WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
15 December 2003
(03-6586)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  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 COMMUNITIES
Addendum
The following addendum to the notification of  the European Community relates to subsidy
programmes of Denmark.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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DENMARK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRI CULTURE AND FI SHERIES..............................................7
1. S UBSIDIES AND STATE AID TO DANISH AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES - 2001 ..........................7
1.1 Income support programmes ................................................................................................... 8
1.1.1 Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings ......................................................8
1.1.2 Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of
mortgage loans ............................................................................................................................9
1.1.3 Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans ......................................................................9
1.1.4 Debt rescheduling scheme for farmers ......................................................................................10
1.1.5 Debt reorganisation for farmers ...............................................................................................10
1.1.6 Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas ............................................................11
1.2 Structual programmes ........................................................................................................ ....12
1.2.1 Young Farmers’ Scheme ...........................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Land consolidation programme ................................................................................................13
1.3 Environmental programmes ..................................................................................................14
1.3.1 Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment ..............14
1.3.2 Guarantee for loans for agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and
improving the environment ........................................................................................................15
1.4 Measures to compensate for losses due to damage to agricultural production or
means of production............................................................................................................ ....16
1.4.1 Guaranteed “drought-loans” with repayment subsidy (1992) .................................................16
1.4.2 Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part   of
the control programmes for animal diseases ............................................................................17
1.4.3 Control of Salmonella in poultry. Reimbursement of expenses for analyzing eggs for
Salmonella for small producers ................................................................................................18
1.4.4 Control of Salmonella in poultry ...............................................................................................19
1.4.5 Storm damage aid scheme .........................................................................................................20
1.5 Research .................................................................................................................... ...............21
1.5.1 Public Agricultural and Fishery Research Institution ..............................................................21
1.6 General measures ............................................................................................................ ........22
1.6.1 Promille Levy funds and Production levy Funds ......................................................................22
1.6.2 Aid to promote development of agricultural and fishery products ............................................23
1.6.3 Advisory services in agriculture ................................................................................................24
1.7 Community-related programmes ..........................................................................................25
1.7.1 Aid for investments in animal welfare .......................................................................................25G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.7.2 Vocational training in agriculture ............................................................................................26
1.7.3 Environmentally friendly farming .............................................................................................27
1.7.4 Early retiremen t from farming ..................................................................................................28
1.7.5 Establishment of shelter belts ....................................................................................................29
1.7.6 Organic farming ........................................................................................................................30
1.7.7 Investments for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural
and forestry products ................................................................................................................31
1.7.8 Development of specific rural areas .........................................................................................32
1.8 Other pr ogrammes............................................................................................................ ......33
1.8.1 Farm Relief Services .................................................................................................................33
1.8.2 Analyzing for aflatoksin in milk ................................................................................................34
1.8.3 Expenses to veterinaries in special cases ..................................................................................35
1.8.4 Measures to improve the production of honey ..........................................................................36
1.8.5 Subsidy to certified lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre
plants ............................................................................................................................... ..........37
1.9 Fisheries ................................................................................................................... ................38
1.9.1 Fishing vessels – permanent cessation ......................................................................................38
1.9.2 Fishing from the coast (hauling up vessels) ..............................................................................39
1.9.3 Processing ............................................................................................................................... ..39
1.9.4 Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture ......................................................................................40
1.9.5 Constructions of vessels ............................................................................................................40
1.9.6 Aquaculture ............................................................................................................................... 41
1.9.7 Modernisation of fishing port facilities .....................................................................................41
1.9.8 Market promotion for fishery and aquaculture products ..........................................................42
1.9.9 Aid for young fishermen ............................................................................................................42
1.9.10 Preretirment of fishermen .........................................................................................................43
1.9.11 PESCA ............................................................................................................................... ........43
1.9.12 Modernisation of fishing vessels ...............................................................................................44
1.9.13 Pound net fishermen ..................................................................................................................44
1.9.14 Experimental fishing and fish processing development ............................................................45
1.9.15 FØTEK ............................................................................................................................... .......45
1.9.16 Innovative actions etc. ...............................................................................................................46
1.9.17 The Fishery Fund ......................................................................................................................46
2. S UBSIDIES AND STATE AID TO DANISH AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES - 2002 ........................47
2.1 Income support programmes .................................................................................................48
2.1.1 Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings ....................................................48G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.1.2 Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of
mortgage loans ..........................................................................................................................49
2.1.3 Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans ....................................................................50
2.1.4 Debt rescheduling scheme for farmers ......................................................................................50
2.1.5 Debt reorganisation for farmers ...............................................................................................51
2.1.6 Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas ............................................................52
2.2 Structural programmes ....................................................................................................... ...53
2.2.1 Young Farmers’ Scheme ...........................................................................................................53
2.3 Environmental programmes ..................................................................................................54
2.3.1 Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment ..............54
2.3.2 Guarantee for loans for agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and
improving the environment ........................................................................................................55
2.4 Measures to compensate for losses due to damage to agricultural production or
means of production............................................................................................................ ....56
2.4.1 Guaranteed “drought-loans” with repayment subsidy (1992) .................................................56
2.4.2 Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of
the control programmes for animal diseases ............................................................................57
2.4.3 Control of Salmonella in poultry. Reimbursement of expences for analyzing eggs for
Salmonella for small producers ................................................................................................58
2.4.4 Control of Salmonella in poultry ...............................................................................................59
2.4.5 Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats .........................................................................60
2.5 Research .................................................................................................................... ...............61
2.5.1 Public Agricultural and Fishery Research Institution ..............................................................61
2.6 General measures ............................................................................................................ ........62
2.6.1 Per mille tax funds and Production tax funds for the sectors of agriculture and
gardening ............................................................................................................................... ...62
2.6.2 Aid to promote development of agricultural and fishery products ............................................64
2.6.3 Advisory services in agriculture ................................................................................................65
2.7 Community-related programmes ..........................................................................................66
2.7.1 Aid for investments in animal welfare .......................................................................................66
2.7.2 Vocational training in agriculture ............................................................................................67
2.7.3 Environmentally friendly farming .............................................................................................68
2.7.4 Early retiremen t from farming ..................................................................................................69
2.7.5 Establishment of shelter belts ....................................................................................................70
2.7.6 Organic farming ........................................................................................................................71
2.7.7 Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products ................................................72
2.7.8 Community Initiative LEADER+ ..............................................................................................73
2.7.9 Rural adaptation and development ...........................................................................................74G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.8 Other pr ogrammes............................................................................................................ ......75
2.8.1 Farm Relief Services .................................................................................................................75
2.8.2 Analyzing for aflatoksin in milk ................................................................................................76
2.8.3 Expenses to veterinaries in special cases ..................................................................................77
2.8.4 Measures to improve the production of honey ..........................................................................78
2.8.5 Subsidy to certified lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre
plants ............................................................................................................................... ..........79
2.9 Fisheries ................................................................................................................... ................80
2.9.1 Permanent withdrawal ..............................................................................................................80
2.9.2 Hauling up vessels .....................................................................................................................81
2.9.3 Investments in the processing for fish products ........................................................................81
2.9.4 Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture ......................................................................................82
2.9.5 Construction of vessel ...............................................................................................................82
2.9.6 Investments in Aquaculture .......................................................................................................83
2.9.7 Fishing ports facilities ...............................................................................................................84
2.9.8 Market promotion for fishery and aquaculture products ..........................................................85
2.9.9 Aid for young fishermen ............................................................................................................86
2.9.10 Modernisation of fishing vessels ...............................................................................................87
2.9.11 Experimental fishing and fish processing development ............................................................88
2.9.12 FØTEK ............................................................................................................................... .......88
2.9.13 Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade .................................................89
2.9.14 Innovative actions etc. ...............................................................................................................90
2.9.15 Production tax funds for the sector of fishery ...........................................................................91
II. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECON OMIC AND BUSINE SS AFFAIRS......................92
1. C ENTRE CONTRACTS FOR TOURISM ...........................................................................................92
III. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS,
DANISH MARITIME  AUTHORITY...................................................................................94
1. S UBSIDIES TO THE EDUCATION OF SEAFARERS .........................................................................94
2. S UBSIDIES IN THE FORM OF REDUCTION /CANCELLATION OF STAMP DUTY ...............................94
3. R ENTESTØTTEORDNINGEN (INTEREST -SUBSIDY SCHEME )........................................................95
4. G ARANTIFONDEN FOR SKIBSBYGNING (THE GUARANTEE SCHEME ). ........................................96
5. F RAGTSKIBSORDNINGEN (GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SMALL CARGO SHIPS). .........................96
6. D RIFTSSTØTTEORDNINGEN (CONTRACT -SUBSIDY SCHEME ).....................................................96
IV. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS,
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR EN TERPRISE AND HOUSING..........................................98
V. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS,
DANISH ENERGY AUTHORITY........................................................................................99
1. D EVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY (N 42/98) ........................................99G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2. A CT ON CO 2 QUOTA FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION ............................................................100
3. A CT NO 375 OF 2 JUNE 1999 ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BILL..........................................101
4. A CT NO 375 OF 2. JUNE 1999 ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BILL.........................................101
5. A CT NO 375 OF 2 JUNE 1999 ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BILL..........................................102
6. RESCUING AND RESTRUCTURING OF DISTRESSED ENTERPRISES (N 666/94) ...........................102
7. G OVERNMENTAL SUBSIDY TO PROMOTE THE CONNECTION TO COMBINED POWER AND
HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS BASED ON COAL ......................................................................103
8. GOVERNMENTAL SUBSIDY FOR PRODUCT ORIENTED SAVING PROGRAMME ............................103
9. E LECTRICITY SAVING TRUST NO. 1209 ..................................................................................104
10. S UBSIDIES FOR ENERGY SAVINGS ETC . IN PRIVATE COMPANIES .............................................105
11. G RANT SCHEME FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CO2- TAX EXPENSES TO ENTERPRISES WITH
A HIGH ENERGY CONSUMPTION . ..............................................................................................105
12. S UBSIDIES FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION . ...........................................................................106
13. G RANT SCHEME FOR INVESTMENTS IN CONVERTING OR EXPANDING DISTRICT
HEATING PLANTS TO USE OF BIOMASS FUELS FOR HEAT OR COMBINED HEAT AND
POWER GENERATION ................................................................................................................107
VI. THE DANISH MINISTRY  OF EMPL OYMENT .............................................................107
1. J OB TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL JOB TRAINING UNDER THE ACT ON AN ACTIVE
LABOUR MARKET POLICY ........................................................................................................107
2. J OB TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL JOB TRAINING UNDER THE ACT ON ACTIVE SOCIAL
POLICY ............................................................................................................................... ......108
3. F LEX-JOBS AND SHELTERED JOBS ............................................................................................109
VII. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
INNOVATION ..................................................................................................................... .110
1. T ECHNOLOGY TRANSFER INSTITUTES (TTI’ S)........................................................................110
2. T HE INDUSTRIAL PHD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME .................................................................111
VIII. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF E NVIRONMENT, THE AGENCY FOR
ENVIRONM ENT..................................................................................................................11 2
1. S UBSIDY SCHEME FOR CLEANER PRODUCTS ...........................................................................112
IX. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND NATURE
AGE NCY......................................................................................................................... .......113
1. P RODUCT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME FOR FORESTRY AND WOOD WORKING INDUSTRY ..........113
X. THE DANISH MINISTRY  FOR TRANS PORT ...............................................................114
1. A CCOUNTING REGULATIONS FOR POST DENMARK .................................................................114
2. E NVIRONMENTAL GRANTS TO FREIGHT TRANSPORT BY RAIL .................................................116G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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I. MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
1. S UBSIDIES AND STATE AID TO DANISH AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES - 2001
Introduction
This notification covers in principle all national aid to the Danish agricultural and fisheries
sectors in the fiscal years 2000 (1. January – 31. December) and 2001 and the budgeted amounts for
the fiscal year 2002. Consequently, the measures and programmes included are notified irrespective of
whether they themselves warrant a notification under article 25 of the SCM-Agreement. The fact that
they are notified does not imply that they are “specific” or that they have any effect on trade.
