09/07/2018 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 9 July, the European Commission took the view that the Dutch “growth facility” aimed at facilitating investment through 50% guarantees on new subordinated loans and equity over a period of up to 12 years was not state aid within the meaning of EU law. The loans in question may relate to amounts of up to €2.5 million to €25 million. The measure, which will be of benefit to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should allow the latter...