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In Lexxions Blog „State Aid Uncovered” veröffentlicht Prof. Phedon Nicolaides wöchentlich kritische Analysen zu den neuesten Urteilen und Entscheidungen zu staatlichen Beihilfen. Jeder Beitrag stellt die wichtigsten Punkte eines Gerichtsurteils oder einer EU-Kommissionsentscheidung vor, ordnet sie in den Kontext ähnlicher Rechtsprechung oder Praxis ein, bewertet die zugrundeliegende Argumentation und zeigt etwaige Ungereimtheiten oder Widersprüche auf.

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30. Juni 2026 | von Phedon Nicolaides

The Use of a Competitive Procedure Ensures that the Sale of a State Asset Is Free of State Aid

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Executive Summary: The sale of a state asset through an open, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional procedure is free of state aid. The price paid by the highest bidder is the market price. The advantage embedded in the granting of a free concession may be offset by higher taxes. Table of Contents: Introduction The alleged state aid Commission assessment on […]

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10. März 2026 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

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A municipality that develops commercial infrastructure engages in an economic activity. A municipality that finances the development of commercially used infrastructure may grant state aid to itself. The selection of the operator of commercial infrastructure on the basis of a competitive procedure eliminates any advantage for the operator. The users of a commercially operated infrastructure do not receive state aid if they pay prices at market […]

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14. Dezember 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

First Case of a “Private Debtor” Test?

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A public authority acting as a “private debtor” tries to minimise the amount that it has to pay. Introduction In assessing whether commercial transactions between public authorities and undertakings are free of State aid, the European Commission and EU courts apply the market economy investor principle [MEIP]. In essence, this principle tests whether a public investor behaves like a private […]

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21. März 2014 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Public Funding of Projects that Encounter Financial Problems

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Aid that is granted after the start of a project lacks incentive effect and is, therefore, incompatible with the internal market. However, aid may be justified when a project runs into financial trouble and, as a result, is likely to be abandoned without the aid. Introduction In two decisions in December 2013, the European Commission authorised State aid for two […]

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14. September 2013 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Privatisation of Aeroportos de Portugal: Conflict between the National Economic Adjustment Programme and State Aid Rules?

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Background Portugal notified to the Commission the privatisation of the “Aeroportos de Portugal” [ANA] for reasons of legal certainty [SA.36197].[1] ANA is the operator of most Portuguese airports. It manages eight airports across Portugal (Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Beja, and 4 airports in the Azores) that account for the vast majority of the commercial air traffic in the country. It is worth […]

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30. Juni 2026 | von Phedon Nicolaides

The Use of a Competitive Procedure Ensures that the Sale of a State Asset Is Free of State Aid

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Executive Summary: The sale of a state asset through an open, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional procedure is free of state aid. The price paid by the highest bidder is the market price. The advantage embedded in the granting of a free concession may be offset by higher taxes. Table of Contents: Introduction The alleged state aid Commission assessment on […]

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10. März 2026 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

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State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 2026 03 09T092603.325

A municipality that develops commercial infrastructure engages in an economic activity. A municipality that finances the development of commercially used infrastructure may grant state aid to itself. The selection of the operator of commercial infrastructure on the basis of a competitive procedure eliminates any advantage for the operator. The users of a commercially operated infrastructure do not receive state aid if they pay prices at market […]

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14. Dezember 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

First Case of a “Private Debtor” Test?

State Aid Blogs - Blog 51 KV

A public authority acting as a “private debtor” tries to minimise the amount that it has to pay. Introduction In assessing whether commercial transactions between public authorities and undertakings are free of State aid, the European Commission and EU courts apply the market economy investor principle [MEIP]. In essence, this principle tests whether a public investor behaves like a private […]

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21. März 2014 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Public Funding of Projects that Encounter Financial Problems

motorway

Aid that is granted after the start of a project lacks incentive effect and is, therefore, incompatible with the internal market. However, aid may be justified when a project runs into financial trouble and, as a result, is likely to be abandoned without the aid. Introduction In two decisions in December 2013, the European Commission authorised State aid for two […]

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14. September 2013 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Privatisation of Aeroportos de Portugal: Conflict between the National Economic Adjustment Programme and State Aid Rules?

people at the airport

Background Portugal notified to the Commission the privatisation of the “Aeroportos de Portugal” [ANA] for reasons of legal certainty [SA.36197].[1] ANA is the operator of most Portuguese airports. It manages eight airports across Portugal (Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Beja, and 4 airports in the Azores) that account for the vast majority of the commercial air traffic in the country. It is worth […]

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30. Juni 2026 | von Phedon Nicolaides

The Use of a Competitive Procedure Ensures that the Sale of a State Asset Is Free of State Aid

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Executive Summary: The sale of a state asset through an open, transparent, non-discriminatory and unconditional procedure is free of state aid. The price paid by the highest bidder is the market price. The advantage embedded in the granting of a free concession may be offset by higher taxes. Table of Contents: Introduction The alleged state aid Commission assessment on […]

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10. März 2026 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

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State Aid Blogs - State Aid Uncovered photos 2026 03 09T092603.325

A municipality that develops commercial infrastructure engages in an economic activity. A municipality that finances the development of commercially used infrastructure may grant state aid to itself. The selection of the operator of commercial infrastructure on the basis of a competitive procedure eliminates any advantage for the operator. The users of a commercially operated infrastructure do not receive state aid if they pay prices at market […]

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14. Dezember 2021 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

First Case of a “Private Debtor” Test?

State Aid Blogs - Blog 51 KV

A public authority acting as a “private debtor” tries to minimise the amount that it has to pay. Introduction In assessing whether commercial transactions between public authorities and undertakings are free of State aid, the European Commission and EU courts apply the market economy investor principle [MEIP]. In essence, this principle tests whether a public investor behaves like a private […]

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21. März 2014 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Public Funding of Projects that Encounter Financial Problems

motorway

Aid that is granted after the start of a project lacks incentive effect and is, therefore, incompatible with the internal market. However, aid may be justified when a project runs into financial trouble and, as a result, is likely to be abandoned without the aid. Introduction In two decisions in December 2013, the European Commission authorised State aid for two […]

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14. September 2013 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Privatisation of Aeroportos de Portugal: Conflict between the National Economic Adjustment Programme and State Aid Rules?

people at the airport

Background Portugal notified to the Commission the privatisation of the “Aeroportos de Portugal” [ANA] for reasons of legal certainty [SA.36197].[1] ANA is the operator of most Portuguese airports. It manages eight airports across Portugal (Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Beja, and 4 airports in the Azores) that account for the vast majority of the commercial air traffic in the country. It is worth […]

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