The notification follows the outline suggested by the WTO and uses the following format:
1. Title of programme in English
Title of programme in Danish
2. Article in The Finance Act3. Form of subsidy:
(a)  Grants
(b)  Tax relief
(c)  Subsidies financed by recycled revenues from taxes and duties
(d)  Subsidised rents(e)  Loans at a lower rent
(f)  Guaranties
(g)  Other forms of subsidies and financing of working capital for public service companies
4. Amount used on the programme in 2000 (F: Final), 2001 (E: Estimated), 2002 (B: Budget)5. Policy objective of the programme6. Duration
7. Statistical data (estimate of trade effects)
8. Legal basis (Act or Order)9. Rules and conditions (for obtaining aid under the programme)10. The number of new receivers of subsidy and new subsidy arrangements plus an estimate of the
number of new or preserved places of work
A number of the programmes included are the national implementation of Community
programmes (e.g. the accompanying measures), and are partly financed by the Community, partly by
Denmark. In order to make them easily distinguishable from the purely nationally financedprogrammes, they are listed under a separate heading.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.1 Income support programmes
1.1.1 Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings
1. Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings
Refinansieringsordningen for landbruget
2. FFL§ 24.24.44Form no.: (SG(88) D/14509)
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds44 . 4 .
National financed3.
e4.
49.74.
37.44.
39.2
5. . To ease the financing costs for farmers by rescheduling existing loans to new long-term low interest
loans.
6. Last date for application: 15 December 1989. Term of loans: 10 or 30 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988
9. To be eligible for refinancing the applicant had to have agriculture as main occupation, have a dept
percentage of more than 30 and have economic survival capability. The government took over the
debt commitments for the loans in question, and in  return the farmers undertook commitments for
new low-interest mortage loans (approximately 2/3 of the interest of ordinary mortage loans) or
indexed loans.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.1.2 Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of mortgage
loans
1. Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of mortgage
loans
Statsligt afdragsbidrag til jordbrugslån i forbindelse med refinansieringsordningen for landbruget
2. FFL§ 24.24.45Form no.: SG(88) D/14509
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds44 . 4 .
National financed3.
d4.
4.74.
1.04.
0.6
5. To ease the financing cost for farmers by reducing the payment on certain indexed loans.
6. Last date for application: 15 December 1989. Financial commitments for 10 or 15 years depending
on term of loan.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988
9. The subsidy corresponds to 15 pct., 25 pct. or 30 pct. of the annual indexation of the loan, depending
on the applicant´s debt percentage at the time of application.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.
1.1.3 Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans
1. Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans
Jordbrugslån med afdragsbidrag
2. FFL§ 24.24.53Form no.: SG(86) D/4116
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds44 . 4 .
National financed3.
d4.
5.34.
4.64.
2.4
5. To reduce the financing costs in agriculture by subsidising the payment on certain indexed loans.
6. Last application year: 1990. Financial commitments for 15 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Acts No. 841 and No. 850 of 20 December 1989; Act No 417 of 13 June 1990
9. Aid is no longer available. The subsidy corresponds to 30 pct. of the indexation of the loan.
10. Estimates are not available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.1.4 Debt rescheduling scheme for farmers
1. Debt rescheduling scheme for farmers
Gældssaneringsordningen
2. FFL§ 24.24.41.20Form no.: SG(93) D/7970
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds44 . 4 .
National financed3.
d + f4.
04.
04.
0.2
5. To assist farmers in need of debt rescheduling due to financial crisis.
6. Last application year: 1983. Term of loans: 13-23 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 131 of 9 April 1980
9. Aid is no longer available.
For a loan with a maximum size of DKK 0.7 mill. per applicant, a guarantee of 80 pct. is granted
with an interest subsidy for the first 3 or 5 years.
10. Estimates are not available.
1.1.5 Debt reorganisation for farmers
1. Debt reorganisation for farmers
Gældssaneringsordning
2. FFL§ 24.24.41.30Form no.: SG(93) D/7970
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds44 . 4 .
National financed3.
 f4.
24.94.
11.04.
8.9
5. To ease the future interest burden and improve the availability of funds through rescheduling of
short-term high interest loans.
6. Last date for application: 1 April 1994. Term of loans: 15 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 268 of 6 May 1993 as amended by act No. 1108 of 22 December 1993.
9. Aid is no longer available.
To be eligible for a loan, the applicant must have agriculture as main occupation, a debt percentage
of at least 70 and economic survival capability. The mortage loans are between DKK 75,000 and
1,200,000 per farm. A levy of 1 pct. of the balance of the loan is payable to the state.
10. Estimates are not availableG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.1.6 Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas
1. Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas
Tilskud til jordbrugere på visse småøer
2. FLL§ 24.23.03.20Form no.:
 2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
 0.04.
 2.64.
 2.5
National financed3.
a4.
 0.04.
 7.74.
 7.5
5. The aim is to give compensatory allowance to farmers in the less favoured areas. The less favoured
areas are the islands Ærø, Samsø, Læsø, Fanø and 27 small islands under the association of small
islands in Denmark. 
6. The grant is a yearly compensatory allowance in accordance to a yearly application.  
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act. No. 338 of 17 Ma y 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. In order to receive the compensatory allowance th e farmer has to be resident on one of the islands,
that are appointed as less favoured areas.
The subsidy is granted to farmers in less-favoured areas. Subsidies will be granted per hectare on the
basis of agricultural areas used on the holding.  Th e maximum number of eligible units are  100. The
maximum grant per farmer is approximately DKK 67,000. 
10  In 2001 there has been 23.436  eligible area units on about 430  farms.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.2 Structual programmes
1.2.1 Young Farmers’ Scheme
1. Young Farmers’ Scheme
Yngre jordbruger ordningen
2. FFL§ 24.24.05Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
36.54.
36.14.
38.5
 
National funding:
Discharge for
defaulting debtors:
Direct aid:
State guarantees
outstanding:3.
a
+
d
+
f4.
57.4
10.9
 
59.1
1,8284.
58.2
21.7
 
59.9
2,9674.
54.0
14.5
 
67.8
2,254
5. To encourage and ease the generational transition in the agricultural sector.
6. Permanent scheme. Term of loans 20 years. Direct aid 7 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 606 of 6 June 2000.
9. The State warrants a loan of a maximum amount of DKK 500,000 depending on the value of the
holding. Interests and repayment are wholly or in part paid by the State during the first seven years of
its term. To be eligible, the applicant must be below 40 years of age, start in agriculture as main
occupation and fulfil certain conditions regarding education and capital.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.2.2 Land consolidation programme
1 Land consolidation programme
Jordfordeling
2. FFL§ 24.21.01.10Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
g4.
24.34.
19.54.
17.7
5. To improve the physical structure of farm holdings by re-allotment through land consolidation.
6. No limit.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Legal basis: Order No. 318 of 25 April 1996
9.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.3 Environmental programmes
1.3.1 Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment
1. Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment
Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, investeringstilskud
2. FLL§ 24.23.45.10Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
.a4.
29.04.
22.94.
0.0
5. Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities sufficient to meet the requirements concerning the
spreading and utilisation of manure in the fields.
6. Last application date: 31 March 1996 (for some groups 31 December 1996). Aid is paid as a lump
sump, except for investments above DKK 85,000 in single-farm storage facilities, where the aid is
granted over a period of 10 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987 as amended.
9. To be eligible the local authorities must approve of  the capacity of storage facilities. The aid granted
is 35 pct. or 25 pct. of investments in storage facilities.Maximum: DKK 150,000. 40 pct. of investments in co-operative facilities for processing of manure
(bio-gas etc.) Maximum: DKK 150,000 per agri cultural holding supplying the facility.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.3.2 Guarantee for loans for agricultural investments  with the aim of protecting and improving the
environment
1. Guarantee for loans for agricultural investment s with the aim of protecting and improving the
environment
Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, garanti for lån
2. FLL§ 24.23.45.20Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds44 . 4 .
National financed3.
 f4.
0.34.
0.94.
0.3
5. Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities sufficient to meet the requirements concerning the
spreading and utilisation of manure in the fields.
6. Last date for application: 31 March 1996 (for some groups 31 December 1996). Term of loans:
15 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987, as amended.
9. To obtain a guarantee the investment must be approved by the local authorities and supported under
the scheme “Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment”.
Guarantee of 80 pct. of loan s with a maximum of DKK 400,000.
10. Estimates are not available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.4 Measures to compensate for losses due to damage to agricultural production or means of
production
1.4.1 Guaranteed “drought-loans” with repayment subsidy (1992)
1. Guaranteed “drought-loans” with repayment subsidy (1992)
1992-tørkehjælpsordningen
2. FFL§ 24.24.43Form no.: SG(93) d/32912
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds44 . 4 .
National financed3.
 f + d4.
0.14.
0.14.
0.1
5. To ease the consequences of the 1992-drought by subsidising the farmers who suffered the most.
6. Last date for application: 1 May 1993. Term of loans: 10 years
7. The programme has no trade effects.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 918 of 25 November 1992
9. To be eligible for a loan the applicant must have agriculture as main occupation, have a drought-
induced loss of at least 30 pct. and have a debt percentage of at least 50. Maximum loan: DKK 1
million. Repayment subsidy is only granted to applicants having a debt percentage of at least 65. The
subsidy is granted over a 5-year period, decreasing over the last 3 years.
10. Estimates are not available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.4.2 Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part   of the
control programmes for animal diseases
1. 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. FFL § 24.32.14Form no.: Bekæmpelse af smitsomme sygdomme:
Form no. 20-00/009/00. Statsstøtte No.: N
209/98
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4
04.
1.44.
1.4
National financed3.
a4.
2.04.
6.64.
6.7
5. In relation to control of animal diseases and zoonoses compensation is paid for animals, feed etc.
destroyed as part of the control programmes. Partly compensation is paid for loss of profits due to
this destruction.
6. The programme for control of animal diseases is permanent.
7.  The programme has no effect on trade.
8.  The programmes are based on Law No. 351 1999
9.  Compensation is paid for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control programmes. Partly
compansation is paid for loss of profits due to this destruction.
10. The programmes have no effect on employment.
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1.4.3 Control of Salmonella in poultry. Reimbursement of expenses for analyzing eggs for
Salmonella for small producers
1. Control of Salmonella in poultry. Reimbursement of expenses for analyzing eggs for
Salmonella for small producers
Offentlig medfinansiering af analyseomkostninge r for stalddørssælgere og producenter med mindre
komsumægshønsehold med leverancer til pakkeri under planen “Planen til en udvidet bekæmpelse af
Salmonella i slagtekyllinger og fjerkræ”
2. FFL 24.32.05Form no.: N466/2001
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4
04.
