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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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- Competitive Procedures ×

30. June 2026  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

The Use of a Competitive Procedure Ensures that the Sale of a State Asset Is Free of State Aid
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Executive Summary: The sale of a state asset through an open, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional procedure is free of state aid. The price paid by the highest bidder is the market price. The advantage embedded in the granting of a free concession may be offset by higher taxes.   Table of Contents:  Introduction The alleged state aid Commission assessment on […]
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27. December 2017  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

PART I: Concessions and State Aid: Does the State Act as a Regulator or Market Operator?
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When Member States act as regulators they need not maximise revenue from the granting of concessions rights. When Member States act as regulators they must grant concession rights on the basis of procedures which are competitive, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional. Introduction   Is it possible for a public authority to grant State aid through a defective procurement procedure? The answer […]
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- Competitive Procedures ×

30. June 2026  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

The Use of a Competitive Procedure Ensures that the Sale of a State Asset Is Free of State Aid
State Aid Blogs - casino State Aid Uncovered photos website
Executive Summary: The sale of a state asset through an open, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional procedure is free of state aid. The price paid by the highest bidder is the market price. The advantage embedded in the granting of a free concession may be offset by higher taxes.   Table of Contents:  Introduction The alleged state aid Commission assessment on […]
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27. December 2017  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

PART I: Concessions and State Aid: Does the State Act as a Regulator or Market Operator?
State Aid Blogs - m 36
When Member States act as regulators they need not maximise revenue from the granting of concessions rights. When Member States act as regulators they must grant concession rights on the basis of procedures which are competitive, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional. Introduction   Is it possible for a public authority to grant State aid through a defective procurement procedure? The answer […]
read more
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- Competitive Procedures ×

30. June 2026  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

The Use of a Competitive Procedure Ensures that the Sale of a State Asset Is Free of State Aid
State Aid Blogs - casino State Aid Uncovered photos website
Executive Summary: The sale of a state asset through an open, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional procedure is free of state aid. The price paid by the highest bidder is the market price. The advantage embedded in the granting of a free concession may be offset by higher taxes.   Table of Contents:  Introduction The alleged state aid Commission assessment on […]
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27. December 2017  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

PART I: Concessions and State Aid: Does the State Act as a Regulator or Market Operator?
State Aid Blogs - m 36
When Member States act as regulators they need not maximise revenue from the granting of concessions rights. When Member States act as regulators they must grant concession rights on the basis of procedures which are competitive, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional. Introduction   Is it possible for a public authority to grant State aid through a defective procurement procedure? The answer […]
read more
2 Comments

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