Judgment of the General Court (Fifth Chamber) of 23 July 2025.#Rafal Stanecki v European Commission.#Civil service – Officials – Disciplinary proceedings – Disciplinary penalty – Deferment of advancement to a higher step – Acts contrary to the dignity of the civil service – Article 12 of the Staff Regulations – Manifest error of assessment – Freedom of expression – Proportionality of the penalty – Liability.#Case T-108/24.