#62024CC0879Advocate General's Opinion on Denmark's Obligation for Directive 2017/2397 Transposition
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This opinion assesses whether Denmark is required to adopt EU rules on recognizing professional qualifications for inland navigation, despite claiming an exemption due to a lack of relevant waterways. Advocate General concludes Denmark must meet limited transposition obligations, affecting Danish authorities to ensure compliance.
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Key Changes
- Denmark must comply with limited EU directive obligations for inland navigation.
- Denmark's exemption claim due to lack of waterways was not upheld.
- Financial penalties could be imposed for non-compliance.
Obligations
What this law requires
The Kingdom of Denmark must bring into force the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to ensure compliance with Article 10, Article 38, and Article 15 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397.
The Kingdom of Denmark must inform the European Commission immediately upon transposing the aforementioned provisions into national law.
The Kingdom of Denmark is prohibited from issuing Union certificates of qualification or approving training programmes until it has transposed and implemented the provisions of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and has notified the Commission.
The Kingdom of Denmark must bring into force the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Directive (EU) 2021/1233 by 17 January 2022.
The Kingdom of Denmark must include a reference to Directive (EU) 2021/1233 in the legislation adopted to comply with it, or provide such a reference upon official publication.