From groundbreaking investments in semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear energy to ambitious schemes promoting decarbonisation and circular economy practices, by outlining what measures were approved and what is being investigated, one can get a clearer picture on how modern State aid rules operate and what type of schemes currently fall under investigation.
European Commission’s in-depth investigations into state aid for European airlines
The European Commission has been conducting thorough investigations into the state aid measures provided to Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Air France-KLM Group to ensure their compliance with EU State aid rules
Reflecting on EU state aid measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Commissioner for Competition has been active in approving state aid measures in order to benefit the affected businesses as quickly as possible.
Apple gains victory in the General Court
The American tech behemoth gained a major victory over the Commission, as the General Court did not see the company gaining unfair advantages in the Irish tax rulings.
European court ruling defines Commission’s scope in forcing countries to recover illegal tax benefits
The decision may well influence the Commission’s strategy in competition law