G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
20 August 2021  
(21-6332) Page: 1/73 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 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 Denmark . 
 
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  Table of Contents  
1   INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ ................  5 
1.1   Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings  ................................ ..............  5 
2   MEASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION  ................................ .............  6 
2.1   Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as  
Part of the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases  ................................ ...............................  6 
3   RESEARCH  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  7 
3.1   Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries  .................  7 
4   GENERAL MEASURES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 9 
4.1   Per Mille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds  ................................ ..............................  9 
4.2   Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fishery Products  ................................ .... 10 
5   COMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME  ................................ ................................ .........  11 
5.1   The Danish Rural Development Programme 2000 - 2006 ................................ ................  11 
5.1.1    Environmentally Friendly Farming  ................................ ................................ .............  11 
5.2   The Danish Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013 ................................ ................  12 
5.2.1    Innovation and Development in Primary Agriculture and Forestry  ................................ . 12 
5.2.2    Investments in Biogas Plan ts ................................ ................................ ....................  13 
5.2.3    Food Product Quality - Development/Participation/Marketing  ................................ ........  14 
5.2.4    Extensive Production on Agricultural Land and Conversion to Organic Farming  ...............  15 
5.2.5    Environmentally Friendly Farming  ................................ ................................ .............  17 
5.2.6    Conversation by Grazing or Cutting on Pasture and Natural Areas  ................................ . 18 
5.2.7    Grants to Private Enterprises, etc. for We tland Projects  ................................ ...............  19 
5.2.8    Grants to Municipal Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ ........  20 
5.2.9    Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  ................................ ................  21 
5.2.10    Grants for State Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ ...........  22 
5.2.11    Grants for Natura 2000 - Projects on Creating Nat ural Hydrology  ................................  23 
5.2.12    Nature and Environment Projects  ................................ ................................ ............  24 
5.2.13    Establishment of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations, Including 
Shelter Plants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  25 
5.2.14    Plant Genetic Resources  ................................ ................................ .........................  26 
5.2.15    New Jobs in Rural Areas  ................................ ................................ .........................  27 
5.3   The Danish Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020 ................................ ...............  28 
5.3.1    Environmental Technology  ................................ ................................ .......................  28 
5.3.2    Support for Investments in Organic Farming  ................................ ..............................  29 
5.3.3    Organic Promotion  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 30 
5.3.4    Organic Farming  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 31 
5.3.5    Preservation of Pastures and Nature Areas  ................................ ................................ . 32 
5.3.6    Grants to Constructed Wetlands  ................................ ................................ ...............  33 
5.3.7    Grants to Municipal Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ ........  34 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.3.8    Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  ................................ ................  35 
5.3.9    Grants for State Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ .............  36 
5.3.10    Grants for Natura 2000 Projects on Clearing Overgrown Areas and Preparing for 
Grazing  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  37 
5.3.11    Grants for Natura  2000 Projects on Creating Natural Hydrology  ................................ .. 38 
5.3.12    Habitats for Annex IV species  ................................ ................................ .................  39 
5.3.13    Natureprojects on Organogenic Land  ................................ ................................ ....... 40 
5.3.14    Establishment of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations, Including 
Shelter Plants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  41 
5.3.15    Grazing Projects on Farms with Buffer Zones  ................................ ............................  42 
5.3.16    LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme  ...........  43 
5.3.17    Afforestation on Private Land  ................................ ................................ ..................  44 
5.3.18    Forest for Biodiversity ................................ ................................ ............................  45 
5.3.19    Sustainable Forestry  ................................ ................................ ..............................  46 
5.3.20    Targeted Regulation of Nitrogen ................................ ................................ ..............  47 
5.3.21    Business Development  ................................ ................................ ...........................  48 
6   OTHER PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ ................................  49 
6.1   Animal Welfare Programme  ................................ ................................ ........................  49 
6.2   Measures to Improve the Production of Honey  ................................ ..............................  51 
6.3   Conservation of Livestock and Plant Genetic Resources  ................................ ..................  52 
6.4   Reforestation After Windthrow  ................................ ................................ ....................  53 
6.5   Grants for Privately Owned Untouched Forests  ................................ ..............................  54 
6.6   Tax Relief from Waste Water – Sugar Producers  ................................ ............................  55 
6.7   Cohesive Habitats in Natura 2000 sites  ................................ ................................ ........  56 
6.8   Grants for Hedgerows and Thickets  ................................ ................................ ..............  57 
6.9   Compensation for Land Withdrawals and Maintenance Constructed Wetlands  ....................  58 
7   FISHERIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  60 
7.1   The Danish EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) Programme 2014 -2020 ............  60 
7.1.1    Investments in the Processing for Fish Products ................................ ..........................  60 
7.1.2    Investments on Fishing Vessels  ................................ ................................ ................  61 
7.1.3    Preparation and Implementation in Relation to Production - and Marketing Plans in 
the Fisheries Sector  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  62 
7.1.4    LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fund  .................  63 
7.1.5    Investments in aquaculture  ................................ ................................ ......................  64 
7.2   Other programmes  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 66 
7.2.1    International Organisations in Fisheries (ICES, Eurofish etc.)  ................................ ....... 66 
7.2.2    Fishcare Management in Water Courses, Lakes and Coastal Waters ...............................  66 
7.2.3    Tax Relief from Waste Water – Fish Processing  ................................ ...........................  67 
7.2.4    Aid for Young Fishermen  ................................ ................................ ..........................  69 
7.2.5    Compensation for Herring Fishermen and Cod Fishermen in the Baltic Sea  .....................  70 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  7.2.6    Compensation for Eel Fishermen in Seawater  ................................ .............................  71 
8   THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING, URBAN, AND RURAL AFFAIRS  ................................ ..... 72 
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  1  INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMES  
1.1  Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings.  
Refinansieringsordningen for landbruget . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  20.3 28.3 14.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ease the financing costs for farmers by rescheduling existing loans to new long -term low interest 
loans.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.24.44 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
New low -interest mortgage loans ( approximately 2/3 of the interest of ordinary mortgage loans) or 
indexed loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, h ow 
determined  
The subsidy corresponds to 15%, 25% or 30% of the annual indexation of the loan, depending on 
the applicant's debt percentage at the time of application.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible , a full explanation  
Estimates are not available.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one he ading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
Estimates are not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to i t, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Estimates are not available. Last date for application: 15 December 1989.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
The programme has no effects on trade.  
2  MEASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTION OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION  
2.1  Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as Part 
of the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control 
programmes for animal diseases.  
