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Décision n° 498120 - Société Engie Green Couture du Vernois

The Conseil d'État annulled a lower court's decision that had invalidated an environmental authorization for a wind farm, finding that the lower court erred by raising a legal issue ex officio regarding species protection derogations. The case is remanded for further consideration.

Conseil d'État

Date Added

2 May 2026 at 08:30:37

Why it matters

This ruling clarifies procedural standards for environmental authorizations and the scope of judicial review, impacting future challenges to renewable energy projects and species protection compliance.

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