The Principles of Legal Certainty and Protection of Legitimate Expectations
Introduction The Commission, like all EU institutions, must respect the principles of legal certainty and […]
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Deductions from the Tax Base Are not Necessarily Selective
Introduction Member States may design their tax system as they wish, as long as they […]
A Finnish Tax on Sugary Drinks is not Selective
Introduction Several Member States have taxed or want to tax soft drinks with added sugar. […]
Commission Approves State Aid after a Project Has Started
Introduction A fundamental rule of State aid is that no aid may be granted after […]
Public Support for Infrastructure
Introduction Normally, each weekly article reviews just one court judgment or Commission decision. This article […]
Coverage of Losses of a State-Owned Company
Introduction Eu law does not prohibit states from owning or investing in companies [see Article […]
How to Calculate the Amount of Compensation of SGEI Providers: The Case of Distribution of Newspapers and Periodicals by Belgium’s bpost
Introduction Public funding that offsets costs incurred as a result of compliance with legal obligations […]
When Does Existing Aid Become New Aid?
Introduction New State aid schemes have to be notified to the Commission for prior authorisation. […]
Competitors of Recipients of State Aid Can Challenge Aid Measures only when they Can Prove they Have “Legal Standing”
Introduction Perhaps paradoxically, a public authority can adopt a measure that confers an advantage to […]
Calculation of the Funding Gap of District Heating Projects
Introduction The European Commission recently approved a modification of a Czech scheme for the support […]