Brussels, 24/02/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 23 February, the European Commission approved two state aid schemes which it decided were in line with EU rules.
France: the Commission approved a some €56.7 million per year scheme which involves local government institutions and local-government-managed bodies contributing to the funding of supplementary social welfare cover for their staff. Allowances will be paid to staff and retired staff members if they take out insurance...