9.5.2008
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 116/4
Judgment of the Court (Fourth Chamber) of 13 March 2008 — Commission of the European Communities v Infront WM AG, formerly KirchMedia WM AG, French Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, European Parliament, Council of the European Union
(Case C-125/06 P) (1)
(Appeal - Directive 89/552/EEC - Television broadcasting - Action for annulment - Fourth paragraph of Article 230 EC - Meaning of decision of ‘direct and individual’ concern to a natural or legal person)
(2008/C 116/06)
Language of the case: English
Parties
Appellant: Commission of the European Communities (represented by: K. Banks and M. Huttunen, agents)
Other parties to the proceedings: Infront WM AG, formerly KirchMedia WM AG (represented by M. Garcia, Solicitor), French Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, European Parliament, Council of the European Union
Re:
Appeal brought against the judgment of the Court of First Instance (Fourth Chamber, Extended Composition) of 15 December 2005 in Case T-33/01 Infront WM AG v Commission of the European Communities, in which the Court annulled the Commission's decision, adopted under Article 3a of Council Directive 89/552/EC of 3 October 1989, declaring compatible with the common market certain measures taken by the United Kingdom regarding restrictions on the television broadcasting of a series of sports and other events of national interest — Concept of being directly and individually concerned for the purposes of Article 230 EC
Operative part of the judgment
The Court:
1.
Dismisses the appeal;
2.
Orders the Commission of the European Communities to pay the costs.
(1) OJ C 108, 6.5.2006.
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