Brussels, 29/06/2010 (Agence Europe) - It is expected that, on 6 July, European Commission Vice President with responsibility for Competition Policy Joaquín Almunia will propose extending the special regime authorising state aid for the coal industry under the terms of Regulation 1407/2002, which is due to expire at the end of this year, for a further 12 years. If the scheme is not extended, general state aid rules will apply to the industry, thereby posing a threat to the jobs of some...