State aid action plan (SAAP)

A road map for the reform of state aid policy. It was submitted by the European Commission and covers a five-year period from 2005 to 2009. It aims to encourage Member States to help achieve the Lisbon Strategy (LINK) objectives by:

  • Targeting state aid towards improving the competitiveness of European industry and creating sustainable jobs.

  • Rationalising and simplifying procedures to guarantee Member States a clear framework in the area of state aid.

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