G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
27 August 2021 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1  
OF THE G ATT 1994  AND ARTI CLE 25  OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union, dated and received on 
12 July 2021, relates to the subsidy programmes of Lithuania . 
 
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  LITHUANIA  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1  SUPPORT TO PANEVĖŽYS FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ .........................  4 
2  SUPPORT TO KLAIPĖDA  FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ...........................  5 
3  SUPPORT TO KAUNAS FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ..............................  6 
4  SUPPORT TO MARIJAMPOLĖ FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ....................  7 
5  SUPPORT TO KĖDAINIAI FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ..........................  8 
6  SUPPORT TO AKMENĖ FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ............................  10 
7  SUPPORT TO ŠIAULIAI FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ..........................  11 
8  REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COST OF POLLUTION PERMITS IN  
ELECTRICITY PRICES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 12 
9  PROJECT EMMA: ENHANCING FREIGHT MOBILITY AND LOGISTICS  
IN THE BSR BY STRENGTHENING INLAND WATERWAY AND RIVER SEA 
TRANSPORT AND PROMOTING NEW INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SERVICES.  .................  13 
10  PROJECT GREEN CRUISE PORT: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT  
OF CRUISE PORT LOCATIONS 2016 - 2019.  ................................ ................................ .... 15 
11  PROJECT HAZARD MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF EMERGENCIES  
IN THE BALTIC SEA REGION PORTS.  ................................ ................................ ..............  17 
12  AID TO COMPENSATE DAMAGE  CAUSED BY PROTECTED ANIMALS  ...........................  19 
13  DEFERRAL OF TAX PAYMENTS  ................................ ................................ ..................  20 
14  FISHERIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  22 
14.1  Support for th e Improvement of Conservation of Natural Resources  
in Fisheries Ponds  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  22 
14.2  European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)  ................................ ..............................  23 
14.3  Aid to Make Good the Damage Caused by Drought  ................................ .......................  25 
15  PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY STATE AID TO BOVINE ANIMAL PRODUCERS  ..................  26 
16  TEMPORARY STATE AID TO MILK PRODUCERS FACING ECONOMIC 
DIFFICULTIES CAUSED BY THE OUTBREAK OF COVID -19 ................................ ...............  27 
17  POULTRY SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 28 
17.1  Temporary State Aid to Poultry Producers and Poultry Processing Undertakings  ................  28 
17.2  Aid to Undertakings Engaged in the Processing of Agricultural Products  
in the Poultry and Eggs Sectors  ................................ ................................ ..........................  30 
17.3  De minimis  Aid to Operators in the Poultry and Eggs Sectors  ................................ .........  31 
18  TEMPORARY STATE AID TO ECONOMIC ENTITIES ACTIVE IN  
AGRICULTURE AND AQUACULTURE FACING ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES  
DURING THE OUTBREAK OF COVID -19 ................................ ................................ ...........  32 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  19  RULES FOR THE PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY STATE AID TO  
KEEPERS OF FUR ANIMALS  ................................ ................................ ............................  33 
20  TEMPORARY STATE AID TO PIG PRODUCERS FACING ECONOMIC 
DIFFICULTIES CAUSED BY THE OUTBREAK OF COVID -19 ................................ ...............  34 
 
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  1  SUPPORT TO PANEVĖŽYS FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment promotion in the Panevėžys Free Economic Zone.  
Brief description of the programme:  
Investment promotion scheme in the Panevėžys Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity's activities in the free economic zone.  
Companies  established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
• Real estate tax exemption;  
• The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than EUR 1 million 
shall not pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period w hen 
such investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced 
by 50 % for the next 6 taxable periods. The zone enterprise which creates 20 new full -time 
jobs and in which the capital investments have reached more than EUR 100,000 shall not 
pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 6 taxable periods.  
2. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other conditions for economic -commercial 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technica l-scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of the R epublic of Lithuania . 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 
28 June 1995, No. I -976. Last amendment No. XIII -1219 as of 31 May 2018.  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Panevėžys Free Economic Zone, 13 March 2012, 
No. XI-1924. Last amendment No. XIII -915 as of 19 December 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax exemption.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In 2019 - to 3 entities ( EUR 0.355 Million). Further infor mation provided above in section "Brief 
description of the programme".  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  7. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0.355 Million  EUR 0.380 Million  
8. Duration of the programme  
Unlimited.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
2  SUPPORT TO KLAIPĖDA FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment promotion in the Klaipėda Free Economic Zone.  
2. Brief description of the programme:  
Investment promotion scheme in the Klaipėda Free Economic Zone is based o n tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity's activities in the free economic zone.  
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
• Real estate tax exemption;  
• The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than EUR 1 million 
shall not pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when 
such investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced 
by 50% for the next 6 taxable periods. The zone enterprise which creates 20 new full -time 
jobs and in which the capital investments have reached more than EUR 100,000 shall not 
pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduc ed by 
50% for the next 6 taxable periods.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
4. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other conditions for economic -commercial 
activities to att ract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation un der 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of The Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which support is granted:  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 
28 June 1995, No. I -976. Last amendment N o. XIII -1219 as of 31 May 2018.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  • Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Klaipėda Free Economic Zone, 12 September 1996, 
No. 1-1516. Last amendment, No. XIII -519 as of 6 June 2017.  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Tax exemption.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In 20 19 - to 36 entities (7.333 Million EUR). Further information provided above in section "Brief 
description of the programme".  
8. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 7.333 Million  EUR 2.498 Million  
9. Duration of the programme  
Unlimited.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
3  SUPPORT TO KAUNAS FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment promotion in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
Investment promotion scheme in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning issuance of a lic ense for an economic 
entity's activities in the free economic zone.  
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
• Real estate tax exemption;  
• The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than 1 million euro 
shall no t pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when 
such investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced 
by 50% for the next 6 taxable periods. The zone enterprise which creates 20 new ful l-time 
jobs and in which the capital investments have reached more than 100 000 euro shall not 
pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tarif f reduced by 
50% for the next 6 taxable periods.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  4. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other conditions for economic -commercial 
activities  to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legisla tion under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of The Republic of Lithuania.  
6. Legislation under which support is granted  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 
28 June 1995, No. I -976. Last amend ment No. XIII -1219 as of 31 May 2018.  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Kaunas Free Economic Zone, 22 October 1996, 
No. I 1591. Last amendment No. XIII -518 as of 27 June 2017.  
7. Form of the subsidy  
Tax exemption.  
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In 2019 - to 23 entities ( EUR 13.622 Million). Further information provided above in section "Brief 
description of the programme".  
9. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 13.622 Million  EUR 16.278 Million  
10. Duration of the programme  
Unlimited.  
11. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
4  SUPPORT TO MARIJAMPOLĖ FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment promotion in the Marijampolė Free Economic Zone.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
Investment promotion scheme in the Marijampolė Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning is suance of a license for an economic 
entity's activities in the free economic zone.  
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
• Real estate tax exemption;  
• The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than EUR 1 million 
shall not pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  such investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced 
by 50 % for the next 6 taxable periods. The zone enterprise which creates 20 new full -time 
jobs and in which the capital investments have reached more than EUR 100,000 shall not 
pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the pro fit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 6 taxable periods.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
4. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other conditions for economic -commerci al 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification o f the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of The Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which support is granted:  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 
28 June 1995, No. I-976. Last amendment No. XIII -1219 as of 31 May 2018.  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Marijampolė Free Economic Zone, 23 December 2011, 
No. XI -1907. Last amendment No. XIII -914 as of 19 December 2017.  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Tax exemption.  
7. To whom and how  the subsidy is provided  
In 2019 - to 1 entity (4.471 Million EUR). Further information provided above in section "Brief 
description of the programme".  
8. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 4.471 Million  EUR 0.172 Million  
9. Duration of the programme  
Unlimited.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
5  SUPPORT TO KĖDAINIAI FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment promotion in the Kėdainiai Free Economic Zone.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  2. Brief description of the programme  
Investment promotion scheme in the Kėdainiai Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decis ion concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity's activities in the free economic zone.  
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
• Real estate tax exemption;  
• The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached m ore than EUR 1 million 
shall not pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when 
such investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced 
by 50% for the next 6 taxable periods. The zone ente rprise which creates 20 new full -time 
jobs and in which the capital investments have reached more than EUR 100,000 shall not 
pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 6 taxable periods.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
4. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other conditio ns for economic -commercial 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (in cluding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of The Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which support is granted:  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zone s, 
28 June 1995, No. I -976. Last amendment No. XIII -1219 as of 31 May 2018.  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Kėdainiai Free Economic Zone, 13 March 2012, 
No. XI-1923. Last amendment No. XIII -913 as of 19 December 2017.  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Tax exemption.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In 2019 - to 2 entities ( EUR 0.012 Million). Further information provided above in section "Brief 
description of the programme".  
8. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  0.012 Million EUR  0.026 Million EUR  
9. Duration of the programme  
Unlimited.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
6  SUPPORT TO AKMENĖ FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment promotion in the Akmenė Free Economic Zone.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
Investment promotion scheme in the Akmenė Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity's activities in the free economic zone.  
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
• Real estate tax exemption;  
• The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than EUR 1 million 
shall not pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when 
such investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced 
by 50% for the next 6 taxable periods. The zone enterprise which creates 20 new full -time 
jobs and in which the capital investments have reached more than  EUR 100,000 shall not 
pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached an d shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 6 taxable periods.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
4. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other condit ions for economic -commercial 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy ( including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of The Republic of Lithuania.  
6. Legislation under which support is granted  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zon es, 
28 June 1995, No. I -976. Last amendment No. XIII -1219 as of 31 May 2018.  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Akmenė Free Economic Zone, 23 December 2011, 
No. XI-1906. Last amendment No. XIII -912 as of 19 December 2017.  
7. Form of the subsidy  
Tax exemption.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In 2019 - to 1 entity ( EUR 0.09 Million). Further information provided above in section "Brief 
description of the programme".  
9. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0.09 Million  EUR 0.188 Million  
10. Duration of the programme  
Unlimited.  
11. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
7  SUPPORT TO ŠIAULIAI FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment promotion in the Šiauliai Free Economic Zone.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
Investment promotion scheme in the Šiauliai Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall tak e the decision concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity's activities in the free economic zone.  
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
• Real estate tax exemption;  
• The zone enterprise for capital investments which hav e reached more than EUR 1 million 
shall not pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when 
such investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced 
by 50% for the next 6 taxable periods. The zone enterprise which creates 20 new full -time 
jobs and in which the capital investments have reached more than EUR 100,000 shall not 
pay any profit tax for 10 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 6 taxable periods.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
4. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and ot her conditions for economic -commercial 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
5. Authority  of the programme  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  6. Legislation under which support is granted  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 
28 June 1995, No. I -976. Last amendment No. XIII -1219 as of 31 May 2018.  
• Law of the Republic of Lithu ania on Šiauliai Free Economic Zone, 23 December 2011, 
No. XI-1909. Last amendment No. XIII -916 as of 19 December 2017.  
7. Form of the subsidy  
Tax exemption.  
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In 2019 - to 0 entities, in 2020 - to 3 entities ( EUR 0.054 million). Further information provided 
above in section "Brief description of the programme".  
9. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  - EUR 0.054 million  
10. Duration of the programme  
Unlimited.  
8  REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COST OF POLLUTION PERMITS IN ELECTRICITY PRICES  
1. Title of the programme  
Reimbursement of the cost of pollution permits in electricity prices.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
Reimbursement of costs related to the European Union greenhouse gas emission allowance trading 
scheme included in electricity prices for industrial sectors and sub -sectors in 2013 -2020 period.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
4. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
State aid . 
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl uding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania . 
6. Legislation under which support is granted  
• Order of the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania No. 4 -848 of 
30 December  2015 Due to costs included in electricity prices, in relation with the 
European  Union's greenhouse gas emissions, compensation instruments for industry 
sectors and subsectors in 2014 -2020 period for approval.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  7. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
8. To whom an d how the subsidy is provided  
SC "Achema" . 
9. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  260,785 660,451 
10. Duration of the programme  
2013-2020. 
11. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
https://eimin.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos -sritys/pramone/ziedine -ekonomika -klimato -kaita/valstybes -pagalba  
9  PROJECT EMMA: ENHANCING FREIGHT MOBILITY AND LOG ISTICS IN THE BSR BY 
STRENGTHENING INLAND WATERWAY AND RIVER SEA TRANSPORT AND PROMOTING 
NEW INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SERVICES.  
1. Title of the programme  
European Union INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014 -2020.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
The INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014 -2020 supports integrated territorial development 
and cooperation for a more innovative, better accessible and sustainable Baltic Sea region. Within 
this programme, the partners from the countries around the Baltic Sea jointly participates in 
transnational projects on common key challenges and opportunities.  
The Programme is an agreement between EU member states Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, 
Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and the northern parts of Germany as well as partner countries Norway, 
Belarus and the northwest regions of Russia.  
The Programme is funded by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) and 
approved by the European Commission.  
