EC launches procedure against Poland in relation to air quality

The European Commission (EC) on Thursday decided to launch an infringement procedure against Poland due to the lack of regulations under which authorities could be brought to justice in connection with poor air quality in the country. A similar procedure was also launched against Bulgaria. "Neither of the two countries has ensured that natural or legal persons directly concerned by exceedances of the air pollution limits on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe, are allowed to bring an action before the national courts," the EC said in a press release.