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21.6.2008 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 158/14 |
Action brought on 29 April 2008 — Commission of the European Communities v Republic of Austria
(Case C-181/08)
(2008/C 158/21)
Language of the case: German
Parties
Applicant: Commission of the European Communities (represented by: V. Kreuschitz, Agent)
Defendant: Republic of Austria
Form of order sought
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declare that the Republic of Austria, by not adopting the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to transpose Directive 2003/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 March 2003 amending Council Directive 83/477/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work (1) or by not communicating those provisions to the Commission, has failed to fulfil its obligations under Article 2(1) of that directive. |
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order the Republic of Austria to pay the costs. |
Pleas in law and main arguments
The time limit for transposition of the directive expired on 15 April 2006.