Erstatninger ved nedslagning af dyr og andre udgifter ved bekæmpelsesforanstaltninger . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  7.5 1.1 0.6 
National financed  5.7 8.5 1,968.3  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme is carried through to control serious animal diseases.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Order No. 1323 of 6 November  2015. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.32.14.10.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant/Refund.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
In relation to c ontrol of serious animal diseases and zoonosis compensation, the applicant's is paid 
for animals slaughtered, destructed feed etc. as part of the control programme. Partly compensation 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy informatio n (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The sum of National subsidy and EU -refunds.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered b y which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
1 January 2002.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized prod uct(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last maj or change 
in the subsidy.  
No effect on trade.  
3  RESEARCH  
3.1  Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Scientific policy advise on food, agriculture and fisherie s for the authorities . 
Forskningsbaseret myndighedsbetjening . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  664.8  667.9  651.9  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the scientific policy advice is to promote food, agricultural and fisheries policies, regulation 
and development based on scientific knowledge with due consideration to a sustainable utilisation 
and management and the terrestrial and aquatic resources. Priorit y is placed on the issues of 
environment, food quality, food safety, plant and animal health and animal welfare. The advice is 
based on research carried out at universities.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  In 2007 the recipient Government Research Institutes was merged with Danish univer sities. The 
universities are now the sole recipients of the grant.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.33.02.20,  24.34.10.10, 24.34.10 .20, 24.34.20.20, 
24.34.20.30, 24.34.20.40 and (UM).  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or flu ctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Specific universities through annual estimates.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
There is no relationship between the grant and production units.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Permanent based  on annual estimates.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, ho wever, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative yea r, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Not applicable.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  4  GENERAL MEASURES  
4.1  Per Mille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds  
1. Title of program me in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Per mille Levy funds and Production Levy funds.  
Promille  - og produktionsafgiftsfonde . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  522.9  300.7 270.0  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy.  
Recycled revenues from Danish taxes on pesticides finance the Per mille Levy funds. The Fund for 
organic farming is also funded by national appropriations. The means from the Per mille Levy funds 
are used partly to subsidi se the different Levy funds (i.e.  professional funds).  
The production Levy funds use revenues which, beside the subsidy from the Per mille Levy funds 
and fiscal production levies are used to finance activities such as sales promotion, research, advising, 
education.  
Legislation on Per mille and Production Levy funds are found in Notification N597/2008 and 
Notification SA.38773 (2014/N) and on the Danish Finance Act § 24.24.51.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessa rily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The system of the Per mille  and Production Levy funds has existed since 1978 and is based on 
one-year-budgeting. The budgets are approved by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries 
and must meet all the legal requirements at both national and EU -levels. The scheme is permane nt. 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desir able that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where po ssible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
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  4.2  Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fishery Products  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Aid to promote development of agricultural and Fishery products.  
Lov om fremme af innovation, forskning og udvikling m.v . 
Replaced in 2010 by:  
Green development and demonstration programme  and other national and international research 
activities . 
Lov om tilskud til Grønt Udviklings  - og Demonstrationsprogram samt forskellige nationale og 
internationale forskningsaktiviteter mv.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  178.4  317.9  299.8  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to promote demonstration, innovation, research and development in 
the sectors of food, agriculture and fisheries.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Act No. 1502 of 27 December 2009. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.33.02.10 and 
§ 24.33 .02.20.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Support may be provided for producers, companies and research institutions based on individual  
evaluation of the proposals submitted and the actual cost incurred implementing the project. Support 
is provided in accordance with EU -rules on state aid for research and development which provides 
for different aid intensities depending on the nature of the project, the project activities as well as 
the size of the recipient.  
Support may be repayable if the results of the projects proves to be commercially viable and are 
exploited.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision o f per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independe nt heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Open since 20 July 2010. Ongoing scheme.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and s cope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidi zed product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Not applicable.  
5  COMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME  
5.1  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2000 - 2006  
5.1.1   Environmentally Friendly Farming  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Environmentally friendly farming.  
Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  23.7 13.6 15.6 
National financed  7.9 4.5 5.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
To encourage environmentally friendly extensive cultivation of  the areas and to minimize the risks 
of pollution of the ground water resources.  
Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co -financing) runs until 2006.  
Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. Appropriation on 
the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.30.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading  corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most r ecent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
The programme h as no effects on trade.  
5.2  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013  
5.2.1   Innovation and Development in Primary Agriculture and Forestry  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Innovation and development in primary agriculture and fore stry. 
Innovation og udvikling i primært jordbrug og skovbrug . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.2 0.3 0.0 
National financed  0.2 0.1 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to prom ote sustainable agricultural enterprises and forest 
holdings through the development and application of new technologies, while also reducing 
undesirable effects on the surrounding society.  
Environmentally efficient technologies represent a growth area wit h considerable employment and 
export potential. The promotion of and support for knowledge exchange and incentives for using 
new efficient technologies to overcome environmental problems and initiate new production can help 
the agricultural, forestry and f ood sectors to remain competitive . 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation in 2014 and 2015 on the Danish Finance Act 
§ 24.23.03.12. Appropriation in 2016 on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.16.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent  possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.2   Investments in Biogas Plants  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Investments in biogas plants.  
Investeringer i biogasanlæg.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 7.4 0.1 
National financed  0.0 6.5 0.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose is to promote biogas production. Agriculture serving as an energy provider has a 
positive impact on green accounts. The government will ensure the best conditions for the further 
development of agr iculture´s role as an energy provider. With the initiatives presented in 
Green  Growth concerning biogas and combustion of manure by 2020, the Government expects 
energy usage to have increased from 5% of farm yard manure in 2008 to 50% in 2020.  
4. Background a nd authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Act. no. 293 of 27 March 2012. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.19.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Owners of or members of a farm household (on farm facilitie s) or enterprises and cooperatives 
outside agriculture (off farm facilities; common plants). Up to 30% of the eligible expenses can be 
covered.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for tha t subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
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8. For the  information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under on e heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present p rogramme: 2007 - 2013. The biogas programme started in 2010 and the last 
application round was in 2012.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement  of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s) . 
Information on this  subject is not available.  
5.2.3   Food Product Quality - Development/ Participation/ Marketing  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Food product quality - development/participation/marketing.  
Fødevarekvalitet - udvikling/deltagelse/markedsfør ing. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.1 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The support scheme supports the development of, adaptation to and sales promotion for special 
quality food produ cts. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  The core of the scheme is labelling schemes for quality products.  
