21.3.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 128/31

(Case T-65/22)

(2022/C 128/44)

Language of the case: French

Parties

Applicant: PS (represented by: S. Orlandi, lawyer)

Defendant: European Investment Bank (EIB)

Form of order sought

The applicant claims the Court should:

—annul the decision of 12 July 2021 rejecting the applicant’s claim lodged on 21 May 2021;

—order the European Investment Bank to pay the applicant the allowance referred to in Article 11 of the AXA insurance policy, for permanent invalidity, at the maximum rate, as well as the benefits provided for in Article 9.1.13 of the Staff Rules, in addition to the sum of EUR 24 000 for the non-material damage caused;

—order the European Investment Bank to pay the costs.

Pleas in law and main arguments

In support of the action against the EIB’s decision of 12 July 2021 rejecting the applicant’s claim for damages lodged on 21 May 2021, the applicant relies on two pleas in law.

1.First plea in law, alleging infringement of the fundamental right to effective social security for workers under Articles 31(1) and 34(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and Article 12 of the European Social Charter.

2.Second plea in law, alleging infringement of the right to good administration and the right to have affairs handled within a reasonable time, and failure on the part of the EIB to discharge its duty of care.