| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/05/1136 (13.9.05) |
| Publication Date | 13/09/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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In a landmark ruling on 13 September 2005, the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg decided that the competences of the European Community to protect the environment also include the power to require Member States to ensure such protection through criminal sanctions for serious offences. The Court annulled a Council Framework Decision adopted in 2003, reserving this competence to an intergovernmental decision under the 'third pillar'. The Court thereby supported the position of the European Commission. The judgement concerned a particular environmental legislation, but it set an important precedent for Community law in general. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/05/1136&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Environment, Law, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
