Brussels, 03/06/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Monday the Commission launched the second stage of proceedings against Belgium for failing to correctly implement the new directive concerning aircraft noise levels. The Belgian authorities will be sent a Reasoned Opinion about the Belgian law of 14 April 2002 introducing restrictions on night flights. The Commission believes the law does not properly transpose the directive and is wrongly based on a repealed Community law.
The new aircraft noise...