Estonia’s sewers fall afoul of Brussels

TALLINN - Estonia is facing a billion-kroon (64 million euro) fine from the European Commission for failing to fix sewerage systems in rural areas. Under its EU ascension agreement, Estonia was obliged to fix sewerage and waste water treatment in small towns by the end of 2010. However an auditor’s report has found it will be impossible to fix or build facilities by the deadline, putting Estonia at risk of punishment from Brussels. Estonia is still reeling after being slapped with a 712.7 million kroon (45.6 million euros) fine for stockpiling sugar in breach of its EU ascension pledge. ...