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16 October 2026

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction - October 2026 - State Aid

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Under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid framework (PDF, 741 KB), the European Commission approved targeted national aid measures to support sectors most affected by fuel price increases.
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State aid approvals

FUEL COST RELIEF SCHEMES (MIDDLE EAST CRISIS)

Under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid framework (PDF, 741 KB), the European Commission approved targeted national aid measures to support sectors most affected by fuel price increases.

In Germany, the European Commission approved a €4.5 million German State aid scheme for fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

In Portugal, the European Commission approved €30 million Portuguese State aid for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis.

GERMAN CAPACITY MECHANISM

The European Commission approved a capacity mechanism for Germany available from 2031. This measure, with an estimated cost between €15.6 billion and €35.2 billion, aims to ensure sufficient capacity to produce, store or flexibly consume electricity, so that electricity production can consistently meet expected demand.

This article contains a general summary of developments and is not a complete or definitive statement of the law. Specific legal advice should be obtained where appropriate.

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