EC says to dispute Polish bank deal challenge

The European Commission will dispute a court challenge filed recently by Poland to the EC's decision to approve Italian bank …

The European Commission will dispute a court challenge filed recently by Poland to the EC's decision to approve Italian bank Unicredito's takeover of Germany's HVB.

"There is a process to go through in the courts," European Union Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy told reporters after remarks to a foreign policy group.

"The commission will be, of course, disputing it," Mr McCreevy said, referring to the Polish challenge.

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