Press Release: Environment: European Commission asks Court to fine Greece for inadequate management of hazardous waste

The European Commission announced on the 25 September 2014 that it is referring Greece back to the European Court of Justice for poor treatment of hazardous waste. Five years after the first ruling, Greece is still failing to comply with EU standards. The Commission is therefore asking the Court to impose fines, proposing a lump sum of EUR 14 904 736 and a daily penalty payment of EUR 72 864 until the obligations are fulfilled.