Tag #State Aid

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EU Court Invalidates Hungary's Paks Nuclear Plant Funding

The European Union's Court of Justice annulled the European Commission's approval of Hungary's €2.5 billion contribution to the Paks nuclear power plant expansion with Russia, citing insufficient justification for bypassing EU procurement rules.

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EU Reforms State Aid Rules to Boost Green Transition

The EU is reforming its State aid rules to facilitate the green transition, aiming for a balance between supporting businesses and preventing larger companies from gaining unfair advantages, while addressing concerns raised by Germany and other member states.

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EU Proposes Public Aid Rule Changes to Boost Affordable Housing

The European Commission proposed updating public aid rules to allow states to invest in affordable housing, opening a public consultation until July 31st to revise state aid rules for general economic interest services, addressing the housing affordability crisis impacting various income groups.

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Hungarian Government Accused of Illegal Media Subsidies

A lawsuit alleges the Hungarian government uses advertising to unfairly favor pro-government media, disadvantaging independent outlets; data analysis by a former top EU economist reveals a stark disparity between advertising spending and media reach, potentially resulting in a 400 billion HUF repaym...

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Lower Saxony Shares Budget Surplus with Municipalities Amidst Financial Crisis

Lower Saxony's 2024 budget shows a surplus exceeding €1 billion, prompting a partial distribution to financially strained municipalities; however, municipal leaders seek structural changes and ongoing support beyond this one-time payment, particularly for veterinary services, receiving €40 million o...

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EU to Reform State Aid for Green Investments, Boosting Clean Industrial Deal

The European Commission will reform state aid rules to accelerate green investments, presenting the Clean Industrial Deal on February 26th to address the competitiveness gap with the US and China, using coinvestments, risk reduction, and tax incentives, although concerns remain about potential inequ...

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Monti Warns EU's Competitiveness Push Risks Backfiring

Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti warns that the EU's efforts to boost competitiveness by relaxing rules on public subsidies and mergers could backfire, citing Germany's €50 billion in state aid as a prime example of how this approach disadvantages companies that do not receive subsidies and...

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EU Approves New State Aid Rules to Boost Green Transition

The European Commission approved new state aid rules until 2030, allowing subsidies for energy-intensive companies to decarbonize and compete globally, addressing concerns about the feasibility of rapid decarbonization in specific sectors and aiming to accelerate the EU's 2050 carbon neutrality goal...

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EPP Demands EU Probe into Spain's Air Europa Bailout

The European People's Party (EPP) has requested an EU investigation into Spain's €475 million Air Europa bailout due to evidence suggesting government interference in the decision-making process, contrasting it with 72 other bailouts without such involvement.

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EU Rules Spanish Renewable Energy Arbitration Award Illegal State Aid

The European Commission declared a €101 million arbitration award against Spain for changes to renewable energy policy illegal state aid, ordering Spain not to pay and potentially impacting 51 similar cases.

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Schleswig-Holstein Parliament to Scrutinize €437 Million Northvolt Funding Amidst Financial Crisis

The Schleswig-Holstein state parliament will review documents related to the state's €437 million funding of Northvolt, a Swedish battery producer facing financial difficulties, over four weeks to balance transparency and data protection, given Northvolt's Chapter 11 filing in the US.

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EU to Reform State Aid Rules to Boost Energy Transition

The European Commission plans a new state aid regulation to accelerate renewable energy and industrial decarbonization investments, preventing a subsidy race between EU member states and ensuring compliance with the single market, addressing concerns about Europe's competitiveness.

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