The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus invites you to take part in an important public consultation by the European Commission on the draft guidelines for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 concerning foreign subsidies that may distort the EU internal market.
This public consultation follows a process launched in March 2025, involving evidence gathering and targeted discussions by the European Commission with Member States, experts, and consumers on the issues covered by the Guidelines on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
The draft Guidelines on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation explain:
- How the European Commission identifies and assesses whether a foreign subsidy distorts competition, whether in mergers/acquisitions, public procurement, or ex officio investigations.
- How the “balancing test” is applied, e., weighing the positive and negative effects of the subsidy.
- In which cases the Commission may require companies to notify it in advance about mergers or foreign financial contributions in public procurement, even when such transactions or contributions are below the notification thresholds.
Why is this relevant to Cypriot businesses?
- It affects companies that receive funding from outside the EU and operate in the European market.
- It provides clarity on procedures and compliance
- It enables the shaping of a framework that protects fair
The aim is to ensure transparency, predictability, and clarity for businesses regarding the rules and procedures related to foreign subsidies in the internal market.
What does the consultation cover?
- Examples of distortions that may be caused by foreign
- Assessment criteria and possible corrective
- Investigation procedures and cooperation with Member States and
How can you participate?
The consultation is open to all and runs until 11 September 2025.
To submit your comments on this consultation on behalf of your company, please send an email to: COMP-FSR-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu & EC-FSR-GUIDELINES@ec.europa.eu
Your contribution to this consultation is valuable, and we encourage you to participate actively in shaping the policies that will influence the future of our market and economy.
We remain at your disposal for any further information. For further inquiries, please contact us at 22889769/66/52/49 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy
Soti Christou CCCI Officer | Department of Services, Trade and Digitalization Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus |Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tel. 22889769,
Email: s.christou@ccci.org.cy