Court of Justice 25 November 2021, C-161/20 (European Commission v Council of the European Union.)

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The Advocate General's opinion addresses the legal dispute between the European Commission and the Council of the European Union regarding the submission of proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on greenhouse gas emissions from sustainable alternative fuels. The core issues involve the Commission's exclusive competence under Article 3(2) TFEU and its institutional prerogatives under Article 17(1) TEU, particularly whether the submission should be made by the Commission on behalf of the EU or by the Member States. The opinion suggests that the contested decision may infringe upon the Commission's rights to represent the EU externally in matters affecting EU law.AI