EU Infractions: Italy now faces 65 infringement procedures. How are other European countries doing?

Monday, Jun 10, 2024

Il Sole 24 Ore

EU infringement procedures increase for Italy over plastic and data governance; other nations face scrutiny too.

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Italy faces 65 infringement procedures from the European Commission concerning issues like single-use plastics and data governance, with recent cases also involving worker protection and vehicle taxation. The country has been warned to comply within two months to avoid further legal action, which can result in significant fines. While environmental violations remain a major concern for Italy, other countries are facing numerous procedures; Hungary has 135 active cases, often related to its anti-EU legislation, while Greece has seen 49 infringement proceedings initiated just in 2023, largely concerning the transposition of directives on professional regulations and minimum taxation. Bulgaria faces 146 active infringement procedures, with many relating to environmental issues like air and water pollution, waste management, and energy targets.

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