EU Court Advisor Rules Austrian Brenner Pass Bans Unlawful

An EU court Advocate General has issued an opinion stating that three Austrian driving bans on the Brenner Pass are unlawful under EU law. The ruling supports Italy's position, indicating that the restrictions violate Union rights.

16 Jul, 11:54 — 16 Jul, 11:54

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Italy right on Brenner Pass, three Austria bans unlawful says EU court AG

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 16 - The nighttime, sectoral, and winter driving bans imposed by Austria on heavy goods vehicles on the A12 Inn Valley and A13 Brenner motorways are contrary to EU law, European Court of Justice Attorney General Manuel Campos Sánchez-Bordona said Thursday proposing upholding Italy's action for failure to fulfil obligations on these points. The top ECJ lawyer said he considers the system of metering access to the A12, on the other hand, to be legitimate, as Rome has not demo...

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EU Court Advisor Rules Austrian Brenner Pass Bans Unlawful

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EuGH-Gutachten: Fahrverbote am Brenner verstoßen gegen Unionsrecht

Italy right on Brenner Pass, three Austria bans unlawful says EU court AG

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