Državne pomoči v energetskem sektorju - tipični primeri, pravice in obveznosti deležnikov ter postopki

slovenian

2025

volume 51, issue 6/7

Article 107 TFEU   energy   green transition   procedures   state aid

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(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The article examines selected aspects of EU’s legal framework on State aid. First, the article offers an overview of the energy sector in the context of EU State aid rules, and beyond. This is followed by a presentation of the EU legal framework on State aid. Typical examples of State aid in the energy sector are then highlighted. The article proceeds with a general outline of the rights and obligations of the Member States, recipients of State aid, and other stakeholders. Subsequently, the (national) procedures for enforcement of EU State aid rules are presented. The article concludes with a final reflection, emphasising the significance of EU State aid rules for the energy sector, particularly for the recipient of State aid, who, in addition to the potential benefits of receiving such aid, also bears the greatest risk in cases where the State aid is granted in breach of EU rules. Given the strategic significance of the energy sector, (financial) distress experienced by a beneficiary of State aid will, sooner or later, have adverse implications for entities that are economically or operationally interconnected (spill-over effect). In this context, the author underscores the importance of conducting internal assessments to determine the legality of transactions that may constitute State aid. Furthermore, he advocates for reform of the legislative framework governing the monitoring of State aid in the Republic of Slovenia.

08.12.2025