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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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25. June 2024  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

Aid Measures with Limited Beneficiaries
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Introduction During the covid-19 pandemic Member States granted State aid to undertakings they considered important for their economies or for maintaining their connectivity with the rest of the world. Ryanair appealed against multiple Commission decisions authorising that aid. Ryanair succeeded in some of its challenges on technical issues. It lost all other cases on issues of principle. On 6 June […]
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22. June 2021  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Is State Aid for Locally Established Undertakings Compatible with the Internal Market?
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Limitation of State aid to companies which have a durable link with the local economy can be compatible with the internal market. Introduction By prohibiting barriers to free movement and establishment in the internal market, the EU seeks to make the choice of location of a company largely irrelevant. All companies should be treated the same regardless of where they […]
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17. March 2020  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Has an Economic Myth Become a Legal Fact? The Case of Turnover Taxes
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Progressive turnover taxes are not contrary to the freedom of establishment or the right of equal treatment. Introduction Recent cases involving “turnover” taxes have sparked a debate in the literature and on the conference circuit not only because they raise novel issues but also because of their implications for other taxes which are being mooted by European governments. As Advocate-General […]
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- freedom of establishment ×

25. June 2024  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

Aid Measures with Limited Beneficiaries
State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 19 1
Introduction During the covid-19 pandemic Member States granted State aid to undertakings they considered important for their economies or for maintaining their connectivity with the rest of the world. Ryanair appealed against multiple Commission decisions authorising that aid. Ryanair succeeded in some of its challenges on technical issues. It lost all other cases on issues of principle. On 6 June […]
read more
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22. June 2021  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Is State Aid for Locally Established Undertakings Compatible with the Internal Market?
State Aid Blogs - flight 4454342 1920
Limitation of State aid to companies which have a durable link with the local economy can be compatible with the internal market. Introduction By prohibiting barriers to free movement and establishment in the internal market, the EU seeks to make the choice of location of a company largely irrelevant. All companies should be treated the same regardless of where they […]
read more
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17. March 2020  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Has an Economic Myth Become a Legal Fact? The Case of Turnover Taxes
State Aid Blogs - Turnover
Progressive turnover taxes are not contrary to the freedom of establishment or the right of equal treatment. Introduction Recent cases involving “turnover” taxes have sparked a debate in the literature and on the conference circuit not only because they raise novel issues but also because of their implications for other taxes which are being mooted by European governments. As Advocate-General […]
read more
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- freedom of establishment ×

25. June 2024  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

Aid Measures with Limited Beneficiaries
State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 19 1
Introduction During the covid-19 pandemic Member States granted State aid to undertakings they considered important for their economies or for maintaining their connectivity with the rest of the world. Ryanair appealed against multiple Commission decisions authorising that aid. Ryanair succeeded in some of its challenges on technical issues. It lost all other cases on issues of principle. On 6 June […]
read more
No Comments
22. June 2021  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Is State Aid for Locally Established Undertakings Compatible with the Internal Market?
State Aid Blogs - flight 4454342 1920
Limitation of State aid to companies which have a durable link with the local economy can be compatible with the internal market. Introduction By prohibiting barriers to free movement and establishment in the internal market, the EU seeks to make the choice of location of a company largely irrelevant. All companies should be treated the same regardless of where they […]
read more
No Comments
17. March 2020  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Has an Economic Myth Become a Legal Fact? The Case of Turnover Taxes
State Aid Blogs - Turnover
Progressive turnover taxes are not contrary to the freedom of establishment or the right of equal treatment. Introduction Recent cases involving “turnover” taxes have sparked a debate in the literature and on the conference circuit not only because they raise novel issues but also because of their implications for other taxes which are being mooted by European governments. As Advocate-General […]
read more
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