On 12 March 2025, the Commission opened the consultation procedure for a draft State aid Framework accompanying the Clean Industrial Deal (“CISAF”). The purpose of the CISAF is to set out the conditions under which the Commission will assess State aid measures that Member States may wish to take to contribute to the goals set out in the Clean Industrial Deal (“CID”). The CISAF is intended to replace the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework which is due to expire at the end of 2025. Upon adoption, the CISAF is expected to remain in force at least until 31 December 2030.
The CID provides a comprehensive growth strategy for the development of a competitive, resilient and decarbonised EU industry. Although the emphasis of the plan is to mobilise private funding, State aid measures are likely to play a critical role. This is where the CISAF comes into play. Apart from providing guidance on how the Commission will assess State aid measures adopted in the context of the CID, the CISAF also announces measures to simplify and accelerate the State aid approval process. The CISAF is aligned to the CID focus areas, i.e. investments in (renewable) energy and decarbonisation projects (including critical infrastructure such as grid connection) and the manufacturing of clean technologies. Depending on the type and objectives of the State aid measures, the CISAF sets out criteria that State aid measures must fulfil in order to be approved. Such conditions relate to, for instance, minimum greenhouse gas emission savings or the timeliness of implementation, such as the requirement that projects must be operational within 36 months.
The Commission’s planned revision of State aid rules in support of the CID is ambitious. The CISAF is designed to become a key factor that will facilitate the roll-out of the significant investments that will be needed in the EU to decarbonise and innovate industry, develop clean technologies and energy efficiency projects, and bring about more affordable energy.
Interested parties can respond to the consultation until 25 April 2025. The Commission is expected to adopt the CISAF by mid-2025.
We are closely following and will keep you informed of further developments in this area. If you have any questions on the impact of the proposed rules on your business, feel free to contact our team of State aid lawyers.
On 12 March 2025, the Commission opened the consultation procedure for a draft State aid Framework accompanying the Clean Industrial Deal (“CISAF”). The purpose of the CISAF is to set out the conditions under which the Commission will assess State aid measures that Member States may wish to take to contribute to the goals set out in the Clean Industrial Deal (“CID”). The CISAF is intended to replace the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework which is due to expire at the end of 2025. Upon adoption, the CISAF is expected to remain in force at least until 31 December 2030.
The CID provides a comprehensive growth strategy for the development of a competitive, resilient and decarbonised EU industry. Although the emphasis of the plan is to mobilise private funding, State aid measures are likely to play a critical role. This is where the CISAF comes into play. Apart from providing guidance on how the Commission will assess State aid measures adopted in the context of the CID, the CISAF also announces measures to simplify and accelerate the State aid approval process. The CISAF is aligned to the CID focus areas, i.e. investments in (renewable) energy and decarbonisation projects (including critical infrastructure such as grid connection) and the manufacturing of clean technologies. Depending on the type and objectives of the State aid measures, the CISAF sets out criteria that State aid measures must fulfil in order to be approved. Such conditions relate to, for instance, minimum greenhouse gas emission savings or the timeliness of implementation, such as the requirement that projects must be operational within 36 months.
The Commission’s planned revision of State aid rules in support of the CID is ambitious. The CISAF is designed to become a key factor that will facilitate the roll-out of the significant investments that will be needed in the EU to decarbonise and innovate industry, develop clean technologies and energy efficiency projects, and bring about more affordable energy.
Interested parties can respond to the consultation until 25 April 2025. The Commission is expected to adopt the CISAF by mid-2025.
We are closely following and will keep you informed of further developments in this area. If you have any questions on the impact of the proposed rules on your business, feel free to contact our team of State aid lawyers.