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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.

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26. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Compatible State Aid May Have Negative Effects on some Market Operators
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The existence of market failure is not necessary for aid to be declared compatible under Article 107(3). Market failure does not mean that the market is completely unable to supply a good or service. State aid aiming to remedy market failure may be compatible with the internal market even if it has a negative impact on some market operators.   […]
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21. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Which types of State aid are compatible with the internal market?
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What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Last week Phedon Nicolaides gave examples of „good aid“. Today he explains which types of State aid are compatible with the internal market, such as environmental aid, regional development […]
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18. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid to Electricity Intensive Users
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The risk of relocation outside the EU is not accepted as a justification for the granting of State aid.   Introduction The European Commission has had to assess many measures of State aid to producers of electricity from renewable energy sources [RES producers or “green” electricity producers] and to intensive users of electricity [EIUs]. The former have benefitted from investment […]
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14. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: When Is State Aid Allowed and What Is „Good Aid“?
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What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Last week Phedon Nicolaides gave „Practical Examples of State aid“, today he addresses the question „What type of aid is allowed?“. This aid is called „good aid“. […]
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12. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid Modernisation: First Results
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There has been an impressive increase in the use of the General Block Exemption Regulation. However, Member States still notify measures which are acknowledged by the Commission with “comfort letters”.   Introduction[1] In May 2012, the European Commission launched its State Aid Modernisation [SAM] initiative. After two years of consultations with the Member States, a set of new State aid […]
read more
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7. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Practical Examples of State Aid
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What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   After answering the question “Who can grant State aid?” last week, Phedon Nicolaides today gives you some practical examples of State aid such as subsidies by public authorities, […]
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5. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

PART II: Combining Infrastructure Aid with SGEI Aid
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After the spontaneous words on Brexit and State aid last week, I continue with the 2nd part of the post on infrastructure and SGEI today. A provider of services of general economic interest may receive both investment aid and compensation for the extra costs of public service obligations.   Part II: SGEI[1] Member States are free to determine the services […]
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30. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Who Can Grant State Aid?
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What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   After answering the question “What is State aid?” in his last video, Phedon Nicolaides today speaks about “Who can grant State aid?”. Watch the video, comment and subscribe to […]
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27. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Brexit and State Aid: The Day After
State Aid Blogs - StateAid Blogpost Brexit EU Lexxion
The second part of the Lithuanian measure on the LNG terminal was scheduled to be published this week. In view of the referendum in favour of exit of the UK from the EU, the second part of the Lithuanian measure will be published next week. Instead, this week the focus is on the impact of Brexit on State aid. Introduction […]
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23. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: What is State aid?
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What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Today Phedon Nicolaides answers the question “What is State aid?”, explaining the four criteria by case law & treaty. View now, comment and subscribe to our […]
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26. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Compatible State Aid May Have Negative Effects on some Market Operators
State Aid Blogs - m 22 1
The existence of market failure is not necessary for aid to be declared compatible under Article 107(3). Market failure does not mean that the market is completely unable to supply a good or service. State aid aiming to remedy market failure may be compatible with the internal market even if it has a negative impact on some market operators.   […]
read more
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21. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Which types of State aid are compatible with the internal market?
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Last week Phedon Nicolaides gave examples of „good aid“. Today he explains which types of State aid are compatible with the internal market, such as environmental aid, regional development […]
read more
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18. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid to Electricity Intensive Users
State Aid Blogs - m 23 1
The risk of relocation outside the EU is not accepted as a justification for the granting of State aid.   Introduction The European Commission has had to assess many measures of State aid to producers of electricity from renewable energy sources [RES producers or “green” electricity producers] and to intensive users of electricity [EIUs]. The former have benefitted from investment […]
read more
No Comments
14. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: When Is State Aid Allowed and What Is „Good Aid“?
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Last week Phedon Nicolaides gave „Practical Examples of State aid“, today he addresses the question „What type of aid is allowed?“. This aid is called „good aid“. […]
read more
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12. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid Modernisation: First Results
State Aid Blogs - m 19 1
There has been an impressive increase in the use of the General Block Exemption Regulation. However, Member States still notify measures which are acknowledged by the Commission with “comfort letters”.   Introduction[1] In May 2012, the European Commission launched its State Aid Modernisation [SAM] initiative. After two years of consultations with the Member States, a set of new State aid […]
read more
No Comments
7. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Practical Examples of State Aid
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   After answering the question “Who can grant State aid?” last week, Phedon Nicolaides today gives you some practical examples of State aid such as subsidies by public authorities, […]
read more
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5. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

