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State Aid Uncovered Blog

In Lexxion’s State Aid Uncovered blog, Prof. Phedon Nicolaides publishes weekly critical analyses of recent State aid judgments and decisions. Each post presents the key points of a court judgment or EU Commission decision, places it in the context of similar case law or practice, assesses the underlying reasoning and highlights any inconsistencies or contradictions.

Guest contributions from other State aid experts will also be published on the blog at irregular intervals to complement the content of the blog posts.

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5. January 2026 | by Phedon Nicolaides

Transfer of Public Land Free of State Aid

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For valuation of public land to be credible, it should preferably be carried out by external experts. Introduction In December 2011, the Commission asked the Spanish authorities for information on alleged state aid in the transfer of public land from Madrid City Council to Real Madrid football club. In December 2013, the Commission decided to open the formal investigation procedure […]

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13. August 2018 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid Control in the UK after its Exit from the European Union

State Aid Blogs - SAH blogpost32 State Aid and Brexit

After its withdrawal from the EU, the UK is likely to maintain a State aid regime that is similar to that of the EU. Introduction In seven months’ time, on 29 March 2019, the UK will leave the EU. But its withdrawal from the EU will not bring to an end compliance with EU rules. The UK is […]

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14. November 2017 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Existing v New Aid

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Any alteration of an existing aid measure can affect the substance of the measure itself. A deviation from the conditions of authorisation may turn existing aid into new aid. Alteration or deviation from the conditions of authorisation that affect the compatibility of an existing aid measure, can result in the granting of new aid. A Member State that alters an […]

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5. January 2026 | by Phedon Nicolaides

Transfer of Public Land Free of State Aid

State Aid Blogs - Blog 1 Bild Madrid

For valuation of public land to be credible, it should preferably be carried out by external experts. Introduction In December 2011, the Commission asked the Spanish authorities for information on alleged state aid in the transfer of public land from Madrid City Council to Real Madrid football club. In December 2013, the Commission decided to open the formal investigation procedure […]

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13. August 2018 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid Control in the UK after its Exit from the European Union

State Aid Blogs - SAH blogpost32 State Aid and Brexit

After its withdrawal from the EU, the UK is likely to maintain a State aid regime that is similar to that of the EU. Introduction In seven months’ time, on 29 March 2019, the UK will leave the EU. But its withdrawal from the EU will not bring to an end compliance with EU rules. The UK is […]

2 Comments

14. November 2017 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Existing v New Aid

State Aid Blogs - m 4 1

Any alteration of an existing aid measure can affect the substance of the measure itself. A deviation from the conditions of authorisation may turn existing aid into new aid. Alteration or deviation from the conditions of authorisation that affect the compatibility of an existing aid measure, can result in the granting of new aid. A Member State that alters an […]

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proportionality ×

5. January 2026 | by Phedon Nicolaides

Transfer of Public Land Free of State Aid

State Aid Blogs - Blog 1 Bild Madrid

For valuation of public land to be credible, it should preferably be carried out by external experts. Introduction In December 2011, the Commission asked the Spanish authorities for information on alleged state aid in the transfer of public land from Madrid City Council to Real Madrid football club. In December 2013, the Commission decided to open the formal investigation procedure […]

No Comments

13. August 2018 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid Control in the UK after its Exit from the European Union

State Aid Blogs - SAH blogpost32 State Aid and Brexit

After its withdrawal from the EU, the UK is likely to maintain a State aid regime that is similar to that of the EU. Introduction In seven months’ time, on 29 March 2019, the UK will leave the EU. But its withdrawal from the EU will not bring to an end compliance with EU rules. The UK is […]

2 Comments

14. November 2017 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Existing v New Aid

State Aid Blogs - m 4 1

Any alteration of an existing aid measure can affect the substance of the measure itself. A deviation from the conditions of authorisation may turn existing aid into new aid. Alteration or deviation from the conditions of authorisation that affect the compatibility of an existing aid measure, can result in the granting of new aid. A Member State that alters an […]

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