Judgment of the General Court (single Judge) of 16 December 2010.#European Commission v Arci Nuova associazione comitato di Cagliari and Alberto Gessa.#Arbitration clause - Agreement entered into as part of support for European discussion projects organised by non-governmental organisations for 2003 - Action brought against the head of an association - No jurisdiction - Failure to implement the agreement - Repayment of sums advanced.#Case T-259/09.

Subject of the case

Re:

ACTION brought under Article 238 EC on the basis of an arbitration clause seeking an order that Arci Nuova associazione comitato di Cagliari and Alberto Gessa, in a personal capacity and jointly and severally, should repay an advance paid by the Commission under the agreement 2003‑1550/001‑001, together with late payment interest.

Operative part

Operative part

The Court:

1. Dismisses the action so far as brought against Mr Alberto Gessa;

2. Orders Arci Nuova associazione comitato di Cagliari to repay to the European Commission the principal sum of EUR 15 675, together with late payment interest at the rate of 7.32% from 20 May 2007 until full payment of the debt;

3. Orders Arci Nuova associazione comitato di Cagliari to pay the costs.