Compensation for the extra costs of a public service obligation may include a reasonable profit that reflects the risk borne by the provider of the public service. Introduction The calculation of the amount of compensation for the extra costs of public service obligations can be difficult and tricky. In the absence of such calculation, aid to providers of […]
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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.
- Public Service Compensation ×
9. November 2018 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
28. August 2018 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
Compensation for the provision of public services may not exceed the avoidable cost minus any forgone revenue from not having to provide those services. The VAT exemption for postal services is not State aid because it is laid down in the EU VAT directive and therefore cannot be attributed to Member States. Introduction This article reviews Commission decision on […]
- Public Service Compensation ×
9. November 2018 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
Compensation for the extra costs of a public service obligation may include a reasonable profit that reflects the risk borne by the provider of the public service. Introduction The calculation of the amount of compensation for the extra costs of public service obligations can be difficult and tricky. In the absence of such calculation, aid to providers of […]
28. August 2018 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
Compensation for the provision of public services may not exceed the avoidable cost minus any forgone revenue from not having to provide those services. The VAT exemption for postal services is not State aid because it is laid down in the EU VAT directive and therefore cannot be attributed to Member States. Introduction This article reviews Commission decision on […]
- Public Service Compensation ×
9. November 2018 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
Compensation for the extra costs of a public service obligation may include a reasonable profit that reflects the risk borne by the provider of the public service. Introduction The calculation of the amount of compensation for the extra costs of public service obligations can be difficult and tricky. In the absence of such calculation, aid to providers of […]
28. August 2018 |
State Aid Uncovered
by Phedon Nicolaides
Compensation for the provision of public services may not exceed the avoidable cost minus any forgone revenue from not having to provide those services. The VAT exemption for postal services is not State aid because it is laid down in the EU VAT directive and therefore cannot be attributed to Member States. Introduction This article reviews Commission decision on […]