Brussels, 22/05/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission decided to initiate a detailed investigation earmarked for the Volkswagens' plant in Pamplona. Indeed, at the current stage, the Commission has not been able to establish that the planed aid meets the criteria of the Community's framework for state aid to the motor vehicles industry and has asked Spain to forward any comments within one month.
In February 2001, Spain notified plans to grant around € 61 million,...