A new instruction governing the evaluation of state aid schemes in Moldova has officially entered into force, marking another step in the country’s alignment with European Union competition policy standards. The Instruction on the Evaluation […]
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State aid investigations
EU Proposes Overhaul of Aviation State Aid Rules, Seeks Public Feedback
The European Commission on Monday launched a public consultation on draft revised state aid rules for the aviation sector, proposing tighter limits on public support for airports while aligning subsidies with the European Union’s climate […]
EU Commission Opens In-Depth Probe into Romanian State Aid for Cernavoda Nuclear Reactor Upgrade
BRUSSELS, April 16, 2026 — The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into whether Romania’s planned public support for refurbishing the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant complies with EU State aid rules. The probe concerns […]
Lithuanian Authority Declines Probe into Dairy Support Rules
VILNIUS, April 3, 2026 — Lithuania’s Competition Council of Lithuania has decided not to open an investigation into government rules granting additional financial support to dairy cow farms that are members of agricultural cooperatives. The […]
EU Commission Opens In-Depth State Aid Probe into French Nuclear Support Plan
BRUSSELS, March 31, 2026 — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into whether France’s planned public support for the construction and operation of six new nuclear reactors complies with EU State aid rules. […]
EU Competition Chief To Meet Development Banks On State Aid Rules For Clean Industry Financing
BRUSSELS, March 24, 2026 — The European Commission’s competition arm will hold a consultation with national development banks to assess whether EU state aid rules are helping or hindering financing for Europe’s clean industrial transition. […]
Lithuania Launches Consultation On State Aid Registry System Rules
VILNIUS, March 17, 2026 — Lithuania’s competition authority has launched a public consultation on proposed rules governing its state aid registry system, inviting stakeholders to submit feedback on the draft framework. The Competition Council of […]
European Commission Adopts New State Aid Rules to Support Sustainable Transport
BRUSSELS, March 16 — The European Commission has adopted new State aid rules aimed at encouraging more sustainable forms of transport for both passengers and freight while updating the EU’s framework for land and multimodal […]
EU Commission Opens In-Depth State Aid Investigation into Romania’s Amended Restructuring Plan for CE Oltenia
Brussels, February 27, 2026 — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Romania’s proposed amendments to the restructuring plan of power company CE Oltenia comply with EU State aid rules. In […]
EC Opens In-Depth Probe into Danish and Swedish Aid to PostNord Logistics
Brussels, February 13, 2026 — The European Commission (EC) has opened an in-depth State aid investigation into a capital injection of approximately DKK 115 million (approximately $18.3 million) granted by PostNord Group AB to its […]
