According to media reports, EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera is blocking the opex subsidy for cleantech manufacturers. She states it does not provide an incentive for competitive companies.
By Lukas Knigge
The new CISAF state aid framework will largely determine whether and how EU states can support their industries and new power plants. The former German government wanted the Commission to make changes for power generation capacities and automotive suppliers, among others.
By Manuel Berkel
Following a court ruling, the European Commission has reviewed and re-approved German state aid for the airline Condor. The criterion of sufficient profit sharing for Germany is now met.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Commission is granting member states more flexibility in the allocation of national subsidies in the agricultural sector. Federal Agriculture Minister Özdemir had also called for this.
By Julia Dahm
When approving capacity mechanisms for the electricity market, the EU Commission wants a more differentiated assessment of the security of supply in the EU. In Germany, this could facilitate the construction of new gas-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
