Noise: Commission decides to refer POLAND to the European Court of Justice over non-compliance with the Noise Directive

Published on February 17, 2021

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Feb 2021 The European Commission has decided today to refer Poland to the European Court of Justice over its failure to comply with its obligations under the Noise Directive (2002/49/EC).

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