Commission launches review of State aid rules for banks in difficulty
The Commission has launched a call for evidence on the revision of the EU State aid rules for banks in difficulty, which were last updated in 2013. The initiative aims to modernise the framework to reflect recent regulatory and economic developments, including reforms of the Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance framework.
The review seeks to ensure consistent treatment of State aid measures in cases of bank failure prevention, resolution or wind-up, while safeguarding financial stability and limiting taxpayer exposure. As part of the revision, the existing rules—currently set out in six separate communications—will be consolidated into a single rulebook to improve clarity and transparency.
Stakeholders can submit feedback on the planned review until 14 April 2026 through the Commission’s Have Your Say portal. A public consultation on a draft text expected later this year.
For more information, see Commission’s PR.