The Commission asked the German government this week for information concerning the use of state aid

Date: 14/12/1995

paid to formerly state-owned east German shipyards which are now part of the Bremer Vulkan group. The company has taken over several east German yards which received subsidies to help with their restructuring. Last month, aid worth 83 million ecu was agreed by the Commission, with 48 million ecu still due for approval.