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DG Comp supports aid for environmental investment
Premium Article - Wednesday, 04 February 2009
The European Commission is allowing France to introduce a temporary scheme granting low-interest loans to businesses that produce environmentally friendly products.
New bailouts to save France's car industry
Premium Article - Wednesday, 21 January 2009
France's car industry could receive up to €6 million in state aid, following the opening of a bailout fund. The government also announced a €300 million payment to car parts producers from a designated fund at the end of the month.
BMW criticises industry bailouts
Premium Article - Tuesday, 13 January 2009
German carmaker BMW says giving state aid to its rivals in Europe and the US is anti-competitive.
DG Comp aims to boost 'real economy'
Premium Article - Thursday, 18 December 2008
The European Commission announced proposals yesterday aimed at strengthening the ability of governments to support struggling companies - without breaking state aid rules and damaging competition.
Ryanair scores victory at CFI
Premium Article - Wednesday, 17 December 2008
The European Court of First Instance today ruled that Ryanair will not have to repay a €4.5 million subsidy from the Belgian state.
DG Comp approves French banking plans
Premium Article - Tuesday, 09 December 2008
The European Commission has cleared France's plan to inject capital into several banks, and has published guidance on procedures for bank recapitalisation.
Lufthansa to buy Austrian Airlines
Premium Article - Monday, 08 December 2008
German airline Lufthansa has agreed to buy Austrian Airlines - the latest deal in the rapidly consolidating global airline industry.
Opinion: competition law in hard times
Premium Article - Monday, 08 December 2008
Charles Whiddington and Cathy McKenna at Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP look at how companies and competition authorities are dealing with the global economic downturn.
DG Comp clears Benelux aid to Fortis
Premium Article - Thursday, 04 December 2008
The European Commission has approved state aid to rescue and restructure Fortis Bank and Fortis Bank Luxembourg.
France awaits ruling on banking aid
Premium Article - Tuesday, 02 December 2008
France is calling on the European Commission to relax competition rules in the face of the global financial crisis.
DG Comp faces car industry challenge
Premium Article - Monday, 01 December 2008
General Motors and Ford Motor have asked Sweden's government to provide aid to their Saab and Volvo brands, after a recent speech by European Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes which called on European governments to resist requests for aid from carmakers.
Kroes puts the brakes on car industry aid
Premium Article - Monday, 24 November 2008
Europe's Competition Commissioner, Neelie Kroes, has told governments to resist bailing out struggling car companies that have approached leaders for financial support.
ECJ hears Greek state aid case
Premium Article - Wednesday, 12 November 2008
The Greek government and the European Commission were before the European Court of Justice yesterday in the latest round of their fight over alleged illegal state aid.
Lowe: State aid is maturing
Premium Article - Wednesday, 29 October 2008
European Competition Director General Philip Lowe has reiterated his commitment to enforcing state aid rules in a speech hosted by European think tank The Centre.
Lords backs banking amendment
Premium Article - Friday, 17 October 2008
The UK's House of Lords has given its backing to an amendment to the Enterprise Act, which will allow the government to intervene in reviews of mergers in the financial system.
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