Action brought on 12 December 2013 – Czech Republic v Commission

(Case T-659/13)

Language of the case: Czech

Parties

Applicant: Czech Republic (represented by: M. Smolek, J. Vláčil, Agents)

Defendant: European Commission

Form of order sought

The applicant claims that th

aces for trucks and commercial vehicles (OJ 2013 L 247, p. 1) and –    order the European Commission to pay the costs of the proceedings.In the alternative, the applicant claims that the Court should:–    annul Article 3(1), Article 8 and Article 9(1)(a) of the contested regulation and–    order the European Commission to pay

the costs of the proceedings.Pleas in law and main argumentsIn supp

ort of the action, the applicant relies on 3 pleas in law.1.    Fi

rst plea in law, alleging the infringement of Article 7(1) of Directive 2010/40/EU 

in conjunction with Article 5(1) and Article 6 thereofIn this conne

ction, the applicant states that

the Commission, by adopting the contested regulation, exceeded th

e limits of the authority laid down by Article 7(1) of Directive No 2010/40 in conjunction with Article 5(1) and Article 6 thereof.2.    Second ple

a in law, alleging infringement of Article 290 TFEUIn this plea, the applicant claims that the Commission, by the adoption of the contested regulation, exceeded its delegated power to adopt non-legislative acts pursuant to Article 290 TFEU.3

.    Third plea in law, alleging infringement of Article 13(2) TEUI

n this regard, the applicant submits that the Commission, by the adoption of the contested regulation, exceeded the limits of the powers conferred on it in the Treaties.

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¹ Directive 2010/40

/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010

on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport (OJ 2010 L 207, p. 1).