The aid of Lit 1,796 billion (approximately ECU 1,17 million) granted in 1987 by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia to Ferriere Acciaierie Sarde pursuant to Regional Law NΒ° 41 of 14 September 1987 is illegal State aid as it was granted without prior authorization from the Commission and is also incompatible with the common market.
The aid in question shall be withdrawn through recovery.
The Italian authorities shall inform the Commission, within two months of the date of notification of this Decision, of the measures taken to comply herewith.
This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.
Done at Brussels, 5 June 1991.
For the Commission Leon BRITTAN Vice-President
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