The EU27 Internal Market and Industry Ministers once again discussed how best to strengthen European competitiveness on Thursday 2 March. The relaxation of State aid rules as a business support measure featured prominently in the discussions (see EUROPE B13116A5).
According to European Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, a strong message from the ministers is “that you do not get competitive based on public subsidies”.
In detail, however, there is less consensus on this...