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The European Commission has adopted a State aid Temporary Crisis Framework to enable Member States to rapidly support companies and citizens affected by ongoing volatility in energy markets linked to developments in the Middle East.   Building on its approach during previous crises, the Framework defines the conditions under which aid may be authorised under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU, with accelerated approval procedures. It targets sectors particularly exposed to energy price shocks, including agriculture, fisheries, road transport and intra‑EU short sea shipping.   Key measures include calibrated temporary support to offset fuel or fertiliser price increases incurred since 28 February 2026, simplified aid with capped amounts per undertaking, and increased aid intensity for electricity costs for energy‑intensive industries under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF). The Commission also remains open to assessing temporary measures such as support for gas‑fired electricity generation, on a case‑by‑case basis.   The Temporary Crisis Framework also temporarily adjusts CISAF to allow higher aid intensities to address electricity price spikes, reinforcing Member States’ ability to act swiftly and proportionately.   Read our full article here: https://lnkd.in/dq2EGDEM For questions on the implications of this Framework, please contact Annabelle Lepièce.