The purpose of the aid scheme is to promote the knowledge and sales of quality food products in 
order to meet consumer demand and to position quality food products in the global market as special 
high value products. A further aim is to create a broader range of quality -marked products, so that 
consumers have something to choose between, and producers gain a new competitive parameter.  
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rur al Development Programme). 
EC Regulation  1698/2005.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.17. and § 24.21.02.66.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered b y which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of  the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumpt ion, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introd uction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.4   Extensive Production on Agricultural Land and Conversion to Organic Farming  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Extensive production on agricultural land and conversion to organic farming.  
Ekstensiv produktion på landbrugsjord og omlægning til økologisk drift.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.8 0.2 0.1 
National financed  0.3 0.1 0.0 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect the aquatic environment, to protect and improve 
ecosystem and biotope conditions on agricultural land and to promote organic agricultural 
production.  
The scheme consists of two sub -schemes (can be combined for the same piece of land).  
Conversion to organic agricultural production  
Support is given for conversion to organic farming as an annual area subsidy at a fixed support rate 
per hectare for five years. The far mer's costs in converting to organic farming are highest during the 
first two years of the conversion period. The support rate per year is therefore set at a higher level 
for the first two years than in the last three years.  
Extensive production on agricul tural land  
Support is given for extensive farming as an annual area subsidy at a fixed support rate per hectare 
for five years. Applicants must either comply with the rules for organic agricultural production or 
undertake not to use plant protection produc ts and to limit the use of nitrogen. Another requirement 
is for fertilizer plans and fertilizer accounts to be prepared.  
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Financ e Act § 24.23.03.45.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide informati on on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/comm encement  
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, rel evant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.5   Environmentally Friendly Farming  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Environmentally friendly farming (extensive production on agricultural land).  
Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  44.6 19.2 11.1 
National financed  14.9 6.4 3.7 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
To encourage environmentally friendly extensive cultivation of the areas (promote biodiversity) and 
to minimize the risks of pollution of the water and environment.  
Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co -financing) runs until 2020.  
Legal basis: Act No. 236 of 31 M arch 2004. Council Regulation (EU) nº 1698/2005 on support  for 
rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) . 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03. 30. 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independen t heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period for the present programme: 20 07 - 2013 (some may have started in 2000 -2006) . Financial 
commitments for up to twenty years hereafter (maintenance of permanent extensification of 
wetlands).  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
exten t possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available.  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
The programme has no effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.6   Conversation by Grazing or Cutting on Pasture and Natural Areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas.  
Pleje ved afgræsning eller slæt af græs  - og naturarealer . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.2 0.3 0.1 
National financed  0.1 0.1 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect the aquatic environment by reducing nitrogen and 
phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce the use of plant protection products.  
A further purpose is to protect and improve ecosystem and biotope conditions in agricultural and 
natural areas.  
Support is given for the conservation of pasture and n atural areas in connection with grazing or 
cutting in areas that are designated in accordance with specific guidelines. Support is given as an 
annual area subsidy in accordance with five -year agreements and fixed support rates. The support 
can be targeted at special geographic areas or projects that cover large, geographically contiguous 
grasslands or natural areas.  
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.30.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on it ems 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent  possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are a vailable;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.7   Grants to Private Enterprises, etc. for Wetland Projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants to private enterprises, etc. for wetland projects.  
Tilskud til private virksomheder m.fl. til vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the not ification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.4 0.2 0.3 
National financed  0.1 0.1 0.1 
The programme is closed to  new applicants from 3 November 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environ ment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products . 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. A ppropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.35.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of t he notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recen t years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this  subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.8   Grants to Municipal Wetland Projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants to municipal wetland projects.  
Tilskud til kommunale vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  3.3 3.8 11.3 
National financed  1.1 1.3 3.8 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aq uatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products.  
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.34.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide inform ation on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any othe r time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the th ree most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.9   Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands.  
Tilskud til kommunale projekter vedrørende fosforvådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.9 0.0 1.6 
National financed  0.3 0.0 0.5 
The programme opened in April 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment.  
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danis h Finance Act § 24.23.03.39.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide i nformation on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
incept ion/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possi ble, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are availab le; 
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.10   Grants for State Wetland Projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for state wetland projects.  
Tilskud til statslige vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 3.1 1.6 
National financed  0.0 1.0 0.5 
The p rogramme opened in August 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products.  
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.29.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide inform ation on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any othe r time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the th ree most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.11   Grants for Natura 2000  - Projects on Creating Natural Hydrology  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on creating natural hydrology.  
Tilskud til Natura 2000 -projekter om etablering af naturlige vandstandsforhold . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
The programme opened in March  2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purposes of the scheme is to award grants to non -productive investments for the establishment 
of natural water level conditions, which may help to maintain or improve the conservation status of 
habitats and specially designated Natura 2000 -sites for hy drology.  
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.31.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have  to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are cover ed by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effect s of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, cons umption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the in troduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.12   Nature and Environment Projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Nature and environment projects.  
Natur  - og miljøprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.4 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purposes of the scheme are to:  
• Promote the environment  and nature -friendly mana gement of agricultural land, forest and 
natural areas;  
• conserve and promote biological diversity in the Danish landscape;  
• promote the establishment and management of wetlands;  
• conserve and promote environmental, natural and cultural assets;  
• improve the rec reational assets in rural areas;  
• promote animal welfare for grazing livestock in nature and landscape conservation;  
• improve the opportunities for utilising environmental, natural and cultural assets in a 
commercial context.  
The support scheme can cover several types of project, including integrated projects which also 
facilitate more than one of the above -mentioned purposes.  
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Dan ish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide  information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent pos sible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are avail able; 
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.13   Establishme nt of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations, Including 
Shelter Plants  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetations, including shelter plants.  
Etablering af landskabs  - og biotopforbedrende beplantning, herunder læplantninger . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
The programme closed in 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetation will help to increase the proportion 
of small biotopes and improve landscape values on farms.  
The vegetation may both give favourable living conditions for the natural flora and fauna and also 
increase public amenity assets in rural areas . 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the not ification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must c learly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. Statistical data permittin g an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.14   Plant Genetic Resources  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Plant genetic resources.  
Plantegenetiske resources . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to protect genetic plant resources by giving suppo rt for projects which 
are aimed at conserving and promoting the sustainable use of older Danish genetic plant resources 
worthy of conservation.  
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriati on on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.40.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Mem ber. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for whic h statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.15   New Jobs in Rural Areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
New jobs in rural areas.  
Attraktive levevilkår og nye arbejdspladser i landdistrikter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  12.2 8.1 20.7 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to strengthen the structure of industry in rural areas by 
establishing new jobs in the local vicinity and to improve the quality of life in rural areas.  
