The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled on the Commission and Bacardi case against the French Alcohol advertising ban (Loi Evin) that the French legislation is compatible with EU law.
The final judgement says that such a ban constitutes a restriction on the freedom to provide services, but that it is justified by the aim of protecting public health.
The two rulings are C-262/02 and C-429/02, and were issued on the 13th July 2004.
The ECJ agrees with the Advocate General on all points.
Related EPHA article and the Advocate General opinion to the case C-262/02.