The projects, funded under this programme, involve at least 3  partners from 3 different countries 
from the programme area. Total project budgets typically range between EUR 1.5 and 4.5 million 
for 7 or more partners working together for 2 to 3 years.  
3. Period  covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020 . 
4. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The overall objective of the Programme is to strengthen the integrated territorial development and 
cooperation for a more innovative, better accessible and sustainable Baltic Sea region. The 
Programme promotes  transnational cooperation and integration by projects addressing common key 
challenges and opportunities of the region. Its added value is the transnational dimension of the 
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  which cannot sufficiently be dealt with by single countries but require a joint response by partners 
from several countries from the Baltic Sea region.  
The Programme develops a leverage effect on regional development by investing in the institu tional 
capacities of the Programme's target groups.  
Objectives of the improved institutional capacity in the Programme : 
• Enhanced institutionalised knowledge and competence;  
• Improved  governance structures and organisational set -up; 
• More efficient use of hum an and technical resources (databases, technical solutions, 
infrastructure etc.);  
• Better  ability to attract new financial resources; and  
• Increased  capability to work in transnational environment.  
The Programme has 4 thematic fields i.e. priorities : 
• Priorit y 1, "Capacity for innovation ", offers support for e.g. development of innovation 
infrastructures, implementation of smart specialisation strategies and development of non -
technological innovations.  
• Priority 2, " Efficient management of natural resources ", highlights the need to manage 
natural resources more efficiently. Resource efficient blue growth, renewable energy 
sources, energy efficiency and clear waters are areas that receive support.  
• Priority 3, " Sustainable transport" covers themes such as interop erability, accessibility of 
remote areas, maritime safety, environmentally friendly shipping and urban mobility are 
supported.  
• Priority 4, offers funding to Seed Money projects  of the EU Strategy.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Managing Authority (MA): the Investitionsbank Schleswig -Holstein (IB.SH) acts as the Managing 
Authority/Joint Secretariat and concludes subsidy contracts with project lead partners. Th e Managing 
Authority/Joint Secretariat is the focal point for information and practical day -to-day 
implementation. It is located in Kiel and Rostock, Germany and has a branch office in Riga, Latvia. 
It also carries out the certifying tasks for the programm e. 
6. Form of the subsidy  
Direct Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Within this programme, the subsidies are being provided to public authorities from national, regional 
and local level as well as public equivalent bodies (such as research and tra ining institutions, 
business development institutions and other non -profit organisations). The co -financing rate from 
the ERDF is up to 85% for beneficiaries located in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania or Poland.  
In this project, the subsidy was provided to Klaipeda State Seaport Authority  to cover 85% of eligible 
project expenditure, namely:  
• Budget  line 1 - Staff costs;  
• Budget  line 2 - Office and administration costs;  
• Budget  line 3 - Travel and accommodation costs ; 
• Budget line 4 - External expertise and services  costs.  
15% of eligible project expenditure was covered from Klaipeda State Seaport Authority's budget as 
the partner's co -financing share.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  Moreover, in compliance with Lithuania's national legislation, 50% of the partner's cofinancing share 
was claimed from and covered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.  
8. Expenditure under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 0.002291 Million  
9. Duration of the programme  
Throughout the period of 2014 – 2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
10  PROJECT GREEN CRUISE PORT: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF CRUISE PORT 
LOCATIONS 2016 - 2019.  
1. Title of the programme  
European Union INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014 -2020.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
The INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014 -2020 supports integrated territorial development 
and cooperation for a more innovative, better accessible and sustainable Balti c Sea region. Within 
this programme, the partners from the countries around the Baltic Sea jointly participates in 
transnational projects on common key challenges and opportunities.  
The Programme is an agreement between EU member states Denmark, Estonia, F inland, Latvia, 
Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and the northern parts of Germany as well as partner countries Norway, 
Belarus and the northwest regions of Russia.  
The Programme is funded by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) and 
approved by  the European Commission.  
The projects, funded under this programme, involve at least 3 partners from 3 different countries 
from the programme area. Total project budgets typically range between EUR 1.5 and 4.5 million 
for 7 or more partners working togeth er for 2 to 3 years.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020 . 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The overall objective of the Programme is to strengthen the integrated territorial development and 
cooperation for a more innovative , better accessible and sustainable Baltic Sea region. The 
Programme promotes transnational cooperation and integration by projects addressing common key 
challenges and opportunities of the region. Its added value is the transnational dimension of the 
supported actions and investments. The Programme exploits opportunities and addresses issues 
which cannot sufficiently be dealt with by single countries but require a joint response by partners 
from several countries from the Baltic Sea region.  
The Programme d evelops a leverage effect on regional development by investing in the institutional 
capacities of the Programme's target groups.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  Objectives of the improved institutional capacity in the Programme:  
• Enhanced institutionalised knowledge and competence;  
• Improv ed governance structures and organisational set -up; 
• More efficient use of human and technical resources (databases, technical solutions, 
infrastructure etc.);  
• Better ability to attract new financial resources; and  
• Increased capability to work in transnatio nal environment.  
The Programme has 4 thematic fields i.e. priorities : 
• Priority 1, " Capacity for innovation ", offers support for e.g. development of innovation 
infrastructures, implementation of smart specialisation strategies and development of non-
technological innovations.  
• Priority  2, "Efficient management of natural resources ", highlights the need to manage 
natural resources more efficiently. Resource efficient blue growth, renewable energy 
sources, energy efficiency and clear waters are areas  that receive support.  
• Priority 3, " Sustainable transport" covers themes such as interoperability, accessibility of 
remote areas, maritime safety, environmentally friendly shipping and urban mobility are 
supported.  
• Priority 4, offers funding to Seed Money projects  of the EU Strategy.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Investitionsbank Schleswig -Holstein (IB.SH) acts as the Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat 
and concludes sub sidy contracts with project lead partners. The Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat 
is the focal point for information and practical day -to-day implementation. It is located in Kiel and 
Rostock, Germany and has a branch office in Riga, Latvia. It also carr ies out the certifying tasks for 
the programme.  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Direct Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Within this programme, the subsidies are being provided to public authorities from national, regional 
and local level as well as publi c equivalent bodies (such as research and training institutions, 
business development institutions and other non -profit organisations). The co -financing rate from 
the ERDF is up to 85% for beneficiaries located in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania or Poland.  
In this project, this subsidy was provided to Klaipeda State Seaport Authority  to cover 85% of eligible 
project expenditure, namely:  
• Budget line 1 – Staff costs,  
• Budget line 2 – Office and administration costs,  
• Budget line 3 – Travel and accommodation costs,  
• Budget line 4 – External expertise and services costs.  
