De Minimis Aid Under EU Law

This book explores de minimis aid, a unique legal concept in EU State aid law, balancing simplicity and competition. It is complex, requiring sector determination, understanding single undertaking, and reconciling four regimes with other aid. The book provides a comprehensive overview for lawyers, legal consultants, and students, offering a fresh perspective on EU State aid law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 147 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: T.M.C. Asser Press

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of de minimis aid, showcasing its unique nature as both a sui generis legal concept within the framework of State aid and subject to a complex regulatory regime. On the one hand, it stands as a distinctive concept due to its ability to strike a delicate balance between streamlining the grant process and ensuring fair competition within the internal market, while also offering Member States a user-friendly tool for easy application. Moreover, it is subject to rigorous ex ante control by Member States, ensuring that the aid is aligned with EU policies and does not distort market dynamics.

However, the complexity of de minimis aid arises from several factors. Firstly, it requires the determination of the sectors of economic activity to which it applies, a task that necessitates careful analysis. Additionally, certain notions specific to the regime, such as the concept of single undertaking, may pose challenges for understanding. Furthermore, the combination of four distinct de minimis regimes (one general and three special) necessitates reconciliation with each other and other aid measures, particularly due to the intricate cumulation rules that govern them.

These unique characteristics are also reflected in the recovery regime for unlawful de minimis aid, which aims to address any distortions caused by such aid. The book is meticulously crafted with a focus on lawyers, legal consultants, business professionals, and students, providing a comprehensive and detailed overview of the current de minimis regimes in the EU. It is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to a wide audience. Furthermore, the book offers a fresh perspective on the evolving area of EU State aid law, contributing to the ongoing discourse on this critical subject.

Ricardo Pedro, a Researcher at the Centro de Investigação de Direito Público (CIDP), Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal, has authored this insightful work, which is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of de minimis aid and its regulatory framework.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789462655423
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022