Paris says car aid not tied to production

Article reports that the French authorities have reassured DG Competition of the European Commission that billions of euros of government aid to its carmakers, including Renault, are not being tied to a requirement that manufacturing is sited in France.

ESO: Background information: Brussels seeks Paris answers on Renault http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-seeks-paris-answers-on-renault/

ESO: Background information: Sarkozy to unveil details of €6bn car aid http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-opts-for-e6bn-car-bail-out/

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