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The commission has dismissed Spain's grounds for defence (Photo: European Community, 2006)

Spanish energy move illegal, says Brussels

The European Commission has deemed illegal attempts by Madrid to impose restrictions on a German company's attempt to take over Spain's main electricity group.

Notification of the preliminary decision was sent to the Spanish authorities on Friday (25 August) with Madrid being given until 4 September to reply.

Brussels' move is in response to a decision by the Spanish government earlier this year to impose strict conditions on the planned takeover of Spain's major electricity group...

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The commission has dismissed Spain's grounds for defence (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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