Stock Photo - 05.06.2013 , Germany , Gladbeck , empty public swimming pool with pool tower, hand holds compass, pointing north ( photomontage ) , the start of the bathing season, is currently a particularly curious hoax spread across Germany EU blocks pool towers in swimming pools in different radio stations to hear , to read in newspapers and on the net. Or even pool tower closure due to sun ? Those have nevertheless a leap in the EU! According to jumping facilities that are not aligned due north , no longer be permitted under an EU directive , because bathers otherwise be blinded by the sun. The EU Commission can all swimmers soothe These messages are total nonsense. Unfortunately, this fairy tale spread currently untested in the media - and is often believed. Further information and the EU´s response to on request. - 05/06/2013