Commission

This overview highlights the Commission’s (i) adoption of the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework for State aid measures; (ii) amendments to the General Block Exemption Rules to include environmental tax aid schemes and facilitate the green and digital transition; (iii) closing of the infringement procedure against Poland regarding flat-rate sales tax in the shipbuilding sector; (iv) order against Italy for the recovery of illegal aid in the form of a real estate tax exemption; (v) approval of a French scheme to support companies in overseas departments; (vi) decision that a fiscal support measure granted by the Walloon region to Renewi does not constitute State aid; (vii) fiscal policy guidance for 2024; and (viii) endorsement of Lithuania’s Recovery and Resilience Plan.