MOSCOW (Sputnik) — EU authorities have not received any notification of state support to Nissan and therefore cannot announce an official stance on the matter, the spokesman said during a press briefing.
"On Nissan, we have seen the press reports regarding this issue, and as a result, the commission at services level is in contact with the UK authorities, and as you may know, such exchanges are common."
The minister later refuted that any financial help had been offered to the company. Clark, however, refused to reveal a latter he reportedly sent to Nissan containing assurances that the car maker would be protected from any consequences of Brexit.
The media storm comes as the United Kingdom prepares to start the process of triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and leaving the European Union. Brexit has sparked worries over the future of the UK economy, with a number of experts warning of a possible recession and loss of jobs, especially in the northern areas of England.
On June 23, the nationwide referendum on EU membership was held in the United Kingdom, in which 51.9 percent of voters said the country should leave the bloc.
