State aid law provides the framework under EU law for subsidies and non-cash benefits granted by public authorities to certain undertakings. The Covid-19 pandemic clearly demonstrated that state bridging aid plays a considerable and sometimes existential role in the everyday life of many businesses.
The European Commission and the European courts, as monitors of compliance with state aid law, plus the national authorities as subsidy providers, are a constant source of standards, decisions, announcements and notifications that can either tighten or expand businesses’ room for maneuver. Our experts will guide you through the regulatory red tape and advise you on the requirements and limits of state aid on the basis of EU and national law. We have recently worked on a number of major issues including Covid-19 subsidies, fiber optic network expansion, and the phasing out of coal in Germany.
