After requesting an extension of the time-limit, which the Commission granted, the Swedish Government replied by letter of 7 October 2004 contesting all the complaints levelled against it.
Pärast tähtaja pikendamise taotluse esitamist, mille komisjon rahuldas, vastas Rootsi valitsus 7. oktoobri 2004. aasta kirjaga, milles vaidlustas talle tehtud etteheited.