E-19/15

EFTA Surveillance Authority v the Principality of Liechtenstein

About this case:

Failure by an EEA/EFTA State to fulfil its obligations – Prior authorisation schemes for establishment and cross-border services – Directive 2006/123/EC – Article 31 EEA – Article 36 EEA – Justification – Proportionality

An action against the Principality of Liechtenstein was brought before the EFTA Court on 29 July 2015 by the EFTA Surveillance Authority. 

29/07/2015

Application received from the EFTA Surveillance Authority

05/08/2015

Service of the application on the Government of Liechtenstein. Deadline for the defence: Monday, 5 October 2015

19/10/2015

Deadline for written observations from Governments and relevant institutions (cf. Article 20 of the Statute): Monday, 21 December 2015

20/12/2015

Written observations received from the European Commission

04/01/2016

Service of the written observations