Crisis and flexibility: Temporary or not?

Although the continued relaxation of State aid rules has undoubtedly offered a valuable way to deal with emergency situations, what are the implications for the internal market?

Francesca Cagossi • March 28, 2023

State Aid: time to investigate informal capital rulings

There has been much discussion about tax planning involving The Netherlands recently. One structure that has been criticised, is the so-called “informal capital” structure. This is understandable, as there are serious concerns regarding this structure in the light of EU State aid rules.

Jan Vleggeert • September 18, 2020

What would the Commission do? A case of existing State aid.

When dealing with State aid matters, national judges and the European Commission have 'essential, but distinct, roles'. This distinction seems to be blurring, as recent Dutch case law shows.

Alke Metselaar • May 08, 2012

State aid is simply wrong

Although state aid can be a profitable business for governments and although it seems to save companies and safeguard employment, it should be abolished from our capitalistic system. State aid is simply wrong.

Jan Adriaanse • April 20, 2012 • 1 comment

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Crisis and flexibility: Temporary or not?

State Aid: time to investigate informal capital rulings

What would the Commission do? A case of existing State aid.

State aid is simply wrong