On 24 November 2022, the European Commission announced its approval of an Italian scheme providing a social security contribution exemption for employers active in the iron, steel, wood, ceramics, automotive, and agribusiness sectors. --- State aid: Commission approves €34.4 million Italian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine The European Commission has approved a €34.4 million Italian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022 and amended on 20 July 2022 and...