Brussels, 23/01/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 23 January, the European Commission published new guidelines for state aid granted with the aim of protecting the environment. These guidelines replace previous ones dating from 2001 and will apply until December 2014. The full text complements the energy and climate package endorsed the same day by the college of European Commissioners.
Legislative context. The European Council decided in March 2007 to set a target of 20% reduction of...