Eco-points problem raised in Copenhagen

The Copenhagen Summit made enlargement possible but also gave Austria the opportunity of forging a solution on the ongoing eco-point problem. The Commission had previously proposed that the eco-point system - whereby vehicles in transit through Austria would be subject to an eco tax - should be extended for a further two to three years beyond the end of the current agreement in 2003. This will cover the period until the new EU directive comes into force, which is expected to be 2005 at the ea...