21.2.2009
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 44/36
Action brought on 16 December 2008 — Commission of the European Communities v United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(Case C-556/08)
(2009/C 44/60)
Language of the case: English
Parties
Applicant: Commission of the European Communities (represented by: H. Støvlbæk and A.A. Gilly, Agents)
Defendant: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The applicant claims that the Court should:
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declare that, by failing to adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to fully comply with Directive 2005/36/EC (1) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications, or in any event by failing to fully communicate them to the Commission, the United Kingdom has failed to fulfil its obligations under the Directive;
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order the United Kingdom to pay the costs.
Pleas in law and main arguments
The period within which the directive had to be transposed expired on 20 October 2007.
(1) OJ L 255, p. 22.
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