PART II: Combining Infrastructure Aid with SGEI Aid
State Aid Blogs - m 36 1
After the spontaneous words on Brexit and State aid last week, I continue with the 2nd part of the post on infrastructure and SGEI today. A provider of services of general economic interest may receive both investment aid and compensation for the extra costs of public service obligations.   Part II: SGEI[1] Member States are free to determine the services […]
read more
No Comments
30. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Who Can Grant State Aid?
yuotube video caption
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   After answering the question “What is State aid?” in his last video, Phedon Nicolaides today speaks about “Who can grant State aid?”. Watch the video, comment and subscribe to […]
read more
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27. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Brexit and State Aid: The Day After
State Aid Blogs - StateAid Blogpost Brexit EU Lexxion
The second part of the Lithuanian measure on the LNG terminal was scheduled to be published this week. In view of the referendum in favour of exit of the UK from the EU, the second part of the Lithuanian measure will be published next week. Instead, this week the focus is on the impact of Brexit on State aid. Introduction […]
read more
1 Comment
23. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: What is State aid?
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Today Phedon Nicolaides answers the question “What is State aid?”, explaining the four criteria by case law & treaty. View now, comment and subscribe to our […]
read more
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State Aid Uncovered ×

26. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Compatible State Aid May Have Negative Effects on some Market Operators
State Aid Blogs - m 22 1
The existence of market failure is not necessary for aid to be declared compatible under Article 107(3). Market failure does not mean that the market is completely unable to supply a good or service. State aid aiming to remedy market failure may be compatible with the internal market even if it has a negative impact on some market operators.   […]
read more
No Comments
21. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Which types of State aid are compatible with the internal market?
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Last week Phedon Nicolaides gave examples of „good aid“. Today he explains which types of State aid are compatible with the internal market, such as environmental aid, regional development […]
read more
No Comments
18. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid to Electricity Intensive Users
State Aid Blogs - m 23 1
The risk of relocation outside the EU is not accepted as a justification for the granting of State aid.   Introduction The European Commission has had to assess many measures of State aid to producers of electricity from renewable energy sources [RES producers or “green” electricity producers] and to intensive users of electricity [EIUs]. The former have benefitted from investment […]
read more
No Comments
14. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: When Is State Aid Allowed and What Is „Good Aid“?
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Last week Phedon Nicolaides gave „Practical Examples of State aid“, today he addresses the question „What type of aid is allowed?“. This aid is called „good aid“. […]
read more
No Comments
12. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

State Aid Modernisation: First Results
State Aid Blogs - m 19 1
There has been an impressive increase in the use of the General Block Exemption Regulation. However, Member States still notify measures which are acknowledged by the Commission with “comfort letters”.   Introduction[1] In May 2012, the European Commission launched its State Aid Modernisation [SAM] initiative. After two years of consultations with the Member States, a set of new State aid […]
read more
No Comments
7. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Practical Examples of State Aid
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   After answering the question “Who can grant State aid?” last week, Phedon Nicolaides today gives you some practical examples of State aid such as subsidies by public authorities, […]
read more
No Comments
5. July 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

PART II: Combining Infrastructure Aid with SGEI Aid
State Aid Blogs - m 36 1
After the spontaneous words on Brexit and State aid last week, I continue with the 2nd part of the post on infrastructure and SGEI today. A provider of services of general economic interest may receive both investment aid and compensation for the extra costs of public service obligations.   Part II: SGEI[1] Member States are free to determine the services […]
read more
No Comments
30. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: Who Can Grant State Aid?
yuotube video caption
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   After answering the question “What is State aid?” in his last video, Phedon Nicolaides today speaks about “Who can grant State aid?”. Watch the video, comment and subscribe to […]
read more
No Comments
27. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Phedon Nicolaides

Brexit and State Aid: The Day After
State Aid Blogs - StateAid Blogpost Brexit EU Lexxion
The second part of the Lithuanian measure on the LNG terminal was scheduled to be published this week. In view of the referendum in favour of exit of the UK from the EU, the second part of the Lithuanian measure will be published next week. Instead, this week the focus is on the impact of Brexit on State aid. Introduction […]
read more
1 Comment
23. June 2016  |   State Aid Uncovered by Lexxion Publisher

New Video: What is State aid?
State Aid Blogs - m 21 1
What is State aid? Why do I need to be concerned about State aid? These and many more basic questions will be answered in our videos on YouTube. Make sure to visit us!   Today Phedon Nicolaides answers the question “What is State aid?”, explaining the four criteria by case law & treaty. View now, comment and subscribe to our […]
read more
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