Brussels, 09/11/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 9 November, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to assess whether German plans to grant regional investment aid to the Canadian group Linamar for the construction of a new factory in Crimmitschau, Saxony, are in line with EU state aid rules.
The project to produce engine and power transmission parts for motor vehicles would be carried out in an area eligible for regional aid. The aid would consist of a direct grant and...