06/04/2022 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 6 April, the European Commission decided to refer Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for its failure to fully transpose the revised Directive (2013/59/Euratom) laying down basic safety standards for health protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation (see EUROPE 10979/24). Member States had to transpose the Directive by February 2018. In response to a reasoned opinion in November 2019, Portugal mentioned additional transposition measures, but has not yet established a national action plan to address the long-term risks from radon exposure, the EU institution said in its statement. (MB)