Press Release: Free movement of services: Commission takes action against Germany (care insurance) and Cyprus (education services)

The European Commission has taken action to put an end to certain obstacles to the free movement of services in Germany and Cyprus. The Commission will send Germany a reasoned opinion in relation to the rules on its care insurance scheme. The Commission will also send Cyprus a reasoned opinion concerning its rules on establishment and operation of institutions of tertiary education. Reasoned opinions are the second stage of the infringement procedure 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.