15% of eligible project expenditure was covered from Klaipeda State Seaport Authority's budget as 
the partner's co -financing share.  
Moreover, in compliance with Lithuania's national legislation, 50% of the partner's cofinancing share 
was claimed from and covered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  8. Expenditure under the programme:  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 0.010034 Million  
9. Duration of the programme  
Throughout the period of 2014 – 2020.  
10. Statistical  data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
11  PROJECT HAZARD MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF EMERGENCIES IN THE BALTIC SEA 
REGION PORTS.  
1. Title of the programme  
European Union INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014 -2020.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
The INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014 -2020 supports integrated territorial development 
and cooperation for a more innovative, better accessible and sustainable  Baltic Sea region. Within 
this programme, the partners from the countries around the Baltic Sea jointly participates in 
transnational projects on common key challenges and opportunities.  
The Programme is an agreement between EU member states Denmark, Esto nia, Finland, Latvia, 
Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and the northern parts of Germany as well as partner countries Norway, 
Belarus and the northwest regions of Russia.  
The Programme is funded by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) and 
appro ved by the European Commission.  
The projects, funded under this programme, involve at least 3 partners from 3 different countries 
from the programme area. Total project budgets typically range between EUR 1.5 and 4.5 million 
for 7 or more partners working together for 2 to 3 years.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The years 2019 and 2020 . 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The overall objective of the Programme is to strengthen the integrated territorial development and 
cooperation for a more innovative, better accessible and sustainable Baltic Sea region. The 
Programme promotes transnational cooperation and integration by projects addressing common key 
challenges and opportunities of the region. Its added value is the transnational dimension o f the 
supported actions and investments. The Programme exploits opportunities and addresses issues 
which cannot sufficiently be dealt with by single countries but require a joint response by partners 
from several countries from the Baltic Sea region.  
The P rogramme develops a leverage effect on regional development by investing in the institutional 
capacities of the Programme's target groups.  
Objectives of the improved institutional capacity in the Programme:  
• Enhanced institutionalised knowledge and competen ce; 
• Improved governance structures and organisational set -up; G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  • More efficient use of human and technical resources (databases, technical solutions, 
infrastructure etc.);  
• Better ability to attract new financial resources; and  
• Increased capability to work in transnational environment.  
The Programme has 4 thematic fields i.e. priorities : 
• Priority 1, " Capacity for innovation ", offers support for e.g. development of innovation 
infrastructures, implementation of smart specialisation strategies and development of n on-
technological innovations.  
• Priority 2, " Efficient management of natural resources ", highlights the need to manage 
natural resources more efficiently. Resource efficient blue growth, renewable energy 
sources, energy efficiency and clear waters are areas that receive support.  
• Priority 3 " Sustainable transport" covers themes such as interoperability, accessibility of 
remote areas, maritime safety, environmentally friendly shipping and urban mobility are 
supported.  
• Priority  4 offers funding to Seed Money projects  of the EU Strategy.  
5. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Investitionsbank Schleswig -Holstein (IB.SH) acts as the Managing Authority/Joi nt Secretariat 
and concludes subsidy contracts with project lead partners. The Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat 
is the focal point for information and practical day -to-day implementation. It is located in Kiel and 
Rostock, Germany and has a branch offi ce in Riga, Latvia. It also carries out the certifying tasks for 
the programme.  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Direct Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Within this programme, the subsidies are being provided to public authorities from national, regional 
and local level as well as public equivalent bodies (such as research and training institutions, 
business development institutions and other non -profit organisations). The co -financing rate from 
the ERDF is up to 85% for beneficiaries located in Estonia, L atvia, Lithuania or Poland.  
In this project, the subsidy was provided to Klaipeda State Seaport Authority  to cover 85% of eligible 
project expenditure, namely:  
• Budget line 1 - Staff costs,  
• Budget line 2 - Office and administration costs,  
• Budget line 3 - Travel and accommodation costs,  
• Budget line 4 - External expertise and services costs.  
15% of eligible project expenditure was covered from Klaipeda State Seaport Authority's budget as 
the partner's co -financing share.  
Moreover, in compliance with Lithuani a's national legislation, 50% of the partner's cofinancing share 
was claimed from and covered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.  
8. Expenditure under the programme:  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 0.028386 Million  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  9. Duration of the programme  
Throughout the period of 2014 – 2020.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
12  AID TO COMPENSATE DAMAGE CAUSED BY PROTECTED ANIMALS  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid to compensate for the damage caused by wolves to farm animals and the damage caused by 
European bison's.  
2. Brief description of the programme  
Beneficiaries of aid are undertakings active in primary agricultural production. To be eligible for 
compensation the party suffering the d amage must inform the competent authority which will then 
organise the inspection of the site of damage and prepare the assessment of the damage occurred. 
The application of aid has to be submitted in written form not later than within three working days 
from when the damage has been noticed. The aid is restricted to damage incurred as a direct 
consequence of the damaging event.  
The compensation may be paid for damages incurred to farm animals and for damages to plants. 
Also veterinary costs resulting from the treatment of wounded animals are eligible for compensation. 
The aid may be granted up to 80% of veterinary costs and up to 100% of other eligible costs.  
The compensation for animals killed and plants destroyed is calculated on the basis of a Ministeria l 
Decree, which approves the methodology of calculations. The aid is granted and paid directly to the 
undertaking concerned within one month from the date of calculation of the amount of damage 
(compensation for the same eligible costs paid by the insuranc e and costs not incurred to the 
beneficiary because of the damaging event is deducted from the aid).  
The aid cannot be cumulated with aid received from other local, regional, national or Union schemes 
to cover the same eligible costs.  
3. Period covered by not ification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
4. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
Compensate for the damage caused by wolves to farm animals and the damage caused by European 
bison's to the primary agricultural production.  
5. Background  and authority for th e subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania . 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
• Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Hunting, 20 June 2002, No. IX -966. https://www.e -
tar.lt/portal/lt/legalAct/TAR.A92E17FDCD13/asr  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  • Order of the Minister of Environment and of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of 
Lithuania on calculation methodo logy of damage made by game animals, 23 September 
2002, No. 486/359. https://www.e -tar.lt/portal/lt/legalAct/TAR.78DDD9AF9502/asr  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Compensation of damage (state  aid). 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
As described in the Law on Hunting (also above in section "Brief description of the programme").  
