Case C-352/00 Commission of the European Communities v Federal Republic of Germany (‘CMA case’)
Facts
- The German government sought to promote domestic products through the use of a private company
Issue
- Could this company’s conduct fall within the scope of Art 34 TFEU on the prohibition of restrictions on the free movement of goods between Member States?
Decision
- Yes
Reasoning
- As the company was guided by government, it constituted part of the Member State