Brussels, 31/03/2000 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has authorised the rise in special taxes on live shows and concerts notified by France, considering that it complies with European State aid regulations. In October 1999, the European executive had already approved the French system for supporting variety shows and private theatres. It has now approved an amendment which increases the rate of the tax for variety shows from 2.7% to 3.5%, considering that the elements which led to...