Brussels, 05/06/2002 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission decided to open formal examination procedure against France for having extended aid granted to its aid sector to offset losses suffered following the attacks on 11 September. According to the Commission, this extension entailed competition distortion as no other Member State notified similar aid.
In a communication dated 10 October 2001 on the consequences of the attacks on the United States for the air transport...