Swedbank’s levy reduction prompts EU court questions
( September 28, 2026, 08:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A Latvian court has requested guidance from EU judges regarding whether a decision to reduce a lender's "solidarity contribution" should be understood as state aid. The issue relates to lender Swedbank, which qualified for a decrease in the levy, but contested the relevant provision with national courts.Official application and background document are attached. Case reference is C-638/26....
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