Ulrich Soltész

Apr 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Isabel Taylor |Ulrich Soltész

This article is an extract from GTDT State Aid 2023. Click here for the full guide. U state aid rules in legal practiceOver the past few decades, EU state aid rules have become increasingly important for all private practitioners.

Apr 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Ulrich Soltész

Private enforcement in national courtsRelevant courts and standingWhich courts will hear private complaints against the award of state aid? Who has standing to bring an action? Depending on the nature of the measure, mainly competitors (ie, not any other parties) can bring complaints before the civil courts (in case of private law disputes) or before the administrative courts (in case of public law disputes).

Apr 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Ulrich Soltész

Considerations for aid recipients Legal right to state aidIs there a legal right for businesses to obtain state aid or is the granting of aid completely within the authorities’ discretion? Compared with other jurisdictions, in Germany, the position of the aid recipient is relatively strong. Some schemes, in particular in the field of tax benefits, even grant an explicit legal right to obtain state support.