ECB eller den kompetente nationale centralbank kan indlede overtrædelsesprocedure i overensstemmelse med artikel 3 i forordning ( EF ) nr. 2532/98 og artikel 5 i forordning ( EF ) nr. 2157/1999 ( ECB / 1999/4 ) .
Either the ECB or the competent NCB may initiate an infringement procedure in line with Article 3 of Regulation ( EC ) No 2532/98 and Article 5 of Regulation ( EC ) No 2157/1999 ( ECB / 1999/4 ) . The following rules shall also apply : ( a ) an infringement procedure shall be initiated , without any assessment phase , in the case of serious misconduct ;