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Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11827 – LDC / VITERRA ASSETS) – Candidate case for simplified procedure
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: Directorate-General for Competition, European Commission
Subjects: Hungary, Poland, agricultural trade, agro-industry, economic concentration, merchant, merger control, oil seed rape, sunflower








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Official Journal of the European Union


EN
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C/2025/508


22.1.2025






Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.11827 – LDC / VITERRA ASSETS)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(C/2025/508)


1.   
On 15 January 2025, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
This notification concerns the following undertakings:






—


Louis Dreyfus Company Suisse S.A. (‘LDC’, Switzerland), controlled by Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (the Netherlands),










—


several Dutch, Hungarian and Polish subsidiaries (the ‘Viterra Assets’) of Viterra Limited (the Netherlands),




LDC will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the Viterra Assets.
The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.


2.   
The business activities of the undertakings concerned are the following:






—


LDC is a merchant and processor of agricultural goods, with activities spanning the entire value chain (production, origination, processing, storing, transporting and merchandising),










—


The Viterra Assets are focused on origination, trading and processing of agricultural commodities (notably rapeseed and sunflower seeds) primarily in Poland and Hungary.






3.   
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.
Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified treatment for certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.


4.   
The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.11827 – LDC / VITERRA ASSETS
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email or by post. Please use the contact details below:
Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Postal address:





European Commission




Directorate-General for Competition




Merger Registry




1049 Bruxelles/Brussel




BELGIQUE/BELGIË







(1)  
            OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  
            OJ C 160, 5.5.2023, p. 1.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/508/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
New national side of euro coins intended for circulation
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission
Subjects: Lithuania, commemoration, customs and traditions, euro, issuing of currency




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Official Journal of the European Union


EN
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C/2025/596


22.1.2025







            COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION
         
New national side of euro coins intended for circulation
(C/2025/596)







National side of the new commemorative 2-euro coin intended for circulation and issued by Lithuania

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009
          (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuing of euro coins are allowed to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, particularly that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.

Issuing country: Lithuania

Subject of commemoration: Lithuanian tradition of straw gardens inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Description of the design: The design features a stylised straw garden consisting of geometric shapes of varying sizes, one tip of which is pointed upwards (to the sky) and the other downwards (to the underground). The design also bears the inscription “LIETUVA” (LITHUANIA), the year of issue (2024) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. Straw gardens are a Baltic cultural tradition that carries decorative and ceremonial significance and is related to well-being and spirituality. The national side of the coin is designed by Tomas Dragūnas.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 500 000
      

Date of issue: Fourth quarter of 2024


(1)  See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.

(2)  See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/596/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
Case T-517/23: Judgment of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Tes Electrical Electronic v EUIPO – Tes Touch Embedded Solutions (Xiamen) (TES) (EU trade mark – Revocation proceedings – European Union figurative mark TES – Partial revocation – Genuine use of the mark – Proof of genuine use – Article 58(1)(a) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Evidence adduced for the first time before the General Court)
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: EU trade mark, electronic equipment, measuring equipment, registered trade mark, trade-mark law








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Official Journal of the European Union


EN
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C/2025/1425


10.3.2025






Judgment of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Tes Electrical Electronic v EUIPO – Tes Touch Embedded Solutions (Xiamen) (TES)


(Case T-517/23)
                (1)

(EU trade mark - Revocation proceedings - European Union figurative mark TES - Partial revocation - Genuine use of the mark - Proof of genuine use - Article 58(1)(a) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 - Evidence adduced for the first time before the General Court)
(C/2025/1425)
Language of the case: English

Parties


Applicant: Tes Electrical Electronic Corp. (Taipei, Taiwan) (represented by: S. Bénoliel-Claux, lawyer)

Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (represented by: J. Ivanauskas, acting as Agent)

Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal of EUIPO, intervener before the General Court: Tes Touch Embedded Solutions (Xiamen) Co. Ltd (Xiamen, China) (represented by: J. Wernicke, lawyer)

Re:

By its action under Article 263 TFEU, the applicant seeks the annulment in part and alteration in part of the decision of the Second Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) of 16 May 2023 (Case R 2250/2022-2).

Operative part of the judgment

The Court:






1.


