The EU Member States and regions are currently investing in sustainable and innovative energy projects using European Structural and Investment Funds in order to meet their energy security and environmental targets. This support granted by Member States may distort competition and affect trade b...
The Commission is considering legislation which would introduce a “New Competition Tool” (NCT). Its general goal would be to undergird the protection of undistorted competition in the internal market with a new pillar. The NCT shall allow the Commission to tackle competition problems that are no...
In order to ensure that certain ‘public services’ are guaranteed and available for the public, Member States can impose specific obligations on public or private service providers. The objective of this study is to assess how public services are financed and when those arrangements may create co...