04.
0
National financed3.
a4.
04.
0.44.
1.0
5. To ensure that small producers take the necessary samples for Salmonella. There is a reimbursement
of 75% of the expenses to analyzing for Salmonella.
6.  Permanent
7.  The programme has no effect on trade.
8.  The programmes are based on Law No. 351 1999.
9.  Compensation is paid for expences for analyzing eggs for Salmonella for small producers with less
than 1000 hens.
10. The programmes have no effect on employment.
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1.4.4 Control of Salmonella in poultry
1. Control of Salmonella in poultry
Bekæmpelse af Salmonella i kyllinger og konsumæg
2. FFL § 24.32.12Form no.: Bekæmpelse af Salmonella i kyllinger
og konsumæg : Statsstøttesag nr.: 709/96 og N
134/2000
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4
1.24.
0.64.
0
National financed3.
a4.
14.54.
11.74.
8.0
5. Compensation is paid for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control programme. Partly
compensation is paid for loss of profits due to this destruction.
6. The programme runs until 2002.
7.  The programme has no effect on trade.
8.  The programmes are based on Law No. 351 1999
9.  Compensation is paid for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control programmes.
10. The programmes have no effect on employment.
Other:
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1.4.5 Storm damage aid scheme
1. Storm damage aid scheme
Støtte efter orkan skader 3. - 4. December 1999
2. FFL§ 24.23.42Form no.: N 195 & 214/ 2000
2000(F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4.
 4.
 
National financed3.
a4.
-/-4.
 0.84.
 5.8
5. To ease to consequences of the storm 3. - 4. December 1999 who flattened vast areas of fruit trees.
6. Is due to run in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act. No. 860 of 18 September 2000. (ECC treaty art. 87, 2, b.).
9. In order to receive the aid, 35% of the fruit trees on 0.5 ha must be damaged. Maximum aid is 75% of
the replanting cost for prunes and cherries, and 37.5% of the replanting cost for apples etc.
10. It is estimated that 100 farmers will have the right to receive support.
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1.5 Research
1.5.1 Public Agricultural and Fishery Research Institution
1. Public Agricultural and Fi shery Research Institution
Landbrugs- og fiskeriforskning
2. FFL§ 24.33.03, § 24.33.13, § 24.33.15, § 24.38, §
24.32.21, § 24.32.25Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
g4.
429.44.
473.04.
456.6
5. The sector research institutions are:
Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences
Danish Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries EconomicsDanish Pest Infestation Laboratory
Danish Institute for Fisheries Research
Danish Veterinary Institute for Virus ResearchDanish Veterinary Laboratory
The Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences  has the objective to carry out research, to gather and collate
knowledge valuable for plant production, commercial animal farming and use of agricultural techniques in
Denmark, and to contribute to a fast and reliable communication of the results.
The Danish Institute of Agri cultural and Fisheries Economics  collects account statistics for agriculture,
horticulture and fisheries and conduct research on agricultural and fisheries economic conditions.
The Danish Pest Infestation Laboratory  has as its objective to carry out research, experiments and control,
collecting knowledge concerning pest in order to optimise the combat of pest. Doing so the Laboratory shall still
consider the effects on the environment, examining alternative combat/methods and contributing to an efficient
and safe propagation of results to its users.The Danish Institute for Fisheries Research  conducts researches within fish and shellfish resources, their
environment their exploitation by fishing or fish farming, and finally the preparation and processing of products.
The Danish Veterinary Institute for Virus Research  contributes to the prevention and eradication of animal viral
diseases, including foreign (‘exotic’) diseases whic h may pose a threat to the export of animal products.
The Danish Veterinary Laboratory  has as its objective to promote animal health and thus facilitate the
production of healthy animal foodstuffs. The Institute manufactures and sells vaccines and sera for veterinary
use. The Institute is part of the Danish veterinary contingency plan.
6. The Schemes are permanent.
7. The programmes have no effects on trade.
8. The legal basis for the schemes are The Finance Act (FFL§ 24.33.03, FFL§ 24.33.13, FFL§ 24.33.15, FFL§
24.38, FFL§ 24.32.21, FFL§ 24.32.25).
9.
10. The programmes have no effects on employment.
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1.6 General measures
1.6.1 Promille Levy funds and Production levy Funds
1. Promille Levy funds and Production levy Funds
Promille- og produktionsafgiftsfonde
2. § 24.24.51Form no.:  N681/98
2000(F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3. 4.
257.3 (a)
359.1 (c)4.
284.2 (a)369.7 (c)4.
301.3(a)387.6(c)
5. Recycled revenues from Danish taxes on pesticides ( a ) finance the Promille Levy Funds. The
means from the Promille Levy Funds are used to subsidise the different Production Levy Funds (i.e.Professional funds).
The purpose of the system of the Promille Levy Funds and the Production Levy Funds are to
contribute to the financing of common activities in  sectors of agriculture and gardening regarding
sales promotion, research, production development, advising, training, prevention of diseases etc.
6. Scheme is permanent.
7. The measures being general, they have no trade effects possible to assess.
8. The Promille Levy Funds, first set up in 1978 are today based legally on code no. 818 of
3 November 1999 on the administration of the European Community's regulation on market systems
for agricultural products etc.
9. The Production Levy Funds use revenues which, beside the subsidy from the Promille Levy Funds,
consist of parafiscal production levies ( C ) and are used to finance activities such as sales promotion,research, advising, education etc. in accordance with code no. 818, article 7.
The system of the Promille and Production Levy Funds has existed since 1978 and is based on 1-
year-budgetting. The budgets are approved by the Ministry and must meet all the legal requirements
at both national- and EU-levels.
10.
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1.6.2 Aid to promote development of agricultural and fishery products
1. Aid to promote development of agricultural and fishery products
Produktudvikling af jordbrugs- og fiskeri produkter
2. FFL§ 24.23.17.10Form no.:
1999 (F) 2000 (E) 2001 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
a4.
174.64.
290.04.
192.6
5. To promote the development of activity in primary agriculture and the manufacturing sectors of agriculture and
fisheries.
6. The scheme revised in 2001.
7. Estimates on the effects on trade are not available.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 421 of 31 May 2000.
9. Aid can be given to commercial exploitation of the results of development projects. It is given:
1) to development of new products in primary agricultural and fisheries sector,2) to the development of processed products in agricultural and fishing industry,3) to the marketing of products from the agricultural and fishery sector, and4) to the development of organic agriculture and fishery.
Re. point 1)  A subsidy of 50 pct. of the additional expenses of the project is granted. 50 pct. of the additional
expenses can be subsidised, if the project concerns organic production, or the project is implemented by asmall or medium sized enterprise. It is a condition that the applicant possesses the necessary skills to carry outthe project. It is also a condition that the subsidy is necessary for the initiation of the project. The project mustalso have a genuine novelty value for the agricultural sector.
Re point 2) A subsidy of 50 pct. of the additional expenses is granted. More than 50 pct. of the expenses can be
subsidised, if the project is carried out by a research or development institution. It is a condition that the subsidyis necessary for the initiation of the project and that the project represents a genuine novelty value for the
agricultural sector. The project must also represent an expansion of the total development activities of the
applicant.
Re point 3) A subsidy of maximum 50 pct. of the additional expenses is granted. The project must represent an
expansion of the total marketing activities of the applicant and aid must be of substantial significance for theproject. When certain conditions are met, there is no general maximum aid in absolute figures.
Re point 4) The funding is used in a broad variety of ways concerning information, advising, organic projects
and to promote the daily use of organic products in institutions.
As a general rule aid is repayable, if the results of the project are used commercially. If, however, a sector as a
whole (or, part of it) benefits from the subsidised activity the aid is not repayable.
10.
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1.6.3 Advisory services in agriculture
1. Advisory services in agriculture
Tilskud til jordbrugets konsulentvirksomhed
2. FFL§ 24.22.01Form no.: SG(96) D/4532
 2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
0.24.
0.04.
 
National financed3.
a4.
 138.64.
 120.44.
 97.3
5. To further the extension of new techniques of pr oduction and management and to ensure that farmers
are offered low-cost advisory services within specific relevant productions.
6. Permanent.
7. The programme has no direct effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 813 of 21 December 1988 as amended by Act No. 296 of 24 April 1996.
9. A number of agricultural advisory services can receive a maximum of 50 pct. of the wage
expenditure, within specific approved consultancy-programmes.
10. Estimates are not available.
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1.7 Community-related programmes
1.7.1 Aid for investments in animal welfare
1. Aid for investments in animal welfare
Støtte til visse investeringer i dyrevelfærd
2. FFL§ 24.23.05Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
85.84.
60.04.
50.0
National financed3.
d4.
170.84.
167.44.
150.0
5. To improve the conditions on holdings by supporting investments.
6. Permanent scheme.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. To be eligible the applicant must have an agricultural education moreover the agricultural holding
must have a need for labour of at least 833 hours per year be in need of support, and present an
investment plan.  The subsidy amounts to 5 pct. per year (in 5 years) of the eligible investment.
10. Estimates not available.
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1.7.2 Vocational training in agriculture
1. Vocational training in agriculture
Efteruddannelse inden for jordbrugserhvervene
2. FLL§ 24.23.03.10Form no.:
 2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
 0.84.
 1.04.
 2.3
National financed3.
a4.
 2.54.
 3.24.
 7.1
5. To further the vocational training in agriculture.
6. Permanent scheme
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. .Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. Aid is granted for a  minimum of 60 pct. of the costs for courses with at least 2 continuous days of
instruction or 12 hours within 2  instruction days with the same group of participants, unless the
instruction concerns certain compulsory subjects.
10  Estimates are not available.
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1.7.3 Environmentally friendly farming
1. Environmentally friendly farming
Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger
2. FFL§ 24.23.03.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
24.34.
45.04.
45.0
National financed3.
a4.
24.34.
45.14.
45.1
5. To encourage environmentally friendly extensive cultivation of the areas and to minimise the risks of
pollution of the ground water resources.
6. Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co-financing) runs until 2000.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. An annual subsidy of between DKK 500 and 5,000 per hectare (depending on the purpose, the year,
and possibly the yield level) is granted for 5 years (20 years for set-aside of arable land). The grant
also depends on whether the area in question is situated in an environmentally sensitive agricultural
area.
10. Estimates are not available.
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1.7.4 Early retiremen t from farming
1. Early retirement from farming
Ophørsordningen
2. FFL§ 24.23.50Form no.: SG(95) A/18690
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
12.04.
8.64.
8.6
National financed3.
g4.
11.84.
9.04.
9.0
5. To secure the income of elderly farmers, who stop farming, and to improve the economic viability of
the remaining farm-holdings by letting them take  over the holding participating in the early
retirement scheme.
6. The scheme was open for new applicants from 1 January through 31 December 1998. Financial
commitments for up to 12 years hereafter.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 676 1995. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2079/1992.
9. To be eligible the applicant must be at least 55 years of age and have had agriculture as main
occupation in the preceding 10 years. The subsidy is granted from the time of retirement to the
applicant’s 67th birthday. It consists of an annual compensation of DKK 37,392 and an annual
allowance of DKK 2,337 per hectare of released land, within a ceiling of DKK 93,480 a year.
