EU proposes clampdown on green tech subsidies
A draft document seen by Euractiv reveals Brussels wants to halve the generous subsidy limits imposed during the pandemic.
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Germany wants upcoming Commission to pursue ‘EU only’ free trade agenda
Ahead of the EU leaders’ meeting on Thursday and Friday (27-28 June), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz insisted for the next European Commission to conclude more free trade agreements (FTA) with third countries – without consensus among EU member states i…
European Commission extends state aid emergency rules for farmers
The EU executive announced on Thursday (2 April) a six-month extension of the extraordinary framework allowing member states to grant support to farms and fishermen, set to expire in June, due to “persisting” market disruptions.
EU countries provide billions of euros in aid to agri-food sector amid farmer protests
European Union member states have spent billions of euros supporting agricultural and food industries over the past two years, following a temporary relaxation of the bloc’s state aid rules to help businesses cope with the impact of Russia’s war in Ukr…
Smaller EU countries revolt against state aid spree
Several small EU countries have on Thursday (7 March) warned against the increased use of national subsidies within the EU, which they warn undermines the foundations of the single market.
The “sweet poison” of subsidies
As demonstrated by farmers protests this week, subsidies are addictive and create inefficiency. Still, the biggest economic transformation since the industrialisation might not work without them.
Battery production: Germany first EU country to match US subsidies
Germany will provide €900 million to Swedish battery maker Northvolt, as the first country to make use of the European Commission’s new subsidy “matching” scheme that allows EU countries to counter foreign subsidies with their own offers.
ANALYSIS: EU subsidy race is on – and Germany is winning it
Germany is the number-one beneficiary of the relaxation of state aid rules, having received almost half of the total state aid approved since February 2022, according to fresh data from the European Commission – deepening concerns over market fragmenta…