ECJ clarifies time limits in sanctions challenges: Laurent Gbabgo v Council

The Court of Justice has dismissed the appeals of 5 individuals listed in the EU’s sanctions against the Ivory Coast (4 were also designated by the United Nations Security Council); joined Cases C-478-482/11 P, Gbagbo, Koné, Boni-Claverie, Djédé & N’Guessan v Council (23 April 2013). The Court of Justice (sitting in Grand Chamber formation) held that the General Court had...