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In Lexxions Blog „State Aid Uncovered” veröffentlicht Prof. Phedon Nicolaides wöchentlich kritische Analysen zu den neuesten Urteilen und Entscheidungen zu staatlichen Beihilfen. Jeder Beitrag stellt die wichtigsten Punkte eines Gerichtsurteils oder einer EU-Kommissionsentscheidung vor, ordnet sie in den Kontext ähnlicher Rechtsprechung oder Praxis ein, bewertet die zugrundeliegende Argumentation und zeigt etwaige Ungereimtheiten oder Widersprüche auf.

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Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

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28. September 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

A Faulty Sale Procedure Can Lead to Presumption of State Aid and Annulment of a State Aid Decision

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A sale of public assets cannot be presumed to be free of State aid when bidders are not treated equally. Introduction When the state sells a company it owns, there is a presumption that no State aid benefits either the buyer or the company that is sold if the sale is open transparent, non-discriminatory, unconditional and the chosen buyer is […]

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17. August 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The Problem of Multiple Awards of Aid to the Undertaking and to the Same Group

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Multiple awards of aid to the same undertaking are allowed as long as they cover different costs. Multiple awards of aid to the same group are allowed as long as aid does not leak from one undertaking in the group to another. Introduction In the first half of 2021, the General Court ruled in ten cases of appeal lodged by […]

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22. Juni 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Is State Aid for Locally Established Undertakings Compatible with the Internal Market?

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Limitation of State aid to companies which have a durable link with the local economy can be compatible with the internal market. Introduction By prohibiting barriers to free movement and establishment in the internal market, the EU seeks to make the choice of location of a company largely irrelevant. All companies should be treated the same regardless of where they […]

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27. April 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Individual Aid Measures to Combat Covid-19

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Aid to remedy a serious economic disturbance may be granted to a single company that is important for the national economy. EU law does not extend to competitors a right to the same aid. Introduction Between March 2020 and April 2021, the European Commission has authorised aid totalling more than EUR 2.5 trillion to remedy the serious economic disturbance caused […]

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9. Februar 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The State Acting as a Regulator

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When the state acts as a regulator, it does not have to charge a licence fee that maximises its revenue. Introduction Governments can influence the allocation of resources with at least three instruments: subsidisation, taxation and regulation. All three may contain State aid; if subsidies are selective, if taxes allow for exemptions and if regulation involves charges which are not […]

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28. September 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

A Faulty Sale Procedure Can Lead to Presumption of State Aid and Annulment of a State Aid Decision

State Aid Blogs - stateaid39

A sale of public assets cannot be presumed to be free of State aid when bidders are not treated equally. Introduction When the state sells a company it owns, there is a presumption that no State aid benefits either the buyer or the company that is sold if the sale is open transparent, non-discriminatory, unconditional and the chosen buyer is […]

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17. August 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The Problem of Multiple Awards of Aid to the Undertaking and to the Same Group

State Aid Blogs - 33 jc gellidon 1g3qVp7ynX4 unsplash

Multiple awards of aid to the same undertaking are allowed as long as they cover different costs. Multiple awards of aid to the same group are allowed as long as aid does not leak from one undertaking in the group to another. Introduction In the first half of 2021, the General Court ruled in ten cases of appeal lodged by […]

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22. Juni 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Is State Aid for Locally Established Undertakings Compatible with the Internal Market?

State Aid Blogs - flight 4454342 1920

Limitation of State aid to companies which have a durable link with the local economy can be compatible with the internal market. Introduction By prohibiting barriers to free movement and establishment in the internal market, the EU seeks to make the choice of location of a company largely irrelevant. All companies should be treated the same regardless of where they […]

Keine Kommentare

27. April 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Individual Aid Measures to Combat Covid-19

State Aid Blogs - StateAidHub blogpost17 airline

Aid to remedy a serious economic disturbance may be granted to a single company that is important for the national economy. EU law does not extend to competitors a right to the same aid. Introduction Between March 2020 and April 2021, the European Commission has authorised aid totalling more than EUR 2.5 trillion to remedy the serious economic disturbance caused […]

Keine Kommentare

9. Februar 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The State Acting as a Regulator

State Aid Blogs - StateAidHub blogpost6 NL gambling

When the state acts as a regulator, it does not have to charge a licence fee that maximises its revenue. Introduction Governments can influence the allocation of resources with at least three instruments: subsidisation, taxation and regulation. All three may contain State aid; if subsidies are selective, if taxes allow for exemptions and if regulation involves charges which are not […]

Keine Kommentare

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28. September 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

A Faulty Sale Procedure Can Lead to Presumption of State Aid and Annulment of a State Aid Decision

State Aid Blogs - stateaid39

A sale of public assets cannot be presumed to be free of State aid when bidders are not treated equally. Introduction When the state sells a company it owns, there is a presumption that no State aid benefits either the buyer or the company that is sold if the sale is open transparent, non-discriminatory, unconditional and the chosen buyer is […]

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17. August 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The Problem of Multiple Awards of Aid to the Undertaking and to the Same Group

State Aid Blogs - 33 jc gellidon 1g3qVp7ynX4 unsplash

Multiple awards of aid to the same undertaking are allowed as long as they cover different costs. Multiple awards of aid to the same group are allowed as long as aid does not leak from one undertaking in the group to another. Introduction In the first half of 2021, the General Court ruled in ten cases of appeal lodged by […]

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22. Juni 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Is State Aid for Locally Established Undertakings Compatible with the Internal Market?

State Aid Blogs - flight 4454342 1920

Limitation of State aid to companies which have a durable link with the local economy can be compatible with the internal market. Introduction By prohibiting barriers to free movement and establishment in the internal market, the EU seeks to make the choice of location of a company largely irrelevant. All companies should be treated the same regardless of where they […]

Keine Kommentare

27. April 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Individual Aid Measures to Combat Covid-19

State Aid Blogs - StateAidHub blogpost17 airline

Aid to remedy a serious economic disturbance may be granted to a single company that is important for the national economy. EU law does not extend to competitors a right to the same aid. Introduction Between March 2020 and April 2021, the European Commission has authorised aid totalling more than EUR 2.5 trillion to remedy the serious economic disturbance caused […]

Keine Kommentare

9. Februar 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The State Acting as a Regulator

State Aid Blogs - StateAidHub blogpost6 NL gambling

When the state acts as a regulator, it does not have to charge a licence fee that maximises its revenue. Introduction Governments can influence the allocation of resources with at least three instruments: subsidisation, taxation and regulation. All three may contain State aid; if subsidies are selective, if taxes allow for exemptions and if regulation involves charges which are not […]

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