SPAIN ECJ CASE
June 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLLOCAL authorities and water companies may be able to flout European law of bathing water quality, without facing the consequences, if the pollution problems they face are complex and intangible. That is the conclusion that may be drawn from a formal opinion issued at the European Court of Justice by advocate general Jean Mischo. Considering a bid by the European Commission to fine Spain for missing a 27 month deadline set in 1998 to improve bathing water standards, he has recommended the Commission's move be rejected. His reason: Brussels' ...
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