02.04.2025 - 04.04.2025 | Como
Spring Course: Essentials of State Aid Law and Policy
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State Aid Uncovered
Critical Analysis of Developments in State Aid 2023
Author: Phedon Nicolaides
From the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) in March, to the revised General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) in June, to the increased de minimis threshold in December 2023.
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All events27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 | Berlin
Abfall- und Umweltrecht
Berliner Abfallrechtstage 2025
Auf den Berliner Abfallrechtstagen informieren führende Experten des deutschen und europäischen Abfallrechts über aktuelle Entwicklungen und die neueste Rechtsprechung im Kreislaufwirtschaftsrecht. Wie in den Vorjahren erwartet die Teilnehmer auch dieses Mal ein vielseitiges Programm mit zahlreichen interessanten Vorträgen zu den aktuellsten Fragestellungen des Rechtsgebietes. Im Anschluss an die Fachvorträge erhalten...
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27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 | Berlin
Wettbewerbsrecht
Resilient Governance: The Need for Reform in EU Public Procurement, State Aid and Structural Funds
This special two-day conference aims to celebrate Lexxion’s 25th anniversary by discussing critical reforms essential to strengthening governance across the European Union. Through panel discussions and expert sessions, we will explore innovative strategies and best practices to enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience in public procurement systems, state aid allocation, and...
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10.12.2025 - 12.12.2025 | Vienna
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds
How can Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) be effectively designed, assessed, and implemented in EU-funded programmes? With their ability to reduce administrative costs and streamline the reimbursement of grants and repayable assistance, SCOs are an innovative tool that has become increasingly important under the 2021-2027 Common Provisions Regulation. To help answer...
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10.12.2025 - 12.12.2025 | Barcelona
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
State Aid: A Thorough Overview from A to Z
Learn the basics of State aid regulations and build your practical 'toolbox' for seamless State aid assessment and market-compatible public measures designs. Dive into expert presentations enhanced with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and engaging case studies. Participants receive a certificate upon participation. Starting from € 1.590,- (excl. VAT) +++ Register before...
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27.03.2025 - 28.03.2025 | Online
REACH, Lebensmittel- und Pharmarecht
Internationales Chemikalienrecht
Am 27. Und 28. März 2025 begrüßen wir Sie herzlich zum Hybridseminar Internationales Chemikalienrecht. Wie auch in den Vorjahren beleuchtet das Seminar die aktuellen Entwicklungen im Chemikalienrecht in ausgewählten Industrie-und Handelsländern. Abgerundet werden die Vorträge sowohl durch Beispiele aus der Praxis, als auch durch diverse Diskussionsrunden, in denen Sie Ihre...
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02.04.2025 - 04.04.2025 | Como
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
Spring Course: Essentials of State Aid Law and Policy
Improve your State aid knowledge with our hybrid intensive course in Como! Learn the basics of State aid regulations and build your practical ‘toolbox’ for seamless State aid assessment and market-compatible public measures designs. Dive into expert presentations enhanced with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and engaging case studies for an...
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03.04.2025 - 04.04.2025 | Madrid
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds
Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) are an innovative way of reimbursing grants and repayable assistance that reduces administrative costs and burden. The Common Provisions Regulation for the 2021-2027 programming period has extended the use of SCOs, making it even more important to know how to apply them efficiently. What are the...
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28.04.2025 - 30.04.2025 | Marseille
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Spring Seminar: Verifications and Irregularities in EU Funds
The Spring Seminar is designed for professionals involved in the oversight, prevention, detection, and management of fraud associated with EU funds. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of strategies and best practices for addressing the complex challenges in this field. Led by seasoned experts, participants will gain in-depth knowledge on...
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08.05.2025 - 09.05.2025 | Málaga
Vergaberecht und PPP
Master Class in Public Procurement: Contract Modifications
This Master Class provides an introduction to contract modification in the field of European public procurement. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the legal framework of contract modification and how it can be used in their procurement processes. The Master Class will cover the different types of contract modification,...
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12.05.2025 - 13.05.2025 | Catania
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
How to Control and Audit ESI Funds in 2021/2027
The new regulations introduced in the programming period 2021–2027 can be challenging for those dealing with the management of ESI Funds. In order to enable an efficient and reliable control, Managing Authorities and Intermediate Bodies need to conduct administrative and on-the-spot verifications. During this two-day interactive workshop, participants will be...
