Judgment_paragraph 41 · Luonnonsuojeluyhdistys Tapiola Pohjois-Savo – Kainuu ry v Risto Mustonen and Others (C-674/17)

41Therefore, it must be noted that a derogation decision must define the objectives relied upon in support of a derogation in a clear and precise manner and with supporting evidence. A derogation based on Article 16(1) of the Habitats Directive must be applied appropriately in order to deal with precise requirements and specific situations (see, by analogy, judgments of 8 June 2006, WWF Italia and Others, C‑60/05, EU:C:2006:378, paragraph 34 and of 11 November 2010, Commission v Italy, C‑164/09, not published, EU:C:2010:672, paragraph 25).