The European Commission is taking Ireland, France and Greece to the European Court of Justice for violating free trade rules. Ireland is being prosecuted over its rules on hallmarking for objects made of precious metals. These rules discriminate against imports and are an "unjustified trade barrier", said the European Commission.
Ireland prosecuted over hallmarks
The European Commission is taking Ireland, France and Greece to the European Court of Justice for violating free trade rules
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