11/05/2022 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 11 May, the European Commission approved a Spanish support package worth €125 million to help gas-intensive sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The aid was validated under the state aid temporary crisis framework adopted on 23 March 2022. The aid will take the form of direct grants to provide cash support to companies operating in five manufacturing sectors (paper, man-made fibres, glass and two ceramic sectors) affected by the current geopolitical crisis. The Commission found the aid to be in line with the crisis framework as it will not exceed €400,000 per beneficiary and will be granted by 31 December 2022. (LC)