Press Release: Public procurement: Commission asks Italy for information on compliance with Court judgement on helicopter purchase contracts

The European Commission decided, under Article 228 of the EC Treaty, to send a letter of formal notice asking Italy for full information on its compliance with a 2008 judgment of the European Court of Justice concerning the award of supply contracts for the purchase of helicopters. If the Italian authorities still do not comply, the Commission will send a reasoned opinion to the Italian government and, ultimately, can ask the Court to impose a penalty payment.