Press Release: Judgment in Case C-590/14 P. Dimosia Epicheirisi Ilektrismou AE (DEI) v Alouminion tis Ellados VEAE

The extension of the period of validity of existing State aid must be regarded as the alteration of that aid and, therefore, as new aid.

This principle applies even where such an alteration stems from a national court’s decision.

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