News / EC gives Italy green light to sue Austria over Brenner Pass truck bans

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The European Commission (EC) has confirmed that Austria’s ban on HGVs on a key trade corridor is in breach of EU rules, opening the door for the Italian government to take legal action.

In 2021, Austria introduced a series of anti-transit measures along the Brenner corridor, which included a sectoral driving ban, a night driving ban, a winter driving ban and a block clearance. 

Italy says the bans are major impediments to its trade with northern EU member states and have led ...