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State Aid Uncovered Blog

In Lexxion’s State Aid Uncovered blog, Prof. Phedon Nicolaides publishes weekly critical analyses of recent State aid judgments and decisions. Each post presents the key points of a court judgment or EU Commission decision, places it in the context of similar case law or practice, assesses the underlying reasoning and highlights any inconsistencies or contradictions.

Guest contributions from other State aid experts will also be published on the blog at irregular intervals to complement the content of the blog posts.

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10. January 2023 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

The Value of Land

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Different valuation methods do not confer a selective advantage if they generate similar results. Introduction Land or immovable property has no intrinsic value. Its value depends on how the land or property is used. In turn, how it is used is determined by several factors such as its location, and the applicable zoning rules. A plot of land in an […]

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12. October 2021 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Security of Supply May Justify a Deviation from Public Procurement Rules

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Security of supply justifies a deviation from the normal procurement procedures as long as the same security cannot be achieved through a competitive selection of suppliers. Introduction Point 19 of the 2012 SGEI Framework requires that the assignment of a public mission to an undertaking must comply with the applicable public procurement rules. It does not impose an obligation for […]

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15. September 2020 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Non-economic Activities and Services of General Economic Interest

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Non-economic tasks and economic activities which are inseparable from those non-economic tasks are together, as a bundle, non-economic in nature. Public compensation for the extra costs of services of general economic interest [SGEI] may not cross-subsidise activities that fall outside the scope of the SGEI. Update on Temporary Framework: Number of approved and published covid-19 measures, as of 11 September […]

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10. January 2023 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

The Value of Land

State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered SM posts 19

Different valuation methods do not confer a selective advantage if they generate similar results. Introduction Land or immovable property has no intrinsic value. Its value depends on how the land or property is used. In turn, how it is used is determined by several factors such as its location, and the applicable zoning rules. A plot of land in an […]

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12. October 2021 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Security of Supply May Justify a Deviation from Public Procurement Rules

State Aid Blogs - Blog visual 41

Security of supply justifies a deviation from the normal procurement procedures as long as the same security cannot be achieved through a competitive selection of suppliers. Introduction Point 19 of the 2012 SGEI Framework requires that the assignment of a public mission to an undertaking must comply with the applicable public procurement rules. It does not impose an obligation for […]

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15. September 2020 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Non-economic Activities and Services of General Economic Interest

State Aid Blogs - environmental protection 683437 1280

Non-economic tasks and economic activities which are inseparable from those non-economic tasks are together, as a bundle, non-economic in nature. Public compensation for the extra costs of services of general economic interest [SGEI] may not cross-subsidise activities that fall outside the scope of the SGEI. Update on Temporary Framework: Number of approved and published covid-19 measures, as of 11 September […]

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- formal investigation procedure ×

10. January 2023 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

The Value of Land

State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered SM posts 19

Different valuation methods do not confer a selective advantage if they generate similar results. Introduction Land or immovable property has no intrinsic value. Its value depends on how the land or property is used. In turn, how it is used is determined by several factors such as its location, and the applicable zoning rules. A plot of land in an […]

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12. October 2021 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Security of Supply May Justify a Deviation from Public Procurement Rules

State Aid Blogs - Blog visual 41

Security of supply justifies a deviation from the normal procurement procedures as long as the same security cannot be achieved through a competitive selection of suppliers. Introduction Point 19 of the 2012 SGEI Framework requires that the assignment of a public mission to an undertaking must comply with the applicable public procurement rules. It does not impose an obligation for […]

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15. September 2020 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Non-economic Activities and Services of General Economic Interest

State Aid Blogs - environmental protection 683437 1280

Non-economic tasks and economic activities which are inseparable from those non-economic tasks are together, as a bundle, non-economic in nature. Public compensation for the extra costs of services of general economic interest [SGEI] may not cross-subsidise activities that fall outside the scope of the SGEI. Update on Temporary Framework: Number of approved and published covid-19 measures, as of 11 September […]

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