The Commission acknowledges the General Courts decision on an access to documents request. The Court determined that the Commission should have provided a more detailed explanation for not holding the requested documents.

The Court does not question the Commissions document registration policy. These rules ensure the integrity of the Commissions records and transparency by making sure that important documents drafted or received by the Commission are accessible to interested EU citizens.

The Commission will carefully review the Courts decision and decide on the next steps. Consequently, the Commission will adopt a new decision providing a more detailed explanation.

Transparency has always been crucial for the Commission and President von der Leyen. We will continue to adhere to the strong legal framework to enforce our obligations. We remain fully committed to maintaining openness, accountability, and clear communication with all stakeholders, including EU institutions, civil society, and interest representatives.