In accordance with the Commission's constant practice, as confirmed by the Court of Justice, aid to facilitate the development of certain economic activities or certain regions may be considered as such only if the Commission can establish that the aid will contribute to the attainment of one of the objectives specified, which under normal market conditions the recipient undertakings would not attain by their own actions.
Komisjoni väljakujunenud praktika kohaselt, mida kinnitab Euroopa Kohus, võib abi pidada majandustegevuse või majanduspiirkondade arengu soodustamiseks antavaks abiks ainult siis, kui komisjon saab kindlaks teha, et ilma selle abita ei saa abisaajad ettevõtted ainuüksi turuseadustest lähtuvalt toimida nii, et nad aitaksid kaasa ettenähtud eesmärkide saavutamisele.