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15.05.2025 - 16.05.2025 | Amsterdam
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
State Aid: Procedures and Compliance
Join us in Amsterdam for a two-day hybrid training to learn the ins and outs of State Aid procedures. Discover the essential elements of notification, investigation, compatibility, and recovery with engaging discussions and real-world examples. Gain invaluable insights and practical tips to enhance your daily work. Don't miss this opportunity...
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15.05.2025 - 16.05.2025 | Catania
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
An Effective Use of Technical Assistance for Structural Funds
An efficient use of Technical Assistance (TA) is essential to manage ESI-funded projects in the 2021-2027 programming period. This hybrid workshop is designed to provide participants with guidance on topics such as: which costs are eligible in TA, how to increase the absorption rate of TA, how to monitor the...
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22.05.2025 | Brussels
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
EStALI-Workshop: FSR – Public Procurement and State Aid
Join the leading pan-European platform for State aid professionals and benefit from the unique chance to come together in person, discuss the latest developments in EU State aid law, and exchange ideas on how to best address the current challenges. The intensive EStALI workshop focuses on the latest developments of...
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22.05.2025 | Online
Abfall- und Umweltrecht
Digitaler Abfallrechtstag
Auch in diesem Jahr werden namhafte Experten auf dem Gebiet des deutschen und europäischen Abfallrechts in fachlich fundierten Vorträgen die zentralen Fragestellungen des Rechtsgebietes vorstellen. Sie beleuchten die neuesten Entwicklungen, berichten über ihre Erfahrungen und zeigen mögliche Handlungs- und Lösungswege auf. In zahlreichen Diskussionsrunden besteht darüber hinaus die Möglichkeit, eigene...
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23.05.2025 | Brussels
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
EStALI Spring Forum
The Brussels Centre for Competition Policy of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, the Faculty of Law of the Universiteit Antwerpen, and Lexxion are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the 2025 EStALI Spring Forum. This prestigious event, which will take place in Brussels on 23 May 2025 will bring...
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05.06.2025 - 06.06.2025 | Brussels
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Implementing ERDF, ESF+ and AMIF
This workshop offers an in-depth look at three key EU funding programs: ERDF, ESF+, and AMIF. Designed for professionals in EU fund management, it covers the essential regulatory frameworks, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements for each fund. Through expert-led discussions and practical exercises, participants will strengthen their skills in fund...
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12.06.2025 - 13.06.2025 | Marseille
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
Applying State Aid Rules to Research, Development, and Innovation Projects
Elevate your understanding of State aid rules and ensure your R&D&I projects soar with State aid-compliant support. This Lexxion Training will help you understand what the relevant State aid compliance requirements are and how to correctly apply the GBER and the State aid framework, enriched with insights from Member States’...
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25.06.2025 - 27.06.2025 | Amsterdam
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Anti-Fraud Game: Port Authority
We are very pleased to present a brand new course led by our anti-fraud expert Jo Kremers. Have you ever wondered how anti-fraud controls are carried out in European harbours? Are you curious to know how port authorities inspect container cargoes to detect smuggling and other illegal activities? Thanks to...
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26.06.2025 - 27.06.2025 | Bilbao
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
State Aid Compliance for Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)
Gain clarity on the challenging balance between ensuring public service provision and avoiding overcompensation and market distortion, considering the diverse interpretations of SGEI across Member States. Don't miss this opportunity to unravel the connection between State Aid and SGEI. Participants receive a certificate upon participation. Starting from € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)...
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09.07.2025 - 11.07.2025 | Lake Como
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Summer Course: Financial Management of ESI Funds
This Summer Course is designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the financial regulations, instruments, procedures, and best practices essential for managing EU funds effectively in the current 2021-2027 programming period. With a mix of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, this course provides an ideal environment for learning....
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14.07.2025 - 15.07.2025 | Prague
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
Summer Master Class – “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides
Uncover everything there is to know about State Aid with our key expert Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides! This high-level masterclass provides an expert review of the latest Court rulings and Commission decisions to identify how principles apply to specific situations, delineate possible exceptions, and draw the implications for State aid...
