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Andrei Svištš and Siret Saks on the consequences of the misuse of ARIB support

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Andrei Svištš and Siret Saks on the consequences of the misuse of ARIB support

In the 14 November issue of Maaleht, RASK attorneys Andrei Svištš and Siret Saks write about the support measures offered by the Estonian Agricultural Registers and Information Board (ARIB) and disputes arising from their misuse. The article outlines the most common reasons why beneficiaries may face recovery or, in more complex cases, criminal proceedings.

In 2018, ARIB paid a record-breaking 323.8 million euros in various support grants. Unfortunately, the number of recoveries and disputes tends to grow in tandem with the amount of support. Andrei and Siret draw on their personal experience, new legislative amendments as well as recent judgments by the European Court of Justice, providing up-to-date recommendations to businesses for preventing or resolving disputes.