© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in BrusselsBRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission authorised on Monday France’s scheme to support small companies and self-employed people affected by the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Under the scheme, Paris has pledged a total of 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in subsidies to firms with a maximum of 10 employees and an annual turnover not exceeding 1 million euros.
The scheme, known as “Fonds de solidarite” was approved under a fast-track procedure the Commission has applied since mid-March to speed up spending in EU states to combat the economic and social crisis sparked by the outbreak.
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