Violeta Geru – ECJ finds a breach of the principle of effectiveness. The compensation for the loss or harm caused to individuals by the national legislature as a result of an infringement of EU law.

The European Union Court of Justice (Grand Chamber – „ECJ”) analysed an action (case C-278/20) brought by the European Commission for failure of the Kingdom of Spain to fulfil obligations under Article 258 TFEU. On 28 June 2022, the ECJ held that the Kingdom of