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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8637

4 February 2004
Contents Publication in full By article 21 / 42
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/state aid
Commission investigates subsidies to Dutch public radio

Brussels, 03/02/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has opened an inquiry on the funding granted by the Dutch State to its public radio, as it is concerned that these broadcasters may have received more than the costs generated by their public service mission. The European rules permit State financial aid to public radio broadcasting, but this support cannot exceed the level established, and must under no circumstances be used to fund commercial activities, the Commission points...

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