Damages for Delay: The EU Held Liable for Harm Caused by 'Unjustified Inactivity' in General Court Proceedings

摘要

Overall, the judgements are helpful in confirming that parties that have incurred damages as a result of delayed proceedings can turn to the European courts for compensation. In particular, parties can reclaim certain non-trivial costs that are directly caused by the delay. At the same time, the General Court rejected most of the other claims for material damage, and the immaterial damage awarded was of a symbolic nature only.