# European Commission EU law infringement proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-commission-eu-law-infringement-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-10-01T11:12:50.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 4.

The European Commission has intensified infringement proceedings against several member states for failing to transpose EU directives into national law.

Regarding anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, eighteen member states—including Spain, Germany, Greece, and Bulgaria—missed the July 10 deadline to implement the sixth directive. This directive aims to increase transparency regarding the beneficial ownership of companies to combat financial crime and terrorism financing. The Commission has issued formal letters of summons to these states, granting them two months to complete transposition.

In drug policy, several countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, and Slovakia, failed to meet the July 12 deadline to incorporate three new psychoactive substances (2-MMC, NEP, and 4-BMC) into national drug definitions. The Commission noted that consumption of these substances has led to numerous deaths across Europe.

Portugal faces significant legal scrutiny. Beyond the drug policy and AML delays, the country is facing proceedings regarding the Right to Repair Directive, the Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Directive, and regulations on industrial and livestock emissions. Environmental organization Quercus reports that Portugal has 102 active infringement proceedings in Brussels, with approximately 35% related to environmental issues, energy transition, and climate action.

Bulgaria continues to face procedures regarding energy markets, hydrogen infrastructure, industrial pollution, and consumer rights. Member states have two months to respond to official warnings; failure to provide satisfactory responses may lead to reasoned opinions or referrals to the Court of Justice of the European Union for financial sanctions.

## Claims

- The European Commission opened infringement procedures against Portugal for failing to transpose several EU directives. (disputed by 3 sources)
- Portugal is facing 102 infringement proceedings in Brussels for failing to transpose European directives. (disputed)
- The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against several EU member states. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Eighteen EU member states failed to meet the July 10 deadline for implementing anti-money laundering rules. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Bulgaria is facing procedures regarding energy markets, hydrogen, and industrial pollution regulations. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Member states have two months to respond to official warnings before further legal action is taken. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Eight member states missed the July 12 deadline to include three new psychoactive substances in national drug definitions. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Procedures have been opened regarding the right to repair products. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Portugal failed to communicate the transposition of the Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Directive (EU) 2024/1788. (single source)
- Portugal failed to notify the Commission regarding the transposition of the Industrial Emissions and Livestock Directive. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Portugal faces multiple EU infringement proceedings

Portugal faces numerous European Commission infringement proceedings involving environmental protection, the accidental capture of dolphins in fishing, and delays in implementing a centralized customs system.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-faces-multiple-eu-infringement-proceedings

### 2026-09-25: European Commission launches infringement procedures against EU member states

The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against multiple EU member states regarding anti-money laundering rules, drug definitions, energy markets, and consumer rights.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-launches-five-infringement-procedures-against-bulgaria

### 2026-09-25: European Commission targets Spain over anti-money laundering rule delays

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Spain and 17 other EU nations for failing to implement new anti-money laundering and beneficial ownership transparency rules.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-targets-spain-over-anti-money-laundering-rule-delays

### 2026-09-25: European Commission launches multiple infringement proceedings against Portugal

The European Commission has opened several infringement proceedings against Portugal for failing to transpose EU directives regarding drug control, consumer right to repair, environmental protections, and anti-

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-opens-multiple-infringement-procedures-against-portugal

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