Tag Archives: EU State Aid

At A Crossroads – Issue 5: State Aid at Speed: EU Emergency Flexibility for Transport and CISAF-Eligible Energy-Intensive Industries After the Middle East Crisis

The European Commission has moved swiftly to adopt a Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF), creating additional headroom for Member States to support sectors facing acute cost pressures following the escalation of the Middle East crisis, including the Iran-related disruption, and the resulting disruption to global energy markets. As with earlier crisis frameworks, the METSAF reflects … Continue Reading

Tax-Writers Focused, Looking Toward 2017 for Large-Scale Reforms; Treasury Set to Move on Section 385 Regulations

Legislative Activity Lawmakers Look at Specific Tax Policy Priorities with an Eye Toward Tax Reform in 2017 With the House last week having passed various targeted pieces of tax legislation, it is clear that much of the rest of this Congress will be devoted to more narrow asks, though continued efforts in anticipation of tax … Continue Reading

Many Tax Policy Priorities Remain as Retirement and Pension in Focus for Finance; Treasury Full Steam Ahead on Section 385

Legislative Activity Many Tax Policy Priorities Outstanding as Congress Looks to Home Stretch With Congress back in Washington for several weeks of work before adjourning in advance of the November Election, tax-writers have much work in store – though the lack of legislative days, coupled with the complex and divisive nature of some of the … Continue Reading
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