Invest Europe

Position on the draft 2027-2034 General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)

Positions & consultation responses

17 Apr 2026

The GBER plays a central role in shaping how State aid mobilises private capital to support innovation, growth and competitiveness in Europe. While the Commission’s draft for the 2027-2034 period introduces welcome flexibility, Invest Europe’s position highlights remaining structural misalignments that risk excluding viable, PE/VC‑backed companies from support.

Position on the draft 2027-2034 General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)