10 In 1999 there were no new applicants due to the closure of the scheme.
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1.7.5 Establishment of shelter belts
1. Establishment of shelter belts
Læhegn
2. FFL§ 24.23.03.50Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
13.44.
4.74.
12.0
National financed3.
a4.
25.04.
15.94.
16.0
5. To prevent sand drift and through allocation of subsidies to obtain economic as well as planning,
preservation and environmental purposes.
6. Permanent
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act. No. 338 of 17 Ma y 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. For collective establishment of shelter belts: A maximum of 70 pct. of expenditure. For individual
establishment of shelter belts the subsidy granted is 50 pct. of the costs of the plants.
10  Estimates are not available.
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1.7.6 Organic farming
1. Organic farming
Økologisk jordbrug
2. FFL§ 24.23.03.45 / FFL§ 24.23.17.40Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
81.24.
108.34.
100.0
National financed3.
a4.
256.54.
128.04.
120.0
5. The aid is given to facilitate the transition and improve the conditions for organic farming.
6. Period for the present programme: 1994-99. Financial commitments for up to 5 years hereafter.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 881 of 11 December 1998. Implementing EEC Regulation 2078/92
9. 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 ismaintained for at least 5 years. Aid is given to:
1) The individual organic farm for a five year period.
2) A general premium of DKK 600 continuing or ganic cultivation and DKK 450 during conversion to
organic production (2 years) is paid per hectare each year.
Additional premia are paid to specific measures (to convert the organic pig and grain production) or to
areas within the environmentally sensitive agricultural areas.
Projects to further the development and improve the conditions of organic production. Subsidy is
granted for 40 pct. of the expenses. Research projects and projects, which make information on
organic farming more accessible, can be granted a higher rate of subsidy than 40 pct.
10 In 2000 there were approximately 1,175 applicants to the organic farming scheme, concerning
conversion to organic farming.
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1.7.7 Investments for improving the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural and
forestry products
1. Investments for improving the processing a nd marketing conditions for agricultural and
forestry products
Projektstøtteordningen
2. FFL§ 24.23.03.15Form no.: SG(91) D/0745
 2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
 26.64.
 36.84.
 9.0
National financed3.
a4.
 10.64.
 19.54.
 9.0
5. To improve the processing and marketing conditions for agricultural and forestry products.
6. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006.  
7. An improvement of conditions for processing and marketing is assumed to imply more competitive
products. However, the trade effects cannot be quantified.
8. Legal basis: Act. No. 338 of 17 Ma y 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. To be eligible, the investors must manufacture ag ricultural or forestry products. Maximum aid of up
to 40 pct. of the eligible investment.
10  Estimates are not available.
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1.7.8 Development of specific rural areas
1. Development of specific rural areas
Tilskud til fremme af udviklingen i særlige landdistrikter, Mål 5b og Leader II
2. FFL§ 24.23.15Form no.: SG(95) D/11196
 2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
 22.94.
 26.64.
 0.0
National financed3.
a4.
 22.94.
 26.64.
 0.0
5. To improve the development of specific rural areas by means of subsidising the improvement of
methods of production, devel opment of new products etc. 
6. Period of present programme: 1994-99. Note that the final payments were made in 2001.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 479 of 12 June 1996, as amended by Act No. 404 of 10 June 1997. Council
Regulation (EC) 950/97.
9. It is a condition for support that the holding is  situated in designated rural areas and that the
investments contribute to local development. A subs idy of up to 50 pct. is granted at a maximum of
DKK 650,000 per holding.
10  The programme has a positive effect on employment.  The ex-post evaluation estimated that 6-7000
new jobs has been created due to the programme.
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1.8 Other programmes
1.8.1 Farm Relief Services
1. Farm Relief Services
Tilskud til vikarordninger
2. FFL§ 24.22.15.10Form no.: SG(90) D/04819
 2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
 4.
 4.
 
National financed3.
a4.
 30.54.
 30.54.
 29.8
5. To improve the working conditions of the farmers by providing aid for substitute labour services in
certain cases. 
6. Permanent scheme  
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 209 of 13 May 1981, as amended. 
9. Aid is granted to cover expenses for temporary relief necessitated by the farmer's illness or absence
because of in-serving training. Aid is also given to the training of substitutes.
10  Estimates are not available.
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1.8.2 Analyzing for aflatoksin in milk
1. Analyzing for aflatoksin in milk
Aflatoksinundersøgelser af mælk
2. FFL 24.32.09Form no.: N 459/95
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
c+a4.
1.94.
2.04.
2.0
5.   Analyzing for afloktasin in milk.
6.  The programme is permanent
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8.  The programmes are based on the Finance Act.
9.
10. The programmes have no effect on employment.
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1.8.3 Expenses to veterinaries in special cases
1.  Expenses to veterinaries in special cases
Udgifter til dyrlæger i særlige tilfælde
2. FFL § 24.32.09Form no.: No.: 15-00/001/00
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
c+a4.
0.24.
0.24.
0.2
5.   To support animal husbandry on small island
6. The programme for control of animal diseases is permanent, whereas the programme for control of
Salmonella in poultry is limited to 2002.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8.  The programmes are based on the Finance Act.
9.  Compensation for expenses to transport of veterinarys visiting small islands.
10. The programmes have no effect on employment.
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1.8.4 Measures to improve the production of honey
1. Measures to improve the production of honey
Forbedring af vilkårene for honningproduktion
2. FFL§ 24.21.02.60, § 24.33.03Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK.
EU-refunds4.
0.94.
1.14.
1.1
National financed3.
a4.
0.94.
1.1 4.
1.1
5. The aim is to grant projects which improve the production of honey.
6. The specific projects are included in yearly national programmes. The proposed –programme for
2001 aims at controlling varroasis and related diseases.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Council regulation (EC) No. 1221/97
The national legal basis is depending on the specific project. The possibilities are:
Act No. 813 of 21 December 1988 as amended by act No. 296 of 24 April 1996
Expenditure on the national Budget to The Danish Institute of Agricultural Science (Danmarks
JordbrugsForskning § 24.33.03).
9. The national programme has to be accepted by the European-Commission in order to get co-
financing from EU.
The measures which may be included in the programme  are: Technical assistance, control of varroasis,
rationalisation of transhumance, physico-chemical analyses and research programmes.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: The programme can include existing projects in Denmark. As regards to new projects the legal
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1.8.5 Subsidy to certified lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants
1. Subsidy to certified lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants
Tilskud til certificerede partier af markfrø og sædekorn
2. FFL § 24.31.11Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (F) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
a4.
19,300,000-4.
10,830,0104.
12.000,00
5. To establish a system where companies can choose to use authorised or official sampling and
authorised or official laboratories for certification. The companies get a subsidy in both cases.
6. Permanent
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. The legal basis for the subsidy is The Finance Act (FFL § 24.31.11)
9. The subsidy is granted per certified lot of a specified minimum size with a rate depending on
whether the lot is cereal seeds or seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants. The rates will be
fixed on the basis of costs of analyses and sampling for respectively cereal seeds and seeds of beet,
fodderplants, oil and fibre plants.
10. The amount of lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants to which
subsidy is granted in 2001 are 21.115, and the estimate subsidy per lot seed of beet, fodderplants, oil
and fibre plants is 590 DKK and for cereal seed 430 DKK.
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1.9 Fisheries
1.9.1 Fishing vessels – permanent cessation
1. Fishing vessels – permanent cessation
Ophørsordning for fiskefartøjer
2. FFL§24.26.30Form no.: DK/XX/21-00/017/00
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4
0.94.
18.94.
40.0
National financed3.
a4.
0.94.
18.94.
40.0
5. Subsidy for decommissioning of fishing vessels is  granted to achieve a balance between the capacity
of the fishing fleet and fisheries resources.
6. The present scheme expire in 2001
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Regulation No. 2792/99.
10. Estimates are not available.
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1.9.2 Fishing from the coast (hauling up vessels)
1. Fishing from the coast (hauling up vessels)
Ophalingsspil
2. FFL§24.26.10Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
0.04.
0.04.
0.0
National financed3.
a4.
0.14.
0.14.
0.1
5. To support the fishing from the coast of North Western Jutland.
6. No expiry date.
7. The measure has no effect on trade.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted to certain geographic sites for maintenance of hauling-up winches for vessels.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 5. Aid for fishermen who haul theirboats to the beach
1.9.3 Processing
1. Processing
Forarbejdning og afsætning af fiskerivarer og akvakulturprodukter
2. FFL§24.26.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
45.34.
77.84.
40.0
National financed3.
a4.
9.14.
20.24.
13.3
5. The subsidy is granted to improve the efficiency, quality and utilisation of resources in plants
dealing with the processing of fish and fishery products for direst human consumption.
6. Based on 2000 – 06 FIUF programme. Annual decisions on budget.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Re gulation No. 2792/99. Max 20% of the investment
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 31. Improved competivity of the fish processing industryG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.9.4 Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture
1. Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture
Konsulentvirksomhed i dambrugs- og fiskerierhverv
2. FFL§24.26.10Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
0.04.
0.04.
0.0
National financed3.
a4.
2.94.
2.94.
2.9
5. The subsidy is granted for constancy to help fishermen making economically and technically sound
decisions.
6. The arrangement is permanent.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. This subsidy covers part of the costs.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 3. Improved advice on financial and technical matters.
1.9.5 Constructions of vessels
1. Constructions of vessels
Bygning af fiskefartøjer
2. FFL§24.26.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
14.74.
5.04.
9.0
National financed3.
a4.
2.94.
1.84.
3.0
5. To ensure a competitive renewal of the fishing fleet.
6. Based on 2000 – 06 FIUF programme. Annual decisions on budget.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Regulation No. 2792/99.
  The subsidy is granted for 30% of investment cost. From mid-1998 aid is only given to projects with
a net reduction. From 1999 the maximum grant is 20%.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 6. Improved competitive of the fishing fleet.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.9.6 Aquaculture
1. Aquaculture
Støtte til akvakultur
2. FFL§24.26.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
3.34.
10.94.
3.0
National financed3.
a4.
0.74.
2.24.
1.0
5. Modernisation and development of aquaculture installation.
6. Based on 2000 – 06 FIUF programme. Annual decisions on budget.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Re gulation No. 2792/99. Max 20% of the investment.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 23. Improved competitive of the aquaculture sector and improved
environment.
1.9.7 Modernisation of fishing port facilities
1. Modernisation of fishing port facilities
Modernisering af fiskerihavne
2. FFL§24.26.30Form no.:
2000(F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
13.64.
3.64.
5.0
National financed3.
a4.
6.64.
0.14.
4.0
5. Modernisation and development of fishing port facilities
6. Based on 2000 – 06 FIUF programme. Annual decisions on budget.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Regulation No. 2792/99.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 2. Improved handling of catch in fishing portsG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.9.8 Market promotion for fishery and aquaculture products
1. Market promotion for fishery and aquaculture products
Afsætningsfremme
2. FFL§24.26.30 Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
2.64.
104.
3.0
National financed 3.
a4.
2.64.
1.04.
