Brussels, 19/08/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 19 August 2009, the Commission published its annual report on competition policy for 2008. Neelie Kroes, the Competition Commissioner, announced that the actions carried out by the Commission in the context of the financial crisis "were a determining factor in preserving the single market and the benefits of competition, whilst ensuring stability in the financial system". On State aid, the Commission stresses the usefulness of the general...