EU State Aid Law in Practice: Current Challenges and Future Directions
Date: 09 October 2026
Time: 09:15
Duration: 1 day
Location: Online
Cost: € 800 - € 920
Organiser: European Centre for Judges and Lawyera - EIPA Luxembourg
Web Link: https://www.eipa.eu/courses/eu-state-aid-conference/
Description:
State aid control is one of the pillars for the proper functioning of the EU internal market, ensuring that financial support granted by Member States does not distort competition or trade within the Union. This conference offers an in-depth and up-to-date exploration of the EU State aid legal and policy framework, covering both the established foundations and recent shifts in response to evolving global, economic, and strategic challenges.
In recent years, the State aid regime has undergone significant reorientation to address global competition, the green and digital transitions, and emerging geopolitical challenges. This evolving landscape has brought forward new political approaches and targeted tools to support strategic sectors, manage crises, and advance the EU’s sustainability goals – highlighting the growing role of State aid as an instrument of EU industrial policy.
What you will learn:
- The latest developments in EU State aid jurisprudence, including recent rulings and their implications for interpretation and enforcement;
- How the European Commission and national authorities apply and monitor State aid rules in practice;
- The impact of new political orientations on the evolution of State aid policy, including tools for strategic sectors, crisis response, and sustainability;
- The role of State aid in supporting the EU’s broader industrial policy goals and in the context of the green and digital transitions;
- Diverse perspectives from key institutional and sectoral stakeholders on the current and future direction of State aid control
Course methodology:
The first part of the day will feature presentations by recognised experts analysing recent jurisprudence and enforcement trends. The event will culminate in a round table discussion with high-level stakeholders from EU institutions, national administrations, and the private sector, providing a forum for the exchange of views and professional experience. Q&A sessions throughout the day will allow participants to engage actively with speakers and panellists.
