European State Aid Law
Online Workshop |
01.10.2026 - 12.11.2026 |
Online |
Language: English

State Aid Pills: An Online Series on the State Aid Criteria under Article 107(1) TFEU

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This beginner-friendly online series, led by Prof. Caroline Buts, offers a practical introduction to EU State aid law, focusing on the key criteria under Article 107(1) TFEU. Over four interactive sessions, participants will explore the concept of State aid, the cumulative criteria, procedural rules, and relevant exemptions – guided by real cases, quizzes, and live Q&A. Ideal for public officials, legal professionals, academics, and others new to State aid, the course includes downloadable materials and a certificate of participation.

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

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Prices

Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.390,- (excl. VAT)

What’s included in the price:

For online participation:

  • High-level trainers;
  • High-quality materials (slides and manual) – downloadable during and after the event;
  • Technical support by an experienced conference manager throughout the event;
  • Opportunity for live interactions (e.g., short quizzes, polls, and Q&A sessions);
  • A certificate of participation (with min. 80% attendance).

Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 150,-

+++ Register before 06 August 2026 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer group discounts upon request. Please contact Camilla Coltorti at [email protected] or +49 (030)81 45 06 17 for additional details. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the presentations shown during the event. The price is € 249,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Camilla Coltorti.

Who Should Participate?

  • State Aid Monitoring Offices in the Member States
  • National Ministries and Agencies involved in the regulation and provision of public services, such as: Ministries for:
    • Social Affairs
    • Health
    • Transport
    • Infrastructure
    • Telecommunication
    • Economy and Energy
  • Regional and Communal Governments and City Councils concerned with the provision of social services, health care, public transportation, energy and water supply, waste management and of other public services
  • Companies providing public services both on national and local level
  • Lawyers and consultants specialised in public affairs

Methodology

The State Aid Pills series delivers concise and highly focused online sessions on the cumulative criteria of Article 107(1) TFEU. Each 2-hour session combines expert presentations, case law analysis, interactive polls and quizzes, and live Q&A to ensure practical understanding and active engagement.

Participants can submit questions in advance to shape the discussion and receive downloadable slides after each session. In addition, each participant will receive a dedicated compact manual as a comprehensive reference throughout the series. The program concludes with a final assessment exercise, and a certificate of participation will be provided to those who meet attendance requirements (min. 80%).

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 1. October

Chair of the Seminar
Caroline Buts
Professor and vice-dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Solvay Business School, Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Academic Director EStALI Conference; Managing Editor European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL)
11:00-13:00

Module I: Introduction and the State Aid Criteria Part I

Introduction

  • State aid objectives
  • State aid control
  • The State aid prohibition
  • Overview of the cumulative State aid criteria

Criterium State resources and imputability

  • What qualifies as “state resources”?
  • When is aid “imputable” to the State?

Criteria distortion of competition and affection of trade between Member States

  • Distortion of competition
  • Affectation of trade

 

Day 2: Thursday, 15. October

Chair of the Seminar
Caroline Buts
Professor and vice-dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Solvay Business School, Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Academic Director EStALI Conference; Managing Editor European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL)
11:00-13:00

Module II: The State Aid Criteria Part II

Criterium selective economic advantage

  • What constitutes an “advantage”?
  • The Market Economy Operator Principle (MEOP)
  • General vs selective measures
  • De jure and de facto selectivity
  • Tax rulings and selectivity

Economic activities and the concept of undertaking

  • Definition of “undertaking” in State aid law
  • Economic vs non-economic activities

Day 3: Thursday, 29. October

Chair of the Seminar
Caroline Buts
Professor and vice-dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Solvay Business School, Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Academic Director EStALI Conference; Managing Editor European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL)
11:00-13:00

Module III: Procedures

  • Overview of relevant State aid actors
  • The procedural regulatio
  • Notification and standstill obligatio
  • The notification procedure and steps
  • New versus existing State aid
  • Procedure for new aid
  • Unlawful State aid
  • Procedure unlawful aid
  • The role of national courts

Day 4: Thursday, 12. November

Chair of the Seminar
Caroline Buts
Professor and vice-dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Solvay Business School, Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Academic Director EStALI Conference; Managing Editor European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL)
11:00-13:00

Module IV: Beyond the Prohibition

  • Overview of relevant options
  • Art. 107(3)(b) TFEU
  • Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU
  • Art. 93 TFEU
  • Art. 106(2) TFEU
  • De minimis aid
  • The General Block Exemption Regulatio
  • Targeted frameworks and guidelines
  • Relevant case law and exercises

Speakers

Caroline Buts
Professor and vice-dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Solvay Business School, Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Academic Director EStALI Conference; Managing Editor European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL)

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Partner

The series is organized in cooperation with the Brussels Centre for Competition Policy Research Group.

Venue

Online

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Online Workshop | 01.10.2026 - 12.11.2026 | Online | Language: English

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Seating limit
The number of participants is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking. 

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Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket Type Price Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid Pills: An Online Series on the State Aid Criteria under Article 107(1) TFEU
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €981,00
State Aid Pills: An Online Series on the State Aid Criteria under Article 107(1) TFEU
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €1.090,00 N/A
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid Pills: An Online Series on the State Aid Criteria under Article 107(1) TFEU
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis		 €1.251,00
State Aid Pills: An Online Series on the State Aid Criteria under Article 107(1) TFEU
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis		 €1.390,00 N/A

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