General Court 4 May 2017, Case T-744/14: Judgment of the General Court of 4 May 2017 — Meta Group v Commission (Arbitration clause — Grant agreements concluded within the context of the Sixth framework programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2002-2006) — Grant agreements concluded under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013) — Recovery of sums paid — Balance of the total amount of the financial contribution granted to the applicant — Eligible costs — Contractual liability)

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The General Court ruled on May 4, 2017, in the case of Meta Group v Commission, where the applicant contested the European Commission's alleged failure to meet financial obligations under various grant agreements related to research and innovation programs. The court dismissed the action, affirming that the Commission acted lawfully in offsetting the amounts claimed by Meta Group and ordered the applicant to bear the costs of the proceedings. This judgment underscores the contractual liability and recovery of funds within the framework of EU grant agreements.AI