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Europe takes tougher line on French beef ban

18/07/2002

The European Commission yesterday lost its patience with France over its unilateral ban on British beef, saying it would be taking the country to the European Court of Justice for a second time. It also suggested that France should be made to pay a fine of Eur158,250 ($158,000) per day until the ban is lifted.

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