Belgium and COVID-19: The European Commission Approves Several Belgian State Aid Measures
We are happy to share with you an update on the Covid-19 measures that have […]
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Errors in State aid Procedures Need not Result in Annulment of a Commission Decision
Interested parties have a right to know how the compatibility of aid with the internal […]
EU Decisions Override National Decisions on Compensation for Public Service Obligations
The principle of res judicata cannot be used to avoid recovery of incompatible State aid. […]
What Costs Are Charged by Public Authorities when they Act as Market Operators?
Fees charged by operators to users of infrastructure must cover all relevant costs. The relevant […]
Investment and Operating Aid to Airports
State aid is granted on the date the relevant public authority makes an irrevocable commitment […]
A Market Operator, unlike a Public Authority, Does not Have to Treat all Customers Equally
In managing infrastructure, a public authority acts as a private operator when it seeks a […]
Privatisation of Aeroportos de Portugal: Conflict between the National Economic Adjustment Programme and State Aid Rules?
Background Portugal notified to the Commission the privatisation of the “Aeroportos de Portugal” [ANA] for […]
Taxes and Tax Reductions on Air Travel: Selectivity and Compatibility
This posting examines an Irish and a German measure concerning reduction in passenger taxes. As […]
Airport Operators and Budget Airlines [Commission Decision SA.23324: Finavia, Airpro and Ryanair at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
During the past 18 months or so, the European Commission has launched more than 20 […]