Italian levy on fertlizers to be studied by EU top court over state aid claim
( November 9, 2026, 14:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU's top court has been asked to consider whether an Italian government levy on the sale of products such as synthetic fertilizers to finance a public fund for organic agriculture constitutes state aid. The request from the Lazio administrative tribunal follows opposition to the "ecotax" from fertlizer industry group, Consorzio Sostanze Chimiche Fertilizzanti. Official application and background documents are attached. Case reference is C-871/26 Consorzio Sostanze Chimiche Fertilizzanti....
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