Brussels, 14/12/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 12 December, the European Commission sent a reasoned opinion to Malta for non-compliance with Community rules on maritime cabotage. In April 2004, concluded an exclusive public service contract with a private operator to provide maritime services to Gozo. It did not, however, justify the need for such a contract. Moreover, the contract was signed without a prior tender procedure. Under the regulation applying the principle of freedom to provide...