Delay in transposing EU directives

28.2.2017

Question for written answer E-001361-17
to the Commission
Rule 130
Nuno Melo (PPE)

The timely transposition of EU directives ensures the smooth functioning of the EU and the internal market.

In 2012, Portugal was the Member State with the second most infringement cases opened by the Commission for the late transposition of directives into national law.

In what position does Portugal currently rank in meeting deadlines for transposing EU legislation?

How many open infringement procedures were there against Portugal in 2015 and 2016?