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Directive (EU) 2024/1069 Article 16

Directive (EU) 2024/1069 Article 16

Grounds for refusal of recognition and enforcement of a third-country judgment

Article 16

Member States shall ensure that the recognition and enforcement of a third-country judgment in court proceedings against public participation by a natural or legal person domiciled in a Member State is refused, if those proceedings are considered manifestly unfounded or abusive under the law of the Member State in which such recognition or enforcement is sought.

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CitationArticle 16 of Directive (EU) 2024/1069 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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