Shaping Economic Future Through State Aid in EU-UK Trade Deal

Exploring the intricacies of state aid in EU-UK trade negotiations, this chapter delves into the potential role of subsidies in sculpting the post-Brexit economy towards a greener and knowledge-based direction. It examines the tension between fair competition and innovation, illustrated by the case of Rated People seeking government support. The urgency of a trade deal deadline and the shift in economic policy thinking amid political pressures are also highlighted.