17/02/2011 (Agence Europe) - Reasoned opinion sent to Italy. On Wednesday 16 February, the European Commission requested that Italy took professional experience and seniority acquired by doctors in another member state into account when determining their rank or working conditions (like salary, grade career development) in the Italian public sector. It has also requested Italy, to put an end to its discriminatory rule whereby teachers with qualifications obtained in Italy are awarded additional points when determining their ranking in reserve lists for teaching posts. The Commission considers that the current rules are discriminatory since they both affect primarily workers of other member states. (O.L./transl.fl)