3.0
5. Promotion of new market outlets for fishery and aquaculture products.
6. Based on 2000 – 06 FIUF programme. Annual decisions on budget.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Regulation No. 2792/99.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 2. Encourages the sale of fishery product
1.9.9 Aid for young fishermen
1. Aid for young fishermen
Lån til yngre fiskere
2. FFL§24.26.10.20 & §24.26.10.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4. 4. 4.
National financed3.
e
f4.
0.63.14.
2.94.44.
2.35.0
5. The aim is to help young fishermen to bay their first vessel or a share of a vessel.
6. The arrangement is permanent.
7. No significant effect on trade.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid and guarantee for loans are given to young fishermen, who are first time buyers of fishing
vessels.   The fishing vessel is security for the loan.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 13.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.9.10 Preretirment of fishermen
1. Preretirment of fishermen
Supplerende ophørsstøtte for erhvervsfiskere
2. FFL§ 24.26.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
0.54.
0.44.
0.5
National financed3.
a4.
0.54.
0.44.
0.5
5. The aim is to facilitate retirement for vessels owners and fisherman employed on a fishing vessel
which are decommissioned with governmental aid.
6. The last commitments were made at the end of 1998.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 1081 of 22 December 1993.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with act No. 1081 of 22 December 1993.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 11. Encourages reconversion from fishing activities. The figures given
concern aid committed in 1999 and before. The scheme is now closed.
1.9.11 PESCA
1. PESCA
Pesca-initiativerne
2. FFL§ 24.26.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
12.94.
21.14.
0
National financed3.
a4.
12.84.
21.14.
0
5. The aim is to modernise and restructure the fishing sector and develop other sectors in regulation
dependant on fishery sector.
6. The programme expires in 1999. The last commitments were made in 1999.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. The aid granted is based on the Danish PESCA Programme approved by the European Commission
and act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Regulation No. 4253/88 and 2052/88
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 16. Various projects to improve employment and development of the
fishing sector in area dependent on fishery.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.9.12 Modernisation of fishing vessels
1. Modernisation of fishing vessels
Modernisering af fiskerfartøjer
2. FFL§ 24.26.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
25.14.
27.24.
15.0
National financed3.
a4.
5.04.
8.84.
5.0
5. The aim is to modernise the fishing fleet, and th ereby improve the efficiency, quality and utilisation
of resources in the fishing sector.
6. Based on 2000 – 06 FIUF programme. Annual decisions on budget.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 483 of 12 Juni 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with EC Regulation 2792/99. Max 20% of total investment.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 363. Improved competitive of the fishing fleet
1.9.13 Pound net fishermen
1. Pound net fishermen
Tilskud til orkanskaderamte bundgarnsbedrifter
2. FFL§ 24.26.30Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
04.
04.
0
National financed3.
a4.
3.74.
1.34.
0.1
5. The aid is compensation for part of damage suffered by pound net fishermen from a storm in 1999.
6. The programme expires in 2000.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 194 of 29 Mars 2000.
9. Aid for mew investment of max 50% of the loss suffered.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 43. Remedies the damage caused by the stormG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.9.14 Experimental fishing and fish processing development
1. Experimental fishing and fish processing development
Forsøgsfiskeri og udvikling af fiskeprodukter
2. FFL§24.23.17Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
04.
04.
0
National financed3.
a4.
6.44.
1.14.
8.0
5. Sustainable, selective and cost-effective in fishing and processing
6. Annual budget
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act. No. 634 of 29 July 1999.
9. The aid cover part of project costs.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 10. Studies of alternative fishing possibilities and catch techniques as well
as development and marketing of products from the catching sector.
1.9.15 FØTEK
1. FØTEK (Fishery)
FØTEK (fiskeri)
2. FFL§24.23.17Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
04.
04.
0
National financed3.
a4.
2.74.
3.44.
3.0
5. Innovation in the fish processing sector.
6. Annual budget.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. FØTEK Research programme
9. Grant for non-commercial research and development.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 42. Encourages the use of research results in the food industryG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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1.9.16 Innovative actions etc.
1. Innovative actions etc.
Udviklingsprojekter, pilotprojekter og andre foranstaltninger
2. Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
10.44.
11.34.
10.0
National financed3.
a4.
10.44.
11.34.
10.0
5. Innovation and development in the fisheries sector involving partners from the industry.
6. Annual budget
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act 483 of 12. June 1996.
9. Aid is granted in accordance with Reg. 2792/99.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 16. Various projects to support development of the fishing industry in a
general way.
1.9.17 The Fishery Fund
1. The Fishery Fund
Fiskeafgiftsfonden
2. FFL§24.24.51Form no.:
2000 (F) 2001 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds4.
04.
04.
0
National financed3.
a4.
13.34.
13.44.
12.4
5. To strengthen the potential of the fishing industry in accordance with Act No. 281, 1999
6. Annual budget
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 281 of 12. May 1999
9. Act No. 281 of 12. May 1999, the Fund’s management decision and budgetary frame.
10. Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 4. Encourages advise, education and research within the fisheries sectorG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2. S UBSIDIES AND STATE AID TO DANISH AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES - 2002
Introduction :
This notification covers in principle all national aid to the Danish agricultural and fisheries
sectors in the fiscal years 2001 (1. January – 31. December) and 2002 and the budgeted amounts forthe fiscal year 2003. Consequently, the measures and programmes included are notified irrespective of
whether they themselves warrant a notification under Article 25 of the SCM-Agreement. The fact that
they are notified does not imply that they are “specific” or that they have any effect on trade.
The notification follows the outline suggested by the WTO and uses the following format:
1. Title of programme in English
Title of programme in Danish
2. Article in The Finance Act3. Form of subsidy:
(a) Grants
(b) Tax relief
(c) Subsidies financed by recycled revenues from taxes and duties
(d) Subsidised rents(e) Loans at a lower rent
(f) Guaranties
(g) Other forms of subsidies and financing of working capital for public service
companies
4. Amount used on the programme in 2001(F: Final), 2002(E: Estimated), 2003 (B: Budget)
5. Policy objective of the programme6. Duration7. Statistical data (estimate of trade effects)8. Legal basis (Act or Order)9. Rules and conditions (for obtaining aid under the programme)
10. The number of new receivers of subsidy and new subsidy arrangements plus an estimate of the
number of new or preserved places of work
A number of the programmes included are the national implementation of Community
programmes (e.g. the accompanying measures), and are partly financed by the Community, partly byDenmark. In order to make them easily distinguishable from the purely nationally financed
programmes, they are listed under a separate heading.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.1 Income support programmes
2.1.1 Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings
1. Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings
   Refinansieringsordningen for landbruget
2. FFL§ 24.24.44 Form no.: (SG(88) D/14509)
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
e4.
44.64.
43.04.
39.5
5. To ease the financing costs for farmers by rescheduling existing loans to new long-
   term low interest loans.
6. Last date for application: 15 December 1989. Term of loans: 10 or 30 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988
9. To be eligible for refinancing the applicant had to have agriculture as main occupation, have a dept
percentage of more than 30 and have economic survival capability. The government took over the debt
commitments for the loans in question, and in return the farmers undertook commitments for new low-
interest mortgage loans (approximately 2/3 of the in terest of ordinary mortgage loans) or indexed
loans.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.1.2 Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of mortgage
loans
1. Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of mortgage
loans
   Statsligt afdragsbidrag til jordbrugslån i forbindelse med refinansieringsordningen for landbruget
2. FFL§ 24.24.45 Form no.: SG(88) D/14509
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
d4.
1.04.
0.64.
0.8
5. To ease the financing cost for farmers by reducing the payment on certain indexed loans.
6. Last date for application: 15 December 1989. Financial commitments for 10 or 15 years dependingon term of loan.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988
9. The subsidy corresponds to 15 pct., 25 pct. or 30 pct. of the annual indexation of the loan,depending on the applicant's debt percentage at the time of application.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.1.3 Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans
1. Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans
   Jordbrugslån med afdragsbidrag
2. FFL§ 24.24.53 Form no.: SG(86) D/4116
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
d4.
4.64.
1.84.
2.2
5. To reduce the financing costs in agriculture by subsidising the payment on certain   indexed loans.
6. Last application year: 1990. Financial commitments for 15 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Acts No. 841 and No. 850 of 20 December 1989; Act No 417 of 13 June 1990
9. Aid is no longer available. The subsidy corresponds to 30 pct. of the indexation of the loan.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.
2.1.4 Debt rescheduling scheme for farmers
1. Debt rescheduling scheme for farmers
   Gældssaneringsordningen
2. FFL§ 24.24.41.20 Form no.: SG(93) D/7970
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
d + f4.
04.
04.
0.2
5. To assist farmers in need of debt rescheduling due to financial crisis.
6. Last application year: 1983. Term of loans: 13-23 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 131 of 9 April 1980
9. Aid is no longer available.   For a loan with a maximum size of DKK 0.7 mill. per applicant, a guarantee of 80 pct. is granted
with an interest subsidy for the first 3 or 5 years.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.1.5 Debt reorganisation for farmers
1. Debt reorganisation for farmers
   Gældssaneringsordning
2. FFL§ 24.24.41.30 Form no.: SG(93) D/7970
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
 f4.
11.04.
3.94.
5.0
5. To ease the future interest burden and improve the availability of funds through rescheduling ofshort-term high interest loans.
6. Last date for application: 1 April 1994. Term of loans: 15 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 268 of 6 May 1993 as amended by act No. 1108 of 22 December 1993.
9. Aid is no longer available.
  To be eligible for a loan, the applicant must have agriculture as main occupation, a Debt percentage
of at least 70 and economic survival capability. The mortgage loans are between DKK 75,000 and
1,200,000 per farm. A levy of 1 pct. of the balance of the loan is payable to the state.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.1.6 Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas
1. Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas
   Tilskud til jordbrugere på visse småøer
2. FLL§ 24.23.03.20 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.2.64.
2.54.
5.1
National funding 3.
a4.
7.74.
7.54.
5.1
5. The aim is to give compensatory allowance to farmers in the less favoured areas.  The less favouredareas are the islands Ærø, Samsø, Læsø, Fanø and 27 small islands under the association of small
islands in Denmark. 
6. The grant is a yearly compensatory allowance in accordance to a yearly application.  
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act. No. 338 of 17 Ma y 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. In order to receive the compensatory allowance the farmer has to be resident on one of the islands,
that are appointed as less favoured areas. The subsidy is granted to farmers in less-favoured areas.
Subsidies will be granted per hectare on the basis of agricultural areas used on the holding.  The
maximum number of eligible units are 100 . The maximum grant per farmer is approximately DKK
67,000. 
10.In 2002 there has been 23.436  eligible area units  on about  600  farms.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.2 Structural programmes
2.2.1 Young Farmers’ Scheme
1. Young Farmers’ Scheme
   Yngre jordbruger ordningen
2. FFL§ 24.24.05 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.36.14.
36.34.
36.9
National funding:
Discharge for
defaulting debtors:
Direct aid:
State guarantees
outstanding:3.
a
+
d
+
f4.
58.2
4.62,1044.
52.1
9.62,4144.
50.9
9.92,497
5. To encourage and ease the generational transition in the agricultural sector.
6. Permanent scheme. Term of loans 20 years. Direct aid 7 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 606 of 6. June 2000.