Economic development in rural areas is very much about establishing a sensible link between 
housing and jobs, so that it is attractive for families with income earners to settle in areas outside 
the towns and cities. Support is given for projects which fac ilitates the establishment of local jobs in 
rural areas. The purpose of the support to improve the quality of life is to help to ensure that people 
in rural areas have access to a series of specific, basic services - leisure and cultural attractions and 
transport as well as information and communication technology.  
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.49.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to  7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the no tification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
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  5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
6. Statisti cal data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that su ch information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and m eaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020  
5.3.1   Environmental Technology  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Environmental Technology . 
Miljøteknologi . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  110.5 165.4 83.3 
National financed  12.9 10.9 11.4 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The objective  of the subsidy scheme is to allocate investments in new processes and technologies 
on agricultural holdings , and to reduce the environmental and climate impacts of primary agricultural 
production.  
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Fina nce Act § 24.23.03.12 and 24.23.03.14 . 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by w hich heading  
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  5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production , consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.2   Support for Investments in Organic Farming  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Support for investments in organic farming.  
Økologisk investeringstøtte . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  13.7 11.5 4.1 
National financed  3.3 1.2 1.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The o bjective is to support  investments in new technologies at  organic farms, to increase the organic 
area and the organic production in  pig production , the livestock sector, t he fruit and vegetable sector, 
crop production and the e gg and poultry industry . 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development P rogramme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Fina nce Act § 24.23.03.13 . 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may pro vide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/o r any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s ) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major ch ange 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.3   Organic Promotion  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Organic Promotion . 
Økologifremme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.6 
National financed  0.0 0.0 1.3 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the subsidy scheme is to promote the production and marketing of organic food 
through competence development in food services. Competence development aims to upgr ade the 
participants' knowledge about organic food, in particular in connection with the conversion of public 
and private kitchens to use organic food. The organic promotion scheme allows funding for projects 
on knowledge transfer in the agricultural and f ood sectors.  
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Fina nce Act § 24.23.03.17 . 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily h ave to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are co vered by which heading  
See the above heading . 
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of prod uction, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year prec eding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
5.3.4   Organic Farming  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Organic farming – area support . 
Økologisk arealtilskud . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  267.9  175.7  186.4  
National financed  89.3 58.6 62.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The aid is given to facilitate the conversion and improve the conditions for organic farming.  
Legal basis: Administrative Order No. 80 of 30 January 2015 as amended by Administrative Order 
No. 546 of 31 May 2016. Implementing EEC Regulation 1305/2013on support for rural development 
from the European  Agricultural Guidance and Guaran tee Fund (EAGGF). Law on rural development, 
No. 766 of 19  June 2017. It is a condition that the entire holding is converted to organic farming 
within four  years from the beginning of the conversion. It is also a condition that the organic 
production on the  holding is maintained for at least five years . 
Aid is given to:  
The individual organic farm for a five -year period. A basic subsidy of DKK 870 is paid per hectare 
each year for all organic areas both during and after conversion. On top of this DKK 1 ,200 is paid 
during conversion to organic production per hectare each year for two years. Additiona l premia  are 
paid to specific measures (plant production with limited fertilizer use and fruit/berries production).  
Conversion premium to organic farming, the tota l premium for five years will be DKK 7 ,570 on 
average  (depending on additional premia ). The yearly payments will be graduated with the highest 
rates during the conversion period. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act  § 24.23.03.44.  
4. For the information ci ted in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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  5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period for the present programme: 2014 -2020. Financial commitments for up to five years hereafter.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
The programme has no effects on trade.  
5.3.5   Preservation of Pastures and Nature Areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Preservation of pasture and nature  areas by grazing or mowing.  
Pleje af græs  - og naturarealer . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  69.2 34.8 103.2  
National financed  23.0 11.6 34.4 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve ecosystem and biotope conditions in 
agricultural and natural areas in priority within Natura 2000 areas and hereby to mee t the Natura 
2000 directives obligations.  
Support is paid for preserving pastures and nature areas by pe rforming a yearly grazing or mowing 
activity in areas that are designated in accordance with specific guidelines. Support is paid  as an 
annual area subs idy in accordance with five -year agreements and fixed support rates. Legal basis: 
Act No. 766 of 19 June 2017 (Rural Development Programme).  Regulation (EU) nº 1305/2013 of 
the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) . 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03. 30. 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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  5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020. Payments up to five years hereafter.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possib le and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.6   Grants to Constructed Wetlands  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of p rogramme in Danish  
Grants to constructed wetlands . 
Tilskud til konstruerede minivådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 20.3 110.4  
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the s upport scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment by reducing 
nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment.  
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the  Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.28.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in o ne heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it , including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent y ears for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this su bject is not available.  
5.3.7   Grants to Municipal Wetland Projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants to municipal wetland projects.  
Tilskud til kommunale kvælstofvådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  3.7 8.7 22.8 
National financed  0.5 0.3 1.9 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aq uatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products.  
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.34 . 
4. For the information cited in it ems 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case , the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, whe re possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.8   Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands.  
Tilskud til kommunale fosforvådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.2 1.2 1.5 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.1 
The programme opened in April 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment.  
Legal ba sis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.39.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an indepe ndent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which headin g 
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introductio n of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.9   Grants for State Wetland Projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for state wetland projects.  
Tilskud til statslige vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  6.2 4.9 5.0 
National financed  1.1 0.3 0.3 
The p rogramme opened in August 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support sc heme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products.  
Legal basis:  Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Deve lopment Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.29.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, an d may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such sta tistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major chang e 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
5.3.10   Grants for Natura 2000  Projects on Clearing Overgrown Areas and Preparing for 
Grazing  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for Natura 2000  projects on clearing overgrown areas and preparing for grazing.  
Tilskud til Natura 2000  projekter om rydning af tilgroede arealer og om forberedelse til afgræsning . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  11.1 15.7 9.6 
National financed  0.1 0.5 1.1 
The programme opened in August 2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to award grants to non -productive investments such as 
clearance of overgrown areas and prepare for grazing, that ensures or im proves the conservation 
status of habitats and species in specially designated areas within the Natura  2000 areas.  
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.31 . 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on i tems 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencemen t 
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
5.3.11   Grants for Natura 2000  Projects on Creating Natural Hydrology  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for Natura 2000  projects on creating natural hydrology.  
Tilskud til Natura 2000  projekter om et ablering af naturlige vandstandsforhold . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.1 0.5 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.2 
The programme opened in March  2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to award grants to non -productive investments for the 
establishment of natural water level conditions, which may help to maintain or improve the 
conservation status of habitats and specially designated Natura 2000 -sites for hydrology.  
