Brussels, 18/12/2003 (Agence Europe) - As the year draws to a close, the European Commission is cleaning out its drawers and has announced a stream of procedures for offences concerning the internal market, stretching from the export of stuffed animals in the Netherlands to excise duties on hand-made cigarettes in Germany.
Public procurement: the Commission has decided to refer the following to the European Court of Justice: 1) Italy, over four cases involving the award of contracts to...