Category: European Commission

European Commission – State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid for LOT Polish Airlines

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 July 2014 The European Commission has concluded that restructuring aid of PLN 804 million (around €200 million), which Poland plans to grant to its national flag carrier LOT, is in line with EU state aid rules. …read more

European Commission – State aid: Commission approves German renewable energy law EEG 2014

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 July 2014 The European Commission has found the new German Renewable Energy Act (EEG 2014) to be in line with EU state aid rules. The EEG 2014 provides support for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources and from mining gas. …read more

European Commission – State aid: Commission authorises UK Capacity Market electricity generation scheme

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 July 2014 The European Commission has concluded that the proposed UK Capacity Market is in line with EU state aid rules. The scheme aims to ensure that sufficient electricity supply is available to cover consumption at peak times. …read more