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.3 3. 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have a n independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by whic h heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the s ubsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, i mports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction  of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
5.3.12   Habitats for Annex IV species  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Habitats for Annex IV species . 
Særlige levesteder for  bilag IV -arter. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.1 1.9 0.1 
National financed  0.3 0.6 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to ensure or improve habitats of species listed in Annex IV of the  
Habitats Directive.  
Support under the scheme is given to projects that secures or improves the habitats of: Sandlizard, 
Northern birch mice and amphibians on the EU's Habitats Directive Annex  IV. 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37 . 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to e ach item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duratio n of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme was not continued after 2016.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized prod uct(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last maj or change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
5.3.13   Natureprojects on Organogenic Land 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Natureprojects on organogenic land.  
Naturprojekter på kulstofrige lavbundsjorde . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  6.2 4.5 4.9 
National financed  0.0 1.0 0.5 
The programme had the first call for applications in 2015. No payments have been made yet.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The p urpose of the scheme is to convert arable, organogenic land into permanent grass and 
discontinue drainage so that the soil becomes wet.  
This will enhance carbon sequestration because of the high carbon content in this soil type. In 
addition to soil carbon sequestration, GHG effects comprise reductions in nitrous oxide and methane 
emissions. Additional benefits are reduced nitrate leaching and ammonia evaporation.  
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Gr ant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.29 . 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items  in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2 014 - 2020. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notify ing Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years f or which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
5.3.14   Establishment of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations,  Including 
Shelter Plants  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetations, including shelter plants.  
Etablering af landskabs  - og biotopforbedrende beplantning . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  4.8 0.5 1.8 
National financed  1.6 0.2 0.6 
The programme closed in 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The establishmen t of landscape and biotope -improving vegetation will help to increase the proportion 
of small biotopes and improve landscape values on farms.  
The vegetation may both give favourable living conditions for the natural flora and fauna and also 
increase public  amenity assets in rural areas . 
Legal basis:  Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification mus t clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 20 14 - 2020. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. Statistical data permit ting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, shou ld be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.15   Grazing Projects on Farms with Buffer Zones  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme i n Danish  
Grazing projects on farms with buffer zones . 
Græsningsprojekter på bedrifter med randzoner . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.7 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.2 0.0 0.0 
The programme closed in 2015.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted  for that subsidy . 
The establishment grazing projects on farms with buffer zones will to prepare areas for grazing and 
ensure open areas as well as to protect and restore nature value of these areas.  
Legal basis:  Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Developm ent Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and ma y provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 20 14 - 2020. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such sta tistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major chang e 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.16   LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Developm ent Programme . 
Projekt LAG LDP . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  50.5 30.0 74.3 
National financed  7.1 2.9 3.9 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to strengthen rural development through tw o priorities: Job 
creation and improvement of the quality of life.  
LEADER is a local development method which has been used for 20 years to engage local actors in 
the design and delivery of strategies, decision -making and resource allocation for the development 
of their rural areas.  
The aim is to strengthen the structure of trade and industry in rural areas by establishing new jobs 
in the local vicinity and to improve the quality of life in rural areas.  
Support is given for projects that facilitate th e establishment of local jobs in small and micro 
enterprises in rural areas. The purpose of the support to improve the quality of life is to help to 
ensure that people in rural areas have access to a series of specific, basic services - leisure and 
cultura l attractions and transport as well as information and communication technology.  
All projects are rural development projects initiated at the local level in order to revitalise rural areas 
and create jobs and enhance settlement.  
Legal basis: Act No. 3 05 of 29 March 20 16 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
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  4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020. 
5.3.17   Afforestation on Private Land 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in D anish  
Grants for afforestation on private land . 
Tilskud til privat skovrejsning . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  14.6 15.1 30.4 
National financed  1.7 0.0 9.9 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the s upport scheme is to establish new private forest lands to improve water quality 
and nature by reducing the influx of nitrogen to lakes, fjords and inner seas, cf. Aquatic Environment 
Plan III.  
In order to achieve the above aim, support is given for the est ablishment of forest on agricultural 
land. 
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 814 of 
24 July 2000, Act No. 1177 of 8 December 2015.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.61. 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 an d 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held. The investment must 
be maintained for at least 5 years for the latest date, where the afforestation must be completed. 
The subsidy conditions that the area w ill be regulated under the Danish Forest Act and must be kept 
as forest land.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which sta tistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not avail able. 
5.3.18   Forest for Biodiversity  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for forest for biodiversity.  
Tilskud til skov med biodiversitetsformål . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.2 9.4 3.7 
National financed  0.2 9.2 1.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to contribute to securing stable habitats for forest dwelling 
species, and maintain valuable natural environment in forests.  
The support scheme priorities are as and species protected by the Habitat Directive to implement the 
Natura 2000 plans. The purpose of the support scheme is pursued  by the following activities and 
investments such as:  
• Extensive forestry (activity);  
• Coppice forestry (activity);  
• Forest graci ng (investment and activity);  
• Forest wetlands (investment and activity);  
• Trees for natural decay (activity);  
• Clearing of undesired growth (investment);  
• Special efforts for protected species (investment).  
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, Act No. 1177 of 8 December 2015.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
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  4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what  items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy for investments is paid in a single payment after the investment has been h eld. The 
subsidy for activities is paid in ratios for a period of 5 -20 years. The investments or activities must 
be maintained for at least 5 -20 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid or the 
activity has started.  
6. Statistical data permitt ing an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, shoul d be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.19   Sustainable Forestry  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for sust ainable forestry – Forest Regeneration and Green Management Plan . 
Tilskud til bæredygtig skovdrifts – Foryngelse og Grøn Driftsplan . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  3.2 1.2 0.0 
National financed  2.9 1.1 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted  for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to promote sustainable forest management.  
The purpose of the support scheme is pursued  by subsidising investments such as converting non -
native coniferous forest stands to native broadleaf stands or m anagement plans to protect valuable 
natural environment  in forests .  
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, Act No. 1177 of 8 December 2015.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
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  4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held. The investments must 
be maintained for at least 5 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid.  
6. Statistical data permitting an  assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include  statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be t he 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.20   Targeted Regulation of Nitrogen  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Targeted r egulation of nitrogen . 
