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PP Urges EU Investigation into Spanish Government's Air Europa Bailout

Dolors Montserrat formally petitions the European Commission to probe alleged irregularities and favoritism in the €475 million pandemic-era rescue.

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La vicepresidenta del Grupo PPE, Dolors Montserrat

Overview

  • The Partido Popular Europeo (PPE), led by Dolors Montserrat, has submitted a formal request to the European Commission to investigate Spain's €475 million bailout of Air Europa.
  • The opposition alleges violations of EU state aid rules, citing political interference and procedural irregularities, including unusually rapid approval of the bailout.
  • Evidence presented includes leaked communications and claims that high-ranking officials, including Manuel de la Rocha, participated in decision-making without clear legal authority.
  • The PP highlights potential conflicts of interest, including alleged ties between First Lady Begoña Gómez and Air Europa, as well as the involvement of current European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño in the bailout process.
  • The European Commission is now required to respond to the petition, with potential implications for transparency and compliance in the use of pandemic-era state aid.