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IRU welcomes the European Commission’s reasoned opinion on Italy’s complaint against Austria.
The European Commission has released its official response to a complaint by the Italian government, clearly outlining several breaches of EU law by Austria. As repeatedly stated by the commercial road goods transport sector, several traffic bans imposed by Austria against heavy goods vehicles are hampering the free movement of goods by road through one of the key trade corridors, in breach of EU law.
IRU welcomes the European Commission’s reasoned opinion on Italy’s complaint against Austria’s heavy goods vehicle traffic bans.
It clearly identified breaches of Articles 34 and 35 of the Treaty for the Functioning of the EU (TFEU). These articles do not allow Member States to impose quantitative restrictions between Member States.
IRU EU Advocacy Director Raluca Marian said, “The European Commission’s opinion on Austria’s traffic bans is crystal clear. We congratulate Italy for its great initiative, taking action against abuses and keeping this essential trade corridor flowing.
“However, this is only the beginning. IRU, its members and the entire European road freight transport and logistics industry are eager to see what steps will be undertaken by Italy, and especially the Commission, to remedy the identified breaches. Read more
Source: IRU
