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Lantmännen loses appeal of ethanol-benchmarks cartel fine at EU court

( January 21, 2026, 10:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen has lost an appeal against a fine of 47.7 million euros, which the European Commission imposed in 2023 for the company’s role in a cartel linked to ethanol benchmarks. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the EU General Court said there was no evidence of the commission's alleged “lack of objective impartiality.” Lantmännen was arguing that the authority had breached its defense rights by first settling with another cartel member.The judgment is attached. Case reference is T-93/24....

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