Interaction between the State aid framework and the application of resolution actions

The criteria to determine whether the exercise of a resolution tool or power constitutes State aid are the same as for any other measure under the EU State aid framework, and the test for the Member State to notify that measure as aid to the Commission will be that of the general State Aid framework. On a general level, contributions from the resolution fund (national or single resolution fund) are to be assessed under the State Aid framework. Disclaimer: This question goes beyond matters of consistent and effective application of the regulatory framework. A Directorate General of the Commission (Directorate General Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union) has prepared the answer, albeit that only the Court of Justice of the European Union can provide definitive interpretations of EU legislation. This is an unofficial opinion of that Directorate General, which the European Banking Authority publishes on its behalf. The answers are not binding on the European Commission as an institution. You should be aware that the European Commission could adopt a position different from the one expressed in such Q&As, for instance in infringement proceedings or after a detailed examination of a specific case or on the basis of any new legal or factual elements that may have been brought to its attention.