Greece and Greek Cypriot administration referred to EU's top court over waste management
The European Commission said efforts by both to address shortcomings in waste management have been insufficient.
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Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration have been referred to the European Union's top court over what the European Commission describes as inadequate waste management practices.
The Commission said that efforts by both Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration to address identified shortcomings in their waste management systems have been insufficient, prompting the referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Ongoing compliance concerns
Referrals to the EU's top court typically follow a lengthy process in which the Commission first identifies breaches of EU law, gives the member state or administration an opportunity to respond and correct the issues, and only proceeds to the court when it judges the response inadequate.
The available reporting does not specify the particular EU waste management directives at issue or the specific deficiencies identified in either Greece's or the Greek Cypriot administration's systems.
Potential consequences of the court referral, including possible fines or mandated corrective measures, were not detailed in the available reporting. Further developments are expected as the case proceeds through the EU judicial process.
Sources
- Greece, Greek Cypriot Administration referred to EU’s top court for inadequate waste management — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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