Germany is by far the most generous EU country in handing out state aid the EU State Aid Scoreboard compiled by the European Commission has revealed.
In total 16.4 billion euro was transferred from public coffers in 2003. Second came France paying out 8.8 bn euro followed by Italy on 7.1 bn euro and Spain with 4.0 bn euro.
The Competition Commissioner responsible, Neelie Kroes, expressed disappointment that the overall level of aid has not fallen in line with commitments undertake...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.