Has the Commission been strong enough in taking action against Slovenias discriminatory vignette?
The Commission has been more polite than strong. The Commission has pursued the infringement procedure and it has taken them a long time. Slovenia has given excuses and explanations, first saying they were in the midst of the EU Presidency. Then there were national elections. But everyone knew that the Slovenian vignette system was discriminatory. EU infringement procedures take a very long time, particularly if you do not put up the pressure. The next step in the form of an official European Commission infringement procedure was imminent. This could have happened between Easter and the summer vacation. Slovenia has made use of evasive tactics, notably by changing the vignette regime and offering a new product from 1 July. This will cost probably EUR 95 for one year. There will be a one-week vignette costing EUR 15. For people travelling to the Adriatic coast, they would have to pass through Slovenia. Practically, all these people will have to pay for two seven-day tickets. This is jus
