What is the ratio in Faccini Dori v Recreb?

EU directives cannot have horizontal direct effect between private parties. They can only be enforced vertically against the state or emanations of the state.

What did the court decide in Faccini Dori v Recreb?

The ECJ decided that Faccini Dori could not rely on the Consumer Protection Directive against the private company Recreb, as directives lack horizontal direct effect.

Why is Faccini Dori v Recreb important for EU law?

It definitively established the constitutional limits of direct effect doctrine and clarified when EU directives can be enforced by individuals in national courts.

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