Annuls in part and alters the decision of the Second Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) of 16 May 2023 (Case R 2250/2022-2) to the effect that the appeal brought before that Board of Appeal of EUIPO by TES Electrical Electronic Corp. against the decision of the Cancellation Division of 21 September 2022 is upheld as regards the proof of genuine use of the figurative EU trade mark TES for ‘dataloggers’, ‘insulation testers’ and ‘pH meters’ in Class 9;










2.


Dismisses the action as to the remainder;










3.


Orders each party to bear its own costs.






(1)  
            OJ C C/2023/66, 9.10.2023.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/1425/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
Case T-524/17: Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Folch Torrela and Others v SRB (Action for annulment – Economic and monetary policy – Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms – Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español – Act not open to challenge – Manifest inadmissibility)
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: Spain, abuse of power, aid for restructuring, company in difficulties, credit institution, damages, financial solvency, ownership, right to justice








C_202502073EN.000101.fmx.xml












Official Journal of the European Union


EN
C series













C/2025/2073


14.4.2025






Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Folch Torrela and Others v SRB


(Case T-524/17)
                (1)

(Action for annulment - Economic and monetary policy - Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms - Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español - Act not open to challenge - Manifest inadmissibility)
(C/2025/2073)
Language of the case: Spanish

Parties


Applicants: Ángel Folch Torrela (Terrassa, Spain) and the 42 other applicants whose names are listed in the annex to the order (represented by: V. Clavell Hernández, C. de Santiago Álvarez and J. Redondo Martín, lawyers)

Defendant: Single Resolution Board (represented by: H. Ehlers, M. Fernández Rupérez, A. Lapresta Bienz and J. Rius Riu, acting as Agents, and by B. Meyring, F. Fernández de Trocóniz Robles, T. Klupsch and S. Ianc, lawyers)

Re:

By their action under Article 263 TFEU, the applicants seek the annulment of Decision SRB/EES/2017/08 of the Executive Session of the Single Resolution Board (SRB) of 7 June 2017 concerning the adoption of a resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español, SA.

Operative part of the order







1.


The action is dismissed as manifestly inadmissible.










2.


There is no need to adjudicate on the applications for leave to intervene by the Kingdom of Spain, the European Commission, Banco Santander, SA and Banco Popular Español, SA.










3.


Mr Ángel Folch Torrela and the other applicants whose names are listed in the annex shall bear their own costs and pay those incurred by the Single Resolution Board (SRB).










4.


The Kingdom of Spain and the Commission shall each bear their own costs relating to the applications for leave to intervene.










5.


Banco Santander shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by Banco Popular Español relating to the applications for leave to intervene.






(1)  
            OJ C 357, 23.10.2017.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/2073/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
Case T-515/17: Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Sánchez Valverde e Hijos v SRB (Action for annulment and for damages – Economic and monetary policy – Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms – Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español – Act not open to challenge – Manifest inadmissibility)
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: Spain, abuse of power, aid for restructuring, company in difficulties, credit institution, damages, financial solvency, ownership, right to justice








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Official Journal of the European Union


EN
C series













C/2025/2070


14.4.2025






Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Sánchez Valverde e Hijos v SRB


(Case T-515/17)
                (1)

(Action for annulment and for damages - Economic and monetary policy - Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms - Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español - Act not open to challenge - Manifest inadmissibility)
(C/2025/2070)
Language of the case: Spanish

Parties


Applicant: Sánchez Valverde e Hijos, SA (Montcada Reixac, Spain) (represented by: E. Silva Pacheco, lawyer)

Defendant: Single Resolution Board (represented by: H. Ehlers, M. Fernández Rupérez, A. Lapresta Bienz and J. Rius Riu, acting as Agents, and by B. Meyring, F. Fernández de Trocóniz Robles, T. Klupsch and S. Ianc, lawyers)

Re:

By its action, the applicant seeks, first, under Article 263 TFEU, the annulment of Decision SRB/EES/2017/08 of the Executive Session of the Single Resolution Board (SRB) of 7 June 2017 concerning the adoption of a resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español, SA, and, secondly, the reimbursement of the loss of value of all of its shares and bonds arising from the adoption of that decision and compensation for the non-material damage resulting from that loss.

