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European Commission Targets Port and Dredging Projects

The European Seaports Organisation (ESPO) says the European Commission has launched infringement procedures against eight Member States for failure to comply with the Birds and Habitats Directives in respect of key port and dredging projects, highlighting the difficulties faced by ports seeking to carry out development projects.

Dredging work in the river Scheldt that was intended to enhance access to Port of Antwerp has been criticised by the European Commission, which claims that compensatory measures are inadequate.

The European Seaports Organisation (ESPO) says the European Commission has launched infringement procedures against eight Member States for failure to comply with the Birds and Habitats Directives in respect of key port and dredging projects, highlighting the difficulties faced by ports seeking to carry out development projects.

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