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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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12. Juni 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid for the Deployment of Broadband Networks

State Aid Blogs - SAZ Blogpost 23 Broadband

Most State aid for the development of broadband networks is approved by the Commission. But the aid must be limited only to areas where market-based investments are unlikely to be made without aid. Introduction This article reviews a recent Commission decision authorising State aid for broadband development in the Netherlands which is one of the most networked countries […]

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22. Mai 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Exemption from Taxes that Protect the Environment May not be Selective – Part II

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Member States have discretion to impose taxes that penalise environmentally harmful activities. Exemption of undertakings whose activities do not harm the environment does not constitute State aid whenever the exempted undertakings are not in a comparable situation. Application of Article 107(1) to the Asturias tax In this case, exempted establishments were those with sales area less than 4000m2 or […]

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15. Mai 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Exemption from Taxes that Protect the Environment May not be Selective – Part I

State Aid Blogs - 14.05.18 Part1 Blog19 Spain Regional Tax

Member States have discretion to impose taxes that penalise environmentally harmful activities. Exemption of undertakings whose activities do not harm the environment does not constitute State aid whenever the exempted undertakings are not in a comparable situation. Application of Article 107(1) to the Asturias tax In this case, exempted establishments were those with sales area less than 4000m2 or […]

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27. März 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Correct Pricing for the Use of Publicly Funded Infrastructure

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Publicly funded infrastructure must be made available to users at prices that correspond to its market value. Introduction When publicly-funded infrastructure is placed at the disposal of an undertaking, that undertaking must pay a market price, otherwise it derives an advantage in the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU. But what is the market price? Is it the price […]

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27. Juni 2017 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Is there any Advantage for Owners, Operators or Users of Publicly Funded Ports?

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Public funding of ports confers an advantage to their owners, but not for operators chosen competitively or users who pay a market price. Introduction Few issues have exercised public authorities more than the funding of infrastructure which is used for commercial purposes. This is because State aid may benefit the owner and/or the operator and/or the users of the […]

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30. März 2016 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The Treatment of Advisory and Information Services under State Aid Rules: The Case of the German Milk Levy

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Public funding of advisory and information activities may constitute State aid. Public funding of industry associations may constitute State aid. Introduction An article that was published on this blog in January (view the article HERE) dealt with the issue of compulsory tests. If tests which are intended to safeguard public health are paid for by the state, is there any […]

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12. Juni 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid for the Deployment of Broadband Networks

State Aid Blogs - SAZ Blogpost 23 Broadband

Most State aid for the development of broadband networks is approved by the Commission. But the aid must be limited only to areas where market-based investments are unlikely to be made without aid. Introduction This article reviews a recent Commission decision authorising State aid for broadband development in the Netherlands which is one of the most networked countries […]

Keine Kommentare

22. Mai 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Exemption from Taxes that Protect the Environment May not be Selective – Part II

State Aid Blogs - victor xok gFjGZ2qRZOo unsplash

Member States have discretion to impose taxes that penalise environmentally harmful activities. Exemption of undertakings whose activities do not harm the environment does not constitute State aid whenever the exempted undertakings are not in a comparable situation. Application of Article 107(1) to the Asturias tax In this case, exempted establishments were those with sales area less than 4000m2 or […]

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15. Mai 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Exemption from Taxes that Protect the Environment May not be Selective – Part I

State Aid Blogs - 14.05.18 Part1 Blog19 Spain Regional Tax

Member States have discretion to impose taxes that penalise environmentally harmful activities. Exemption of undertakings whose activities do not harm the environment does not constitute State aid whenever the exempted undertakings are not in a comparable situation. Application of Article 107(1) to the Asturias tax In this case, exempted establishments were those with sales area less than 4000m2 or […]

Keine Kommentare

27. März 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Correct Pricing for the Use of Publicly Funded Infrastructure

State Aid Blogs - m 6

Publicly funded infrastructure must be made available to users at prices that correspond to its market value. Introduction When publicly-funded infrastructure is placed at the disposal of an undertaking, that undertaking must pay a market price, otherwise it derives an advantage in the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU. But what is the market price? Is it the price […]

Ein Kommentar

27. Juni 2017 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Is there any Advantage for Owners, Operators or Users of Publicly Funded Ports?

State Aid Blogs - m 12

Public funding of ports confers an advantage to their owners, but not for operators chosen competitively or users who pay a market price. Introduction Few issues have exercised public authorities more than the funding of infrastructure which is used for commercial purposes. This is because State aid may benefit the owner and/or the operator and/or the users of the […]

Keine Kommentare

30. März 2016 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The Treatment of Advisory and Information Services under State Aid Rules: The Case of the German Milk Levy

State Aid Blogs - m 32 1

Public funding of advisory and information activities may constitute State aid. Public funding of industry associations may constitute State aid. Introduction An article that was published on this blog in January (view the article HERE) dealt with the issue of compulsory tests. If tests which are intended to safeguard public health are paid for by the state, is there any […]

Keine Kommentare

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12. Juni 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid for the Deployment of Broadband Networks

State Aid Blogs - SAZ Blogpost 23 Broadband

Most State aid for the development of broadband networks is approved by the Commission. But the aid must be limited only to areas where market-based investments are unlikely to be made without aid. Introduction This article reviews a recent Commission decision authorising State aid for broadband development in the Netherlands which is one of the most networked countries […]

Keine Kommentare

22. Mai 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Exemption from Taxes that Protect the Environment May not be Selective – Part II

State Aid Blogs - victor xok gFjGZ2qRZOo unsplash

Member States have discretion to impose taxes that penalise environmentally harmful activities. Exemption of undertakings whose activities do not harm the environment does not constitute State aid whenever the exempted undertakings are not in a comparable situation. Application of Article 107(1) to the Asturias tax In this case, exempted establishments were those with sales area less than 4000m2 or […]

Keine Kommentare

15. Mai 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Exemption from Taxes that Protect the Environment May not be Selective – Part I

State Aid Blogs - 14.05.18 Part1 Blog19 Spain Regional Tax

Member States have discretion to impose taxes that penalise environmentally harmful activities. Exemption of undertakings whose activities do not harm the environment does not constitute State aid whenever the exempted undertakings are not in a comparable situation. Application of Article 107(1) to the Asturias tax In this case, exempted establishments were those with sales area less than 4000m2 or […]

Keine Kommentare

27. März 2018 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Correct Pricing for the Use of Publicly Funded Infrastructure

State Aid Blogs - m 6

Publicly funded infrastructure must be made available to users at prices that correspond to its market value. Introduction When publicly-funded infrastructure is placed at the disposal of an undertaking, that undertaking must pay a market price, otherwise it derives an advantage in the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU. But what is the market price? Is it the price […]

Ein Kommentar

27. Juni 2017 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Is there any Advantage for Owners, Operators or Users of Publicly Funded Ports?

State Aid Blogs - m 12

Public funding of ports confers an advantage to their owners, but not for operators chosen competitively or users who pay a market price. Introduction Few issues have exercised public authorities more than the funding of infrastructure which is used for commercial purposes. This is because State aid may benefit the owner and/or the operator and/or the users of the […]

Keine Kommentare

30. März 2016 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

The Treatment of Advisory and Information Services under State Aid Rules: The Case of the German Milk Levy

State Aid Blogs - m 32 1

Public funding of advisory and information activities may constitute State aid. Public funding of industry associations may constitute State aid. Introduction An article that was published on this blog in January (view the article HERE) dealt with the issue of compulsory tests. If tests which are intended to safeguard public health are paid for by the state, is there any […]

Keine Kommentare

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