Artificial conditions as an abuse of rights in public aid from the Common Agricultural Policy

This article presents an issue related to the creation of artificial conditions in order to obtain financial assistance from the Common Agricultural Policy. The occurrence of artificial conditions has been assessed primarily in terms of the occurrence of the abuse of rights. In this respect, the most relevant judgments of the Court of Justice of the EU have been analysed. The legal possibilities of preventing artificial conditions and protecting the financial interests of the EU are also presented. Additionally, an assessment of the occurrence of artificial conditions in the context of the granting of state aid has been made.