Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 11 July 2024.#European Commission v Portuguese Republic.#Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Directive 2011/7/EU – Combatting late payment in commercial transactions – Article 4 – Commercial transactions between undertakings and public authorities – Obligation of Member States to ensure that public authorities comply with the periods of payment laid down in that article.#Case C-487/23.