SPANISH FILM SUPPORT SCHEME CLEARED.

• Position: Brief article

The European Commission approved, on 27 January, a 576 million Spanish film support scheme that will run until 31 December 2015. It found that the measures are compatible with Article 107(3)(d) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, which allows aid to further cultural objectives. The scheme is also in line with the rules of the Commission's Cinema communication', which details criteria for national film support. The funds will provide support for film...