The measure which Italy has implemented for professional sports clubs by way of Law No 27 of 21 February 2003, as amended by Law No 62 of 18 April 2005, does not constitute state aid.
2006/898/EC: Commission Decision of 22 June 2005 on the measure implemented by Italy for professional sports clubs (Decreto Salva Calcio) (notified under document number C(2005) 1794) (Text with EEA relevance)
2006/898/EC: Commission Decision of 22 June 2005 on the measure implemented by Italy for professional sports clubs (Decreto Salva Calcio) (notified under document number C(2005) 1794) (Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 88(2) thereof,
Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to the provision cited above(1) and having regard to their comments,
Whereas:
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Article 2
This decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.
Done at Brussels, 22 June 2005
For the Commission
Neelie Kroes
Member of the Commission