Better Safe than Seveso: The Court of Justice and the ‘Presence of Dangerous Substances’ in Società Eredi Raimondo Bufarini (C-224/24)

The piece is a comment on the Court of Justice's judgment in case "Società Eredi Raimondo Bufarini" (C-224/24). It focuses on the concept of ‘Presence of Dangerous Substances’ in the framework of Directive 2012/18 (Seveso III Directive). The aim is to highlight the main differences between the judgment and the Advocate General's Opinion, particularly with respect to the interpretation and implementation of the Directive's core principles.