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In order to support companies, the state has the possibility to grant direct or indirect benefits. If, for example, state financing measures are introduced, it is important that they are designed in accordance with German state aid law.
A state aid is a type of benefit that the government or a state grants to a company or organization. Aids exist not only in Germany, but also in the entire European Economic Area. As soon as a state grants a benefit in any way – however small it may be – state aid law regulates how to handle it.
Prominent examples of state aid programs are
European state aid law is part of European competition law and aims to ensure undistorted competition in Europe. In principle, the European Treaties initially prohibit any form of aid. However, various exceptions to this prohibition are again made, which must be examined on a case-by-case basis. The European Commission keeps a close eye on compliance with the relevant regulations.
Some of the regulations relevant to state aid/competition law have already been transposed into national law and can be found in the laws on subsidies and public procurement.
In Germany, it is not only the federal government that has to deal with the issue of state aid law, but also the states, municipalities and local authorities as well as state enterprises and institutions of all kinds. Violations can result in the personal liability of the acting persons.
Grant recipients also often have to deal with issues of state aid law, namely when
Moreover, action can be taken against competitors if they have received unlawful aid.
We advise and represent the public authorities and their companies,
We advise private actors and beneficiaries
Your contact persons for all questions regarding subsidies and grants are
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