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27. Februar 2024 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

A Large Regional Investment Project in Spain

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Introduction Most State aid to “large” investment projects is granted by the Member States in Central and Eastern Europe. Moreover, most of the aid goes to induce companies to locate their projects in those countries and to overcome regional handicaps that make the investments less profitable or even loss-making than in other locations. By contrast, regional aid granted to large […]

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12. August 2014 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Management of Port Infrastructure through a very long Concession Contract: Is the Funding Gap Method Meaningful?

Competitive selection of the operator of an infrastructural facility normally eliminates State aid. However, modifications to the contract after the operator is selected may confer an advantage that constitutes State aid. Public funding that is calculated on the basis of the “funding gap” method ensures that the aid is necessary and proportional. Introduction Several recent articles in the blog […]

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4. August 2014 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The Profitability of an Investment Must be Determined Ex Ante

Internal transfer of capital which is not used to fund new economic activities is not State aid. Injection of fresh capital to satisfy solvency and liquidity requirements still has to comply with State aid rules. A private investor always has the option of not injecting new capital and may opt instead to close down the business. A private investor always […]

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