8. Expenditure under the programme  
in EUR  
 2019  2020  TOTAL  
European bison's  0.118064,80 Million  0.114836,77 Million  0.232901,57 Million  
Wolves  0.147520,34 Million  0.68058,01 Million  0.315578,35 Million  
TOTAL  0.265585,14 Million  0.282894,78 Million  0.548488,12 Million  
9. Duration of the programme  
From the 2015 to 2022.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
13  DEFERRAL OF TAX PAYMENTS  
1. Title of the programme  
Deferral of tax payments . 
2. Brief description of the programme  
The measure provides aid in the form of deferrals or staggering of the payment of tax obligations, 
exemptions from payment of interest on the deferred or staggered amounts and suspension of 
recovery procedures for tax arrears.  
Eligible taxpayers can benefit from the aid measures listed below:  
(a) Conclusion or amendment of tax lo an agreements under a Simplified procedure.  
Subject to a tax loan agreement (TLA) between the tax administration and a taxpayer, the 
payment of tax arrears can be deferred or staggered into instalments. Under the measure, 
eligible taxpayers can apply for t he conclusion or the amendment of a TLA without 
submitting the additional documents that are otherwise required and are presumed to 
meet the condition for the conclusion of a TLA.  
(b) Exemption from interest.  
No interest accrues for late payment of tax obligat ions over the period between 16 March 
2020 and 30 June 2021. In addition, deferred or staggered tax obligations under TLAs 
concluded or amended after 16 March 2020 shall not be subject to interest for late 
payment for their entire term of validity, or unti l 31 December 2022 whichever is the 
earliest.  
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  (c) Suspension of recovery procedures.  
No recovery proceedings will take place between 16 March 2020 and 30 June 2021 for 
unpaid tax obligations.  
3. Period covered by notification  
The measure is effective from 16 Mar ch 2020, therefore, data is available for 2020 . 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The measure aims at preserving the liquidity of undertakings affected by the outbreak of COVID -19 
and keeping these undertakings viable at a time when the normal  functioning of markets is severely 
disturbed by the COVID -19 outbreak.  
5. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania . 
The legal basis for t he measure is Order No VA -27 of the Head of the State Tax Inspectorate under 
the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania of 26 March 2020 "On the Aid Measures for 
Taxpayers Affected by Negative Effects of Coronavirus (COVID -19)" (as amended).  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Indirect form of subsidy.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The final beneficiaries of the measure are SMEs and large enterprises . However, undertakings in 
bankruptcy or restructuring proceedings are excluded as eligible beneficiaries. Credit and financial 
institutions will not be beneficiaries of the measure.  
In practice, the State Tax Inspectorate maintains a List of Affected Activities and taxpayers carrying 
out at least one such economic activity are automatically adde d to the list of "Legal entities subject 
to tax aid measures for COVID -19 without a need to file a request" (the " List of affected entities 
without request "). Such taxpayers are subject to assessment of whether they have actually suffered 
adverse effects d ue to COVID -19 (risk assessment).  
Taxpayers who have been adversely affected by the COVID -19 pandemic, but are not included in 
the List of affected entities without a request , may submit an individual application for aid measures 
to the State Tax Inspector ate in order to be included in the list of "Legal entities that upon request 
are subject to tax aid measures for COVID -19" (the " List of affected entities by request "). They are 
subject to a risk assessment and are attributed a risk assessment score.  
If the risk assessment score is high, the taxpayer needs to provide data and documents illustrating 
the experienced adverse effects due to COVID -19. On this basis, the financial condition of the 
taxpayer and the impact of COVID -19 are assessed (assessment of af fectation by COVID -19). 
Taxpayers who are listed in the List of affected entities without request and the List of affected 
entities by request (and have successfully passed the assessment of affectation by COVID -19, where 
applicable) are eligible for aid u nder the measure ("eligible taxpayers").  
8. Expenditure under the programme  
The amount of exempted interest on TLAs equaled EUR 12 million in 2020. The amount of exempted 
interest on tax obligations (for which TLAs were not concluded) equaled EUR 45,6 million  on 
1 March  2021. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  9. Duration of the programme  
The benefit aid measures can be granted from 16 March 2020 until 30 June 2021, at the latest 
(according to the notified planned extension of the term of application of the measure), deferred or 
staggered tax obli gations under TLAs concluded or amended after 16 March 2020 shall not be subject 
to interest for late payment for their entire term of validity, or until 31 December 2022 whichever is 
the earliest.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade eff ects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
14  FISHERIES  
14.1  Support for the Improvement of Conservation of Natural Resources in Fisheries 
Ponds  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in fisheries ponds.  
2. Period covered by the  notification  
The years 2019 and 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
• Support the conservation and improvement of natural resources and biodiversity  
• Support the management of aquaculture areas' landscape  
• Protect traditional environmental features of aquaculture areas.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which it is granted:  
• Commission Regulation (EU) No 1388/2014 of 16 December 2014 declaring certain 
categories of aid to undertakings active in the production, processing and marketing of 
fishery and aquaculture products compatible with the internal market in applicati on of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ; 
• Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania No. 3D -369 of 11 May 2015 
on the support for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in aquacu lture 
ponds.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium -sized enterprises in the aquaculture sector. The procedure for gaining the subsidy 
is the application by individual eligible persons.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  7. Total annual amount budg eted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0.575 Million  EUR 0.496 Million  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2015 – 2020 (could be extended up to 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The support is intended to improve and conserve natural resources in fisheries ponds and would 
thus not appear to have any effects on trade.  
14.2  European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The years 2019 and 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objectives of the EMFF are:  
• Reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment, including the avoidance 
and reduction, as far as poss ible, of unwanted catches;  
• Protection and restoration of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems;  
• Ensuring a balance between fishing capacity and available fishing opportunities;  
• Enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries enterprises, includ ing of small 
scale coastal fleet, and the improvement of safety or working conditions;  
• Provision of support to strengthen technological development and innovation, including 
increasing energy efficiency, and knowledge transfer;  
• Enhancement of the competiti veness and viability of aquaculture enterprises, including 
improvement of safety or working conditions, in particular of SMEs;  
• Protection and restoration of aquatic biodiversity and enhancement of ecosystems related 
to aquaculture and promotion of resource  efficient aquaculture;  
• Promotion of aquaculture having a high level of environmental protection, and the 
promotion of animal health and welfare and of public health and safety;  
• Improvement and supply of scientific knowledge and collection and management o f data;  
• Provision of support to monitoring, control and enforcement, enhancing institutional 
capacity and the efficiency of public administration, without increasing the administrative 
burden;  
• Promotion of economic growth, social inclusion and job creation , and providing support to 
employability and labour mobility in coastal and inland communities which depend on 
fishing and aquaculture, including the diversification of activities within fisheries and into 
other sectors of maritime economy;  
• Improvement of market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products;  
• Encouragement of investment in the processing and marketing sectors;  
• Development and implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  The programme also consists seven so called Axis:  
• Axis 1: Implementation of conservation measures; Limiting the impact of fishing on the 
marine environment and adapting fishing to the protection of species; Fishing ports, 
landing sites, auction halls and shelters - investments to facilitate compliance with the 
obligation to land all catches; Protection and restoration of marine biodiversity; Support to 
systems of allocation of fishing opportunities; Added value, product quality and use of 
unwanted catches; Fishing ports, landing sites, auction halls and shelters - investments 
improving fishing port and auctions halls infrastructure or landing sites and shelters; 
construction of shelters to improve safety of fishermen; Partnerships between fishermen 
and scientists; Energy efficiency and mitigation of climate change - Replacement or 
modernisation of main or ancillary engines;  
• Axis 2: Productive investments in aquaculture; Productive investments in aquaculture - 
increasing energy efficiency, renewable energy; Aquaculture providing environmental 
services;  
• Axis 3: Data c ollection; Control and enforcement;  
• Axis 4: Preparatory support; Implementation of local development strategies; Cooperation 
activities;  
• Axis 5: Production and marketing plans; Storage aid; Marketing measures  
• Axis 6: Fostering the implementation of the Int egrated Maritime Policy  
• Axis 7: Technical assistance.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
5. Legislation under which it is grant ed 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 508/2014 of 20 May 2014 on the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund;  
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1303/2013 of 17 December 2013 laying down common 
provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, t he 
Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European 
Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European 
Maritime and Fisheries Fund;  
• Operational Programme for the Lithuanian Fisheries Sector for the period 2014 -2020, 
approved by Commission Decision No C(2015) 5897of 17 August 2015.  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Fishermen, ship -owners, fisheries local action groups, enterprises, producer organizations, public 
and private bodies, professional organizations, cooperatives . 
The procedure for gaining the subsidy is the call for applications by eligible persons.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  8. Total and annual national contribution to the programme  
Total national contribution to the programme for 2014 - 2020 - 18 175 928 EUR. Programmed 
national contribution (totals for the period 2019 -2020), broken down by priority axis (in Million 
Euros):  
PRIORITY AXIS NO.  NATIONAL FUNDING (PAID FOR BENEFICIARIES)  in EUR  
2019  2020  
AXIS 1  0.788116 Million  1.682054 Million  
AXIS 2  0.432839 Million  0.501640 Million  
AXIS 3  0.186185 Million  0.201126 Million  
AXIS 4  0.155777 Million  0.135080 Million  
AXIS 5  0.271837 Million  0.335832 Million  
AXIS 6  0.074827 Million  0.107241 Million  
AXIS 7  0.96555 Million  0.132002 Million  
TOTAL  2.006135 Million  3.094976 Million  
9. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2015-2023. 
10. Statistical  data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The support is intended to improve and conserve natural resources in fisheries ponds and would 
thus not appear to have any effects on trade.  
14.3  Aid to Make Good the Damage Caused by Drought  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid to aquaculture entities to make good the damage caused by 2019 drought . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2019 (payed in 2020) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
Support to aquacult ure sector to make good the damage caused by natural disaster.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
5. Legislation under which it  is granted  
• Commission Regulation (EU) No 717/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the application of Articles 
107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid in 
the fishery and aquaculture sector;  
• Order of the Minister of Agricultu re of the Republic of Lithuania No. 3D -423 of 8 June 2020 
on the arrangements to aid aquaculture entities to make good the damage caused by 2019 
drought.  
6. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium -sized enterprises  engaged in the pond aquaculture where fisheries related income 
constituted not less than 50% in 2019.  
8. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 0.427 Million  
9. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2019 – 2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
De minimis  aid granted to one single undertaking active in the fisheries sector not exceeding 
EUR 30,000 per beneficiary over any period of three fiscal years to make good the da mage caused 
by natural disaster . 
15  PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY STATE AID TO BOVINE ANIMAL PRODUCERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Payment of Temporary State Aid to bovine animal producers.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
Support for bovine animals' producers (primary production) in order to ensure that the disruption 
caused by the COVID -19 outbreak would not jeopardize business viability.  
The aid provided was intended to meet the liq uidity needs faced by economic operators, contribute 
to maintaining the viability of the business during the COVID -19 outbreak, allow to continue business 
activity, preserve the production infrastructure, and provide social stability in rural areas.  
For th e above reasons, Lithuania sought to alleviate the difficulties of entities engaged in the main 
production of agricultural products and to contribute to ensuring business continuity.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the  legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which it is granted:  
• 19 March, 2020 Communication from the Commission "Temporary Framework for State aid 
measures to support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak"  with all amendments, 
the special requirements specified in section 3.1,  and the general requirements specified 
in section 4;  
• European Commission Decision on the approval of the state aid scheme No. SA.57514 
(2020/N) Lithuania COV ID-19: Temporary State Aid to bovine animal producers and milk 
producers facing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of Covid -19; 
• European Commission 2020 December 17 approved aid scheme No SA.60073 (2020/N), 
which amended aid scheme No SA.57514 (2 020/N) to Lithuania concerning temporary 
State aid for cattle keepers and milk producers facing economic difficulties due to the 
outbreak of the Covid -19 virus;  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  • Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014, declaring certain categories of 
aid com patible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty 
with all amendments;  
• Commission Regulation (EU) No 702/2014 of 25 June 2014, declaring certain categories of 
aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural are as compatible with the internal 
market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the 
European Union with all amendments;  
• Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania No. 3D -426 of 9 June 2020 
"On the ap proval of the Rules for the Payment of the Temporary State Aid to Bovine Animal 
Producers".  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries / primary production: bovine animal producers / small and medium enterprises 
("SMEs" ) as well as large undertakings.  The procedure for getting the Temporary State aid is the 
application by individual eligible persons as provided in the Rules for the Payment of the 
Temporary State Aid to Bovine Animal Producers.  
7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL EUR 0 Million  EUR 8,08 Million  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The aid was granted to ensure the maintenance of bovine production business viability, production 
infrastructure and social stability in rural areas during the COVID -19 outbreak and would thus not 
appear to have any effects on trade.  
16  TEMPORARY STATE AID TO MILK PRODUCERS FACING ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES 
CAUSED BY THE OUTBREAK OF COVID -19 
1. Title o f the subsidy programme  
Temporary State Aid to milk producers facing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of 
Covid -19 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
The purpose of the Temporary State Aid to milk producers facing economic difficulties caused by the 
outbreak of Covid -19 is to maintain the potential of milk production in the face of market disturbance.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  Legislation under which it is granted:  
• 19.03.2020 Communication from the Commission "Temporary Framework for State aid 
measures to support th e economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak"  with all 
amendments;  
• 05.06.2020 European Commission Decision on the approval of the State Aid scheme 
No. SA.57514 (2020/N) Lithuania COVID -19: Temporary State Aid to bovine animal 
producers and milk producers fac ing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of 
Covid -19; 
• European Commission 20.08.2020 approved aid scheme No SA.58344 (2020/N), which 
amended aid scheme No SA.57514 (2020/N) to Lithuania concerning temporary State aid 
for cattle keepers and milk pro ducers facing economic difficulties due to the outbreak of 
the Covid -19 virus;  
• The Order of the Minister of Agriculture of The Republic of Lithuania No.3D -427 of 
9 June 2020 "On the approval of the Rules on the Administration of Temporary State Aid 
to milk  producers facing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of Covid -19". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries/primary production: milk producers/small and medium enterprises ( "SMEs ") as well as 
large underta kings. The procedure for getting the Temporary State aid is the application by individual 
eligible persons as provided in the Rules on the Administration of Temporary State Aid to milk 
producers facing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of Covid -19. 
7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 36,062 Million  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The aid was granted to support milk producers of the Republic of Lithuania and to help combat the 
liquidity problems caused by the COVID -19 outbreak, thus contributing to the preservation of the 
viability, production infrastructure and social stability in rural areas and would thus not appear to 
have any effects on trade.  
17  POULTRY SECTOR  
17.1  Temporary State Aid to Poultry Producers and Poultry Processing Undertakings  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Temporary State Aid to poultry farmers and poultry processing undertakings facing economic 
difficulties caused by the outbreak of Covid -19. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2020 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
The measures is intended to support the agricultural sector of the Republic of Lithuania in  response 
to the COVID -19 outbreak and to help combat the liquidity and solvency problems caused by the 
COVID -19 outbreak, thus contributing to the preservation of the viability, production infrastructure 
and social stability in rural areas.  
The purpose of  the Temporary State Aid to poultry farmers  facing economic difficulties caused by 
the outbreak of COVID -19 is to maintain the potential of poultry production in the face of market 
disturbance and to establish the procedure and requirements for granting ai d for October -November 
period 2020.  
The purpose of the Temporary State Aid to poultry processing undertakings is to alleviate difficulties 
(partially to compensate for the loss of revenue) faced by companies due to the COVID -19 outbreak 
in 2020 July -Septem ber period and to lay down the arrangements of administration and settlement 
of temporary state aid to poultry processing undertakings.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministr y of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which it is granted:  
• 19 March, 2020 Communication from the Commission "Temporary Framework for State aid 
measures to support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak"  with all amendments,  
the special requirements specified in section 3.1, and the general requirements specified 
in section 4;  
• 16 October, 2020 European Commission Decision No C(2020) 7242 on the approval of the 
state aid scheme No SA.58856 (2020/N) – Lithuania COVID -19: Aid in  favor of poultry 
producers and poultry processing undertakings facing economic difficulties caused by the 
outbreak of COVID 19;  
• Order of Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania No 3D -735 of 27 October 2020 
"On the Approval of the Rules for th e Administration of Temporary State Aid to poultry 
farmers facing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of Covid -19"; 
• Order of Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania No 3D -718 of 21 October 2020 
"On the Approval of the Rules on the Adm inistration of Temporary State Aid to poultry 
processing undertakings facing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of Covid -19". 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries / primary production: poultry producers / small and medium enterprises ( "SMEs ") as 
well as large undertakings. The procedure for getting the Temporary State aid is the application by 
individual eligible persons as provided in the Rules for the Payment of the Temporary State Aid to 
Poultry Producers.  
Beneficiaries/processing: poultry processing undertakings/small and medium enterprises ( "SMEs ") 
as well as large undertakings. The procedure for getting the Temporary State aid is the application 
by individual eligible persons as provided in  the Rules for the Payment of the Temporary State Aid 
to Poultry Processing Undertakings.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
in Eur  
 2019  2020  
 0 Million  0.963 Million (to poultry producers)  
2.420 Million (to poultry processing undertakings)  
TOTAL  0 Million  3.383 Million  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The aid was granted to ensure the maintenance of poultry production and processing business 
viability, production infrastructure and social stability during the COVID -19 outbreak and would 
thus not appear to have any effects on trade.  
17.2  Aid to Undertakings Engaged in the Processing of Agricultural Products in the 
Poultry and Eggs Sectors  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid to undertakings engaged in the processing of agricultural products in the poultry and eggs sectors 
and which have incurred losses due to the epidemic of COVID -19. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
The objective of the measure is to compensate loss of income for undertakings engaged in the 
processing of agricultural products in the poultry and eggs sectors, which have suffered losses 
because of the epidemic of COVID -19 disease.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which it is granted:  
• European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural 
areas 2014 to 2020;  
• 29 July, 2020 European Commission Decision No C(2020) 5334 on the approval of the 
state aid scheme No SA.57508 (2020/N) - Lithuania: Aid to undertaking s engaged in the 
processing of agricultural products in the poultry and eggs sectors and which have incurred 
losses due to the epidemic of COVID -19; 
• 5 October, 2020 European Commission Decision No C(2020) 6928 on the approval of the 
state aid scheme Nr. SA .58574 (2020/N) - Lithuania: "Amendment of the state aid scheme 
No SA.57508 (2020/N) - Aid to undertakings engaged in the processing of agricultural 
products in the poultry and eggs sectors and which have incurred losses due to the 
epidemic of COVID -19"; 
• Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania 14 March 2020 No. 207 "On the 
Announcement of Quarantine in the Territory of the Republic of Lithuania".  
• Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania No 3D -573 of 31 July 2020 
"Rules for Granting Aid to Undertakings Engaged in the Processing of Agricultural Products 
in the Poultry and Eggs Sectors and Which Have Incurred Losses due to the Epidemic of 
COVID -19 Disease (Coronavirus Infection)".  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom an d how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries / processing: poultry and eggs processing undertakings / small and medium enterprises 
("SMEs" ) as well as large undertakings. The procedure for getting the Aid is the application by 
individual eligible persons as  provided in the Rules.  
7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  0 Million EUR  2.75 Million EUR  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme:  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The aid was granted to ensure the maintenance of poultry and eggs processing business viability, 
production infrastructure and social stability during the COVID -19 outbreak and would thus not 
appear to have any effects on trade.  
17.3  De minimis  Aid to Operators in the Poultry and Eggs Sectors  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
De minimis  Aid to operators in the poultry and eggs sectors who have suffered losses because of 
COVID -19 disease (coronavirus infection)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
The objective of the measure is to be granting de minimis  aid to operators in the poultry and eggs 
sectors and to compensate losses a result of the epidemic of COVID -19. 
4. Background and authority for the sub sidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which it is granted:  
• Commission Regulation (EU) No 1408/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis 
aid in the agriculture sector;  
• Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis 
aid; 
• Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania No. 3D -571 of 30 July 2020 
"Rules for Granting de minimis Aid to operators in the poultry and eggs sectors who have 
suffered losses as a result of COVID -19 disease (coronavirus infection)".  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries/primary production and processing: operators in the poultry and eggs sectors/small 
and medium enterprises ( "SMEs" ) as well as large unde rtakings. The procedure for getting the 
de minimis  aid is the application by individual eligible persons as provided in the Rules.  
7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 0.4 Million  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
De minimis  aid granted to one single undertaking active in the poultry and (or) eggs sector not 
exceeding EUR 20 ,000 (primary production) or EUR 200 ,000 (processi ng) per beneficiary over any 
period of three fiscal years to make good the damage caused by natural disaster.  
18  TEMPORARY STATE AID TO ECONOMIC ENTITIES ACTIVE IN AGRICULTURE AND 
AQUACULTURE FACING ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES DURING THE OUTBREAK OF COVID -19 
1. Title of the programme  
Temporary State Aid to vegetable producers.  
2. Period covered by notification  
The year 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the Temporary State Aid to vegetable producers is to alleviate difficulties (to partially 
compensate for loss of income), faced by primary vegetable producers due to the COVID -19 
outbreak in April -November, 2020 and to lay down the arrangeme nts of administration and 
settlement of temporary state aid to vegetable producers who were not able to sell their production 
because of  the mandatory closure of public catering sector - restaurants, cafes  and other hospitality 
establishments, as well as all public events  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania . 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
Order of Minister of Agricul ture of Republic of Lithuania "On the Approval of the Rules for the 
Granting of Temporary State Aid to vegetable producers, 17June 2020, No. 3D -540 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Compensation of destroyed or distributed production (state aid).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  6. To whom and how the sub sidy is provided  
Aid to vegetable producers will be granted to:  
Primary producers (vegetable growers) for the production, not put on the market (COVID -19 related 
reasons: due to the mandatory closure of public catering sector - restaurants, cafes and other  
hospitality establishments, as well as all public events contracts were cancelled and large amounts 
of products remains unsold), which was distributed free of charge or destroyed from the March until 
June.  
The maximum amount of aid will not exceed EUR 100  000 per beneficiary. If the calculation of the 
aid would exceed this maximum aid amount, before the decision to grant aid is taken, the amount 
of aid calculated is reduced.  
Procedure for gaining the subsidy:  
Producers will have to submit aid applications to local municipality. Municipalities check coherence 
of applicants according to the Rules, assess eligibility of the applicants for aid, calculate the amounts 
of aid granted to the applicants, take decisions to (not) grant aid to the applicants and provides 
information to National paying agency. The Agency check whether the aid has been calculat ed 
correctly according to information received from municipalities, corrects amounts and pays 
compensations to applicants.  
7. Expenditure  under the programme  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 0.995 Million  
8. Duration of the programme  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
19  RULES FOR THE PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY STATE AID TO KEEPERS OF FUR ANIMALS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Rules for the payment of temporary State aid to keepers of fur animals . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
The purpose of the Temporary State Aid to keepers of fur animals facing economic difficulties caused 
by the outbreak of Covid -19 is to maint ain the potential of fur production in the face of market 
disturbance.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  Legislation under which support is granted:  
• 19.03.2020 Communication from the Commission "Temporary Framework for State aid 
measures to support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak"  with all 
amendments;  
• European Commission Decision on the approval of the State Aid s cheme Nr. SA. 59345 
(2020/N) on the approval of the State aid scheme, Commission Regulation (EU) 
No 702/2014 of 25 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid in the agriculture and 
forestry sectors and rural areas compatible with the internal market in application of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.  
• The Order of the Minister of Agriculture of The Republic of Lithuania No.3D -805 of 
19 November  2020 "On the approval of the Rules for the payment of temporary State aid 
to keepers of fur animals".  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries / primary production: fur animal keepers / small and medium enterprises ( "SMEs" ) as 
well as large undertakings. The procedure for getting the Temporary State aid is the application b y 
individual eligible persons as provided in the Rules for the payment of temporary State aid to keepers 
of fur animals.  
7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 2.640177,31 Million  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The aid was granted to support keepers of fur animals of the Republic of Lithuania and to help 
combat the liquidity problems caused by the COVID -19 outbreak, thus  contributing to the 
preservation of the viability, production infrastructure and social stability in rural areas and would 
thus not appear to have any effects on trade.  
20  TEMPORARY STATE AID TO PIG PRODUCERS FACING ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES 
CAUSED BY THE OUTBREAK OF COVID -19 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Temporary State Aid to pig producers facing economic difficulties caused by the outbreak of 
Covid -19. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The year 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
The purpose of the Temporary State Aid to pig producers facing economic difficulties caused by the 
outbreak of Covid -19 is to maintain the potential of pork production in the face of market 
disturbance.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.17  
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  4. Background and authority for the su bsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which support is granted:  
• 19.03.2020 Communication from the Commission "Temporary Framework for State aid 
measures to support the economy in the current COVID -19 outbreak"  with all 
amendments;  
• European Commission Decision on the approval of the State Aid scheme No. SA.57823 
(2020/N) Lithuania COVID -19: Temporary State Aid to economic entities active in 
agricul ture and aquaculture facing economic difficulties during the outbreak of Covid -19 
with all its amendments.  
• The Order of the Minister of Agriculture of The Republic of Lithuania No.3D -557 of 
9 June 2020 "On the approval of the Rules on the Administration of  Temporary State Aid 
to pig producers"  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries / primary production: pig producers / small and medium enterprises ( "SMEs" ) as well 
as large undertakings. The procedure for getting th e Temporary State aid is the application by 
individual eligible persons as provided in the Rules on the Administration of Temporary State Aid to 
pig producers.  
7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
 2019  2020  
TOTAL  EUR 0 Million  EUR 2.202677,99 Million  
8. Duration of the subsidy programme  
2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The aid was granted to support pig producers of the Republic of Lithuania and to help combat the 
liquidity problems c aused by the COVID -19 outbreak, thus contributing to the preservation of the 
viability, production infrastructure and social stability in rural areas and would thus not appear to 
have any effects on trade.  
 
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