01/06/2016 (Agence Europe) - Member states validate macro-assistance of €500 million euros. On Wednesday 1 June, EU Permanent Representatives (Coreper) approved without amendment, the European Commission's proposal to grant macro-financial assistance to Tunisia (see EUROPE 11489). This assistance will be shared with the IMF and will last two and a half years. It takes the shape of loans with an average maximum maturity of 15 years and will be disbursed in three tranches. It will be awarded...