German Federal Court of Justice Rules Hamburg Court President Illegally Blocked Usmanov's Lawsuit Against EU Council
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that the President of the Hamburg Regional Court acted unlawfully by refusing to serve a lawsuit filed by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov against the Council of the European Union. The lawsuit seeks an injunction regarding alleged violations of personality rights stemming from false factual claims used as justification for EU sanctions. The BGH overturned previous decisions that had supported the refusal to serve the documents, noting that the court president lacked the authority to override a presiding judge's order based on recommendations from the Federal Office of Justice and concerns raised by the German Foreign Office. The ruling emphasizes that access to courts is a fundamental right and that executive interests do not bind judicial proceedings.
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