1. 

Judicial proceedings — Decision taken by way of reasoned order — Conditions — Action manifestly inadmissible or manifestly lacking any foundation in law

(Rules of Procedure of the General Court, Art. 126)

(see paras 14, 15)

2. 

Actions brought by officials — Action against a decision rejecting a complaint — Effect — Disputed measure referred to the Court — Exception — Decision not confirmatory in character

(Staff Regulations of Officials, Arts 90 and 91)

(see paras 19, 22)

3. 

Actions brought by officials — Staff of the European Central Bank — Acts adversely affecting an official — Concept — Direct appointment decision concerning the post of Coordinator of the Counsel to the Executive Board — Not included

(Art. 270 TFEU; Staff Regulations of Officials, Arts 90 and 91; European Central Bank Staff Rules, Art. 1a.7(d))

(see paras 33, 34, 36, 45-48, 53)

4. 

Officials — Acts of the administration — Implied decision — Concept

(see para. 54)

5. 

Actions brought by officials — Interest in bringing proceedings — Need for an actual and current interest — Assessment at the time when the action was brought — Action capable of securing a benefit for the applicant

(Staff Regulations of Officials, Arts 90 and 91)

(see paras 74-77, 83-85)

6. 

Actions brought by officials — Application for damages linked to an application for annulment — Dismissal of the application for annulment leading to dismissal of the application for damages

(Staff Regulations of Officials, Arts 90 and 91)

(see paras 103-105)

1. 

The action is dismissed as being in part manifestly inadmissible and in part manifestly lacking any foundation in law.

2. 

Mr Carlos Bowles shall pay the costs.