Case T-247/18: Action brought on 16 April 2018 — Lucena Ramírez v Council
Action brought on 16 April 2018 — Lucena Ramírez v Council
(Case T-247/18)
2018/C 200/62Language of the case: EnglishParties
Applicant: Tibisay Lucena Ramírez (Venezuela) (represented by: L. Giuliano and F. Di Gianni, lawyers)
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) 2018/90 of 22 January 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/88 of 22 January 2018 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela, in so far as their provisions concern the Applicant; and |
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order the Council to pay the costs of the proceedings. |
Pleas in law and main arguments
In support of the action, the applicant relies on two pleas in law.
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First plea in law, alleging that the Council infringed the principle of sound administration and breached his rights of defense and to effective judicial protection by failing to provide access to the evidence allegedly supporting his listing within a reasonable period of time. |
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Second plea in law, alleging the Council made an error of assessment since it failed to demonstrate that the applicant’s actions and policies have undermined democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela. |