EU extends ‘temporary’ state aid rules as energy prices remain high
By Anna Lauwereys ( October 7, 2026, 15:39 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission will extend Metsaf — its temporary state aid framework for energy-intensive industries — allowing EU countries to continue providing subsidies to companies hit by elevated energy prices linked to the Middle East crisis.Temporary state aid rules for energy-intensive industries in the EU will be extended, allowing companies affected by instability in the Middle East to access larger subsidies....
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