Condor wins appeal over annulled Covid bailout at EU’s top court
( November 5, 2026, 08:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: German airline Condor has won its appeal against the annulment of €321 million in German restructuring aid due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the EU's top court overturning a lower court ruling on Thursday. Judges also dismissed Ryanair's challenge to the European Commission's approval, finding that the watchdog had adequately addressed burden-sharing requirements linked to Germany partially writing off Condor's debt.The press release and the full decision are attached. The case reference is C-505/24 P Condor Flugdienst v Ryanair....
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