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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 331/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex XV (State aid) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1446]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 331/2023 amends Annex XV (State aid) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315. This regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 and Regulation (EU) 2022/2473 regarding state aid compatibility within the internal market.

Key Changes

  • Annex XV to the EEA Agreement is amended to include Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315 of 23 June 2023.
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1315 amends Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 and Regulation (EU) 2022/2473.
  • The Decision entered into force on 9 December 2023, provided all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement were made.
  • The text of Regulation (EU) 2023/1315 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.

Impact Analysis

Businesses operating in the EEA

  • Action Item: Businesses should review their current and planned state aid applications to ensure compliance with the amended regulations. They should consult legal counsel to understand the specific implications for their operations.

EEA Member States

  • Action Item: Member States need to update their legal frameworks and guidelines to reflect the amendments introduced by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315. Training should be provided to relevant government officials.

European Commission

  • Action Item: The Commission will need to update its assessment procedures and guidelines to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315: Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 and Regulation (EU) 2022/2473 regarding state aid compatibility with the internal market. Regulation (EU) No 651/2014: Regulation declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market. Regulation (EU) 2022/2473: Regulation declaring certain categories of aid to undertakings active in the production, processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products compatible with the internal market. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1446 13.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 331/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex XV (State aid) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1446] THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE, Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (“the EEA Agreement”), and in particular Article 98 thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315 of 23 June 2023 amending Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty and Regulation (EU) 2022/2473 declaring certain categories of aid to undertakings active in the production, processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Annex XV to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indent is added in point 1j (Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014) of Annex XV to the EEA Agreement: ‘— 32023 R 1315: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315 of 23 June 2023(OJ L 167, 30.6.2023, p. 1).’ Article 2 The text of Regulation (EU) 2023/1315 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 9 December 2023, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made(*). Article 4 This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 8 December 2023. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Pascal SCHAFHAUSER (1) OJ L 167, 30.6.2023, p. 1. (*) No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1446/oj 1/1

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