EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE: The member states retain ri right to check nationality of European Union citizens.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-22 September 1999-EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE: The member states retain the right to check the nationality of European Union citizens entering their territory (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:210999 * Internal community frontier until harmonisation measures concerning the crossing of external frontiers are adopted The Court of Justice examines the compatibility with Community law of national legislation governing identity checks on citizens when crossing frontiers When entering the Netherlands through Rotterdam Airport on 17 December 1993, Mr Wijsenbeek, a Dutch national, refused to present and hand over his passport to the national police officer responsible for border controls.

Mr Wijsenbeek was ordered by the Kantonrechter to pay a...