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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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2. September 2026  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

Compensation for Withdrawing Agricultural Land from Production 
State Aid Blogs - damaged agricultural land State Aid Uncovered photos website
Executive Summary:  Compensation to undertakings that is not available under normal market conditions confers an advantage in the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.  Compensation for damage caused by public authorities which bear liable under the general rules of liability in each Member State does not constitute state aid.  Compensation can cover both loss of property and loss of income.    […]
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25. June 2019  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

How to Value Land in Complex Land Swaps
State Aid Blogs - StateAidHub blogpost25 LandSwap RealdMadrid
A private investor assesses all components of a complex transaction and takes into account not just profit, but also the legal implications of the prospective transaction and possible future liability.   Introduction   When a public authority sells land, it should either auction it through a competitive and unconditional process or have it valued beforehand by an independent expert.Sometimes, public […]
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2. September 2026  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

Compensation for Withdrawing Agricultural Land from Production 
State Aid Blogs - damaged agricultural land State Aid Uncovered photos website
Executive Summary:  Compensation to undertakings that is not available under normal market conditions confers an advantage in the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.  Compensation for damage caused by public authorities which bear liable under the general rules of liability in each Member State does not constitute state aid.  Compensation can cover both loss of property and loss of income.    […]
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25. June 2019  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

How to Value Land in Complex Land Swaps
State Aid Blogs - StateAidHub blogpost25 LandSwap RealdMadrid
A private investor assesses all components of a complex transaction and takes into account not just profit, but also the legal implications of the prospective transaction and possible future liability.   Introduction   When a public authority sells land, it should either auction it through a competitive and unconditional process or have it valued beforehand by an independent expert.Sometimes, public […]
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- liability ×

2. September 2026  |   by Phedon Nicolaides

Compensation for Withdrawing Agricultural Land from Production 
State Aid Blogs - damaged agricultural land State Aid Uncovered photos website
Executive Summary:  Compensation to undertakings that is not available under normal market conditions confers an advantage in the meaning of Article 107(1) TFEU.  Compensation for damage caused by public authorities which bear liable under the general rules of liability in each Member State does not constitute state aid.  Compensation can cover both loss of property and loss of income.    […]
read more
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25. June 2019  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

How to Value Land in Complex Land Swaps
State Aid Blogs - StateAidHub blogpost25 LandSwap RealdMadrid
A private investor assesses all components of a complex transaction and takes into account not just profit, but also the legal implications of the prospective transaction and possible future liability.   Introduction   When a public authority sells land, it should either auction it through a competitive and unconditional process or have it valued beforehand by an independent expert.Sometimes, public […]
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