State Aid for Infrastructure Projects

Nov. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- A close look at the different State aid levels of owner, operator and user is crucial to ensure the correct financing of infrastructure. There is a lot at stake at the moment when it comes to financing infrastructure in compliance with EU State aid law. Being well prepared and knowing what to expect is essential. Get the chance to discuss the new challenges and current developments at EU level with representatives from the European Commission as well as experienced experts from member states at our seminar.

Meet the speakers from the following institutions:

·         European Commission, Directorate General for Competition, Unit for State aids – Industrial Restructuring

·         European Commission, Directorate General for Competition, Information, Communication and Media Directorate, State aids Unit

·         Welsh Government, Legal Department, United Kingdom

·         Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Labour and Trade Department, Competition and Policy Group, Finland

·         Port of Rotterdam Authority, Legal Department, the Netherlands

And learn:

·         Which are the newest developments on EU level in the field of State aid for infrastructure projects

·         How to assess in practice whether an infrastructure project contains an economic activity

·         How can you make sure that infrastructure project financing is done in accordance

·         with State aid regulations

·         What to expect for different sectors: airports, ports and sport infrastructure

·         How to treat the relevant levels of owner, operator and user correctly

·         What needs to be taken into account when financing infrastructure under SGEI

·         What does the GBER draft regulation imply in regards to infrastructureFurther information and the registration form you will find in the seminar programme: http://www.euroakad.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/dateien/seminars/State_Aid_for_Infrastructure_Projects_PR.pdf