18/12/2017 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 18 December, the European Commission approved the extension of a Lithuanian aid scheme for biofuels. The system was initially approved for 2000-2017 and will now remain in force until 31 December 2020. It takes the form of direct subsidies for bioethanol producers from cereals and biodiesel from colza, with a total budget of €54 million. The Commission feels that this measure will contribute to the renewable energy targets for transport that...