Romanian port pilotage monopoly isn’t state aid, EU court rules
( October 22, 2026, 08:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Romania's decision to reserve mandatory port pilotage services for public entities is not state aid where those services are inseparable from public duties involving maritime safety and environmental protection, the EU's top court ruled on Thursday. Judges found the activity constitutes an exercise of public powers rather than an economic activity, rejecting the concerns of a group of seven private operators.The ruling, in French, is attached. The case reference is C-117/25 Canal Sea Services....
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