30/08/2022 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 30 August, the European Commission approved €90 million for Lithuanian aid for businesses in all sectors in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The support was validated under the Commission’s State aid Temporary Crisis Framework. The aid will take the form of direct grants covering part of the additional costs associated with the sharp increases in natural gas and electricity prices. At the same time, the measure aims to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote the use of renewable energy sources in Lithuania. The scheme includes several sustainability requirements, including investments in energy efficiency or reduction/diversification of natural gas consumption. (LC)