismissed
Legal Topics
Restrictive Measures, Foreign Policy, Ukraine Conflict, Asset Freeze, Right to Effective Judicial Protection, Proportionality, Non Discrimination, Right to Property, Freedom to Conduct a Business
European Union Law International Law Sanctions Law Restrictive Measures Foreign Policy Ukraine Conflict Asset Freeze Right to Effective Judicial Protection +4 more

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Parties

Musa Yusopovich Bazhaev

Applicant

Council of the European Union

Respondent

European Commission

Intervener

Procedural Posture

Action for Annulment and Damages / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the inclusion and maintenance of the applicant's name on the EU sanctions list was lawful under the relevant legal criteria
  2. 2 Whether the Council fulfilled its obligation to state reasons and to ensure effective judicial protection
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's rights of defence and right to be heard were respected

Ratio Decidendi

The General Court found that the Council had provided sufficiently clear, precise, and concrete reasons for the applicant's inclusion and maintenance on the sanctions list, based on up-to-date and credible evidence regarding his business activities and influence in sectors providing substantial revenue to the Russian government. The applicant was given adequate opportunities to be heard and to challenge the evidence. The Council did not commit an error of assessment, and the restrictive measures did not violate the applicant's fundamental rights, including property, business freedom, proportionality, or non-discrimination. The action for annulment and damages was therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

action dismissed

Orders

  • The application for annulment is dismissed.
  • The claim for damages is dismissed.