Stop breaking the law

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Series Details 15/10/98, Volume 4, Number 37
Publication Date 15/10/1998
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Date: 15/10/1998

Meanwhile, Bjerregaard's trusty spokesman Peter Jørgensen has been spelling out national government's obligations when they receive a European Commission letter warning them that they are in breach of EU laws. “They can submit explanations, ask for extra time to comply, but one thing they can't do is ignore our warning.

“They can't not open their mail or not answer their telephone,” he said.

What a pity Commission officials can't always be relied on to do the same.

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