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State Aid Uncovered
Critical Analysis of Developments in State Aid 2024
Author: Phedon Nicolaides
State Aid Uncovered presents analysis of the main policy and legal developments in the field of State aid in 2024 which was the first full year of the application of the new de minimis regulation (Regulation 2023/2831).
Lexxion is an independent publisher, conference organiser and training provider in Berlin, specialising in recycling and chemicals law in Germany, EU competition law, data protection law and structural funds at European level. The family-owned company offers specialist journals, conferences, workshops and book series. Through a network of renowned experts and co-operation with European and national authorities as well as academic institutions, Lexxion provides high-quality content and contributes to the culture of discussion and networking in Europe.
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