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Judgment of the General Court (Ninth Chamber) of 4 February 2026 –Škor v Commission
(Case T‑394/24)
(Action for damages – Non-contractual liability of the European Union – Law governing the institutions – Drinking water supply project in Slovakia – Decision of OLAF not to reopen the investigation or to launch a new one – Limitation – Inadmissibility)
1.
Actions for damages – Limitation period – Point from which time starts to run – Liability for an individual measure – Date on which the harmful effects of the measure with regard to the person concerned became apparent – Taking into consideration the date of the act occasioning loss – Not permissible
(Art. 340, second para., TFEU; Statute of the Court of Justice, Arts 46, first para., and 53, first para.)
(see paragraphs 16-18, 20, 21)
2.
Actions for damages – Limitation period – Point from which time starts to run – Damage of a continuing nature – Date to be taken into consideration
(Arts 268 and 340, second para., TFEU; Statute of the Court of Justice, Arts 46 and 53)
(see paragraphs 22, 35, 36)
3.
Actions for damages – Limitation period – Point from which time starts to run – Claim for compensation for non-material damage resulting from the decision of the European Anti-Fraud Office not to reopen an investigation and not to launch a new one – Action brought out of time for this damage – Inadmissibility
(Arts 268 and 340, second para., TFEU; Statute of the Court of Justice, Arts 46 and 53)
(see paragraphs 29-34, 37-40, 43)
Operative part
The Court:
1.
Dismisses the action;
2.
Orders Mr Ján Škor to pay the costs.