27.6.2022 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 244/42 |
Action brought on 6 May 2022 — Mordashov v Council
(Case T-248/22)
(2022/C 244/58)
Language of the case: French
Parties
Applicant: Alexey Mordashov (Cherepovets, Russia) (represented by: T. Bontinck, A. Guillerme and L. Burguin, 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) 2022/337/CFSP of 28 February 2022 (1) in so far as it lists the applicant under No 695 of the annex to that decision; |
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annul Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/336 of 28 February 2022 (2) in so far as it lists the applicant under No 695 of the annex to that regulation; |
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order the Council to pay the costs. |
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In addition, the applicant reserves the right to seek compensation for material and non-material damage suffered as a result of the illegality of the contested acts. |
Pleas in law and main arguments
In support of the action, the applicant relies on three pleas in law.
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First plea in law, alleging infringement of the right to effective judicial protection and of the obligation to state reasons. |
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Second plea in law, alleging a manifest error of assessment. |
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Third plea in law, alleging infringement of the principle of proportionality and of fundamental rights. |
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/337 of 28 February 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ 2022 L 59, p. 1).
(2) Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/336 of 28 February 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ 2022 L 58, p. 1).