Portugal faces EU lawsuit over failure to recover state aid
( June 22, 2026, 15:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Portugal is facing an EU court lawsuit over its failure to recover unlawful state aid granted under the Madeira Free Zone tax regime, according to an action published on Monday. The European Commission says Lisbon has not implemented a 2022 recovery decision requiring beneficiaries to repay incompatible aid and has failed to provide the required information.The document is attached. The case number is Case C-410/26....
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