9. The State warrants a loan of a maximum amount of DKK 500,000 depending on the value of the
holding. Interests and repayment are wholly or in part paid by the State during the first seven years of
its term. To be eligible, the applicant must be below 40 years of age, start in agriculture as main
occupation and fulfil certain conditions regarding education and capital.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.3 Environmental programmes
2.3.1 Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment
1. Agricultural investments with the aim of  protecting and improving the environment
  Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, investeringstilskud
2. Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3.
a4.
23.04.
16.74.
10.9
5. Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities sufficient to meet the requirements concerning the
spreading and utilisation of manure in the fields.
6. Last application date: 31 March 1996 (for some groups 31 December 1996). Aid is paid as a lumpsump, except for investments above DKK 85,000 in single-farm storage facilities, where the aid is
granted over a period of 10 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987 as amended.
9. To be eligible the local authorities must approve of the capacity of storage facilities.  The aidgranted is 35 pct. or 25 pct. of investments in storage facilities. 40 pct. of Investments in co-operative
facilities for processing of manure (bio-gas etc.) Maximum: DKK 150,000 per agricultural holding
supplying the facility.
10.No new receivers of the aid since 1996.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.3.2 Guarantee for loans for agricultural investments  with the aim of protecting and improving the
environment
1.Guarantee for loans for agricultural investment s with the aim of protecting and improving the
environment
   Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, garanti for lån
2. FLL§ 24.23.45.20 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
 f4.
0.94.
0.04.
0.2
5. Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities sufficient to meet the requirements concerning the
spreading and utilisation of manure in the fields.
6. Last date for application: 31 March 1996 (for some groups 31 December 1996).   Term of loans: 15 years.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987, as amended.
9. To obtain a guarantee the investment must be ap proved by the local authorities and supported under
the scheme “Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment”.
Guarantee of 80 pct. of loan s with a maximum of DKK 400,000.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.4 Measures to compensate for losses due to damage to agricultural production or means of
production
2.4.1 Guaranteed “drought-loans” with repayment subsidy (1992)
1. Guaranteed “drought-loans” with repayment subsidy (1992)
   1992-tørkehjælpsordningen
2. FFL§ 24.24.43 Form no.: SG(93) d/32912
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
 f + d4.
0.14.
0.04.
0.1
5. To ease the consequences of the 1992-drought by subsidising the farmers who suffered the most.
6. Last date for application: 1 May 1993. Term of loans: 10 years
7. The programme has no trade effects.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 918 of 25 November 1992
9. To be eligible for a loan the applicant must have agriculture as main occupation, have a drought-
induced loss of at least 30 pct. and have a debt percentage of at least 50. Maximum loan:
DKK 1 million. Repayment subsidy is only granted to applicants having a debt percentage of at least
65. The subsidy is granted over a 5-year period, decreasing over the last 3 years.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Aid is no longer available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.4.2 Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the
control programmes for animal diseases
1. 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. FFL § 24.32.14 Form no.: Bekæmpelse af smitsomme
sygdomme : Form no. 20-00/009/00.
Statsstøtte No.: N 209/98
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
04.
24.74.
6.9
National funding 3.a4.
11.44.
66.14.
1.4
5. In relation to control of animal diseases and zoonoses compensation is paid for animals, feed etc.destroyed as part of the control programmes. Partly compensation is paid for loss of profits due to this
destruction.
6. The programme for control of animal diseases is permanent.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. The programme is based on Law No. 351 1999
9. Compensation is paid for animals, feed etc. Destroyed as part of the control programmes. Partly
compensation is paid for loss of profits due to this destruction.
10.The programme has no effect on employment.
Other: Costs have risen in 2002 due to a severe outbreak of Newcastle Disease in poultry.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.4.3 Control of Salmonella in poultry. Reimbursement of expences for analyzing eggs for
Salmonella for small producers
1. Control of Salmonella in poultry. Reimbursement of expenses for analyzing eggs
   for Salmonella for small producers
   Offentlig medfinansiering af analyseomkostn inger for stalddørssælgere og produ center med mindre
komsumægshønsehold med leverancer til pakkeri under planen “Planen til en udvidet bekæmpelse af
Salmonella i slagtekyllinger og fjerkræ”
2. FFL 24.32.01. Form no.: N466/2001
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2002 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.04.
04.
0
National funding 3.a4.
0.44.
1.04.
1.0
5. To ensure that small producers take the necessary samples for Salmonella. There is a reimbursementof 75% of the expenses to analyzing for Salmonella.
6. Permanent
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8.  The programme is based on Law No. 351 1999.
9. Compensation is paid for expenses for analyzing eggs for Salmonella for small producers with less
than 1000 hens.
10.The programme has no effect on employment.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.4.4 Control of Salmonella in poultry
1. Control of Salmonella in poultry
   Bekæmpelse af Salmonella i kyllinger og konsumæg
2. FFL § 24.32.12 Form no.: Bekæmpelse af Salmonella i
kyllinger og konsumæg : Statsstøttesag nr.:
709/96 og N 134/2000
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.1.04.
3.54.
-
National funding 3.
a4.
8.24.
12.44.
-
5. Compensation is paid for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control programme. Partlycompensation is paid for loss of profits due to this destruction.
6. The programme runs until 2002.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. The programme is based on Law No. 351 1999
9. Compensation is paid for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control programme.
10.The programme has no effect on employment.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.4.5 Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats
1. Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats
   TSE-overvågning af kvæg, får og geder
2. FFL § 24.32.09. Form no.: N 346/2002
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
-4.
24.04.
21.3
National funding 3.
c+a4.
-4.
78.84.
96.3
5. The objective is to promote human and veterinary safety through subsidies partly compensatingproducers for the costs of running a programme of BSE-testing of cattle and a programme of
surveillance of TSE´s in the sheep and goat population.  Furthermore subsidies are given to
compensate livestock producers for the costs of transporting fallen cattle, for which full disposal of
risk material is requested, to the incinerating plant.
6. Based on the Finance Act of 2002, subsidies are given in 2002 and 2003. A possible prolongation ofthe subsidy period depends on the Finance Act of 2004.
7.The programme has no direct effect on trade.
8. The programme is based on the Finance Act.
9.
10.The programme has no direct effect on employment.
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2.5 Research
2.5.1 Public Agricultural and Fishery Research Institution
1. Public Agricultural and Fisheries Research incl. Research Institutes.
   Jordbrugs- og fiskeriforskning
2. FL § 24.33, § 24.38 and § 24.32.21 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3. 4.
676.14.
595.84.
582.8
5. The general aim of the public agricultural and fisheries research is to promote agricultural and
fisheries development with due consideration to a sustainable utilisation and management of the
terrestrial and aquatic resources. Importance is placed on food quality, food safety, plant and animal
health, animal welfare and the working environment. The research is primarily carried out through
public research institutes under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
   The research institutes under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries are:
   Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences
   Danish Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Economics
   Danish Pest Infestation Laboratory
   Danish Institute for Fisheries Research
   Danish Veterinary Institute
  The Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences has the objective to carry out research, to gather and
collate knowledge valuable for plant production, commercial animal farming and use of agricultural
technology in Denmark, and to contribute to a fast and reliable communication of the results.
  The Danish Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Economics collects accounts statistics for
agriculture, horticulture and fisheries and conduct research on agricultural and fisheries economic
conditions.
  The Danish Pest Infestation Laboratory has the objective to carry out research, experiments and
control, collecting knowledge concerning pest with the aim to optimise the combat of pest with due
consideration to the effects on the environment.
  Examination of alternative control measures and contributing to an efficient and safe propagation of
results to its users.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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  The Danish Institute for Fisheries Research conducts research on fish and shellfish resources, their
environments, their exploitation by fishing or fish farming and the processing of fisheries products.
  The Danish Veterinary Institute has the objective to conduct research and diagnostics to prevent and
control livestock diseases and zoonos hence contributing to the production of safe and healthy food,
safeguarding livestock health and welfare and to be an integral part of the veterinary contingency plan.
6. The schemes are permanent.
7. The programmes have no effects on trade.
8. The legal basis for the schemes are the annual Finance Act ( FL 24.32.25, FL § 24.33
   and FL § 24.38
9.
10.The programmes have no effects on employment
Other:
2.6 General measures
2.6.1 Per mille tax funds and Production tax funds for the sectors of agriculture and gardening
1. Per mille tax funds and Production tax funds for the sectors of agriculture and gardening
   Promille- og produktionsafgiftsfonde for landbrugs- og gartnerisektoren
2. FFL. § 24.24.51. Form no.:  N 681/98
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3.
a)
c)4.
257.7
389.54.
287.1
389.54.
299.0
421.9
5. To contribute to the financing of common activities in the agriculture and gardening sectors
concerning sales promotion, research, product development, counselling, training, prevention of
diseases, control and special activities approved by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
6. The scheme is permanent.
7. The measures being general, they have no trade effects possible to access.
8. Act No. 285 of 8 May 2002,   Executive order no. 783 of 18 September 2002,   Executive order no. 1109 of 11 December 1996,
   Executive order no. 1036 of 20 November 2000,
   Executive order no. 675 of 2 July 2001,
   Executive order no. 580 of 21 June 2001,
   Executive order no. 989 of 15 December 1997,
   Executive order no. 422 of 31 May 1991,G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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   Executive order no. 423 of 31 May 1991,
   Executive order no. 428 of 31 May 1991,
   Executive order no.  303 of 29 April 1997,
   Executive order no. 893 of 1 November 2002 and
   Executive order no. 1001 of 10 December 2002.
 
9. The Per mill tax funds are financed by recycled revenues from taxes on pesticides and from taxes oncarbon dioxide (a). The means from the Per mill tax funds are used to subsidise the different
Production tax funds as well as direct subsidies.
Beside the subsidy from the Per mill tax funds, parafiscal revenues from production tax (c) finance the
Production tax funds.
   The scheme of the Per mill tax funds and Production funds has existed since 1973 and is based on
annual budgets. The budgets are approved by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and must
meet all the legal requirements at both national and EU-levels.
10.
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2.6.2 Aid to promote development of agricultural and fishery products
1. Innovation, research and development in the f ood, agriculture and the fisheries  sectors.
  Innovation, forskning og udvikling i jordbrugs- og fiskerisektoren
2. FL § 24.23.17.10 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
a4.
182.24.
213.24.
151.6
5. To promote innovation research and developmen t in the primary agricultural sector and the
processing sectors of agriculture and fisheries.
6.
7.  Estimates on the effect on trade is not available.
8.  Act. No. 421 of 31 May 2000
9. The purpose of the scheme is to promote innov ation, research and development in the sectors of
food, agriculture and fisheries.
  Chapter 2 of the act deals with promotion of innovation and development projects, which are carried
out in the primary sectors and/or others, where the results are immediately applicable in the sectors
and research project in connection with the primary agricultural sector. Support may be provided with
up to 50% of additional cost for SME’s.
  Chapter 3 of the act deals with promotion innovation, research and development including
experimental fishing in the primary fishing sector. Support may be provided with up to 50% of
additional costs for SME’s.
  Chapter 4 of the acts deals with promotion of innovation, research and development in the input
producing and the processing sectors. Special emphasis is given to projects carried out in collaboration
between groups or networks of SME’s and in collaboration with research institutes incl. a special food
technology development programme (FØTEK). Support may be provided with up to 50% of additional
costs for SME’s.
  Projects with a high degree of research may be  supported with 100% provided that results are
published.
