Press Release: State aid: the European Commission opens an investigation into the reduction of, or exemption from, a Danish tax on the protection of drinking water

The European Commission has decided to open a formal procedure under EU rules to investigate state aid for the reduction of, or exemption from, the Danish tax on the protection of drinking water in the farming sector. The Commission doubts whether this measure is compatible with EU law. The opening of a formal investigation authorises the Commission to examine this measure in a more detailed manner and provides interested parties with the opportunity to submit comments. It does not prejudice the outcome of the procedure.