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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12512

24 June 2020
Contents Publication in full By article 17 / 30
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS / State aid
In-depth investigation into compensation granted to Czech Post for its universal service obligation
Brussels, 23/06/2020 (Agence Europe)

The European Commission opened on Tuesday 23 June an in-depth investigation to determine whether the compensation granted by the Czech Republic to the Czech Post for the fulfilment of its public service mission is in line with EU State Aid rules.

‘Czech Post’ is the main postal operator in the country and is wholly owned by the State.

In January 2020, the Czech Republic notified the Commission of its plan to compensate up to 282.1 million euros for the fulfilment of its universal...

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DIGITAL: Margrethe Vestager updates MEPs on current issues
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FINANCE: European Parliament launches its own reflection on Capital Markets Union pending Commission’s new Action Plan
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FINANCE: Luis Garicano and Sven Giegold call for comprehensive reform of EU audit rules in wake of Wirecard scandal
FINANCE: EFRAG stands ready in case EU decides to develop non-financial European standards
STATE AID: in-depth investigation into compensation granted to Czech Post for its universal service obligation
EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19
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