Dr Carri Ginter: why the European Court of Justice fines member states?

The article by Carri Ginter discusses why the European Court of Justice fines member states. It explains that the European Court can impose fines when countries fail to implement EU directives within the agreed deadlines. Recently, Estonia was fined €400,000 and an additional €3,000 per day until it adopts the competition directive. The fines aim to ensure compliance and prevent future violations by considering the severity and duration of the infringement.

Full article in Estonian: https://www.err.ee/1609584139/carri-ginter-miks-euroopa-kohus-liikmesriike-trahvib