16/10/2006 (Agence Europe) - The Commission has begun infringement proceedings against Malta for not removing its monopoly on the import, storage and wholesale of petroleum products (to the benefit of Enemalta Corporation) within the timescale set out in the treaty of accession, that is, by 1st January 2006. The request for information takes the form of a formal notice under Article 31 of the EC Treaty, which requires Member States to adjust any state monopolies of a commercial character so...