Volotea v. Commission, and easyJet v. Commission
Volotea v. Commission, and easyJet v. Commission
Jurisdiction
European Union, Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Summary of Facts
The CJEU annulled the European Commission’s decision that Volotea and easyJet received illegal state aid through Italian regional law funding.
Key Issues
Whether the state aid given to airlines for air route development constituted an unfair advantage.
Decision and Reasoning
The CJEU ruled that the Commission had failed to prove that the transactions gave the airlines an advantage, thereby annulling the decision.
Importance and Implications
This case highlights the complexities of state aid regulations and the need for clear evidence to support claims of illegal aid.
