Themistocle Contargyris v Council of the European Union. (Officials) [1997] EUECJ T-6/96 (29 May 1997)

Themistocle Contargyris v Council of the European Union. (Officials) [1997] EUECJ T-6/96 (29 May 1997)

The Court found that the Council acted within its powers, provided adequate reasons for its decision, and did not commit a manifest error of assessment or misuse its powers in rejecting the applicant's application.

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Citation
[1997] EUECJ T-6/96
Parties
Applicant: Thémistocle Contargyris; Respondent: Council of the European Union
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Staff Case / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Officials, Rejection of Application for a Post, Staff Regulations, Misuse of Powers
European Union Law Employment Law Officials Rejection of Application for a Post Staff Regulations Misuse of Powers

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Parties

Thémistocle Contargyris

Applicant

Council of the European Union

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Staff Case / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the rejection of the applicant's application for a post was lawful
  2. 2 Whether the Secretary-General of the Council had the power to adopt the contested decisions
  3. 3 Whether there was a manifest error of assessment

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the Council acted within its powers, provided adequate reasons for its decision, and did not commit a manifest error of assessment or misuse its powers in rejecting the applicant's application.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The application is dismissed.
  • The applicant shall bear his own costs and pay those of the Council.