On 30 June 2022, the EU institutions reached political agreement on a new regulation which will allow the European Commission to control non-EU government subsidies given to businesses active in the EU (the “Regulation”).
European Commission To Phase-Out COVID-19 Temporary Framework
On May 12, 2022, the Commission announced that it will phase out the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current COVID-19 outbreak.
New State Aid Rules for Green Projects: The EU’s Road to Climate Neutrality
From this month (January 2022), it will be easier for EU Member States to provide government subsidies (also known as “State aid”) for climate and renewable energy projects. At the same time, the EU is cracking down on public funding for fossil fuels.
New EU Rules for Regional Subsidies to Enter Into Force
Businesses applying for aid in disadvantaged regions of the EU will face new rules after December 31, 2021.
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International Competition Policy Cooperation in Times of Trade Tension: A Proposal for EU Action
Cleary Gottlieb partner François-Charles Laprévote authored the article, “International Competition Policy Cooperation in Times of Trade Tension: A Proposal for EU Action,” which was published by Concurrences.