State aid: Commission approves €1.7 billion German measure to recapitalise Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg in the context of the coronavirus pandemic
The European Commission has approved German plans to grant up to €1.7 billion for the recapitalisation of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg Gmbh (‘FBB’). The measure was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework.
State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into German support measures in favour of DB Cargo
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain German support measures in favour of DB Cargo are in line with EU State aid rules.
Antitrust: Commission opens investigation into licensing and distribution practices of fashion house Pierre Cardin and its licensee Ahlers
The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Pierre Cardin and its licensee the Ahlers Group may have breached EU competition rules.
Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Kustomer by Meta (formerly Facebook), subject to conditions
The European Commission has today approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Kustomer by Meta (formerly Facebook). The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Meta.
Factsheet – EU solidarity with Ukraine
Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022
Joint Statement by Vice-President Jourová and Commissioner Reynders ahead of Data Protection Day
Ahead of Data Protection Day, Věra Jourová, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, and Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice, issued the following statement
State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for the Netherlands
The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the Netherland’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’).
State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Slovenia
The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Slovenia’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidelines (‘RAG’).
EU refers China to WTO following its trade restrictions on Lithuania
The EU has today launched a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the People’s Republic of China over its discriminatory trade practices against Lithuania, which are also hitting other exports from the EU’s Single Market.
State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid of up to around €2.7 billion for Romanian power company Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romania’s plans to grant power company Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA (‘CE Oltenia’) restructuring aid for up to €2.66 billion (RON 13.15 billion).
NextGenerationEU: European Commission endorses positive preliminary assessment of France’s request for €7.4 billion disbursement under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
The European Commission has today endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of France’s payment request for €7.4 billion of grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the key instrument at the heart of NextGenerationEU.
Questions and Answers on France’s disbursement request under NextGenerationEU