EU civil war as Italy up in arms over beach rules that will affect British tourists

A stunning beach on the Amalfi coast in Italy (Image: Getty) EU rules are set to force change on those charging to access Italy’s beaches . Currently the country’s beach concessions are in the main family-controlled - passed downs through generations. For two decades the European Commission has been locked in a battle with Italy over its a so-called monopoly in the sector - claiming it lacks transparency and breach competition rules.

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But despite an extension approved by the Government of Giorgia Meloni until the end of the year the country will be forced to compl.