Press Release: Professional qualifications: Commission acts to ensure that EU veterinary diplomas are recognised in Greece

The European Commission decided to send Greece a formal request regarding its refusal to process applications for recognition of veterinary diplomas gained elsewhere in the EU, as required under the Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC). This formal request takes the form of a 'reasoned opinion', the second phase of the infringement procedure as laid down in Article 226 of the EC Treaty. If there is no satisfactory reply within two months, the Commission may refer the matter to the European Court of Justice.

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