(ANSA) - Brussels, September 2 - The European Court of
Justice Wednesday ruled against the Italian law that imposes
charges of 80 to 200 euros on non-European citizens for issuing
or renewing short term sojourn permits.
The judges said the cost is "disproportionate compared to
the purposes of EU regulations, and can create obstacles to
people exercising their rights".
The court was ruling on an appeal from Italian trade union
CGIL.
EU court lambasts Italy for costly sojourn permits (2)
Charges from 80 to 100 euros 'disproportionate,' judges say