  Support is in general repayable, if the results of the project are used commercially.
  This clause may be waived if a whole or the majority of a sector benefits from it.
10.Estimates on the effect on employment is not available
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.6.3 Advisory services in agriculture
1. Advisory service in agriculture
  Tilskud til jordbrugets konsulentvirksomhed
2. FFL § 24.22.01 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
0.04.
0.04.
0.0
National funding 3.
a4.
120.44.
97.34.
95.0
5. To further the extension of new techniques of production and management and to ensure that
farmers are offered low-cost advisory services within specific relevant productions.
6. Permanent.
7. The programme has no direct effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 813 of 21 December 1988 as amended by Act No. 296 of 24 April 1996.
9. A number of agricultural advisory can receive a maximum of 50 pct. of the wage expenditure,
within specific approved consultancy- programmes.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.7 Community-related programmes
2.7.1 Aid for investments in animal welfare
1. Aid for investments in animal welfare
   Støtte til visse investeringer i dyrevelfærd
2. FFL§ 24.23.05 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)  
 Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.60.04.
49.64.
40.6
National funding 3.
d4.
167.44.
147.34.
121.8
5. To improve the conditions on holdings by supporting investments.
6. Permanent scheme.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17. May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. To be eligible the applicant must have an agricultural education moreover the agricultural holding
must have a need for labour of at least 833 hours per year be in need of support, and present an
investment plan.  The subsidy amounts to 5 pct. Per year (in 5 years) of the eligible investment.
10.Estimates not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.7.2 Vocational training in agriculture
1. Vocational training in agriculture
   Efteruddannelse inden for jordbrugserhvervene
2. FLL § 24.23.03.10 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
1.04.
1.54.
2.7
National funding 3.
a4.
3.24.
6.04.
6.0
5. To further the vocational training in agriculture.
6. Permanent scheme.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999.
9. Aid is granted for a minimum of 60 pct. of costs for courses with at least 2 continuous days ofinstruction or 12 hours within 2 instruction days with the same group of participants, unless the
instruction concerns certain compulsory subjects.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.7.3 Environmentally friendly farming
1. Environmentally friendly farming
   Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger
2. FFL§ 24.23.03.30 + § 24.23.03.35 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
42.84.
41.64.
54.3
National funding 3.
a4.
43.54.
41.74.
54.3
5. To encourage environmentally friendly extensive cultivation of the areas and to minimise the risksof pollution of the ground water resources.
6. Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co-financing) runs until 2006.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. An annual subsidy of between DKK 500 and 5,000 per hectare (depending on the purpose, the year,
and possibly the yield level) is granted for 5 years (20 years for set-aside of arable land). The grant
also depends on whether the area in question is situated in an  environmentally sensitive agricultural
area.
10.In 2002 there were 1766 new receivers of subsidy under the programme. Estimates of effect notavailable.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.7.4 Early retiremen t from farming
1. Early retirement from farming
   Ophørsordningen for jordbrugere
4. Form no.: SG(95) A/18690
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
8.64.
6.44.
6.0
National funding 4.
g4.
9.04.
6.84.
6.0
5. To secure the income of elderly farmers, who stop farming, and to improve the economic viabilityof the remaining farm-holdings by letting them take over the holding participating in the early
retirement scheme.
6. The scheme was open for new applicants from 1 January through 31 December 1998. Financial
commitments for up to 12 years hereafter.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 676 1995. Council Regulation (EEC) No 2079/1992.
9. To be eligible the applicant must be at least 55 years of age and have had agriculture as main
occupation in the preceding 10 years. The subsidy is granted from the time of retirement to the
applicant’s 67th birthday. It consists of an annual compensation of DKK 37,392 and an annual
allowance of DKK 2,337 per hectare of released land, within a ceiling of DKK 93,480 a year. The
applicant must release all his land or agriculture to qualify for the grant while the subsidy is given for
maximum 24 hectares.
10.There were no new applicants due to the closure of the scheme.
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2.7.5 Establishment of shelter belts
1. Establishment of shelter belts
   Læhegn
2. FFL§ 24.23.03.50 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
4.74.
8.34.
8.0
National funding 4.
a4.
20.64.
18.54.
16.6
5. To establish plantings providing shelter and improving the biotope in order to protect the landagainst erosion caused by wind and to reduce the need for artificial irrigation in locations threatened
by drought. In addition, these plantations create connection lines in the landscape and improve the
conditions for – and thereby increase – the number of small biotopes on the holdings.
6. Permanent
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act. No. 338 of 17 Ma y 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
9. A maximum subsidy of 40 pct of eligible costs is granted for collective and individual establishment
of shelter belts.
10. In 2002 there were 1300 new applicants for grants to collective projects and 208 applicants forindividual projects.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.7.6 Organic farming
1. Organic farming
  Økologisk arealtilskud
2. FFL§ 24.23.03.45 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
106.54.
112.54.
63.7
National funding 3.
a4.
125.04.
111.64.
66.3
5. The aid is given to facilitate the transition and improve the conditions for organic farming.
6. Period for the present programme: 2000-2006. Financial commitments for up to 5 years hereafter.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Administrative Order No. 881 of  11 December 1998 as amended by Administrative
Order No. 883 of 31 October 2002. Im plementing EEC Regulation 1257/99.
9. It is a condition that the entire holding is conv erted 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 5 years.
   Aid is given to:
   The individual organic farm for a five year  period. A general premium of DKK 600 continuing
organic cultivation and DKK 450 during conversion to organic production (2 years) is paid per hectare
each year. Additional premia are paid to specific measures (to convert the organic pig and grain
production) or to areas within the environmentally sensitive agricultural areas.
10.In 2002 there were 237 new receivers of subsidy under the organic farming scheme.   No estimate of job effect available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.7.7 Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products
1. Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products
   Forbedring af forarbejdningen og afsætningen af jordbrugsprodukter
2. FL § 24.23.03.15 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
36.94.
7.84.
12.5
National funding 3. 4.
19.44..
7.84.
12.5
5. The purpose of the scheme is to facilitate the improvement, rationalisation and processing andmarketing of agricultural products and thereby make the products more competitive and give them
enhanced added value.   The objective is to improve the income of primary.
6. Present programming period:  2000-2006
7. Improving the processing and marketing condition is assumed to imply more competitive products.However, the trade effects cannot be quantified.
8. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of May 17 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999
9. To obtain the subsidy it is a condition that the applicant has to proof that the project will increasesthe primary producer’s income or that the income is unchanged if the sale decreases (demonstrate a
positive effect due to the investment).
   The applicant has to demonstrate financial viability of the company from the date of the application
and later on that the project actually has been carried out.
   It should be stated that the company respects the current rules concerning environment, hygiene and
animal welfare. It should be stated that the company respects the current rules concerning the working
environment.
   The applicant has to proof direct as well as indirect that public permissions related to the project are
obtained or obtainable. The applicant has to verify that the project is maintained for at least 5 years.
   The applicant has to demonstrate the expected usual marketing possibilities for the product in
question.
   The applicant has to demonstrate that the own financing of the investment will amount to at least
50%.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.7.8 Community Initiative LEADER+
1. Community Initiative LEADER+
   Fællesskabsinitiativet LEADER+
2. FFL § 24.23.15.65 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
04.
17.94.
25.0
National funding 3.a4.
04.
6.24.
4.4
5. To improve the development of specific rural areas by means of subsidising and activating local
action groups and local initiatives on a bottom up basis.
6. Period of present programme: 2000-2006.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. Legal basis: Council Regulation (EC)1260/1999. Act No. 338 of 17. May 2000.
9. It is a condition for support that the project is situated in designated rural areas and contributes to
realise a local development plan.
10.Information not available.
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2.7.9 Rural adaptation and development
1. Rural adaptation and development
   Tilskud til fremme af tilpasningen og udvilkingen af landdistrikterne
2. FFL § 24.23.03.25 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
44.
13.94.
33
National funding 4.
a4.
44.
13.94.
33
5. To limit migration from the rural districts through the creation of alternative/supplementing jobs, ofan attractive environment for business conditions and for the general living conditions.
6. Period of present programme: 2000-2006
7. The programme has no effect on trade
8. Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) 1257/99
9. Subsidies are granted to public authorities, non-profit associations and agricultural holdings
carrying out  projects in the rural areas. A subsidy of up to 50% of incurred eligible cost is granted.
10. About 110 new receivers of subsidy in 2002. No available estimates of new or preserved places ofwork.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.8 Other programmes
2.8.1 Farm Relief Services
1. Farm Relief Services
   Tilskud til vikarordninger
2. FFL § 24.22.15.10 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
0.04.
0.04.
0.0
National funding 3.a4.
30.54.
31.94.
30.8
5. To improve the working conditions of the farmers by providing aid for substitute labour services in
certain cases.
6. Permanent scheme.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Legal basis: Act. No. 209 of 13. May 1981, as amended.
9. Aid is granted to cover expenses for temporary relief necessitated by the farmer's  illness or absence
because of in-serving training. Aid is also giving to the training of substitutes.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.8.2 Analyzing for aflatoksin in milk
1. Analyzing for aflatoksin in milk
  Aflatoksinundersøgelser af mælk
2. FFL 24.32.09 Form no.: N 459/95
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3.
c+a4.
1.54.
2.04.
1.8
5. Analyzing for aflatoksin in milk.
6. The programme is permanent.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. The programme is based on the Finance Act.
9.
10.The programme has no effect on employment.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.8.3 Expenses to veterinaries in special cases
1.  Expenses to veterinaries in special cases
   Udgifter til dyrlæger i særlige tilfælde
2. FFL § 24.32.09 Form no.: No.: 15-00/001/00
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3.
c+a4.
0.14.
0.24.
0.2
5. To support animal husbandry on small island.
6. Permanent.
7. The programme has no effect on trade.
8. The programme is based on the Finance Act.
9. Compensation for expenses to transport of veterinaries visiting small islands.
10.The programme has no effect on employment.
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2.8.4 Measures to improve the production of honey
1. Measures to improve the production of honey
  Forbedring af vilkårene for honningproduktion
2. FFL§ 24.21.02.60, § 24.33.03 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
1.14.
1.34.
1.3
National financed 4.
a4.
1.14.
1.34.
1.3
5. The aim is to grant projects which improve the production of honey.
6. The specific projects are included in yearly national programmes.
7. The programme has no effects on trade.
8. Council regulation (EC) No. 1221/97
   The national legal basis is depending on the specific project. The possibilities are:
   Act No. 813 of 21 December 1988 as amended by act No. 296 of 24 April 1996.   Expenditure on the national Budget to The Danish Institute of Agricultural Science (Danmarks
JordbrugsForskning § 24.33.03).
9. The national programme has to be accepted by the European-Commission in order to get co-
financing from EU. The measures which may be included in the programme are: Technical assistance,
control of varroasis, rationalisation of transhumance, physico-chemical analyses and research
programmes.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: The programme can include existing projects in Denmark. As regards to new projects the legalbasis is a note on the Finance Act.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.8.5 Subsidy to certified lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants
1. Subsidy to certified lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants
   Tilskud til certificerede partier af markfrø og sædekorn
2. FL § 24.31.11.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3.
a4.
10,830,0104.
10,214,8804.
