Chinese security company Nuctech has filed a new lawsuit against the European Union, challenging the European Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss its previous case regarding company inspections. Nuctech had initially sought to suspend the EU’s inspection of its operations.
“We believe the court “decision lacked sound legal reasoning and failed to provide a convincing justification for the refusal,” Nuctech stated. The company has now appealed the ruling at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
In a statement, a Nuctech Europe representative affirmed that the company would defend its rights and expressed readiness to cooperate with the European Commission. “We believe the appeal process will result in a more fair and reasonable outcome,” the representative added.
Nuctech had initially filed a lawsuit against the European Commission following raids on its Dutch and Polish offices, arguing that there was insufficient evidence to justify the inspections.
In its ruling, the court upheld the European Commission’s authority to investigate and request information from any business operating within the EU, regardless of ownership—whether by member states or non-member countries—to ensure compliance with EU regulations and prevent potential violations of the law.
Nuctech manufactures body and baggage scanners for airports and ports in over 170 countries. It is one of several Chinese companies blacklisted by the U.S. government as a threat to national security.
