Aids

News | Electricity price

December 17th, 2025

Industrial electricity price: BMWE examines possibility of combination instead of cumulation

The Federal Ministry of Economics (BMWE) wants to allow companies to receive both the industrial electricity price and electricity price compensation at the same time. It remains to be seen whether this is permissible under state aid law.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Energy prices

October 22nd, 2025

Energy prices: Commission calls on member states to act

Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen had announced measures to reduce energy prices. The result is an appeal to the member states to finally do their bit.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Residential construction

October 6th, 2025

Housing shortage: Commission wants to allow aid for affordable housing

In addition to social housing, state aid for affordable housing will soon also be permitted. The Commission has released a draft decision to amend the state aid rules for public consultation.

By János Allenbach-Ammann