Friday, November 9, 2007

Ryanair sues EU over French aid


Ryanair is no stranger to legal actions

Ryanair has lodged a legal case against the European Commission, accusing it of not preventing alleged illegal French state aid for Air France.

Dublin-based Ryanair has long accused the French government of illegally giving Air France 1bn euros ($1.5bn; £696m) over the past seven years.

Ryanair, which first threatened legal action in July, has gone to the European Court of First Instance.

The European Commission was not immediately available for comment.

It has previously stated that it has dealt with Ryanair's complaints both fairly and in accordance with its duties, and that it believes a court would uphold that view.

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