EC chides Italy on beach concessions

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 9 - The European Commission on Thursday chided Italy for failing to meet EU norms on beach concessions.
    AN EC spokeswoman said "we are continuing the discussion with Italian authorities".
    She said this was taking place at both a technical and political level.
    "The discussion is going on right now, and so we are following the case closely," she said.
    "The situation must be resolved as soon as possible to bring Italian law into line with EU law".
    The EC expects prompt action in the case, she said.
    The Italian government recently promised to comply with EC law on beach concessions.
    The EC has taken issue, in particular, with the extension of concessions until 2023. (ANSA).