An Important (and so far, Unique) Project of Common European Interest
State aid for important R&D projects of common European interest can cover different costs than […]
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How to Compensate for the Extra Cost of Public Service Obligations: Step-by-Step Guidance on a Complex Calculation
The “net avoided cost methodology” takes into account only incremental costs. Introduction The two most […]
State Aid Rules in the UK after Brexit: Alignment or Divergence?
The current rules will apply at least until 31 December 2020. Introduction On Saturday, 1 […]
Public Subsidies to Households Can Be State aid
Support for individual borrowers can be indirect State aid to banks. Introduction The fact […]
Exclusive Rights and Legal Monopolies
State aid rules can apply to sectors which are legal monopolies. Introduction The fact that […]
Bail-in Is the Responsibility of Member States
Commission approval of State aid to bail-out a bank does not give rise to right […]
5 Most Read Articles on StateAidUncovered in 2019
Groundbreaking judgments like “Eesti Pagar”, applications of the private investor principle in air transport or […]
A Preferential Electricity Tariff Is Selective, Confers an Advantage and Distorts Competition
A judicial decision on interim measures is a selective measure. The private investor test does […]
Can a Tax (rather than a Tax Exemption) Confer a Selective Advantage?
A tax that is levied at one level of government and does not apply to […]
Retroactive Application of the GBER
When an aid scheme is adjusted by limiting the eligible beneficiaries, it becomes “new” aid […]