Separability of Economic from Non-economic Activities
Activities which are inseparable from the exercise of official powers are non-economic. Introduction Pure […]
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The Date and Scope of Public Service Compensation
Aid is deemed to be granted on the date the beneficiary undertaking acquires the legal […]
Legal Standing of Investors in Failed Banks
Investors that lodge claims before national courts for damages from resolution of banks have legal […]
Unconditional and Unlimited Guarantees and their (In)Compatibility with the Internal Market
Operating aid is not normally compatible with the internal market. Therefore, State aid provided through […]
Unlimited State Guarantees
Unlimited state guarantees create a presumption that the recipient of the guarantee obtains an advantage […]
The Compatibility of State Aid Depends on the Rules which are Applicable at the Time the Aid is Granted
Failure to comply with just a single provision of an exemption regulation results in the […]
The Extent of the Discretion of Member States to Define Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)
A service is classified as an SGEI not only when it is important for citizens […]
Private Creditor v Private Investor
A private investor never agrees to an unprofitable transaction while a private creditor may agree […]
Economic Activities in a System of Social Solidarity
Entities that pursue profit must be classified as undertakings. Introduction On 5 February […]
The Legal Basis of the (In)compatibility of Aid Must be Clear
The European Commission may withdraw a decision, but before it adopts a new decision it […]