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Document 62020TN0296
Case T-296/20: Action brought on 12 May 2020 — Foz v Council
Case T-296/20: Action brought on 12 May 2020 — Foz v Council
Case T-296/20: Action brought on 12 May 2020 — Foz v Council
OJ C 255, 3.8.2020, p. 21–22
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
3.8.2020 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/21 |
Action brought on 12 May 2020 — Foz v Council
(Case T-296/20)
(2020/C 255/27)
Language of the case: English
Parties
Applicant: Amer Foz (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) (represented by: L. Cloquet, lawyer)
Defendant: Council of the European Union
Form of order sought
The applicant claims that the Court should:
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annul Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/212 of 17 February 2020 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1), as far as it applies to the applicant; |
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annul Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/211 of 17 February 2020 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria (2), as far as it applies to the applicant; and |
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sentence the Council to bear the full costs and expenses of the proceedings, including those set forth by the applicant. |
Pleas in law and main arguments
In support of the action, the applicant relies on six pleas in law.
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First plea in law, alleging a manifest error in assessing the facts.
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Second plea in law, alleging an infringement of the general principle of proportionality.
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Third plea in law, alleging a disproportionate infringement of the right of ownership and of exercise of a profession. |
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Fourth plea in law, alleging an abuse of power. |
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Fifth plea in law, alleging an infringement of the obligation to state reasons. |
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Sixth plea in law, alleging an infringement of the rights of defense and of the right to a fair trial. |