The European Commission has told Sweden that its courts should refer more legal cases to the European court before coming up with their own judgements.
In a letter sent to the Swedish government in October, the Commission has fired the last warning shots calling on Sweden to refer more cases to Luxembourg.
From 2001-2002, the Swedish High Court called on the EU Court for advice in only three cases, reported Swedish Radio Ekot.
The national Courts are obliged by EU Treaties t...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.