Press Release: Judgments in Joined Cases T-50/06 RENV II Ireland v Commission and T-69/06 RENV II Aughinish Alumina v Commission, in Case T-56/06 RENV II France v Commission and in Joined Cases T-60/06 RENV II Italy v Commission and T-62/06 RENV II Eurallumina v Commission

The General Court confirms the decision of the Commission ordering the repayment of the tax exemptions granted by France, Ireland and Italy for alumina production.

The Commission correctly applied EU State aid rules and did not infringe the principle of protection of legitimate expectations.