State aid and Covid-19: a European dilemma
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Post n°181 State aid and Covid-19: a European dilemma Published on 09/25/2020 Share links Send by email Alert by email Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Emilie Hermet and Doroth&eaigu;e de Franclieu In response to the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis, the European Commission has authorised a temporary easing of the framework governing the use of State aid. While this measure was necessary in an emergency situation, it is likely to distort competition in the internal market if it is used on a wide, prolonged and heterogeneous basis. Chart 1: Breakdown by country of State aid ceilings authorised by the Commission from 19 March to 8 July 2020Sources: European Commission data (estimated ceiling...