The European Commission has decided to refer France to the Court of Justice of the European Union for not complying with EU rules on freedom of establishment and free movement of services. French law requires that most shares of veterinary companies be owned by practicing veterinarians and that those shareholders work part‑time in each company establishment. The rules also bar veterinarians from other Member States from giving temporary or occasional services in France. The Commission says these requirements create unjustified barriers that conflict with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Services Directive. After a letter of formal notice in April 2024 and a reasoned opinion in June 2025, the Commission found the national measures insufficient and is proceeding under Article 258 TFEU.
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