New guidelines released for EU's foreign-subsidies powers
( January 9, 2026, 10:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission has clarified how it will analyze market distortions stemming from subsidies outside of the EU, and how it will balance those against any potential positive effects. In new guidelines clarifying the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, it also set out with greater precision how it will use a power to “call in” certain subsidies, while establishing a new “safe harbor” for low-level activity.The press release and guidelines are attached. ...
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