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State aid
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28/04/2022
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Commission approves €169 million Spanish scheme to support milk producers in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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The European Commission has approved a €169 million Spanish scheme to support the milk producers 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, recognising that the EU economy is experiencing a serious disturbance.
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27/04/2022
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Commission approves €700 million French scheme to support research, development and innovation projects across all sectors
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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €700 million French scheme to support research, development and innovation projects by companies of all sizes and active across all sectors. This measure is part of the “France 2030” recovery program that aims to develop industrial competitiveness and future technologies, in order to enhance economic recovery in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme also contributes to the EU's strategic objectives relating to the digital and green transitions.
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27/04/2022
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Commission approves €18 million Irish scheme to support the road haulage sector in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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The European Commission has approved an €18 million Irish scheme to support the road haulage 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, recognising that the EU economy is experiencing a serious disturbance.
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26/04/2022
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Commission approves €130 million Lithuanian scheme to support companies affected by discriminatory trade restrictions
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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €130 million Lithuanian scheme to support and facilitate access to finance by companies affected by the exceptional circumstances resulting from China's discriminatory trade restrictions on Lithuania.
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25/04/2022
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Commission approves €2 billion Italian scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of 5G mobile networks
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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF') to roll out high-performing 5G mobile networks. The measure is part of Italy's strategy to address the needs of citizens and businesses in the context of the digitalisation of the country. The scheme also contributes to the EU's strategic objectives relating to the digital transition.
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Court
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28/04/2022
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Piltenes meži
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The Commission takes note of the preliminary ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union. In its judgment, the Court held that compensation granted by a Member State to an economic operator due to the establishment of micro-reserves in forest areas falls under the scope of Article 30(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 and confers an advantage capable of constituting State aid.
In addition, the Court clarified that this form of support, which might be considered compatible with the internal market under Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 702/2014, shall not be granted to undertakings in difficulty.
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27/04/2022
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Flašker v Commission
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The Commission takes note of the judgment of the General Court partially annulling a 2020 Commission decision. In its decision, the Commission found that four alleged aid measures in favour of Lekarna Ljubljana, a public pharmacy in Slovenia, did not constitute incompatible State aid. At the same time, it rejected several allegations raised in a complaint lodged by a private pharmacy operator.
In its judgment, the General Court annulled the Commission’s decision on one of the four measures assessed concerning assets granted under management to Lekarna Ljubljana, while it upheld the Commission’s assessment in relation to the other three measures.
We will carefully study the judgment and reflect on possible next steps.
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Public consultations
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28/02/2022 - 23/05/2022
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Public consultation on sustainability agreements in agriculture
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This initiative provides agricultural producers and other operators with guidance on how to assess whether sustainability agreements fulfil the conditions for granting a derogation (exemption) from EU competition rules.
See also the EC press release.
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17/03/2022 - 09/06/2022
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Evaluation of State aid rules for banks in difficulty
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This targeted consultation aims at gathering evidence and views on the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of these rules. This input will help the Commission to analyse the extent to which the Commission’s State aid rules for banks in difficulty preserved financial stability, while minimising competition distortions.
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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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