Målrettet kvælstofsregulering . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019 2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 144.5  
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy  aims to ensure that there is an improvement in the environmental condition of the 
coastal waters. You may therefore apply for g rants to ensure the  establishment of catch crops or 
alternative nitrogen -reducing measures, which are intended to prevent excess  nitrogen from being 
discharged into the aquatic environment. The scheme must ensure a targeted effort in the areas 
where there is a need to reduce nitrogen emissions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.0 3.65. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
throu gh what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Participants, mainly farmers, are able to apply for the grant, if they fulfil one of the following criteria:  
a. They are registered in the Register for Fertilizer Accounts ; 
b. Have a catch crop area of at least 10 ha ; 
c. Have one or more fields nearby c oastal water s in need of nitrogen reducing efforts . 
7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for t hat subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per un it in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidi es are given as a fixed amount per hectare , where the amount depends  on the type of catch 
crop used.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other t ime-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The dur ation of present programme: 2020  to 202 1. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For th e three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.21   Business Development  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Business development . 
Erhvervsudvikling . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019 2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  5.1 0.0 43.8 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to promote sustainable agricultural enterprises and forest holdings 
through the development and application of new technologies, while also reducing undesirable 
effects on the surrounding society.  
Environmentally efficient technologies represent a growth area with considerable employment and 
export potential. The promotion of and support for knowledge exchange and incentives for using 
new efficient technologies to over come environmental problems and initiate new production can help 
the agricultural, forestry and food sectors to remain competitive. Businesses engaged in agriculture 
and forest holdings may therefore apply for the grants to enhance knowledge exchange and 
development of technology.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation in the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.16.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each it em, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
- 
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any  other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020. 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s) : 
Information on this subject is not available.  
6  OTHER PROGRAMMES  
6.1  Animal Welfare Programme  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Animal welfare programme.  
Dyrevelfærdspuljen . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  13.9 9.9 1.5 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme supports animal welfare organizations and animal shelters rescuing and helping 
abandoned, abused, mistreated and distressed animals in need for care. Another part of the 
programme supports campaigns educating and informing the public and animal owners how to treat 
and take care of animals (not productions animals). The aim is to improve the well -being and health 
of animals in Denmark.  
The programme is provided as a grant where applicants apply for a specific project or veterinary 
costs, animal transport costs or other operating costs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislatio n under 
which it is granted ) 
Legal basis: Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.30 . 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.30 . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Animal welfare organizations and animal shelters.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsi dy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) i s not possible, a full explanation.  
Subsidy per unit diverse from one round of applications to another round of applications. And it 
diverse from one beneficiary to another beneficiary.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does  not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify  what items are covered by which heading.  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  6.2  Measures to Improve the Pr oduction of Honey  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Measures to improve the production of honey.  
Projektstøtte til udvikling af biavlen . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.1 0.9 0.9 
National financed  1.1 0.9 0.9 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Improving general conditions for the production and marketing of apiculture products in Denmark in 
accordance to national programme laid down for three years period - the current programme is for 
the period 1/8/2016 – 31/7/2019 . 
4. Background and authority fo r the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Art. 55 – 57 Regulation No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and 
Commission Delegated Regulation 2015/1366 and Commission Implementing Regulation 2 015/1368 
for the current programme.  
Administrative Order no. 484 of 25 May 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grants to specific projects for three years periods ; for the period 1/ 8/2016 - 31/7/2019. 
Total for the period DK K 7.8 Mio. 
Equal t o approximately DKK 2.6 Mio. per  year in 201 7, 2018 and 201 9. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.20.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology, Entomology and Plant Pathology , the Danish 
Beekeepers' Association (Danmarks Biavlerforening) , Association of Commercial Beekeepers 
(Erhvervsbiavlerne) and DanHoney.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per  unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent he ading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
- 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Three -year periods 1/8 2016 – 31/7 2019.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized p roduct(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
The programme has no effect on trade.  
6.3  Conservation of Livestock and Plant Genetic Resources  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Conservation of native livestock and plant genetic resources.  
Bevaringsarbejde med husdyr  - og plantegenetiske ressourcer . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  3.4 5.7 4.9 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose is to conserve and sustainably manage plant and native livestock genetic resources, 
including the native brown bee population. The genetic resources are of Danish origin or of value to 
Danish agriculture. This is among others to fulfil Danish obligations accordi ng to international 
agreements in the area (International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 
and Global Plan o f Action for Animal Genetic Resources). The Danish conservation work on native 
livestock is concentrated on breeds in risk  of extinction, which are often kept by small -scale farmers.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Administrative Order No. 1363 of 24 November 2016, Order No. 30 of 4 January 2017 , Order No.  520 
of 2016  and Order No. 1363 of 19 December 2012.  
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc .) 
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Breeders, breeder associations, companies, producer associations, organizations, consultants, 
research or knowledge ce ntres through a fixed amount per unit or through grants to approved 
documented expenses.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy  per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual amount budgeted for subsidy is dependent on the annua l appropriation on the 
Danish  Finance Act. See payments in table above.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what ite ms are covered by which heading  
N.A. 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Annual or grants of three years.  
6.4  Reforestation After Windthrow  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for reforestation after windthrow . 
Tilskud til gentilplantning efter stormfald . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  9.2 0.2 0.4 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to support reforestation after major windthrows on private 
lands in  a way that secures robust forests for the future.  
Legal basis: Act No. 776 of 19 June 2017.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
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  4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not ne cessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what i tems are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is open from 2017 until 2026. The subsidy is paid as a one off compensation . The 
restrictions attached to the grant are permanent.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics ar e available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
6.5  Grants for Privately Owned Untouched Forests  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for privately owned untouched forest s. 
Tilskud til privat urørt skov . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019 2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  9.2 16.2 17.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to improve the biodiversity of privately owned forests by 
allowing forest to develop without human interference.  
Legal b asis: Act No. 776 of 19 June 2017.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to e ach item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is open from 2017 until 2026. The subsidy is paid as a one off compensation . The 
restrictions attached to the grant are permanent.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possib le and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
6.6  Tax Relief from Waste Water – Sugar Producers  
1. Title of programme in Engl ish. Title of programme in Danish  
Relief from waste water tax/Sugar production . 
