Guidelines on State Aid for Rescue and Restructuring Firms

The Guidelines on State Aid for Rescue and Restructuring Firms set out rules for how governments can support struggling companies without disrupting fair competition. They allow temporary aid to help firms survive financial difficulties or reorganize to become viable again. The aim is to prevent economic collapse while ensuring taxpayers’ money isn’t used unfairly or to favor certain businesses. Support must be carefully managed, transparent, and restricted to essential situations, with conditions ensuring the company improves efficiency and competitiveness in the long term.