The EU Commission consults Member States on a proposal to prolong and amend the Temporary Crisis Framework in place to combat the economic effects of the Russo-Ukrainian war

State aid: Commission consults Member States on proposal to prolong and amend Temporary Crisis Framework* The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to prolong and adjust the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022 to enable Member States to use the flexibility foreseen under State aid rules to support the economy in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The Temporary Crisis Framework was first amended on 20 July 2022, to complement the Winter Preparedness Package and in line with the REPowerEU Plan objectives. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said “We are facing a severe energy crisis that is affecting households and businesses all over Europe. To this