European State Aid Law
Lexxion Training Hybrid |
13.06.2024 - 14.06.2024 |
Prague |
Language: English

State Aid Procedures

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Join us in Prague for a dynamic two-day hybrid training where our experts will guide you through the ins and outs of State Aid procedures. Discover the essential elements of notification, investigation, compatibility, and recovery with engaging discussions and real-world examples. Gain invaluable insights and practical tips to enhance your daily work. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding of State aid!

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

Starting from € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Register before 08 April 2024 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

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Who Should Participate?

Officials from:

  • Ministries and other national authorities;
  • National Competition Authorities;
  • State Aid Monitoring Offices;
  • Courts of Auditors;
  • Regional governments;
  • Communal and City councils;
  • National and Regional Development Agencies involved in granting State aid in sectors such as:
    • Transport and infrastructure;
    • Finance;
    • Environment and Energy;
    • Telecommunication and Broadband;
    • Social services and health;
    • Agriculture;
    • Research, Development & Innovation.

ESI funds experts from:

  • Institutions coordinating the national
    strategies for Structural Funds;
  • Managing and Audit Authorities;
  • Bodies in charge of the accounting function;
  • Intermediate bodies;
  • Bodies implementing EU funded projects.

Lawyers and consultants;
Experts from public and private banks;
Academics.

Methodology

A Lexxion Training provides you with a comprehensive overview of the current State aid control system in various sectors. Presentations, practical exercises, and group work enable you to apply guidelines in the field.

The training is conducted by renowned experts from EU and Member States’ institutions, academia, diplomacy, and leading law firms and consultancies.

To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Lexxion Training sessions combine theoretical presentations, analyses of case studies and highly interactive discussions on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your issues and exchange information and experiences with speakers and participants from other Member States.

Training materials will be available for download after the event.

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.

Group Discounts

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

We offer a 15% discount for groups of four and a 20% discount for groups of five participants. To take advantage of these discounts, please contact Camilla Coltorti at Coltorti@Lexxion.eu or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 17. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 13 June

Chair of the Seminar
Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
08:45

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:15

Introduction and Welcome Words

09:30

System of State Aid Control

  • Sources of law
  • Powers of European Commission
  • Obligations of the Member States and the notification procedure under Article 108 TFEU
  • Judicial review
Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

Concept of State Aid

  • Article 107 of the TFEU
  • The meaning of aid granted by a Member State or State Resources
  • The concept of economic and non-economic activity
  • How to determine advantage to certain undertakings or production of certain goods
  • How to establish whether a measure is selectivity
  • The meaning of distortion of competition and effect of trade between the Member States
Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
12:00

Lunch Break

13:30

Principles of Compatibility and Options Available to MS

  • Non-aid
  • Block Exemption
  • Notification
  • How the compatibility of state aid is assessed
Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
14:30

Coffee Break

15:00

Case Law on the Powers and Obligations of the European Commission

Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
16:00

End of Day 1

Day 2: Friday, 14 June

Chair of the Seminar
Phedon Nicolaides Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training
09:00

Notification Procedure: Regulation 2015/1589

tbc
10:00

Coffee Break

10:30

Special Themes

  • What is new and what is existing aid?
  • What happens when the Commission has ‘serious doubts’: Formal investigation procedure
  • Pre-notification contacts and how to prepare a notification
tbc
12:00

Lunch Break

13:30

Recovery of Incompatible State Aid

tbc
14:30

Coffee Break

15:00

When and How to Appeal a Commission Decision that Authorises or Prohibits State Aid

tbc
16:00

Concluding Remarks & End of the Training

Speakers

Phedon Nicolaides
Professor at Maastricht University; Professor at University of Nicosia, and Academic Director at Lexxion Training

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Venue

Exclusive venue in the centre of Prague

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Prague, Czech Republic
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Lexxion Training Hybrid | 13.06.2024 - 14.06.2024 | Prague | Language: English

Participation fees for participation in Prague:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.460,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.760,- (excl. VAT)

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

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

+++ Register before 08 April 2024 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Prague is limited.

Please contact events@lexxion.eu if you have technical problems with the booking. 

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Tickets

Ticket Type Price Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid Procedures | Prague
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde
€1.314,00
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid Procedures | Prague
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis
€1.584,00
State Aid Procedures | Prague
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde
€1.460,00 N/A
State Aid Procedures | Prague
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis
€1.760,00 N/A
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid Procedures | Online
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde
€981,00
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | State Aid Procedures | Online
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis
€1.251,00
State Aid Procedures | Online
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde
€1.090,00 N/A
State Aid Procedures | Online
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis
€1.390,00 N/A

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