Press Release: State aid: Commission approves French aid for construction and renovation of stadiums for UEFA EURO 2016 Championship

On 18 December 2013 the European Commission found French public support for the construction and renovation of nine stadiums in order to host the UEFA EURO Championship in 2016 to be in line with EU state aid rules. After the championship, the stadiums will continue to be available to clubs and citizens for social, sports and cultural events. The Commission therefore concluded that the measure will further the promotion of sport and culture without unduly distorting competition in the EU internal market.

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