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In practical terms, the Secretariat's State aid Study revealed that the government provided € 75.1 million or almost 2% of the GDP to public undertakings through direct grants. In 2010, 27 million € were paid by the government to subsidize electricity imports. In addition, the incumbent electricity generator and distribution system operator KEK benefits from priority access to lignite fields. The Law on Tax Administration also permits the writing-off or postponement of tax where this is beneficial for a smooth privatization or where it is necessary for the continued functioning of an entity which is of strategic importance. This has been used in the past to support public electricity companies. These examples underline the need for an appropriate State aid legislation and effective monitoring and enforcement in the future.