Operative part of the order







1.


The action is dismissed as manifestly inadmissible.










2.


There is no need to adjudicate on the applications for leave to intervene by the Kingdom of Spain, the European Commission, Banco Santander, SA and Banco Popular Español, SA.










3.


Sánchez Valverde e Hijos SA shall bear their own costs and pay those incurred by the Single Resolution Board (SRB).










4.


The Kingdom of Spain and the Commission shall each bear their own costs relating to the applications to intervene.










5.


Banco Santander shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by Banco Popular Español relating to the applications to intervene.






(1)  
            OJ C 374, 6.11.2017.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/2070/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
Case T-569/23: Judgment of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Stanecki v Commission (Civil service – Officials – Promotion – 2022 promotion exercise – Decision not to promote the applicant to grade AD 9 – Article 45 of the Staff Regulations – Existence of disciplinary proceedings – Presumption of innocence – Impartiality – Freedom of expression – Misuse of powers)
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: abuse of power, administrator, disciplinary proceedings, freedom of expression, presumption of innocence, promotion, staff regulations (EU)








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Official Journal of the European Union


EN
C series













C/2025/1426


10.3.2025






Judgment of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Stanecki v Commission


(Case T-569/23)
                (1)

(Civil service - Officials - Promotion - 2022 promotion exercise - Decision not to promote the applicant to grade AD 9 - Article 45 of the Staff Regulations - Existence of disciplinary proceedings - Presumption of innocence - Impartiality - Freedom of expression - Misuse of powers)
(C/2025/1426)
Language of the case: French

Parties


Applicant: Rafal Stanecki (Brussels, Belgium) (represented by: A. Champetier and S. Rodrigues, lawyer)

Defendant: European Commission (represented by: L. Hohenecker and A. Sauka, acting as Agents)

Re:

By his action under Article 270 TFEU, the applicant seeks the annulment, in the first place, of the decision of the European Commission of 10 November 2022 not to include his name on the list of officials promoted under the 2022 promotion exercise and, in the second place, of the note of 14 November 2022 setting out the reasons for his lack of promotion.

Operative part of the judgment

The Court:






1.


Dismisses the action;










2.


Orders Mr Rafal Stanecki to pay the costs.






(1)  
            OJ C C/2023/1166, 4.12.2023.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/1426/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
Case T-535/17: Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Asociación de Consumidores de Navarra Irache v SRB (Action for annulment and for damages – Economic and monetary policy – Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms – Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español – Act not open to challenge – Manifest inadmissibility)
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: Spain, abuse of power, aid for restructuring, company in difficulties, credit institution, damages, financial solvency, ownership, right to justice








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Official Journal of the European Union


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C series













C/2025/2081


14.4.2025






Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Asociación de Consumidores de Navarra ‘Irache’ v SRB


(Case T-535/17)
                (1)

(Action for annulment and for damages - Economic and monetary policy - Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms - Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español - Act not open to challenge - Manifest inadmissibility)
(C/2025/2081)
Language of the case: Spanish

Parties


Applicant: Asociación de Consumidores de Navarra ‘Irache’ (Pamplona, Spain) (represented by: J. Sanjurjo San Martín, lawyer)

Defendant: Single Resolution Board (represented by: H. Ehlers, M. Fernández Rupérez, A. Lapresta Bienz and J. Rius Riu, acting as Agents, and by B. Meyring, F. Fernández de Trocóniz Robles, T. Klupsch and S. Ianc, lawyers)

Re:

By its action, the applicant seeks, first, under Article 263 TFEU, the annulment of Decision SRB/EES/2017/08 of the Executive Session of the Single Resolution Board (SRB) of 7 June 2017 concerning the adoption of a resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español, SA, and, secondly, compensation for the shareholders in respect of the loss in value of their shares.

Operative part of the order







1.


The action is dismissed as manifestly inadmissible.










2.


There is no need to adjudicate on the applications for leave to intervene by the Kingdom of Spain, the European Commission, Banco Santander, SA and Banco Popular Español, SA.










3.


Asociación de Consumidores de Navarra ‘Irache’ shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by the Single Resolution Board (SRB).










4.


The Kingdom of Spain and the Commission shall each bear their own costs relating to the applications for leave to intervene.










