Brussels, 03/10/2002 (Agence Europe) - Following a decision made on 2 October by the European Commission, the German coal industry will be allowed to receive State aid worth 1 484 million euros for the period from 24 July 2002 to 31 December 2002. This aid will be used in the following manner: operating aid of € 702 million; aid of € 292 million for the reduction of activity; aid of € 12.3 million connected with the scheme to maintain the underground mining workforce(4)...