CELEX: 62008CJ0036
Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations
Directive 93/16/EEC
Specific training required to practise as a general practitioner
Incorrect transposition

Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Infringement of Articles 30, 31 and 36 of Council Directive 93/16/EEC of
5 April 1993 to facilitate the free movement of doctors and the mutual recognition of their diplomas, certificates and other
evidence of formal qualifications (OJ 1993 L 165, p. 1) – Specific training required to practise as a general practitioner.
Operative part
The Court:
1.
Declares that, by adopting and maintaining in force rules such as Article 29(d.1) and (d.2) of Law 3209/2003 which are not
in compliance with Articles 30, 31 and 36 of Council Directive 93/16/EEC of 5 April 1993 to facilitate the free movement of
doctors and the mutual recognition of their diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications, as amended
by Directive 2001/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2001, the Hellenic Republic has failed to
fulfil its obligations under Articles 30, 31 and 36 of that directive.
2.
Dismisses the action as to the remainder.
3.
Orders the Hellenic Republic to pay the costs.