The Foreign Subsidies Regulation
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) aims to ensure there is a level playing field for all businesses operating in the EU Single Market. It allows the European Commission to investigate financial contributions from non-EU governments to businesses active in the EU. If the Commission finds that these contributions distort competition, they can act to reduce the effects. While the European Commission is responsible for the FSR, the CCPC may assist them if requested.
Businesses must notify the European Commission of mergers and acquisitions, and public procurement procedures, if they come within the scope of foreign subsidies thresholds. The European Commission have information on what is in the scope of the FSR regulations. They also have information on how to notify the European Commission.
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