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25.08.2025 - 28.08.2025 | Cluj-Napoca
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
Summer Course: State Aid – Core Concepts, Principles, Exemptions, and Guidelines
During these four immersive days, share best practices with our experts, engage in interactive case studies, dive into the essentials of State aid regulations, and gain practical tools to assess and design compatible public measures. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise in Cluj-Napoca, the historic capital of Transylvania....
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22.09.2025 - 23.09.2025 | Frankfurt
REACH, Lebensmittel- und Pharmarecht
Chemikalienrecht außerhalb der EU
Das Online Seminar Chemikalienrecht außerhalb der EU beleuchtet jedes Jahr die neusten Entwicklungen in den Chemikalienregulierungen in ausgewählten Industrie-und Handelsländern. Unsere Experten zeigen Ihnen welche Meldungs-und Registrierungspflichten Sie in den einzelnen Ländern berücksichtigen müssen und welche regulatorischen und kulturellen Besonderheiten es zu beachten gilt. Außerdem geben sie Ihnen exklusive Einblicke...
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25.09.2025 - 26.09.2025 | Prague
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Challenges and Expectations for the Post-2027 EU Funding Period
This hybrid workshop aims to explore the evolving landscape of EU funding beyond 2027, focusing on key challenges and opportunities that will shape the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Participants will engage in discussions on emerging policy priorities, financial instruments, and regulatory adjustments to ensure alignment with the EU’s long-term...
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29.09.2025 - 30.09.2025 | Valencia
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
State Aid for Climate Action, Environmental Protection, and Energy Efficiency
Join us in Valencia for an inspiring hybrid Lexxion Training on the State Aid Guidelines for Climate, Environmental Protection, and Energy Efficiency (CEEAG)! Explore the latest revisions and major changes while mastering every aspect through practical examples and a detailed case law review. Don't miss your chance to become a...
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09.10.2025 - 10.10.2025 | Padua
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
State Aid in the Transport Sector: Policies and Implementation
Our Lexxion Training provides information on the State aid law application to the EU transport sector. Our experts guide you through the most important regulations and decisions and share their experiences in the field. Active participation is highly encouraged to get the best out of it! Participants receive a certificate upon...
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09.10.2025 - 10.10.2025 | Naples
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Indicators, Monitoring and Evaluation of EU Funds
Monitoring and evaluation are key tasks for a successful management and a transparent implementation of projects financed with ESI Funds. Those in charge of these tasks are therefore in need to keep updated with new rules and tools. How to define indicators? How to monitor progress? How to select a...
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16.10.2025 - 17.10.2025 | Brussels
Vergaberecht und PPP
Master Class: Public Procurement for Utilities and Concessions Contracts
State-owned and commercial entities, operating in the utilities sector, such as gas, electric transport, and water firms, are obliged to apply the EU procurement policy when they purchase goods, services and works to pursue an activity in one of these sectors. The rules adopted with the Concessions Directive allow public...
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22.10.2025 - 24.10.2025 | Athens
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Anti-Fraud Game: History and Modernity
All authorities involved in detecting fraud and corruption need to gain the relevant skills and mindset to understand the mind of fraudsters. A rich history can teach us how to understand the fraudsters of the past and, in turn, give us clues on how to catch those of the present....
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03.11.2025 - 04.11.2025 | Bologna
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Auditing EU Funds: Conflict of Interest and Transparency Issues
This workshop offers a blend of expert-led sessions and interactive discussions to strengthen participants' skills in ensuring accountability and integrity in fund management. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing EU funds, learn how to detect and mitigate conflicts of interest, and explore innovative...
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10.11.2025 - 11.11.2025 | Milan
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
Winter Masterclass “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides
This high-level masterclass provides an expert review of the latest Court rulings and Commission decisions to identify how principles apply to specific situations, delineate possible exceptions, and draw the implications for State aid policies. Discuss your case and receive ad hoc guidance. Participants receive a certificate upon participation. Starting from €...
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27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 | Berlin
REACH, Lebensmittel- und Pharmarecht
19th European Food and Feed Law Conference
Join our annual conference organised under the auspices of the European Food and Feed Law Review, bringing together experts from both public and private sectors. Renowned experts from the European Commission, food industry, private practice and academia will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the recent developments in European Food...
