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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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1. July 2025  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Commission Approves State Aid after a Project Has Started
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Introduction A fundamental rule of State aid is that no aid may be granted after a project has already started. This rule is repeated in every Commission regulation or set of guidelines. Aid to a project that has already started lacks incentive effect and as such it is a pure waste of public money. However, in December 2022, the Court […]
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20. May 2025  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Calculation of the Funding Gap of District Heating Projects
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Introduction The European Commission recently approved a modification of a Czech scheme for the support of district heating [SA.118343]. The modification concerned an increase of the original budget due to a) a significant rise of carbon allowance prices, b) a higher than expected demand for aid and c) strategic shifts towards accelerated decarbonisation. The original scheme is authorised by decision […]
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- District heating ×

1. July 2025  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Commission Approves State Aid after a Project Has Started
State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 57
Introduction A fundamental rule of State aid is that no aid may be granted after a project has already started. This rule is repeated in every Commission regulation or set of guidelines. Aid to a project that has already started lacks incentive effect and as such it is a pure waste of public money. However, in December 2022, the Court […]
read more
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20. May 2025  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Calculation of the Funding Gap of District Heating Projects
State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 51
Introduction The European Commission recently approved a modification of a Czech scheme for the support of district heating [SA.118343]. The modification concerned an increase of the original budget due to a) a significant rise of carbon allowance prices, b) a higher than expected demand for aid and c) strategic shifts towards accelerated decarbonisation. The original scheme is authorised by decision […]
read more
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- District heating ×

1. July 2025  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Commission Approves State Aid after a Project Has Started
State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 57
Introduction A fundamental rule of State aid is that no aid may be granted after a project has already started. This rule is repeated in every Commission regulation or set of guidelines. Aid to a project that has already started lacks incentive effect and as such it is a pure waste of public money. However, in December 2022, the Court […]
read more
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20. May 2025  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Calculation of the Funding Gap of District Heating Projects
State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 51
Introduction The European Commission recently approved a modification of a Czech scheme for the support of district heating [SA.118343]. The modification concerned an increase of the original budget due to a) a significant rise of carbon allowance prices, b) a higher than expected demand for aid and c) strategic shifts towards accelerated decarbonisation. The original scheme is authorised by decision […]
read more
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