If an administrative authority in a member state misinterprets EU regulations, it can create a legitimate expectation for a company. In specific cases, the company may then claim
compensation if it suffers a loss. This could occur, for example, if the company financially adjusts in a way it would not have done had the authority provided correct guidance. Consequently, an agricultural business successfully navigated EU’s requirements and was able to receive compensation.
Read attorney Hans Sønderby Christensen’s article published on Thursday, August 29, 2022, on Jyllands-Posten’s website here or download it as a PDF here.
