EU Law and Access to Court: The Experience of Austria in the Telecommunications Sector

Abstract

This article explores how Austrian administrative law rules on standing have been influenced by European Union law. Firstly, the EU law requirements concerning the right to have access to a court will be briefly explained. Secondly, the Austrian administrative procedural rules on standing will be presented. Finally, the case law of the Verwaltungsgerichtshof in the telecommunications sector will be analysed as to whether it complies with the EU law requirements.