Godtgørelse for spildevandsafgiften/Sukkerproduktion . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.9 1.4 1.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to contribute to a high overall reduction of the discharge of 
pollutants, more specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and organic materials.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The legal basis consists of the original consolidation act. no. 636 of 21 August 1998 and two acts 
changing the original act – act. No 524 of 1 7 June 2008 and act no. 522 of 12 June 2009.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Companies active in the sectors of fish processing, cellulose or sugar production, and registered in 
accordance with the VAT Law, qualify for an 80% refund of the tax paid. Companies active in the 
sectors of organic pigment, pectin and vitamin production, and registered in accordance with the 
VAT Law, qualify for a 70% refund of the tax paid. The refund only applies to the part of the tax paid 
exceeding DKK 30 ,000 ( EUR 4,020) annually and only where at least 80% of the fee is  attributable 
to the activities mentioned above. No other differentiation between companies applies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy ( indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The annual budget is  DKK 1.7 million, the total budget is DKK 17 million over the duration of the 
scheme. The aid is a tax reduction of maximum 80 % of the waste water tax. The duration is from 
31 July 2012 to 31  December  2021.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification  must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The duration of present programme: 31 July 2012 to 31 December 2021 . 
10. Statistical d ata permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such in formation 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meanin gful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.7  Cohesive Habitats in Natura 2000 sites  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of progra mme in Danish  
Cohesive habitats in Natura 2000 sites.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 7.4 9.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of t he support scheme is to support establishment of cohesive areas and provide buffer 
zones around specific habitats.  
Legal basis: Act No. 1122 of 3th October 2018.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.52.02.44.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in o ne heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it , including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is open in 2018 and 2019. The subsidy is paid as a one off compensation. The restrictions 
attached to the grant are permanent.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introductio n of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
6.8  Grants for Hedgerows and Thickets  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Grants for hedgerows and thickets.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.5 2.1 4.8 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the grant is to support and restore biodiversity in the open land th rough corridors, 
by planting hedgerows and thickets with flowering trees and bushes . 
Legal basis: Act No. 885 of 28 June 2017.  
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.52.02.85.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 abov e, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notificat ion must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is open in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The subsidy is paid as a on off payment. The 
investments must be maintained for at least 5 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is 
paid. 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope o f such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized pr oduct(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last m ajor change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on  this subject is not available.  
6.9  Compensation for Land Withdrawals and Maintenance Constructed Wetlands  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Compensation for land withdrawals and maintenance for constructed wetlands . 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019 2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.2 0.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the support scheme is to provide compensation for land withdrawals and maintenance 
in relation to the implementation of constructed wetlands, which has the purpose to protect and 
improve the aquatic environment by redu cing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic 
environment.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23 .08.10.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
To applicants who has achieved a subsidy grant under the rural development scheme "grants for 
constructed wetlands ", mostly producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for th at subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per un it in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
Subsidies are given as a fixed amount per hectare depending on the type of land withdrawn and  
maintenance. The subsidy is given under the de minimis rules ( Commission Regulation 
(EU) nr. 2019/316 ). 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notif ication does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must cle arly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest ye ar preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7  FISHERIES  
7.1  The Danish EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) Programme 2014 -2020  
7.1.1   Investments in the Processing  for Fish Products  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Investments in the Processing for Fish Products  in SME's . 
Forarbejdning og afsætning . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  5.9 6.0 1.0 
National financed  2.0 2.0 0.3 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
Development of the processing industry in order to encourage innovative investments.  
Legal basis: Consolidation Act No. 19 of 4 January 2017, Executive Order No. 91 of 25  January  2017 
and Executive Ord er No. 873 of 27 June 2017.  
EC Regulation 508/2014.  
The subsidy amounts to 30% of the eligible investment maximum , of which  75% derives from the 
EMFF and 25% derives from the Danish state.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.30 . 
4. For the informa tion cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one headin g). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
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  5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020.  
Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific nature and 
scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the extent possible, 
relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information include statistics of 
production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative y ear, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.1.2   Investments on Fishing Vessels  
1. Title of programm e in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Investments on fishing vessels.  
Investeringer på fiskerfartøjer . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  13.7 0.4 0.8 
National financed  6.4 0.3 0.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The a im of this measure is to modernise fishing vessels in order to contribute the development of a 
sustainable, viable and competitive fishing industry.  
Legal basis : Executive O rder No. 91 of 25 January 2017 , as amended by Executive Order No. 873 
of 27 June 20 17. 
EC Regulation 508/2014.  
Subsid y commitments amount to 50% (2015) and 40% (2016) of the investment if it concerns the 
landing obligation, coastal fisheries or young fishermen. For all other projects the level of support 
amount s to 30%.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.30. 
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. pro vide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
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  5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Mem ber. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for whic h statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.1.3   Preparation and Implementation in Relation t o Production  - and Marketing Plans in 
the Fisheries Sector  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Preparation and implementation in relation to production - and marketing plans.  
Udarbejdelse og gennemførelse af produktions  - og afsætningsplaner . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  2.2 6.1 6.9 
National financed  0.7 2.0 2.3 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to support preparation and implementation in relation to production - 
and marketing  plans.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Legal basis: Executive Order  No. 875 of 26 May 2020.  
EC Regulation 508/2014.  
The subsidy amounts to 75 % of the eligible investment maximum, of which 75% derives from the 
EMFF and 25% derives from the Danish state.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §  24.63.30. 
5. Form of the subsid y (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined.  
Producer Organisations.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subs idy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
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8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corr esponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of th e subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Programme period: 2014 -2020.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s) : 
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the su bsidy.  
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7.1.4   LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fund  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fu nd. 
Projekt FLAG EHFF . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  9.9 4.8 12.2 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The aim of this measure is encourage local initiatives to develop small business and infrastructure 
and to protect cultural  heritage in areas where fisheries used to be an important industry.  
Legal basis : Executive O rder No. 64 of 25 January 2020.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 08.35.08.10.  
Form of subsidy: Grant.  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the  notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification mu st clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020. 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possib le and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.1.5   Investments in aquaculture  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of progr amme in Danish  
Investments in aquaculture.  
Investeringer i akvakultur . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  18.3 9.0 4.4 
National financed  6.1 3.0 1.5 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to establish or develop aquaculture plants to increase aquaculture production and promote 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislat ion under 
which it is granted)  
Legal basis: Executive Order No.  1485 of 13 October 2020.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §  24.63.30. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant . 
The program supports productive investments in  aquaculture.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Aquaculture enterprises or entrepreneurs entering th e industry who, through investments, want to 
establish or develop aquaculture production.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
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8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the no tification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present programme: 2014 - 2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be th e 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  7.2  Other programmes  
7.2.1   International Organisations in Fisheries (ICES, Eurofish etc.)  
1. Title of programme in E nglish. Title of programme in Danish  
Support for office expenses (rent).  
Tilskud til kontorudgifter (leje) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019 2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  7.3 7.4 7.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
Suppo rt for office expenses (rent) to support international organisations in fisheries (ICES - 
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, Eurofish etc .). 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.61.20.10. and § 24.61.20. 20. 
