Italian service station laws under fire
March 1st, 2008
By Alan Osborn
Italy is in trouble with the European Commission for imposing regulations on the sale of motor fuel that effectively prevent foreign-owned service stations from opening up in the country. Brussels says this is against the freedom of establishment laws and is taking Italy to the European Court of Justice over the matter.
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Italy is in trouble with the European Commission for imposing regulations on the sale of motor fuel that effectively prevent foreign-owned service stations from opening up in the country. Brussels says this is against the freedom of establishment laws and is taking Italy to the European Court of Justice over the matter.
ENDS
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