The EU Commission approves a Spanish scheme worth €500M under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of broadband backhaul networks in rural areas

State aid: Commission approves €500 million Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of broadband backhaul networks in rural areas* The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €500 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF') to support the deployment of broadband backhaul infrastructure in rural areas. The measure is part of Spain's strategy to address the needs of citizens and business in the context of the digitalisation of the country. The scheme also contributes to the EU's strategic objectives relating to the digital transition. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “This €500 million Spanish scheme, funded via the Recovery and