Austrian authorities allowed environmental protestors to block the Brenner motorway for 30 hours, disrupting trade. The ECJ held that the blocking of a major transit route could be justified where it balanced free movement of goods against fundamental rights to freedom of expression and assembly, provided the restriction was proportionate.

Vague binding over orders violate Article 10 freedom of expression requirements.

European Court establishes 'margin of appreciation' for state restrictions on expression

ECtHR upholds UK ban on political TV advertising as protecting democracy

EU directives can have direct effect; free movement restrictions require present personal conduct threats

Extradition case clarifying consent boundaries and deceptive conduct in sexual offences.

Press freedom restrictions must be proportionate and temporary to comply with Article 10 ECHR.

Member States may restrict free movement to protect fundamental values like human dignity.