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English: That provision provides that public service contracts shall ‘establish in advance, in an objective and transparent manner, i) the parameters on the basis of which the compensation payment, if any, is to be calculated, and ii) the nature and extent of any exclusive rights granted, in a way that prevent overcompensation’. The question of the existence or otherwise of overcompensation in the contracts under examination will be the subject of a detailed analysis below.
German: Denn dieser sieht vor, dass in den öffentlichen Dienstleistungsverträgen „zuvor in objektiver und transparenter Weise aufzustellen [sind]: i) die Parameter, anhand deren [sic] gegebenenfalls die Ausgleichsleistung berechnet wird, und ii) die Art und der Umfang der gegebenenfalls gewährten Ausschließlichkeit; [wobei] eine übermäßige Ausgleichsleistung zu vermeiden [ist].“ Die Frage des Vorliegens einer Überkompensation in den geprüften Verträgen wird daher im Folgenden ausführlich untersucht.
English: Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 provides that ‘all compensation connected with a general rule or a public service contract shall comply with the provisions laid down in Article 4, irrespective of how the contract was awarded. All compensation, of whatever nature, connected with a public service contract awarded directly in accordance with Article 5(2), (4), (5) or (6) or connected with a general rule shall also comply with the provisions laid down in the Annex’.
German: (327) Artikel 6 Absatz 1 der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1370/2007 sieht Folgendes vor: „Jede wie auch immer beschaffene Ausgleichsleistung im Zusammenhang mit einem öffentlichen Dienstleistungsauftrag, der in Übereinstimmung mit Artikel 5 Absätze 2, 4, 5 oder 6 direkt vergeben wurde, oder im Zusammenhang mit einer allgemeinen Vorschrift unterliegt darüber hinaus den Bestimmungen des Anhangs“.
English: it also contains clauses requiring Bornholmstrafikken to develop cooperation in terms of tickets with the bus or train line operator operating the Copenhagen-Ystad route by train or bus during the term of the contract, so that travellers can purchase a combined ferry and bus/train ticket at a discount; the maximum prices which Bornholmstrafikken is authorised to charge are fixed by the contract,
Italian: esso contiene inoltre alcune clausole che obbligano la Bornholmstrafikken a sviluppare una cooperazione per quanto riguarda i biglietti con i gestori delle linee di autobus o di treno che, per tutta la durata del contratto, assicurano il collegamento Copenaghen-Ystad in treno o con autobus, in modo che i viaggiatori possano acquistare un biglietto combinato traghetto e bus/treno beneficiando di una riduzione,
Greek: Η σύμβαση αυτή περιλαμβάνει επίσης ρήτρες που υποχρεώνουν την Bornholmstrafikken να αναπτύξει συνεργασία όσον αφορά τα εισιτήρια με τις εταιρείες εκμετάλλευσης των γραμμών λεωφορείων ή τρένων οι οποίες, κατά τη διάρκεια ισχύος της σύμβασης εξασφαλίζουν τη σύνδεση Κοπεγχάγης-Ystad με τρένο ή λεωφορείο, κατά τρόπον ώστε οι επιβάτες να μπορούν να αγοράσουν συνδυασμένο εισιτήριο πορθμείου και λεωφορείου/τρένου με μειωμένη τιμή.
English: DKT puts forward several arguments: DSB was able to reduce its costs significantly during participation in tendering procedures on certain lines,
Greek: Η DSB ήταν σε θέση να μειώσει σημαντικά τις δαπάνες της για τη συμμετοχή στις διαδικασίες πρόσκλησης για την υποβολή προσφορών για ορισμένες γραμμές.
English: Total revenue (passengers + contractual payments) – reasonable profit – Total expenditure = 0 (225) The Danish authorities point out, however, that they do not have access to perfect information for the whole term of multiannual contracts and that, consequently, this formula is rarely equal to zero in practice.
Greek: Ωστόσο, οι δανικές αρχές επισημαίνουν ότι δεν μπορούν να διαθέτουν εκ των προτέρων τέτοιες πληροφορίες για όλη τη διάρκεια ισχύος των πολυετών συμβάσεων και ότι κατά συνέπεια στην πράξη η εξίσωση αυτή σπάνια θα ισούται με 0.
English: Refund mechanism = gross reduction – variable (Δ. + Pas.km Δ) = net reduction
Italian: Meccanismo di restituzione = riduzione lorda – variabile (Δ.+ Pas.km Δ) = riduzione netta
Greek: Μηχανισμός επιστροφής = ακαθάριστη μείωση – μεταβλητή (Δ. + επιβ./km Δ) = καθαρή μείωση
Hungarian: Visszafizettetési mechanizmus = bruttó csökkentés – változó (Δκöltség + Δutaskm) = nettó csökkentés
English: The incentive factors in the refund mechanism may therefore give DSB an additional advantage if the company improves its costs structure or if passenger numbers increase (Δ. + pas.km Δ).
Italian: Gli incentivi del meccanismo di restituzione possono così apportare un utile supplementare per la DSB, se la società migliora la struttura dei costi o se il numero di passeggeri aumenta (Δ.+ Pas.km Δ).
Finnish: Tällä tavoin palautusmekanismin kannustimet voivat tuottaa DSB:lle ylimääräistä etua, jos yhtiö parantaa kustannusrakennettaan tai matkustajamäärät kasvavat (Δ. matk.km Δ +).
Greek: Έτσι, οι παράγοντες κινήτρου στον μηχανισμό επιστροφής μπορούν να επιφέρουν επιπλέον κέρδος στη DSB, εάν η εταιρεία βελτιώσει τη δομή των επιβαρύνσεων ή αν αυξηθεί ο αριθμός των επιβατών (Δ. επιβ./kmΔ +).
Hungarian: Ilyen módon a visszafizettetési mechanizmusban foglalt ösztönző tényezők többletnyereséget eredményezhetnek a DSB számára, amennyiben a társaság javítja költségszerkezetét, vagy ha nő az utasszám (Δκöltség + Δutaskm).
English: The question of the harm suffered by DSB concerns the performance of the delivery contract between DSB and its supplier, which could be the subject of settlement procedures (out of court, by arbitration or by litigation). The Commission notes that this issue has not been finally resolved, even though provisional compensation has been paid.
Greek: Ουσιαστικά, το ζήτημα της ζημίας την οποία υπέστη η DSB εντάσσεται στην εκτέλεση της σύμβασης παράδοσης μεταξύ της DSB και του προμηθευτή της, η οποία μπορεί να αποτελέσει αντικείμενο διαδικασιών διευθέτησης (φιλικής, με διαιτησία ή δικαστικής).
English: This special discount is not imposed by the contract between the Danish State and the ferry operator. It is therefore the result of a commercial intention to develop business in Jutland and thereby to develop business as a whole.
Spanish: Esta reducción especial no la exige el contrato entre el Estado danés y el operador del transbordador, sino que se debe a la voluntad comercial de aumentar la clientela en Jutlandia y de ampliar así el conjunto de la clientela.
Portuguese: Este desconto especial não é imposto por contrato entre o Estado dinamarquês e o operador do ferry, mas antes deriva de uma intenção comercial de desenvolver a clientela da Jutlândia e, por consequência, a clientela em geral.
Hungarian: E sajátos kedvezmény nyújtására a dán állam és a kompszolgáltatás üzemeltetője közötti szerződés nem tartalmaz kötelezettséget: ennélfogva az a jyllandi – és ezáltal a teljes – ügyfélkör bővítését célzó kereskedelmi szándék eredménye.
English: By letter of 16 February 2009, DKT submitted its comments on the decision initiating the procedure. Those comments are summarised below.
Spanish: Mediante carta de 16 de febrero de 2009, DKT envió sus observaciones sobre la decisión de incoar el procedimiento, observaciones que se resumen a continuación.
Portuguese: Por carta de 16 de Fevereiro de 2009, a DKT a transmitiu as suas observações sobre a decisão de início do procedimento, que são resumidas seguidamente.
English: DKT does not agree with the Commission’s reasoning concerning the issue of the compatibility of the aid. It takes the view that Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69 draws a distinction between, on the one hand, an approach based on real costs included in Sections II, III and IV of Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69 and, on the other hand, an approach based on the price quoted by one service provider compared with that quoted by a competitor for providing the same service, included in Section V of Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69.
Spanish: DKT no comparte el razonamiento de la Comisión relativo al examen de compatibilidad, por considerar que el Reglamento (CEE) no 1191/69 distingue entre, por una parte, un enfoque basado en los costes reales, recogido en las secciones II, III y IV del Reglamento (CEE) no 1191/69, y, por otra, un enfoque basado en el precio ofrecido por un prestador de servicios respecto a un competidor para ofrecer el mismo servicio, recogido en la sección V de dicho Reglamento.
English: DKT considers that, since Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 did not enter into force until 3 December 2009, the review of the compatibility of the aid measures in question on the basis of that Regulation was an error of law. After recalling a number of principles related to the use of the EU rules on State aid ratione temporis, DKT stated that a distinction should be made according to whether or not the case concerns notified aid measures.
Spanish: DKT considera que, puesto que el Reglamento (CE) no 1370/2007 no entró en vigor hasta el 3 de diciembre de 2009, el examen de la compatibilidad de las medidas de ayuda en cuestión sobre la base de dicho Reglamento constituiría un error jurídico.
English: Consequently, the Commission has identified four public transport service contracts relating to the periods 2000-04 and 2005-14 and concerning main line, regional and suburban transport services, which are likely to contain elements of State aid (see recitals 28, 46, 50 and 69 above). There are also the additional contracts concluded to deal with the late delivery of rolling stock (see recital 114).
Spanish: Por consiguiente, la Comisión examinó cuatro contratos de servicio público de transporte referentes a los períodos 2000-2004 y 2005-2014 que se referían a los servicios de transporte de largo recorrido, transporte regional y transporte suburbano, que pueden contener elementos de ayuda estatal (véanse los considerandos 28, 46, 50 y 69), a los que se añaden también los contratos complementarios celebrados para hacer frente a los retrasos de entrega del material rodante (véase el considerando 114).
Portuguese: A Comissão identificou assim quatro contratos de serviço público, abrangendo os períodos 2000-2004 e 2005-2014 e relativos aos serviços de transporte de longo curso e de linhas regionais e locais, que são susceptíveis de comportar elementos de auxílio estatal (ver considerandos 28, 46, 50 e 69 supra), a que acrescem os contratos complementares celebrados para fazer face aos atrasos na entrega do material rolante (ver considerando 114).
English: The Danish authorities have acknowledged that this resulted in a positive effect of DKK 154 million. DKK 50 million of that figure was paid back to the State in the form of a voluntary reduction in the contractual payments.
Spanish: Las autoridades danesas admitieron que de ello resultó una incidencia positiva de 154 millones DKK, de los que 50 millones revirtieron al Estado en forma de reducción voluntaria de los pagos contractuales.
Portuguese: As autoridades dinamarquesas reconheceram que tinham tido uma incidência positiva de 154 milhões de DKK, dos quais 50 milhões foram restituídos ao Estado, sob a forma de uma redução voluntária dos pagamentos contratuais.
English: To have sufficiently modern rolling stock, DSB has been using hired rolling stock since 2001 (additional contracts).
Finnish: Saadakseen käyttöön riittävän nykyaikaista kalustoa DSB on käyttänyt vuokrakalustoa vuodesta 2001 alkaen lisäsopimuksilla.
English: The term of those contracts had to be extended after 2006 due to the considerable delays on the part of the supplier, Ansaldo Breda (extension for up to 4 additional years).
Finnish: Niiden voimassaoloa on jouduttu jatkamaan vuoden 2006 jälkeen DSB:n AnsaldoBredan toimitusten huomattavan viivästymisen vuoksi (sopimuksia on jatkettu enintään neljällä vuodella).
English: The Danish authorities specify that DSB has in total paid DKK 3,469 billion more in dividends for the financial years 1999. to 2007 than projected. DSB paid the Danish State dividends of DKK 607 million in 2007 and 359 million in 2008.
Finnish: Tanskan hallitus täsmentää, että tilikausilla 1999–2007 maksettujen osinkojen kokonaismäärä oli 3469 miljoonaa Tanskan kruunua budjetoitua suurempi. että DSB on maksanut Tanskan valtiolle osinkoja 607 miljoonaa kruunua vuonna 2007 ja 359 miljoonaa Tanskan kruunua vuonna 2008.
English: the total reductions on account of improvements in performance may not exceed the gross reduction in a given year. The net reduction is therefore between zero and the gross reduction.
Finnish: taloudellisen tuloksen ylijäämäisyyden perusteella laskettavat sopimusmaksujen vähennykset eivät yhteensä voi ylittää yksittäisen vuoden bruttovähennystä.
Polish: obniżki ogółem związane z poprawą wyników nie mogą przekraczać obniżki brutto z danego roku; obniżka netto mieści się zatem w przedziale od zera do obniżki brutto,
English: OJ C 297, 29.11.2005, p. 4. Even though this framework does not normally apply to the transport sector, the principles which it contains may be used by analogy particularly in terms of clarifying Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007.
Hungarian: HL C 297., 2005.11.29., 4 o. Noha ez a keretszabály alapvetően nem alkalmazandó a szállítási ágazatra, az abban foglalt elvek analógiai alapon felhasználhatók különösen az 1370/2007/EK rendelet pontosítására.
Latvian: OV C 297, 29.11.2005., 4. lpp. Pat ja šīs nostādnes nav parasti attiecināmas uz transporta nozari, tajās ietvertos principus var izmantot analogi, īpaši attiecībā uz Regulas (EK) Nr. 1370/2007 precizējumu.
English: Act 249/1999 shows that there was a clear political and economic rationale for DSB’s transformation into a sustainable independent public undertaking, according to which DSB was to achieve a solvency ratio of at least 30 % within a few years. That rationale was based on an economic assessment of the necessary solvency ratio for an undertaking of DSB’s size;
Polish: Akt 249/1999 pokazuje, że pierwotnie istniał bezsprzeczny warunek polityczny i ekonomiczny związany z przekształceniem DSB w niezależne opłacalne przedsiębiorstwo publiczne, zgodnie z którym DSB miało w trakcie kilku lat osiągnąć wskaźnik wypłacalności wynoszący co najmniej 30 %; ten warunek wstępny oparto na ocenie ekonomicznej nieodzownych wskaźników wypłacalności przedsiębiorstw wielkości DSB,
Lithuanian: Iš Akto Nr. 249/1999 matyti, kad iš pradžių buvo daroma su DSB reorganizavimu į tvarią savarankišką valstybės įmonę susijusi politinė ir ekonominė prielaida, kad DSB mokumo koeficientas per keletą metų turi pasiekti ne mažiau kaip 30 % Ši prielaida buvo grindžiama ekonominiu mokumo koeficiento, būtino DSB dydžio įmonei, veikiančiai rinkos ekonomikos sąlygomis, vertinimu,
English: The rate of corporation tax, which was 32 % at the time of the founding budget in 1999, was subsequently lowered to 30 % (over the course of 2002, 2003 and 2004). That reduction in the rate of tax resulted in an unforeseen gain of DKK 43 million over the period.
Lithuanian: pelno mokestis, kuris 1999 m. sudarant biudžetą buvo 32 %, vėliau (per 2002 m., 2003 m. ir 2004 m.) sumažintas iki 30 % Dėl šio mokesčio sumažinimo šiuo laikotarpiu gautas nenumatytas 43 mln. DKK pelnas.
English: Improvements in passenger km DSB’s total improvements
Lithuanian: Visas DSB pelnas, gautas padidėjus veiklos veiksmingumui ir keleivio km skaičiui
English: The technical characteristics of these new trains in terms of speed, number of seats or level of comfort are defined in Article 10, as are the conditions for the use of these trains on certain routes. These investments are compensated for via the contractual payments described below.
Latvian: Līguma 10. pantā ir noteikti šo jauno vilcienu tehniskie parametri, piemēram, ātrums, sēdvietu skaits un komforta līmenis, kā arī minēto vilcienu ekspluatācijas nosacījumi noteiktos maršrutos Šos ieguldījumus kompensē, veicot tālāk tekstā aprakstītos līgumsaistību maksājumus.
English: It takes the view that Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69 draws a distinction between, on the one hand, an approach based on real costs included in Sections II, III and IV of Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69 and, on the other hand, an approach based on the price quoted by one service provider compared with that quoted by a competitor for providing the same service, included in Section V of Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69. According to DKT, this distinction is reflected in the differences in nature between public service obligations and public transport service contracts, which are based on different procedural requirements.
Dutch: DKT is immers van mening dat Verordening (EEG) nr. 1191/69 een onderscheid maakt tussen enerzijds een benadering op basis van de werkelijke kosten, als opgenomen in de delen II, III en IV, en anderzijds een benadering op basis van de prijs die wordt aangeboden door de ene aanbieder in vergelijking met een concurrent voor dezelfde dienst, als opgenomen in deel V. Volgens DKT wordt dit onderscheid weerspiegeld in het verschil in aard tussen openbaredienstverplichtingen en contracten voor openbaarvervoersdiensten, waarvoor andere procedure-eisen gelden.
English: Furthermore, Denmark states that that budget was prepared on the basis of the obligations related to charges connected with infrastructure in 2003. The changes made to those obligations and the subsequent reduction in the compensation paid to DSB were, in the meantime, incorporated into the contract before it was signed.
Polish: Dania stwierdza ponadto że pierwotnie budżet ten przygotowano w oparciu o zobowiązania w zakresie opłat związanych z infrastrukturą w 2003 r. Zmiany tych zobowiązań i wynikające z nich zmniejszenie rekompensat wypłacanych DSB włączono w międzyczasie do umowy przed jej podpisaniem.
English: Part of the increase in equity capital is due to changes in accounting practices in 1999 and 2001 compared with the practices underlying the 1999 budget (upwards adjustment of equity capital to DKK 594 million). That change in accounting practices did not have any real commercial significance for the undertaking, and a correction should therefore be made. The Danish authorities therefore stress that, if a correction is made for the effects of the modified accounting practices, the change in equity capital was in fact negative, with a reduction of DKK 135 million;
Polish: część podwyższenia kapitału własnego wynika ze zmian praktyk księgowych w latach 1999 i 2001 w stosunku do warunków wstępnych sformułowanych w budżecie początkowym na 1999 r. (zmiana kapitału własnego sięgająca 594 mln DKK); ta zmiana praktyk księgowych nie miała dla przedsiębiorstwa żadnego rzeczywistego znaczenia gospodarczego, należy więc dokonać korekty; władze duńskie podkreślają tym samym, że na podstawie skorygowanych danych ze zmian księgowych można stwierdzić, że zmiana kapitału własnego była w rzeczywistości ujemna (obniżenie o 135 mln DKK),
English: The rate of corporation tax, which was 32 % at the time of the founding budget in 1999, was subsequently lowered to 30 % (over the course of 2002, 2003 and 2004). That reduction in the rate of tax resulted in an unforeseen gain of DKK 43 million over the period. Without that gain, there would have been a negative impact on the equity capital of DKK 178 million;
Polish: stawkę podatku od osób prawnych, która w chwili ustanawiania budżetu początkowego w 1999 r. wynosiła 32 %, obniżono następnie (w latach 2002, 2003 i 2004) do 30 %; obniżenie stawki podatku spowodowało nieprzewidziany zysk w wysokości 43 mln DKK za omawiany okres; bez tego skutku utrzymałby się ujemny wpływ na kapitał własny w wysokości 178 mln DKK,
English: until 2002, the route was operated as a ‘free traffic activity’, that is to say in conditions of full competition, with no compensation paid and no obligation imposed by the State. DSB was therefore required to keep separate accounts for this route, which was to show a surplus over a total period, with only income derived directly from the route being taken into account;
Polish: do 2002 r. linię obsługiwano w ramach „działalności prowadzonej na zasadzie wolnych przewozów”, czyli w warunkach pełnej konkurencji, bez wypłaty rekompensaty lub obowiązku nałożonego przez państwo; DSB musiało więc prowadzić oddzielną rachunkowość dla tej linii, na której powinna wystąpić nadwyżka w całym okresie, uwzględniając jedynie rachunek przychodów z tej linii,
English: in 2002, DSB decided to stop operating the route under the ‘free traffic’ scheme and a negotiated contract was concluded between the Ministry of Transport and DSB, for the operation of the route as ‘public traffic’ from 2002 to 31 December 2004 inclusive. However, the contract did not provide that any separate or additional payment should be made to DSB for discharging public service obligations.
Polish: w 2002 r. DSB postanowiło zaprzestać obsługiwania linii na zasadzie „wolnych przewozów”; zawarto umowę z wolnej ręki pomiędzy ministerstwem transportu a DSB w sprawie obsługi linii na zasadzie „przewozów w ramach świadczenia usług publicznych w zakresie transportu” od 2002 r. do dnia 31 grudnia 2004 r. włącznie; umowa nie przewidywała natomiast dokonania oddzielnej lub dodatkowej płatności na rzecz DSB za wykonanie obowiązku świadczenia usług publicznych,
English: DKT claims that DSB’s targets (in train/kilometres) for the period 2000-04 were not achieved – which would have justified a reduction in the contractual payments – and that DSB received compensation for rolling stock costs which it was not obliged to bear in view of the late delivery; Finally, DKT considers that DSB could itself have borne the costs of the financial consequences of the late delivery of the rolling stock, particularly with regard to the replacement rolling stock, considering its substantial profits.
Polish: DKT twierdzi, że DSB nie osiągnęło celów (w pociągokilometrach) na lata 2000–2004 – co uzasadniałoby obniżenie płatności wynikających z umowy – i że DSB otrzymało rekompensaty za tabor, którego kosztów nie musiało ponosić ze względu na opóźnienia w dostawie;
English: It now operates only rail passenger transport services and related services [7]. It also operates via its subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway and the United Kingdom in particular.
Portuguese: Explora exclusivamente serviços ferroviários de transporte de passageiros e serviços conexos [7], exercendo igualmente actividades através das suas filiais na Suécia, na Noruega e no Reino Unido, nomeadamente.
English: In 2008, DSB had approximately 9200 employees. Its turnover in 2008 was around DKK 9,85 billion (EUR 1,32 billion).
Portuguese: Em 2008, a DSB contava aproximadamente 9200 trabalhadores e o seu volume de negócios ascendia a cerca de 9,85 mil milhões de DKK (1,32 mil milhões de EUR).
Romanian: În 2008, DSB avea aproximativ 9200 de salariați, iar cifra sa de afaceri se ridica la circa 9,85 miliarde DKK (1,32 miliarde EUR).
English: Article 3 defines the scope of the contract. It refers to the provision of rail transport services and user services.
Portuguese: No artigo 2.o é definido o âmbito de aplicação do contrato, que diz respeito à prestação de serviços de transporte ferroviário e de serviços aos passageiros.
Romanian: Articolul 3 stabilește sfera de aplicare a contractului care se referă la prestarea de servicii de transport feroviar și furnizarea de servicii către călători.
English: Article 7.1.2. provides for the possibility of adjusting the contractual payments annually based on the delivery of new rolling stock. Such adjustments could, however, not lead to DSB receiving greater compensation.
Portuguese: O artigo 7.1.2. prevê a possibilidade de ajustar todos os anos os pagamentos contratuais, em função da entrega do novo material rolante.
English: First of all, the Commission questioned whether the arrangements gave DSB an economic advantage. To that end, it applied the criteria set out by the Court of Justice in the judgment in Altmark [16].
Portuguese: Em primeiro lugar, a Comissão colocou a questão da existência de uma vantagem económica a favor da DSB, aplicando para tal os critérios enunciados pelo Tribunal de Justiça no acórdão Altmark [16].