Opinion of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 14 February 2017 — European Commission

(Opinion 3/15) (1)

((Opinion pursuant to Article 218(11) TFEU - Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled - Article 3 TFEU - Exclusive external competence of the European Union - Article 207 TFEU - Common commercial policy - Commercial aspects of intellectual property - International agreement that may affect common rules or alter their scope - Directive 2001/29/EC - Article 5(3)(b) and (4) - Exceptions and limitations for the benefit of people with a disability.))

(2017/C 112/04)

Language of the case: all the official languages

Requested by

European Commission (represented by: B. Hartmann, F. Castillo de la Torre and J. Samnadda, agents)

Operative part

The conclusion of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled falls within the exclusive competence of the European Union.

(1)  OJ C 311, 21.9.2015.