EC approves EUR 123 million Polish programme to support companies

The European Commission has approved a PLN 545 million (EUR 123 million) Polish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the Temporary State Aid Framework. The support will take the form of a reduction of the annual fee due for the perpetual usufruct and an exemption of the rent, lease or usufruct fees owed by companies that use publicly owned real estate for their business activities.