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27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 | Berlin
Abfall- und Umweltrecht
Berliner Abfallrechtstage 2025
Auf den Berliner Abfallrechtstagen informieren führende Experten des deutschen und europäischen Abfallrechts über aktuelle Entwicklungen und die neueste Rechtsprechung im Kreislaufwirtschaftsrecht. Wie in den Vorjahren erwartet die Teilnehmer auch dieses Mal ein vielseitiges Programm mit zahlreichen interessanten Vorträgen zu den aktuellsten Fragestellungen des Rechtsgebietes. Im Anschluss an die Fachvorträge erhalten...
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27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 | Berlin
Wettbewerbsrecht
Resilient Governance: The Need for Reform in EU Public Procurement, State Aid and Structural Funds
This special two-day conference aims to celebrate Lexxion’s 25th anniversary by discussing critical reforms essential to strengthening governance across the European Union. Through panel discussions and expert sessions, we will explore innovative strategies and best practices to enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience in public procurement systems, state aid allocation, and...
→
10.12.2025 - 12.12.2025 | Vienna
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds
How can Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) be effectively designed, assessed, and implemented in EU-funded programmes? With their ability to reduce administrative costs and streamline the reimbursement of grants and repayable assistance, SCOs are an innovative tool that has become increasingly important under the 2021-2027 Common Provisions Regulation. To help answer...
→
10.12.2025 - 12.12.2025 | Barcelona
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
State Aid: A Thorough Overview from A to Z
Learn the basics of State aid regulations and build your practical 'toolbox' for seamless State aid assessment and market-compatible public measures designs. Dive into expert presentations enhanced with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and engaging case studies. Participants receive a certificate upon participation. Starting from € 1.590,- (excl. VAT) +++ Register before...
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27.03.2025 - 28.03.2025 | Online
REACH, Lebensmittel- und Pharmarecht
Internationales Chemikalienrecht
Am 27. Und 28. März 2025 begrüßen wir Sie herzlich zum Hybridseminar Internationales Chemikalienrecht. Wie auch in den Vorjahren beleuchtet das Seminar die aktuellen Entwicklungen im Chemikalienrecht in ausgewählten Industrie-und Handelsländern. Abgerundet werden die Vorträge sowohl durch Beispiele aus der Praxis, als auch durch diverse Diskussionsrunden, in denen Sie Ihre...
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02.04.2025 - 04.04.2025 | Como
Europäisches Beihilfenrecht
Spring Course: Essentials of State Aid Law and Policy
Improve your State aid knowledge with our hybrid intensive course in Como! Learn the basics of State aid regulations and build your practical ‘toolbox’ for seamless State aid assessment and market-compatible public measures designs. Dive into expert presentations enhanced with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and engaging case studies for an...
→
03.04.2025 - 04.04.2025 | Madrid
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds
Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) are an innovative way of reimbursing grants and repayable assistance that reduces administrative costs and burden. The Common Provisions Regulation for the 2021-2027 programming period has extended the use of SCOs, making it even more important to know how to apply them efficiently. What are the...
→
28.04.2025 - 30.04.2025 | Marseille
Europäische Struktur- und Investitionsfonds
Spring Seminar: Verifications and Irregularities in EU Funds
The Spring Seminar is designed for professionals involved in the oversight, prevention, detection, and management of fraud associated with EU funds. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of strategies and best practices for addressing the complex challenges in this field. Led by seasoned experts, participants will gain in-depth knowledge on...
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Editorial News
All Journals09. Dec 2024
EurUP 4/2024 jetzt verfügbar
In der neuen Ausgabe 4/24 der EurUP schreiten Mayer/Rung mit ihrem Beitrag zu den „wesentlichen […]
04. Dec 2024
ICRL 2/2024 Out Now
Issue 2/2024 of the International Chemical Regulatory and Law Review is out now! This issue […]
24. Feb 2025
EFFL 1/2025 Out Now
Issue 1/2025 of the European Food and Feed Law Review is now available online! This […]
14. Feb 2025
CCLR 4/2024 Out Now
Issue 4/2024 of the Carbon and Climate Law Review is out now. The issue features […]
14. Feb 2025
AbfallR 1/2025 jetzt verfügbar
Es ist gut, wenn sich die Kreislaufwirtschaft auch um die Nutzung von Ressourcen „im Kleinen“ […]
04. Feb 2025
EHPL 1/2025 Out Now
The first issue of the European Health & Pharmaceutical Law Review (EHPL) for 2025 is […]
04. Feb 2025
UWP 4/2024 jetzt verfügbar
Christian Hey analysiert das Immissionsschutzrecht in Zeiten vielfältiger Krisen und notwendigen Krisenmanagements. Er betrachtet die […]
23. Jan 2025
EDPL 4/2024 – Data Protection and...
