Cohesion dimension of EU state aid and de minimis rules

This procedure examines how European Union rules on state aid and 'de minimis' exemptions—which allow small amounts of government support without formal notification—impact regional development. It aims to ensure that these rules support economic cohesion and help less-developed regions grow without distorting competition within the single market.

This affects national governments and regional authorities managing public funds, as well as businesses receiving state support to improve local infrastructure or economic competitiveness.