7.9.2015 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 294/70 |
Action brought on 22 May 2015 — Kiselev v Council
(Case T-262/15)
(2015/C 294/85)
Language of the case: English
Parties
Applicant: Dmitry Konstantinovich Kiselev (Korolev, Russia) (represented by: T. Otty and B. Kennelly, Barristers, and J. Linneker, Solicitor)
Defendant: Council of the European Union
Form of order sought
The applicant claims that the Court should:
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annul Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/432 of 13 March 2015 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/427 of 13 March 2015 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine insofar as it applies to the applicant; |
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order the defendant to pay the applicant’s costs. |
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 of assessment in finding that the applicant satisfied the criterion for listing in Article 1(1) of the Decision (as amended) and Article 2(1) of the Regulation (as amended).
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Second plea in law, alleging an infringement of the freedom of expression.
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Third plea in law, alleging a violation of the applicant’s right of defence and the right to effective judicial protection.
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Fourth plea in law, alleging that the Council failed to give the applicant sufficient reasons for his inclusion.
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Fifth plea in law, alleging, alternatively, that the Council relied on an illegal measure (to the extent that the criterion for listing permits a violation of the applicant’s right to freedom of expression).
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Sixth plea in law, alleging a breach of the EU/Russia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
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