Press Release: EU Telecom rules: Commission concerned on lack of availability of 112 in Bulgaria

In a new round of proceedings for infringements of EU telecom rules, the European Commission has welcomed the completion of legislation to implement EU rules in Bulgaria and Romania by closing six non-communication cases. However, the Commission has decided to launch an infringement proceeding against Bulgaria for lack of availability of the European emergency number 112. The Commission has also decided to close four proceedings and to withdraw one application to the Court of Justice following progress that has been achieved in the different Member States.

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European Commission: MEMO/07/414: New round of infringement proceedings under the EU telecom rules: What are the issues? http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/07/414&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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