Business & Commerce

#52026AS122002EU Commission Authorization for State Aid SA.122002

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🇬🇧 English

The EU Commission has authorized state aid under case number SA.122002 for France, aimed at restructuring firms in difficulty, particularly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The decision confirms that the aid complies with Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, allowing member states to support businesses that are struggling.

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Key Changes

  • The aid scheme originally set to expire has been extended until December 31, 2026.
  • This authorization allows for state aid to be provided to firms in all economic sectors.
  • The legal basis for this aid scheme is outlined in previous Commission decisions.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

France must ensure state aid granted under SA.122002 complies with Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

France (Member State granting authority)
operational
high

MEFSIEN / DGE (61 Boulevard Vincent Auriol, 75703 - Paris CEDEX 13) must administer the state aid scheme and ensure compliance with authorization conditions

MEFSIEN / DGE (Granting authority)
operational
high

State aid under SA.122002 must be limited to SMEs in difficulty undergoing restructuring

France and MEFSIEN / DGE
operational
high

The state aid scheme SA.122002 is authorized only for the duration 16.7.2015 - 31.12.2026 and must cease thereafter

France and MEFSIEN / DGE
operational
medium

France must notify the EU Commission of any material changes to the state aid scheme SA.122002 prior to implementation

France
reporting

Affected Parties

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in FranceFrench government and relevant aid authorities

Tags

state aid,EU Commission,restructuring