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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8188

10 April 2002
Contents Publication in full By article 22 / 46
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/state aid/culture
Commission authorises Spanish aid regime for film industry

Brussels, 09/04/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday, the European Commission approved a Spanish aid scheme in favour of cinema and film-related activities, on the basis of the cultural exemption under Article 87 §3 point d. of the EC Treaty. The scheme approved by the Commission provides for audience-related support. Film producers who meet the criteria established may thus benefit from subsidies of up to 15% of box-office receipts in Spain during a twelve-month period. Furthermore, the...

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