EU's Vestager expects more state aid schemes for virus-hit companies
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU regulators expect more member states to provide support to companies hit by the impact of coronavirus in the coming days, Europe's competition chief told Reuters on Tuesday, days after clearing billions of euros for such plans in Germany, France and Portugal.Margrethe Vestager said easing the bloc's strict state aid rules for now was essential to deal with the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis, with many economists forecasting a recession."When the health crisis is..