The European Commission has approved Danish plans to partially compensate more energy intensive users for the levy to support renewable energy under EU state aid rules. The measure will contribute to the competitiveness of these users without unduly distorting competition in the Single Market.

The European Commission has confirmed that four French support schemes for renewable energy are in line with EU State aid rules, concluding that the measures in question will help promote EU objectives in the field of energy and climate without unduly distorting competition.