EU Commission right to intervene in Latvian Parex banka case, legal opinion says
( November 12, 2026, 10:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Moves by a private citizen to seek damages from the European Commission for intervening in a Latvian court case about the rescue of Parex banka should fail, according to a legal opinion for the EU's highest court. Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta said the EU executive engaged in the national litigation under its duties to cooperate with courts and explain the application of EU law, and it wasn't exceeding its powers. She said the commission still acts “on its own initiative” when a national authority invites it to intervene.The Advocate General's opinion in C-362/25 P is attached. ...
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