State Aid Law Blog

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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16. June 2020 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Direct v Indirect Advantages: The Case of Sardinian Airports

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Public funding that flows through intermediaries to third parties also counts as a state resource if the intermediaries carry out instructions by the funding authority. Temporary Framework: Number of approved covid-19 measures, as of 12 June 2020: 154* Legal basis: Article 107(2)(b): 14; Article 107(3)(b): 130; Article 107(3)(c): 14 Three recapitalisation measures have been approved [Finland, Lithuania & Poland]. The […]

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7. November 2017 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Indirect v Secondary Effects of State Aid

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The prohibition of State aid in Article 107(1) of the Treaty applies both to the direct and indirect beneficiaries of aid. The direct and indirect beneficiaries are those who are intentionally targeted by the aid. Secondary effects are benefits which are inherent in an aid measure and which are not targeted at specific undertakings. Introduction Public funding for the […]

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30. May 2014 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

The Importance of Precise Definition of Public Service Obligations

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The imposition of a public service obligation must be preceded by market analysis that shows that the market underprovides. For compensation of public service obligations to be compatible aid, it must satisfy the first three Altmark criteria. Surprisingly, the first three Altmark criteria must also be satisfied [in addition to the 4th criterion] for public service compensation in order not to constitute […]

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- Sardinia ×

16. June 2020 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Direct v Indirect Advantages: The Case of Sardinian Airports

State Aid Blogs - ryanair 2798896 1920

Public funding that flows through intermediaries to third parties also counts as a state resource if the intermediaries carry out instructions by the funding authority. Temporary Framework: Number of approved covid-19 measures, as of 12 June 2020: 154* Legal basis: Article 107(2)(b): 14; Article 107(3)(b): 130; Article 107(3)(c): 14 Three recapitalisation measures have been approved [Finland, Lithuania & Poland]. The […]

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7. November 2017 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Indirect v Secondary Effects of State Aid

State Aid Blogs - 07.11.sardinia airport State aid

The prohibition of State aid in Article 107(1) of the Treaty applies both to the direct and indirect beneficiaries of aid. The direct and indirect beneficiaries are those who are intentionally targeted by the aid. Secondary effects are benefits which are inherent in an aid measure and which are not targeted at specific undertakings. Introduction Public funding for the […]

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30. May 2014 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

The Importance of Precise Definition of Public Service Obligations

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The imposition of a public service obligation must be preceded by market analysis that shows that the market underprovides. For compensation of public service obligations to be compatible aid, it must satisfy the first three Altmark criteria. Surprisingly, the first three Altmark criteria must also be satisfied [in addition to the 4th criterion] for public service compensation in order not to constitute […]

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- Sardinia ×

16. June 2020 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Direct v Indirect Advantages: The Case of Sardinian Airports

State Aid Blogs - ryanair 2798896 1920

Public funding that flows through intermediaries to third parties also counts as a state resource if the intermediaries carry out instructions by the funding authority. Temporary Framework: Number of approved covid-19 measures, as of 12 June 2020: 154* Legal basis: Article 107(2)(b): 14; Article 107(3)(b): 130; Article 107(3)(c): 14 Three recapitalisation measures have been approved [Finland, Lithuania & Poland]. The […]

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7. November 2017 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Indirect v Secondary Effects of State Aid

State Aid Blogs - 07.11.sardinia airport State aid

The prohibition of State aid in Article 107(1) of the Treaty applies both to the direct and indirect beneficiaries of aid. The direct and indirect beneficiaries are those who are intentionally targeted by the aid. Secondary effects are benefits which are inherent in an aid measure and which are not targeted at specific undertakings. Introduction Public funding for the […]

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30. May 2014 | State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

The Importance of Precise Definition of Public Service Obligations

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The imposition of a public service obligation must be preceded by market analysis that shows that the market underprovides. For compensation of public service obligations to be compatible aid, it must satisfy the first three Altmark criteria. Surprisingly, the first three Altmark criteria must also be satisfied [in addition to the 4th criterion] for public service compensation in order not to constitute […]

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