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30.8.2008 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 223/25 |
Action brought on 13 June 2008 — Commission of the European Communities v Portuguese Republic
(Case C-253/08)
(2008/C 223/39)
Language of the case: Portuguese
Parties
Applicant: Commission of the European Communities (represented by N. Yerrell and M Telles Romão, acting as Agents)
Defendant: Portuguese Republic
Form of order sought
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a declaration that, by failing to bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Directive 2006/22/EC (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on minimum conditions for the implementation of Council Regulations (EEC) No 3820/85 and (EEC) No 3821/85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities and repealing Council Directive 88/599/EEC or, in any case, by failing to communicate them to the Commission, the Portuguese Republic has failed to fulfil its obligations under that directive; |
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an order that the Portuguese Republic should pay the costs. |
Pleas in law and main arguments
The period prescribed for the implementing of the directive expired on 1 April 2007.