State measure

State measure in the European Union Law

Concept of State measure provided by the “Glossary of terms used in EU competition policy” (Antitrust and control of concentrations, published in 2002): Law, ministerial decree, decision or other administrative act adopted by a Member State. A Member State's omission to act may also constitute a measure. The Commission may start () infringement proceedings if State measures, taken in relation to () public under-takings and undertakings to which Member States grant special or exclusive rights, contravene EU competition law.