This bilingual e-presentation (with French audio and English slides) discusses National Promotional Banks (NPBs) and State aid, starting by explaining their role in promoting investment and achieving public policy goals. It covers their objectives, the relationship between NPBs and state aid, and their operation under the EU's regulatory framework, including the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). The presentation also touches on prior notification, the European Commission's compatibility assessment, and the role of national courts in safeguarding third-party rights in cases of unlawful state aid.
e-Presentation | November 2024 | Learning time: 36 minutes
e-Presentation by Jacques Derenne, Partner, Sheppard Mullin, Brussels; Professor at the University of Liège and Brussels School of Competition.