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Bilateral seminar : the Council of State visits the German Federal Finance Court

On 6 and 7 February 2023, the Council of State visited Munich for a bilateral seminar at the German Federal Finance Court (Bundesfinanzhof). This ...

Rising energy prices: the exceptional increase in the amount of nuclear energy sold off by EDF to its competitors in 2022 is legal

In response to an appeal by EDF and its employee and shareholder organisations, the Conseil d’État today ruled that the Government’s decision to i ...

Violent evacuation of Montpellier University in 2018: the disciplinary sanction imposed on Jean-Luc Coronel de Boissezon upon appeal is too lenient and must be revised

For his involvement in the violent removal of students occupying the amphitheatre of Montpellier University in 2018, Jean-Luc Coronel de Boissezon ...

CBD: Annulment of the order prohibiting the sale of cannabis flowers and leaves with no intoxicating effects

The Conseil d’État has annulled the order of 30 December 2021 prohibiting the sale of cannabis flowers and leaves with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) ...

Flamanville EPR reactor: weld repair work and operating tests may go ahead

Several organisations had asked the Conseil d’État to annul the additional time allowed for the performance of weld repair work on the EPR reactor ...

The Conseil d’État sets out the rules for construction work and protecting endangered species

Organisations may need to obtain a “protected species” exemption to carry out certain building works and other projects. Today, the Conseil d’État ...

The Conseil d’État rescinds the list of fruit and vegetables that can still be sold in plastic packaging

The French Law on preventing waste and the circular economy gave the Government the task of creating a list of fruit and vegetables that present ...

Traditional bird hunting: the 2021-2022 authorisations are unlawful

After suspending them in an interim ruling last year, the Conseil d’État today found that the authorisations granted for the traditional hunting o ...

Ocean Viking: the Conseil d’État dismisses the appeal asking for the emergency cessation of the temporary waiting area in which some passengers have been held

The urgent applications judge of the Conseil d’État today dismissed the appeal from the national association for border assistance to foreigners ( ...

The Swiss Federal Court at the Council of State to discuss three major contemporary issues

On 27 and 28 October 2022, the Council of State hosted the Swiss Federal Court as part of the institution's ongoing dialogue with its European cou ...

Roadworthiness testing for two-wheeled motor vehicles must be implemented

Today, the Conseil d’État found that the French government's decision of 25 July 2022 to repeal a decree requiring the testing of two-wheeled moto ...

“Climate litigation” at the heart of the 19th annual conference of the European Union Forum of Judges for the Environment

The Council of State hosted the 19th annual conference of the European Forum of Judges for the Environment (EUFJE) on 24 and 25 October 2022. Whil ...

Traditional skylark hunting: the urgent applications judge of the Conseil d’État suspends new authorisations

After the matter was brought before the urgent applications judge of the Conseil d’État by two animal protection organisations a few days ago, the ...

Air pollution: the Conseil d'État orders the French State to pay two fines of €10 million

After ordering the French State in 2017 to comply with European standards regarding air quality that have been incorporated into French law, the C ...

The annual accounts of a corporate foundation that does not receive public subsidies need not be disclosed

Under the law, public authorities are prohibited from disclosing documents to third parties when such disclosure would violate privacy. The Consei ...

Making Social Media more User-Centred

Social media have revolutionised our society and led to major democratic, economic, social and environmental challenges. Following the recent adop ...

The Conseil d’État: Home of Public Services - First annual meeting of “La rentrée du Conseil d’État”

On Wednesday, 7th September, the Conseil d’État held its first annual meeting to mark the return to work after the summer break. At the meeting, i ...

Turning to artificial intelligence for better public service

While artificial intelligence continues to prompt fears that are often exaggerated, it has also seen spectacular technological advances that can h ...

The urgent applications judge of the Conseil d'État rules not to suspend the deportation of Hassan Iquioussen

Following an appeal from the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas France against the ruling of the urgent applications judge of the administrativ ...

The Conseil d’État rules that the delay in introducing roadworthiness tests for motorbikes and scooters is illegal

Following the emergency suspension of the decree of 9 August 2021 in May, the Conseil d’État has ruled that the date for entry into force of roadw ...

Reporting abuse or neglect: disciplinary action cannot be taken against a doctor who has reported concerns, as long as these concerns are honestly held and action is taken through the appropriate channels

The Conseil d’État has specified that, as set out in law, a doctor cannot be prosecuted by a disciplinary tribunal for reporting child abuse or ne ...

The Council of State at the 14th IASAJ Congress, in Brussels

From 20 to 22 June 2022, the Council of State participated in the 14th Triennial Congress of the International Association of Supreme Administrati ...

Hospital working time: the Conseil d’État sets out the responsibilities of institutions

In response to appeals by three unions, the Conseil d'État today set out the duties of healthcare institutions in ensuring compliance with the 48- ...

The Conseil d’État has upheld the suspension of the regulations of the swimming pools of the city of Grenoble, permitting the use of “burkini” swimsuits

For the first time, a matter was brought before the urgent applications judge of the Conseil d’État as part of the new “laicité referral” provided ...

BTS, DUT and bachelor's degree: certification in English from an external body should not be required to obtain these diplomas

A number of associations of linguists have disputed the obligation for BTS, DUT and bachelor's degree students to obtain certification in English ...

Legislative elections: NUPES should be counted as a unique political nuance

The urgent applications judge of the Conseil d’État has today directed the Minister of the Interior to consider the NUPES as a political nuance (p ...

Can individuals be obliged to carry out administrative procedures online? The Conseil d’Etat sets out a framework and makes a judgement on the specific case of residency permit applications for non-nationals.

In the spring of 2021, the French Government decreed that foreign nationals wishing to obtain a residency permit in France must apply online throug...

ACA-Europe Seminar in Rome, May 23-24, 2022

On May 23rd and 24th, the Italian Council of State hosted the third seminar of the Association of Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jur ...

Roadworthiness tests for motorcycles to be implemented by 1 October 2022

Several associations appealed to the Conseil d'État to contest the timetable for implementing roadworthiness tests for two-wheeled motor vehicles. ...

The Conseil d’État suspends dissolution of the “Groupe Antifasciste Lyon et Environs”

Today, the Conseil d’État’s urgent applications judges suspended the dissolution of GALE (Groupe Antifasciste Lyon et Environs [Greater Lyon Antif ...