Overview of State aid rules for COVID-19 outbreak

The European Commission’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we believe has been fast and effective. During recent weeks the Commission has taken many steps: it adopted a new Temporary Framework, approved tens of notifications under this Framework, clarified all potential ways to address COVID-19 related support measures under EU State aid law, and issued an amendment to the Framework after consultation with Member States. Furthermore, a second amendment to the Temporary Framework is already on its way. The Commission aims to adopt this second amendment this week.

For the time being, Member States are equipped with many different tools that they can use in order to mitigate the economic repercussions of the outbreak within the scope of EU State aid rules. This is a quick summary of all the steps taken by the European Commission.

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