The Italian TAR Veneto, Division I, issues a decision on the lawfulness of state aid granted to companies in Venice and Chioggia between 1995 and 1997 not eligible for state aid

Methods of recovery Identification of beneficiaries TAR Veneto, Division I, Decision No. 754 of 7 July 2016 On 7 July 2016, TAR Veneto delivered Decision No. 754 in the annulment action brought by Lucy S.r.l. against the National Social Security Authority (“INPS”) and the Italian Competition Authority (“ICA”, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) relating to the notice to repay unlawful, incompatible aid. Background & facts of the case The decision originates from the series of appeals following the Commission’s decision of 25 November 1999 (2000/394/EC) concerning State aid granted between