Commission Suing Slovenia Over Fine Particles Pollution

Brussels, 18 March - The European Commission launched proceedings against Slovenia at the European Court of Justice Thursday over breach of EU air quality standards for dangerous airborne particles, known as PM10. This is the EU's third environment-related lawsuit against Slovenia and the second in just over a month.

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Roko Zarnic meeting EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Roko Zarnic meeting EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Roko Zarnic meeting EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Roko Zarnic meeting EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Roko Zarnic meeting EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Roko Zarnic meeting EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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