Issue 4/2024 of the European Data Protection Law Review (EDPL) is now available! In the articles […]
17. Jan 2025
EPPPL 4/2024 Out Now
Issue 4/2024 of the European Procurement & Public Private Partnership Law Review (EPPPL) is now […]
23. Dec 2024
CoRe 4/2024 Out Now
Issue 4 of the European Competition and Regulatory Law Review – CoRe is now online! […]
18. Dec 2024
AIRe 4/2024 – The Year in...
Issue 4/2024 of the Journal of AI Law and Regulation (AIRe) is now available! A […]
16. Dec 2024
EStAL 4/2024 Out Now
Issue 4 of EStAL 2024 is now available online! Read the Editorial by Leigh Hancher: […]
09. Dec 2024
StoffR 4/2024 jetzt verfügbar
Hannes Heidorn und Henning Krüger beleuchten in ihrem Aufsatz zur Zweckbestimmung von Biozidprodukten, wie komplex […]
09. Dec 2024
EurUP 4/2024 jetzt verfügbar
In der neuen Ausgabe 4/24 der EurUP schreiten Mayer/Rung mit ihrem Beitrag zu den „wesentlichen […]
04. Dec 2024
ICRL 2/2024 Out Now
Issue 2/2024 of the International Chemical Regulatory and Law Review is out now! This issue […]
24. Feb 2025
EFFL 1/2025 Out Now
Issue 1/2025 of the European Food and Feed Law Review is now available online! This […]
14. Feb 2025
CCLR 4/2024 Out Now
Issue 4/2024 of the Carbon and Climate Law Review is out now. The issue features […]
Latest Blog Posts
All Blogs11. Feb 2025
State Aid Blog
What Competitors Must Show in order...
Introduction A perennial question is whether competitors of aid recipients have legal standing to appeal […]
03. Feb 2025
State Aid Blog
Offshore Wind Installations
Introduction State aid to support the generation of electricity from renewable sources must, as standard […]
13. Mar 2025
Climate Litigation Brief
C2LI Litigation Brief #1/2025: The Irish...
In this case, the Court: 1. Was the first Irish Court to consider the nature […]
13. Mar 2025
Data Protection Insider
Data Protection Insider, Issue 129
-CJEU: The Logic of Profiling Technologies Should be Transparent, Even Where Trade Secrets Are Concerned- […]
11. Mar 2025
State Aid Blog
Lease of Public Land
Introduction Public land is a public asset that must be priced correctly when rented out […]
04. Mar 2025
State Aid Blog
Tax Exemptions for Public Casinos
Introduction The Commission, in decision 2025/317, spanning 60 pages with close to 300 recitals and […]
27. Feb 2025
Data Protection Insider
Data Protection Insider, Issue 128
-CJEU: Broad Interpretation of ‘Undertaking’ When Calculating Fines- On 13th February, the CJEU ruled that […]
25. Feb 2025
Data Protection Insider
Data Protection Insider, Issue 127
-CJEU General Court: EDPB May Order a National DPA to Broaden the Scope of Investigations […]
25. Feb 2025
State Aid Blog
The Granting of Rescue Aid to...
Introduction State aid to rescue a company and finance its restructuring is considered to be […]
18. Feb 2025
State Aid Blog
Individual Aid to Support Reduction of...
Introduction State aid rules are, in general, less favourable to large companies mostly because they […]
11. Feb 2025
State Aid Blog
What Competitors Must Show in order...
Introduction A perennial question is whether competitors of aid recipients have legal standing to appeal […]
03. Feb 2025
State Aid Blog
Offshore Wind Installations
Introduction State aid to support the generation of electricity from renewable sources must, as standard […]
13. Mar 2025
Climate Litigation Brief
C2LI Litigation Brief #1/2025: The Irish...
In this case, the Court: 1. Was the first Irish Court to consider the nature […]
13. Mar 2025
Data Protection Insider
Data Protection Insider, Issue 129
-CJEU: The Logic of Profiling Technologies Should be Transparent, Even Where Trade Secrets Are Concerned- […]
