Introduction Eu law does not prohibit states from owning or investing in companies [see Article 345 TFEU]. This means that when the state, as owner, makes payments to the companies it owns or loses part of its capital as a result of commercial losses, it does not grant to them State aid if such payments are mandated by law and […]
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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.
- Orange v Commission ×
17. June 2025 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
26. February 2015 |
Guest State Aid Blog
by Lexxion Publisher
The General Court confirmed that France granted State aid compatible with the internal market to France Télécom, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Commission, and dismissed the actions. The Press Release can be read here and the rulings (in French) here.Last Thursday 26th February the General Court gave its rulings in Cases T-135/12 and T-385/12 France v Commission and Orange v Commission. In […]
- Orange v Commission ×
17. June 2025 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
Introduction Eu law does not prohibit states from owning or investing in companies [see Article 345 TFEU]. This means that when the state, as owner, makes payments to the companies it owns or loses part of its capital as a result of commercial losses, it does not grant to them State aid if such payments are mandated by law and […]
26. February 2015 |
Guest State Aid Blog
by Lexxion Publisher
The General Court confirmed that France granted State aid compatible with the internal market to France Télécom, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Commission, and dismissed the actions. The Press Release can be read here and the rulings (in French) here.Last Thursday 26th February the General Court gave its rulings in Cases T-135/12 and T-385/12 France v Commission and Orange v Commission. In […]
- Orange v Commission ×
17. June 2025 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
Introduction Eu law does not prohibit states from owning or investing in companies [see Article 345 TFEU]. This means that when the state, as owner, makes payments to the companies it owns or loses part of its capital as a result of commercial losses, it does not grant to them State aid if such payments are mandated by law and […]
26. February 2015 |
Guest State Aid Blog
by Lexxion Publisher
The General Court confirmed that France granted State aid compatible with the internal market to France Télécom, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Commission, and dismissed the actions. The Press Release can be read here and the rulings (in French) here.Last Thursday 26th February the General Court gave its rulings in Cases T-135/12 and T-385/12 France v Commission and Orange v Commission. In […]