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EU Deadline Passes On AP-9 Case With Spain Submitting Last‑Minute Reply

The government sent clarifications instead of committing to a rescue or toll‑free plan, a move that could push Brussels to take the dispute to the EU court.

AP-9 a su paso por el Puente de Rande.
La rúa Lepanto recuperó ayer un carril de circulación que permite el acceso a la AP-9.
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Overview

  • Spain’s Transport Ministry says it has filed a detailed response to the Commission’s reasoned opinion defending the state’s position and reserving further procedural options.
  • Madrid has not decided on rescinding the concession, rescuing the road, re‑tendering, or declaring gratuity, and the ministry distanced itself from the Galicia delegate’s claim that the AP‑9 is “on the way to gratuity.”
  • Galician leaders, including Xunta president Alfonso Rueda and PSdeG figures, intensified calls for liberalization or free use, with Vigo’s mayor urging priority for the Vigo–Pontevedra stretch.
  • A Xunta report estimates a potential rescue at €2.356 billion, as the state maintains extensive discounts on the AP‑9, including up to 75% for frequent users and 100% return trips within 24 hours.
  • The Supreme Court convenes to deliberate whether tolls charged during the Rande bridge expansion were abusive, a separate case that could influence compensation discussions.