Judgment of the Court of First Instance (First Chamber) of 19 February 1998.

DIR International Film Srl, Nostradamus Enterprises Ltd, Union PN Srl, United International Pictures BV, United International Pictures AB, United International Pictures APS, United International Pictures A/S, United International Pictures EPE, United International Pictures OY and United International Pictures y Cía SRC v Commission of the European Communities.

Action for annulment - Decision of the European Film Distribution Office (EFDO) - Instructions given by the Commission - Decisions imputable to the Commission - Action programme to promote the development of the European audiovisual industry (MEDIA) - Financing of film distribution - Criteria for assessment - Statement of reasons.

Joined cases T-369/94 and T-85/95.

Reports of Cases

1998 II-00357

• (Appeal Case before the Court of Justice C-164/98 P)