(Case T-238/08)

Arbitration clause – Research and training contract relating to a mutual education project between the city of Valbonne (France) and the province of Ascoli Piceno (Italy) – Application for reimbursement of advance payments

Re:

ACTION based on an arbitration clause in accordance with Article 238 EC seeking an order that the Commune de Valbonne reimburse advance payments made by the European Commission, together with late-payment interest, in connection with Contract Valaspi MM 1027 of 29 December 1997.

Operative part

The Court:

1.Dismisses the action;

2.Orders the European Commission to pay the costs.