[European Commission approves 837 million euros in aid to Spain to support its battery production] the European Commission approved a 837 million euro aid package for Spain to support battery production in the electric and connected vehicle industry chain to promote the transition of related industries to a net-zero economy. The plan was approved in accordance with the EU's interim crisis Framework for National Assistance. Under the plan, part of the funding will be provided through the recovery and resilience Fund (RRF), and assistance will be available in the form of direct grants and loans to companies that produce batteries, their basic components and related raw materials.