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annul the European Commission’s decision (EU) of 26 March 2024 on State Aid SA.59029 (2020/NN) – Italy – COVID-19 Compensation scheme for airlines with an Italian operating license (1);

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order the European Commission to pay the costs; and,

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order any interveners to pay their costs.

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First plea in law, alleging that the decision infringes the freedom to provide services (Articles 15 of Regulation 1008/2008 (2) and 56 TFUE) and the freedom of establishment (Article 49 TFEU).

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Second plea in law, alleging that the decision infringes Articles 8(1), 8(2) and 8(4) of the Rome I Regulation.

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Third plea in law, alleging that the decision infringes Article 107(2)(b) TFEU insofar it manifestly errs in the assessment of (i) the direct causal link between the COVID-19 pandemic and the eligible damage and (ii) the proportionality of the aid measure.

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Fourth plea in law, alleging that the Commission failed to initiate a formal investigation procedure despite serious difficulties and violated the applicant’s procedural rights.

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Fifth plea in law, alleging that the Commission infringed its duty to state reasons pursuant to Article 296(2) TFUE.