EU: Member states express concerns regarding Clean Industry State Aid Framework proposal
The Presidency of the EU Council released feedback from member states on State aid issues.
The Presidency of the EU Council on April 17, 2025, released feedback from member states on State aid issues, including feedback on the European Commission’s proposal on a new Clean Industry State Aid Framework (CISAF), which aims to support clean technology investments through tax credits and shorter depreciation periods.
Key takeaways on the feedback provided by EU member states include:
- Concerns over budgetary restraints
- Competitive challenges
- Matching non-EU subsidies
- Tax incentives for corporate investors
- Small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) definition review
- Flexible rules for island member states
Read an April 2025 report prepared by the KPMG’s EU Tax Centre