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Germany: EUR 3.8 billion electricity price relief scheme for energy-intensive companies

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16 Apr 2026

In April 2026, the European Commission approved a state aid scheme from Germany to support energy-intensive companies through electricity price relief.

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1

1 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Implementation date

16 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

31 Dec 2028

Updated: 29 Apr 2026
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Recent update from 29 Apr 2026:

In its Decision, the Commission notes: "The measure is liable to distort competition, since it strengthens the competitive position of its beneficiaries. It also affects trade between Member States...

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