European Commission 17 June 2014, Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty Text with EEA relevance

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 establishes a framework for declaring specific categories of State aid compatible with the internal market, thereby exempting them from the prior notification requirement under Article 108(3) of the Treaty. The Regulation defines common principles regarding transparency, incentive effects, and aid intensities while setting specific compatibility conditions for sectors such as SME development, research and innovation, environmental protection, and regional investment. Member States are required to maintain detailed records and ensure transparency through the publication of aid measures to facilitate Commission monitoring and ensure compliance with Union law.AI