5.


Banco Santander shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by Banco Popular Español relating to the applications for leave to intervene.






(1)  
            OJ C 369, 30.10.2017.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/2081/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
Case T-553/17: Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Cambra Abaurrea v SRB (Action for annulment – Economic and monetary policy – Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms – Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español – Act not open to challenge – Manifest inadmissibility)
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: Spain, abuse of power, aid for restructuring, company in difficulties, credit institution, damages, financial solvency, ownership, right to justice








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Official Journal of the European Union


EN
C series













C/2025/2205


22.4.2025






Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – Cambra Abaurrea v SRB


(Case T-553/17)
                (1)

(Action for annulment - Economic and monetary policy - Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms - Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español - Act not open to challenge - Manifest inadmissibility)
(C/2025/2205)
Language of the case: Spanish

Parties


Applicant: Agustín Cambra Abaurrea (Marcilla, Spain) (represented by: A. Mayayo Martínez, lawyer)

Defendant: Single Resolution Board (represented by: H. Ehlers, M. Fernández Rupérez, A. Lapresta Bienz and J. Rius Riu, acting as Agents, and by B. Meyring, F. Fernández de Trocóniz Robles, T. Klupsch and S. Ianc, lawyers)

Re:

By his action under Article 263 TFEU, the applicant seeks the annulment of Decision SRB/EES/2017/08 of the Executive Session of the Single Resolution Board (SRB) of 7 June 2017 concerning the adoption of a resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español, SA.

Operative part of the order







1.


The action is dismissed as manifestly inadmissible.










2.


There is no need to adjudicate on the applications for leave to intervene by the Kingdom of Spain, Banco Santander, SA and Banco Popular Español, SA.










3.


Mr Agustín Cambra Abaurrea shall bear his own costs and pay those incurred by the Single Resolution Board (SRB).










4.


The Kingdom of Spain shall bear its own costs relating to the application for leave to intervene.










5.


Banco Santander shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by Banco Popular Español relating to the applications for leave to intervene.






(1)  
            OJ C 402, 27.11.2017.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/2205/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
Case T-555/17: Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – TW and Others v SRB (Action for annulment and for damages – Economic and monetary policy – Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms – Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español – Act not open to challenge – Manifest inadmissibility)
Date: 2025-01-22
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: Spain, abuse of power, aid for restructuring, company in difficulties, credit institution, damages, financial solvency, ownership, right to justice








C_202502207EN.000101.fmx.xml












Official Journal of the European Union


EN
C series













C/2025/2207


22.4.2025






Order of the General Court of 22 January 2025 – TW and Others v SRB


(Case T-555/17)
                (1)

(Action for annulment and for damages - Economic and monetary policy - Single resolution mechanism for credit institutions and certain investment firms - Resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español - Act not open to challenge - Manifest inadmissibility)
(C/2025/2207)
Language of the case: Spanish

Parties


Applicants: TW, TY, UA (represented by: L. Chen Chen, lawyer)

Defendant: Single Resolution Board (represented by: H. Ehlers, M. Fernández Rupérez, A. Lapresta Bienz and J. Rius Riu, acting as Agents, and by B. Meyring, F. Fernández de Trocóniz Robles, T. Klupsch and S. Ianc, lawyers)

Re:

By their action, the applicants seek, principally, on the basis of Article 263 TFEU, the annulment of Decision SRB/EES/2017/08 of the Executive Session of the Single Resolution Board (SRB) of 7 June 2017 concerning the adoption of a resolution scheme in respect of Banco Popular Español SA and, subsidiarily, compensation for the loss of their shares.

Operative part of the order







1.


The action is dismissed as manifestly inadmissible.










2.


There is no need to adjudicate on the applications to intervene of the Kingdom of Spain, the European Commission, Banco Santander, SA and Banco Popular Español, SA.










3.


TW, TY, UA shall bear their own costs and pay those incurred by the Single Resolution Board (SRB).










4.


The Kingdom of Spain, the Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall bear their own costs relating to the applications to intervene.










5.


Banco Santander shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by Banco Popular Español relating to the applications to intervene.






(1)  
            OJ C 424, 11.12.2017.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/2207/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)