Greek Doctors’ Long Hours ‘Break EU Law’, ECJ Decides

December 23, 2015

(BBC) – The EU’s top court says Greece is violating EU law by allowing doctors to work long hours without adequate rest. Ten Greek medical associations lodged a complaint at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and were backed by the European Commission. The ECJ ruled in their favour, against Greek law. The court said that Greek doctors “may have to work more than 24 consecutive hours and even up to 32 hours”.