EU approves €600m Slovak scheme to support firms facing increased energy costs

The measure will be open to companies of all sizes and sectors – except the financial sector – and will cover part of the increased costs of natural gas and electricity as a result of Russia’s war against Ukraine

Denmark’s €3.4bn scheme to support energy-intensive firms granted EU approval

The subsidised loan scheme will provide a payment deferral of the bills for electricity, gas and district heating for all types of companies and support for energy suppliers covering their administrative costs

EU approves €110m Austrian scheme to support agri-producers hit by rising energy costs

The measure will be open to companies active in the primary agricultural production sector that have been affected by the increase in energy prices, fertilisers and other raw materials

French scheme to support energy intensive firms granted EU approval

France notified the Commission under the Temporary Crisis Framework of the measure, under which direct grants will be provided for additional costs due to the increases in natural gas and electricity prices

Portugal’s €160m scheme to support gas intensive firms receives EU approval

Under the Temporary Crisis Framework, the public support will provide limited amounts of aid, not exceeding €400,000 per beneficiary, in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine