ECJ CASES
July 1st, 2001
BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE EUROPEAN Court of Justice has been active recently, using its unique powers within international law to bring EU Member States to heel for failing to implement European legislation promoting health and safety.Unlike any other international court, the ECJ has the power to fine sovereign states, which ignore its rulings. These charges are steep; they can reach Euro 100,000,recurring Every day until a ruling has been complied with.Cases are usually brought by the European Commission, which is the official guardian of EU treaties and laws.For ...
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