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Europese Gemeenschap v Otis NV and Others (C-199/11)
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The questions referred for a prelimina…
Second question
48

Europese Gemeenschap v Otis NV and Others (C-199/11)

Judgment of 6 Nov 2012law://eu/cjeu/2011/c-199-11/para_48@2026-11-10

48The principle of effective judicial protection laid down in Article 47 of the Charter comprises various elements; in particular, the rights of the defence, the principle of equality of arms, the right of access to a tribunal and the right to be advised, defended and represented.

Source: EUR-Lex, © European Union, 1998-2026. Reuse authorised under Decision 2011/833/EU.

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Court: Court of Justice · Grand Chamber
Case: C-199/11 · ECLI:EU:C:2012:684
Decided: 6 Nov 2012
Procedure: Preliminary reference · referred by the Rechtbank van koophandel te Brussel (Belgium)
Applicant: Europese Gemeenschap
Defendants: Otis NV; General Technic-Otis Sàrl and 5 more
Kone Belgium NV; Kone Luxembourg Sàrl; Schindler NV; Schindler Sàrl; ThyssenKrupp Liften Ascenseurs NV
Rapporteur: A. Arabadjiev
Advocate General: P. Cruz Villalón
Bench: 13 judges
V. Skouris, K. Lenaerts, A. Tizzano, R. Silva de Lapuerta, L. Bay Larsen, A. Rosas, E. Jarašiūnas, E. Levits, A. Ó Caoimh, J.‑C. Bonichot, A. Arabadjiev, A. Prechal, C.G. Fernlund
Language: Dutch
Official: CURIA · EUR-Lex 62011CJ0199

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Agreements, decisions and concerted practices Charter of Fundamental Rights General and final provisions

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Interprets 2: Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (consolidated 2016)3 provisions; Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (consolidated 2016)2 provisions
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