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State aid
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21/04/2022
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Commission approves €7 billion French scheme to support investment towards a sustainable recovery
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The European Commission has approved a €7 billion French scheme aimed at providing investment support towards a sustainable recovery. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework.
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19/04/2022
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Commission approves €20 billion German scheme to support companies in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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The European Commission has approved an up to €20 billion German scheme to support companies active in all sectors in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022, based on Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU'), recognising that the EU economy is experiencing a serious disturbance.
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19/04/2022
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Commission approves €836 million Polish scheme to support agricultural sector in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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The European Commission has approved a €836 million (PLN 3.9 billion) Polish scheme to support the agricultural sector in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022, based on Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU'), recognising that the EU economy is experiencing a serious disturbance.
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11/04/2022
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Commission approves €250 million Portuguese measure under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to further capitalise Banco Português de Fomento
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The European Commission approved, under EU State aid rules, a €250 million Portuguese aid measure, made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility ('RRF'), to further capitalise the country's promotional institution Banco Português de Fomento ('BPF'). The measure aims to develop the Portuguese economy by facilitating access to finance, particularly for small and medium enterprises (‘SMEs') affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and thus boosting competitiveness and job creation in the long-term. The scheme also contributes to the EU's strategic objectives relating to the green and digital transitions, as well as to economic cohesion, productivity and competitiveness.
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Mergers
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22/04/2022
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Statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the decision by Kingspan and European Architectural Systems to abandon the proposed transaction involving the purchase of Trimo
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The European Commission takes note of the decision by Kingspan and European Architectural Systems (i.e. the parent company of Trimo) to terminate their proposed agreement according to which Kingspan intended to acquire sole control over Trimo.
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11/04/2022
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Commission approves Parker's acquisition of Meggitt, subject to conditions
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The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Meggitt by Parker. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Parker.
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Public consultations
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Open calls for tender
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08/04/2022 - 16/05/2022
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Study on New Developments in Card-based Payment Markets, Including as Regards Relevant Aspects of the Application of the Interchange Fee Regulation
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The subject of this call for tenders is a study on new market developments in card-based payment markets, including on digital solutions such as mobile wallets that rely on cards for payment transactions. The study will also provide a detailed assessment of key elements of the conclusions and recommendations of the Commission Report to the European Parliament and the Council of 29 June 2020 on the effects of the Interchange Fees Regulation.
Reference number: COMP/2022/OP/0002
Deadline: 16/05/2022 16:00.
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New legislation
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