(ANSA) - Brussels, September 5 - Italy has not implemented
obligatory EU measures to prevent the spread of the Xylella
virus which has ravaged olive trees in Puglia, the European
Court of Justice said Thursday.
The court upheld an appeal from the European Commission
against delays and failures in inspections and felling of trees
on the part of Italian authorities.
The ruling is for a first non-compliance, which only foresees
the payment of court costs.
Italy hasn't taken Xylella measures
Delays in inspections, felling infected olive trees