Road transport: Commission refers Germany to Court over discriminatory road charging

The European Commission decided on 29 September 2016 to refer Germany to the European Court of Justice over the plan to introduce a road charging scheme for private vehicles (PKW-Maut). According to the Commission, such system is discriminatory as it distinguishes nationals and foreigners when it comes to pay road charges.

However, Politico reported on 3 November 2016 that both sides were close to an agreement on this matter.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Commission launches infringement case on the introduction by Germany of a new road charging scheme for private vehicles ('PKW-Maut') http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-launches-infringement-case-on-the-introduction-by-germany-of-a-new-road-charging-scheme-for-private-vehicles-pkw-maut/

ESO: Background information: Commission protects the EU's Single Market and acts against the discrimination of drivers from other Member States in Germany and the United Kingdom http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-protects-the-eus-single-market-and-acts-against-the-discrimination-of-drivers-from-other-member-states-in-germany-and-the-united-kingdom/

ESO: Background information: September infringements' package: key decisions http://www.europeansources.info/record/september-infringements-package-key-decisions/

Deutsche Welle, 29.09.16: Brussels takes Germany to court over road toll http://dw.com/p/2Qjcx

The Local.de, 29.09.16: EU takes Germany to court for 'discriminatory' foreigner toll https://www.thelocal.de/20160929/eu-takes-germany-to-court-over-discriminatory-foreigner-toll-autobahn

EurActiv, 29.09.16: EU takes Germany to court over planned road toll http://www.euractiv.com/section/transport/news/eu-takes-germany-to-court-over-planned-road-toll/

Politico, 03.11.16: Commission, Germany agree on road toll plans http://www.politico.eu/article/commission-germany-agree-on-road-toll-plans/

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