On Tuesday 21 April, the European Commission approved a number of aid schemes to support economies during the coronavirus pandemic. They were approved under the Temporary State Aid Framework, which was adopted by the Commission on 19 March and amended on 3 April 2020.
Italy. The Commission has approved a €100 million aid scheme to support SMEs in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture affected by the coronavirus (state guarantees and direct grants).
Aid for the agriculture,...