4. For the information ci ted in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing programme.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable  that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possib le and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.2   Fishcare Management in Water Courses, Lakes and Coastal Waters  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Support for Fish Care Management in Water Courses, Lakes and Coastal Waters.  
Tilskud til fiskepleje i vandløb, søer og kystnære områder . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019 2020 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  24.0 25.9 23.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy. Background and authority for the subsidy. 
Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
Support for fishcare management in water courses, lakes and coastal waters . 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.65.40.10. (of which a part is transferred to the 
separate measure on restoration of watercourses , and therefore not included in this paragraph).  
4. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, an d may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
See the above heading.  
5. Duration of the sub sidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing measure.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the th ree most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.3   Tax Relief from Waste Water – Fish Processing  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Relief from waste water tax - fishing industry . 
Godtgørelse af spildevandsafgiften - fiskeindustrien . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  9.8 8.0 3.6 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to contribute to a high overall reduction of the discharge of pollutants, 
more specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and orga nic materials.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Legal basis : Consolidation Act No. 636 of 21 August 1998 , as amended by  Act No. 524 of 
17 June 2008, Act No. 522 of 12 June 2009  and lastly by Consolidation Act No. 1322 of 
11 November  2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Tax relief.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Companies active in the sectors of fish processing, cellulose or sugar production, and  registered in 
accordance with the VAT Law, qualify for an 80% refund of the tax paid. Companies active in the 
sectors of organic pigment, pectin and vitamin production, and registered in accordance with the 
VAT Law, qualify for a 70% refund of the tax pai d. The refund only applies to the part of the tax paid 
exceeding DKK 30 ,000 ( EUR 4,020) annually and only where at least 80% of the fee is attributable 
to the activities mentioned above. No other differentiation between companies applies.  
7. Subsidy per unit,  or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The total budget is DKK 74,285,000. The duration is from 9 April 2014 to 31 December 2021 . 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not nece ssarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what ite ms are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The duration of present programme: 9 April 2014 to 31 December 2021 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment o f the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics o f production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest yea r preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  7.2.4   Aid for Young Fishermen  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Aid for Young Fishermen.  
Støtte til yngre fiskeres førstegangsetablering . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The total amount covered by the scheme is DKK 10.0 mio. 2017 - 2020. 
 2018 2019  2020  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.654  1.5 1.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to help young fishermen to buy their first vessel or a share of a vessel.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Legal basis : Executive Order no. 1173 of 3 July 2020.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.62.51.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined.  
The subsidy is given to young fishermen, who are first time buyers of a fishing vessel.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible,  the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year,  or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The grand is up to D KK 500 ,000 per applicant.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provi de information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of present program: 3 July 2017  – 31 December 2023.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to  the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
No significant effect on trade.  
7.2.5   Compensation for Herring Fishermen and Cod Fishermen in the Baltic Sea  
1. Title of the program in English. Title of the program in Danish  
Compensation to Herring  Fishermen and  Cod Fishermen in the Baltic Sea  (National de minimi s). 
Kompensation til slidefiskere og torskefiskere i Østersøen . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
 Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 8.8 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to compensate fishermen  for lost earnings in relation to the quota reduction for cod in 
the Baltic Sea  in 2020 . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Legal basis: Executive order no. 1017 of 19 June 2020.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.10.60.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mecha nism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Compensation to cod fishermen for lost earnings in the Baltic Sea in 2020 . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a ful l explanation  
The grand is up to approx . DDK 223,500 per applicant  and minimum DDK 15,000.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provid e information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits  attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of subsidy scheme : 1 June 2020 to 12 August 2020 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to th e judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.6   Compensation for Eel Fishermen in Seawater  
1. Title of the program in English. Title of the program in Danish  
Compensation to Eel Fishermen in seawater  (National de minimis ). 
Kompensation til ålefiskere i saltvand . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  
 Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 3.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to compensate  eel fishermen  for lost earnings  as a consequence of the introduced ban on 
commercial fishing of eels in seawater from 1 November 2018 to 31 January 2019.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Legal basis: Executi ve order no. 321 of 29 March 2019.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.10.20.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  
Grant.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined  
Compensation to eel fishermen for lost earnings from 1 November 2018 to 31 January 2019 . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous 
year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previ ous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
The grand is up to approx . DDK 223,500 per applicant  and minimum DDK 10,000.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading c orresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
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9. Duration of  the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Period of subsidy scheme : 1 April 2019 to 30 April 2019 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature a nd scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the sub sidized product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
8  THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING, URBAN, AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
Small island support scheme.  
Støtte til projekter på de små øe r (Ø-støtte).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2018  2019  2020  2021  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  Grants  4.3 3.5 3.3 5.0 (estimate)  Loans  1.9 1.5 3.2 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.7  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To sustain and support the local communities of the 27 smaller and populated islands:  
Aarø, Agersø, Anholt, Askø (including Lilleø) Avernakø, Baagø, Barsø, Birkholm, Bjørnø, Drejø, 
Egholm, Endelave, Fejø, Femø, Fur, Hjarnø, Hjortø, Lyø, Mandø, Nekselø, Omø, Orø, Sejerø, Skarø, 
Strynø, Tunø, and Venø.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it 's granted)  
Ministry of the Interior and Housing . Legal basis: Act no. 787 of 21 June 2007 as amended by 
Act no. 1336 of 19 December 2008, and Act no. 628 of 9 June 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy. To whom and how the subsidy is provided. Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The policy objective of the support scheme is to sustain the population on the aforementioned 
27 islands . 
Although the primary objective of the subsidy is to preserve existing and establish new workplaces, 
a wide range of projects and activities are supported. The su bsidy is mainly awarded to projects 
intending to establish or expand existing production -, processing -, service -, and tourism -related 
businesses, cultural activities, and projects sustaining social life in the island communities 
(e.g. restoration of villag e halls). Anyone, including local authorities,  individuals, organizations, 
institutions and businesses , can apply for the subsidy. The conditions for support are set forth in 
application -guidelines issued bi -annually by the Danish Housing and Planning  Authority. The subsidy 
can be awarded to specific projects as either a grant or interest -free loan. Loans are given to private 
applicants and businesses which are deemed capable of profiting from the investments made using 
the funds.  
6. For the information cited in items 5 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading. 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.  
See the above heading.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
Permanent scheme. Loans are awarded a s interest -free 10 -year loans, which are installment free 
for the initial three years. Grants are to be used in line with the conditions for support . 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and sco pe of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidize d product(s) 
or sector(s):  
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy.  
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
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