Ryanair wins court challenge against Lufthansa state bailout

It cited errors made by the EU executive in its decision.

Europe's second-top court on Wednesday backed Irish airline Ryanair's challenge against Germany's Lufthansa state bailout. Pic: David Creedon

Ryanair on Wednesday won its challenge against Lufthansa's 2020 state bailout, as Europe's second-highest court cited errors in EU competition regulators' decision to approve the German government's rescue package.

Lufthansa has already repaid the aid in full, which could limit any immediate impact of the ruling, although it could have consequences for future state bailouts.