First cross-examination hearing before the European Commission took place today. Both parties now have the opportunity to present their arguments both orally and in writing.
The EU executive will then have to draw up - by 15 May - a reasoned opinion. In the event that Brussels does not act within that deadline, the Italian government will be able to appeal directly to the European Court of Justice. The legal process of the EU infringement procedure launched by Italy against Austria for the unilateral bans imposed on trucks at Brenner has begun.