The Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Levelling the Global Playing Field
Date: 01 December 2026
Time: 09:00
Duration: 4 half days
Location: Trier, Germany & Online
Cost: 690.00 € // 621.00 €
Organiser: ERA - Academy of European Law
Web Link: https://www.era.int/event/the-foreign-subsidies-regulation/
Description:
Objective:
This seminar is designed for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, policymakers, and industry experts seeking an in-depth understanding of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).
Against the backdrop of increased scrutiny on foreign investments, strategic market considerations, and evolving enforcement practices, the programme explores how foreign subsidies are assessed, notified, and remedied across mergers, joint ventures, and public procurement.
The seminar provides a unique opportunity for professionals to engage with Commission officials, legal experts, and peers, enhancing their ability to navigate regulatory challenges, design effective compliance systems, and implement remedies in real-world scenarios.
Key topics:
- FSR legal framework;
- FSR rules in M&A and joint ventures;
- The procurement mechanism and ex-officio powers;
- Substantive assessment, remedies and compliance strategies Language;
- State aid compliance for defence-related industries.
Who should attend?
Staff of national competition authorities and EU institutions, lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel.
Interactive Online Seminar:
The online seminar will be hosted on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. You will be able to interact immediately and directly with our top-level speakers and other participants. We will make the most of the technical tools available to deliver an intensive, interactive experience. The highest security settings will be applied toensure that you can participate safely in this high-quality online seminar.
