I. Vouchers for SMEs II. Funding of Aid with Revenue from Levies Imposed on the Aid Beneficiaries
State aid rules apply both to direct and indirect beneficiaries of aid. Introduction This week’s […]
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Another Altmark Compliant Case!
Any non-SGEI obligation attached to a public service contract may not raise the cost of […]
The Concept of “Undertaking in Difficulty” and Evidential Requirements
The “subscribed share capital” of a company includes the capital that is already paid and […]
Security of Energy Supply
Guaranteed supply of electricity at fixed prices to a state-owned network operator involves a transfer […]
Compensation for Damage and De Minimis Aid
Compensation for damage caused by protected animals is State aid. Member States may categorise compensatory […]
Compensation and State Aid
An event that causes damage for which the state is liable is distinct from the […]
The Mysterious “Substantial” Competitive Effect
State aid has a “substantial” effect on competitors when it has a direct and negative […]
I. The Commission Need not Always Open the Formal Investigation Procedure before Correcting a Faulty Decision II. Fines for Failure to Recover Incompatible Aid
The formal investigation procedure need not be re-opened when the fault lies in the legal […]
Duplication of Infrastructure Does not Promote Regional Development
A private investor is not interested in regional development. A private investor recoups its investment […]
A Non-Selective Financial Tax with a Narrow Scope
The scope of a tax must be objectively defined in order for those excluded from […]