General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)

The General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) is a set of European Union rules that allows certain types of government aid to businesses without seeking prior approval from the European Commission. This regulation simplifies the process for countries to support small businesses, research, innovation, and environmental projects, ensuring that the aid is provided in a way that doesn’t disrupt competition in the EU market. Essentially, GBER enables quicker and more efficient financial assistance to eligible projects while maintaining fairness in business practices across member states.