Free movement of services : infringement proceedings against Estonia

The European Commission has decided to pursue infringement proceedings against Estonia in the area of free movement of services.

The Commission will formally request Estonia to amend its rules on the recognition of medical prescriptions by pharmacists.

This formal request takes the form of "reasoned opinion", the second stage of the infringement procedure laid down in Article 226 of the EC Treaty.

If there is no satisfactory reply within two months, the Commission may refer the matter to the European Court of Justice.