The European Commission has concluded that the €400 million bridging loan granted to Alitalia in 2019 constitutes illegal state aid under EU rules.
Italy must therefore now recover the illegitimate state aid,
plus interest, from the company.
This was announced by the EU executive itself.
"Ita's exclusion from requests for repayment of the bridging loan to Alitalia is proof that we are right and will continue on this path. The conclusions of the EU Commissions were expected and widely expected", commented Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti.
ANSA agency
Alitalia, account worth 10 billion euros in 45 years - Economy
From capital interventions to bridging loans (ANSA)
