Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline: the General Court dismisses the action by Nord Stream 2 contesting the directive extending the internal market rules on natural gas to cover gas pipelines from third countries

"On 27/11/2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued an update regarding Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline: the General Court dismisses the action by Nord Stream 2 contesting the directive extending the internal market rules on natural gas to cover gas pipelines from third countries. The court found that the derogation for existing pipelines was not disproportionate, and the extension of the internal market rules did not infringe the principle of legal certainty or legitimate expectations."