In order to ensure that State aid granted by Member States is compatible with the internal market of the European Union, EU Member States are required to first notify the Commission of aid measures and to obtain the Commission’s permission before giving State aid.
Liikmesriikidele antava riigiabi kokkusobivuse tagamiseks siseturuga on liikmesriigid kohustatud esiteks teatama komisjonile riigiabi meetmetest ja saama enne nende rakendamist komisjoni heakskiidu.