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RBB's Etienne Pfister will join industry experts at GCR's State Aid and International Subsidy Control Conference in Brussels on 19 September 2024. Etienne will participate in the Industrial Policy and State Aid panel which will consider: - The role of industrial policy on State aid - The impact of developments such as the Chips Act, Net Zero Industry Act and the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) regime on State aid?   - Lessons learned from the Temporary Crisis Framework and the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework  - The diverging viewpoints between Member States on the future of State aid policy More information about this event can be found on the GCR event page: https://lnkd.in/eZj73m6A #GCRLiveStateAidandInternationalSubsidyControl #StateAidLaw #StateAidPolicy

State aid rules are essential to safeguard well-functioning markets across Europe, while also granting governments clear rules within which they can conduct policy, and legal certainty for companies. It is not primarily a simple matter of yes or no to state aid, it's a matter of how much and in what way. For all those interested in the business view on these matters, attached is BusinessEuropes collective priorities for the future of EU state aid framework, which I have contributed to on behalf of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. It goes into important topics such as 🔑 How the State aid rules can fulfill their role ensuring a level playing field whilst contributing to the success of the twin transition 🔑 Suggestions to streamline the EU State aid framework at EU level 🔑 Suggestions to streamline the EU State aid framework at national level #stateaid #subsidies #competition #markets

#MEPs have their work cut out for them for the penultimate #EuropeanParliament Plenary Session of the 9th legislature, starting today! In just one and a half short days they will have to decide on many, many files, including the #migration and asylum agreement, whether to grant discharge for EU institutions' spending of the #EUbudget, some hefty industry and environmental files and much, much more ... If that sounds like too much to take in - here's a quick summary, with links to single-page analysis on each file for when you need more info. ⚡ https://wp.me/p2qdgs-gM1

📢 Another important news from Montenegro: On 2 April 2024, the Regulation amending the Regulation on the List of State Aid Rules came into force. 🗂 ➡ This regulation was adopted by the Ministry of Finance with the aim of better and more comprehensive harmonization of Montenegrin regulations in the field of state aid control with relevant updated provisions of European Union law regulating this area. #Montenegro #Competition #StateAidRules #BD2P

I try to avoid being political on here, but needs must in the face of an impending election and the current state of the UK. If you're like me and totally disillusioned with our broken two party political system, and you have absolutely zero faith in the Conservatives or Labour, why not give these guys a protest vote. https://lnkd.in/dZ-2t-4H Rejoining the EU would be a long road with lots of hard work and potentially compromise (maybe even adopting the Euro 🤷♂️ ), but would deliver vastly more benefit to the UK economy and our standing on the global stage than any lip service policy the main parties promise and then fail to deliver. These guys are also advocating for greater proportional representation and term membership of the House of Lords, policies I also strongly agree with. And let's be clear, they aren't going to win the election. They won't even get close. But if they get enough votes, it will send a clear message to the powers that be that rejoining the union should be back on the negotiating table. Politics is failing the UK. From the crumbling infrastructure and the failed project of privatised rail and transport, to the ailing NHS and lack of affordable housing. And no, it isn't because of immigration as the Milkshake Man likes to keep telling us. Immigration is almost as high as it's ever been, by the way. If you think it will be any better with Labour, just look at how well Wales is doing; devolution is also failing. It's time to change the status quo. If you're unsure about what to do in the election, consider voting for The Rejoin EU party. #rejoineu #politics #ukgeneralelection #timeforchange

€15 billion in cohesion funds misused 💸 The European Court of Auditors' report underscores concerns about the EU's cohesion policy's future and efficiency. An independent study found that despite promoting regional economic growth, cohesion funds primarily benefit high-skilled, wealthier households, exacerbating intra-regional inequality. The study calls for reforms to ensure fairer distribution of EU support, advocating for policies that directly assist vulnerable populations rather than focusing solely on geographic areas. 🖋️ Report by Henrique Tizzot

Today, I was pleased to attend the 9th International Evaluation & Monitoring Conference, where EU committee members engaged in insightful discussions on cohesion policy evaluations within DG REGIO. The focus was on enhancing economic, social, and territorial cohesion across Europe. The exchange of knowledge and best practices during the conference highlighted the importance of continuous monitoring and evaluation to ensure that cohesion policy initiatives effectively address regional disparities and contribute to the overall prosperity of the EU.🇪🇺 #EU #CohesionPolicy #Evaluation #Monitoring #EconomicCohesion #SocialCohesion #TerritorialCohesion #DGREGIO

The recent financial analysis of IPA funds utilization has revealed alarming results. It's time to transition from mere declarations of commitment to EU integration to concrete actions. The efficiency and effectiveness of our use of European funds are not just administrative concerns; they are vital for our national development and our journey toward EU membership. We must confront these challenges directly and fulfill our obligations to our citizens. Let’s turn our declarative commitments to the EU into meaningful actions. 🇪🇺 #EU #IPAFunds #Reforms #StrongerTogether

UK Overseas Territories must implement beneficial ownership registers - either with public or legitimate interest access - by June 2025 or earlier, according to the communique from last week's joint ministerial council

Welcome news to see a clear timeline of June 2025 for UK OTs to implement "accessible" BO registers. Accessible here is meaning a range of options - from legitimate interest with potentially very restrictive access requirements, through to publicly accessible. But, this is a step forward and come June 2025 it will be possible for actors to test whether legit interest provisions as defined in OTs laws operate effectively in practice.