Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the field of (fiscal) State aid, focusing on the key case law and the decision making practice of the European Commission (incl. policy documents). The topic will be present against the background of (general) European competition law.
Course Objectives
This course to familiarise students with the difficult subject of fiscal State aid. Students will be provided with the conceptual tools necessary to assess whether a measure of national law constitutes a (potential) State aid risk and with a comprehensive overview of the key European Commission’s policies and decisions, and the most important decisions by the European Courts the field of (fiscal) State aid.
Examination
Written exam.
More Information
For more information, please consult the ITC Leiden website .