Brussels, 01/04/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission decided on Tuesday to open a formal investigation procedure into the Spanish proposal to grant aid to several coal-mining companies for the period 2003-2005. It intends to ascertain whether the restructuring plan notified by Madrid is in line with European legislation on State aid to the coal industry. Spain, therefore, is called upon to present its comment and supply all the information the Commission needs to assess the aid...