Court of Justice 3 May 2001, C-145/99 (Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic.)

Opinion of the Advocate-General Opinion of the Advocate-General I - Object of the proceedings 1. By this action, the Commission seeks a declaration that Italy has failed to meet its obligations under Articles 52 and 59 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Articles 43 and 49 EC) and under Council Directive 89/48/EEC of 21 December 1988 on a general system for the recognition of higher-education