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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Selectivity of Regional Schemes
Introduction Article 107(3)(a) areas and the outermost regions of the EU [defined in Article 349 […]
Legitimate Expectations and the “Right” to State Aid
Legitimate expectations can only be created by EU institutions giving unambiguous and unconditional assurances. No […]
What is the Value of Informal Commission Communications?
An official’s statement can be imputed to his authority if it can be reasonably assumed […]
Non-recovery of Incompatible State aid Is Costly
Legal and practical difficulties in the recovery of incompatible State aid do not constitute justifiable […]