12,000,000
5. To establish a system where companies can choose to use authorised or official sampling and
authorised or official laboratories for certification. The companies get a subsidy in both cases.
6. Permanent
7.  The programme has no effect on trade
8. The legal basis for the subsidy is The Finance Act (FL § 24.31.11.30)
9. The subsidy is granted per certified lot of specified minimum size with a rate depending on whether
the lot is cereal seeds or seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants. The rates will be fixed on the
basis of costs of analyses and sampling for respectively cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants,
oil and fibre plants.
10.The amount of lots of cereal seeds and seeds of beet, fodderplants, oil and fibre plants to which
subsidy is granted in 2002 are 19.936, and the estimate subsidy per lot seed of beet, fodderplants, oil
and fibre plants is 590 DKK and for cereal seed 430 DKK.
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2.9 Fisheries
2.9.1 Permanent withdrawal
1. Permanent withdrawal
   Ophugningsstøtte
2. FL§24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
18.94.
1284.
20
National funding 3.
a4.
18.94.
1284.
25
5. Aid is granted for permanent cessation of fishing activities. The aim of this measure is to achieve abalance between the existing fisheries resources and their exploitation by reducing the fishing
capacity.
6. Till 2006
7.
8. Order No. 1013 of 16th November 2000, Act No. 940 of 25th November 2002.
9. Aid granted under EC Regulation No. 2792/99. Subsidies amount to 80% of the vessels insured
value.
10. Number of recipients: 188
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2.9.2 Hauling up vessels
1 Hauling up vessels
  Ophalingsspil
4. FL §24.26.10 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
3.
a4.
0.14.
0.14.
0.1
5. The measure aims at maintaining traditional fisheries on the Western coast of Jutland where fishing
vessels are hauled up on the beaches. Aid is granted for the maintenance of hauling-up winches.
6. No expiry date
7. Estimates not available
8. Order No. 483 of 12th June 1996
9. National measure
10.Estimates are not available
Other: Number of recipients:4
2.9.3 Investments in the processing for fish products
1. Investments in the processing for fish products
   Forarbejdning af fiskerivarer
2. FL §24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
524.
35.54.
15
National funding 3.a4.
174.
11.94.
5
5. Development of the processing industry in order to make it more competitive, environmentallyfriendly and economically viable.
6. Till 2006 (end of the FIFG programming period)
7. No estimate available
8. Order No. 12 of 12th January 2001.
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. The subsidy amounts to 20% of the eligible
investment. 15% from the FIFG and 5% from the Danish state.
10.Estimates are not available
Other: Number of recipients: 41G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.4 Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture
1. Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture
   Konsulentvirksomhed i dambrugs- og fiskerierhverv
2. FFL 24.26.10 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
0.04.
0.04.
0.0
National funding 3.
a4.
2.94.
2.94.
2.9
5. The subsidy is granted for constancy to help fishermen making economically and technically sounddecisions.
6. The arrangement is permanent.
7. Estimates are not available.
8. Act No. 483 of 12. June 1996.
9. Estimates are not available.
10.Number of recipients: 3. Improved advice on financial and technical matters.
Other:
2.9.5 Construction of vessel
1. Construction of vessels
   Bygning af fiskefartøjer
2. FL §24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
5.04.
434.
0
National funding 3.a4.
1.84.
144.
0
5. This measure aims at ensuring the competitiveness of the fishing fleet.
6.  Till 2006. However aid under this measure from January 2003 on will be subject to certainconditions in order to ensure that the fishing capacity is not increased.
7. No estimate available
8. Order No. 798 of 11th September 2001
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. The subsidy amounts to 20% of the eligible
investment.
10.Estimates are not available
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2.9.6 Investments in Aquaculture
1. Investments in aquaculture
   Akvakultur
2. FL §24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
10.94.
1.54.
7.5
National funding 3.
a4.
2.24.
0.54.
2.5
5. The measure aims at contributing to the development of a viable and economically sound
aquaculture sector. Aid is given in order to  promote the production of high quality goods.
6. Till 2006 ( end of FIFG programming period)
7. Estimates not available
8. Order No. 11 of 12th January 2001.
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. The subsidy amounts to 20% of the eligible costs.
15% from the FIFG and 5% from the Danish state.
10.Estimates are not available
Other: Number of recipients: 6G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.7 Fishing ports facilities
1. Fishing ports facilities
   Fiskerihavnes faciliteter
2. FL §24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
10.14.
5.44.
100
National funding 3.
a4.
0.64.
1.04.
100
5. This measure aims at promoting the development of Danish fishing ports with a view to improvingthe quality of fish products and safety in fishing ports.
6. Till 2006 (end of the FIFG programming period)
7. No estimate available
8. Order No. 1113 of 13 December 2002
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. The subsidy amounts to 20% of the eligible
investment. 15% from the FIFG and 5% from the Da nish state.  However, investments of public or
collective interest can be financed with op to 50% from the EU and 50% from other public sources.
10. Estimates are not available
Other: Number of recipients: 28G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.8 Market promotion for fishery and aquaculture products
1. Product promotion and advertising
   Afsætningsfremme
2. FL §24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
0.654.
2.44.
0
National funding 3.
a4.
0.654.
2.44.
0
5. Aid is granted with a view to promoting and searching for new markets and uses for fish andaquaculture products.
6. There is no provision for this measure on the financial plan for 2003. However, the actual closure of
the measure  will take place in 2006 (end of FIFG programming period)
7. No estimate is available
8. Order No. 10 of 12th January 2002.
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. For projects of collective interest the subsidy can
amount to 100% of eligible costs. 50% from FIFG and 50% from the Danish state. The Danish state
subsidy can be entirely or partly replaced by means from other public sources
10.Estimates are not available
Other: Number of recipients: 2G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.9 Aid for young fishermen
1. Aid for young fishermen
  Lån til yngre fiskere
2. FFL § 24.26.10.20 & 24.26.10.30. Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3.
e
f4.
2.9
4.44.
2.4
6.04.
2.3
5.0
5. The aim is to help young fishermen to buy their first vessel or a share of a vessel
6. The arrangement is permanent
7. No significant effect on trade
8. Act. No. 483 of 12 June 1996
9. Aid and guarantee for loans given to young fishermen, who are first time buyers of fishing vessels.The fishing vessel is security for the loan.
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: Number of recipients: 23.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.10 Modernisation of fishing vessels
1. Modernisation of fishing vessels
  Modernisering af fiskerfartøjer
2 FL§ 24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
27.24.
38.34.
15
National funding 3.
a4.
8.84.
12.84.
5
5. The aim of this measure is to modernise fishing vessels in order to contribute the   development of a viable and competitive fishing industry.
6. Till 2006. However, with the reform of the Common Fisheries policy, from January 2003 on aid
will not be granted for increase of capacity (tonnage or power), increase of efficiency of fishing gear
and vessels under 5 years.
7. Estimates are not available
8. Order No. 9 of 12 January 2001
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. Subsidies amount to 20% of the investment. 15%
from the FIFG and 5% from the Danish state.
10.Number of recipients: 572
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.11 Experimental fishing and fish processing development
1. Experimental fishing and fish processing development
2. FL § 24.23.17 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
a4.
3.94.
3.24.
3.0
5.Identification of new and sustainable, selective and cost-effective fish resources, fishing methodsand processing.
6. Annual budget
7. Estimates are not available
8. Act. No. 421 of 30 May 2000
9. The aid cover part of project costs and results are subject to publication
10.Estimates are not available.
Other: 12 recipients in 2002
2.9.12 FØTEK
1. FØTEK (Fishery)
   FØTEK (fiskeri)
2. FFL § 24.23.17.60 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National financed 3.
a4.
10.44.
7.74.
7.6
5. Innovation in the fish processing sector
6. Annual budget
7. Estimates not available
8. FØTEK research programme
9. Grants for non-commercial research and development
10.Estimates not available
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2.9.13 Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade
1. Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade
   Kollektive foranstaltninger
2. FL §24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
-4.
384.
15
National funding 3.
a4.
-4.
384.
15
5. Operators in the sector such as producer and fishermen’s organisations, undertake collectivemeasures. The schemes must be of collective interest and limited in time.
   Eligible measures include those related to the implementation of technical measures for the
conservation of fish stocks, access to training, aquaculture equipment, implementation of quality
control systems, controls of sanitary conditions or impact on the environment.
6. Till 2006 (end of FIFG programming period)
7. Estimates not available
8. Order No. 10 of 12 January 2001
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. Subsidies can amount to up to 100% for public
investments or investments of collective interest.
10.Estimates are not available
Other: Number of recipients: 8G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.14 Innovative actions etc.
1. Innovative measures (pilot/demonstration projects)
   Pilot- og demonstrationsprojekter
2. FL §24.26.30 Form no.:
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4.
10.44.
11.74.
13
National funding 3.a4.
10.44.
11.54.
5
5. Aid is granted for innovative measures with a view to develop and modernise the fishing and
aquaculture sector.
6. Till 2006 (end of FIFG programming period)
7. Estimates not available
8. Order No. 10 of 12 January 2001
9. Aid is granted under EC Regulation 2792/99. Subsidies to public institutions and authorities can
cover up to 100% of eligible costs.
10.Estimates are not available
Other: Number of recipients: 7G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2.9.15 Production tax funds for the sector of fishery
1. Production tax funds for the sector of fishery
   Produktionsafgiftsfonde for fiskerisektoren
2. Form no.: N 574/97 and N 666/2001
2001 (F) 2002 (E) 2003 (B)
Mio. DKK
EU-refunds 4. 4. 4.
National funding 3.
c)4.
15,0064.
17,5264.
17,400
5. To contribute to the financing of common activities in the sector of fishery in the shape of salespromotion, research, product development, counselling, training, prevention of diseases, control and
special arrangement approved by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
   In addition to this, to finance common activitie s in the shape of rearing of fish, improvement and
adjustment of the fishery and aqua-culture-structures and economic arrangements in a wide sense.
6. The scheme is permanent.
7. The scheme has no effects on trade.
8. Act No. 281 of 12 May 1999.
9.The Productions tax funds are financed by parafiscal revenues from production tax (c).
   The scheme of Production funds for the sector of fishery has existed since 1998 and is based on
annual budgets. The budgets are approved by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and must
meet all the legal requirements at both national and EU-levels.
10.
Other:G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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II. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
1. C ENTRE CONTRACTS FOR TOURISM
1. Purpose of centre contracts for tourism
The purpose of centre contracts for tourism is to promote the innovative development of new
services, methods of collaboration, etc. in tourism. Centre contracts are to ensure that new and existing
knowledge in the tourism knowledge environments (research institutions, the Danish Tourist Board,
etc.) can be used for building up knowledge and competence and innovation in the many small and
medium sized companies involved in the tourism industry.
The scheme involves government subsidy for development and knowledge projects where
companies collaborate with research and knowledge institutions in fields characterised by specialsocial circumstances. Examples include utilis ation of new knowledge and methods related to
development of (examples) tourism aimed at ha ndicapped persons and environmentally sustainable
tourism.
The government subsidies are only given to the participating public or private/public
knowledge institutions.
2. Period covered by the notification
The period covered by the notification is: 1 January 2000 - 31 December 2002.Date of most recent approval by the Commission: EU-Kommissionen den 2. maj 2001
(Statsstøttesag nr.  N 822/2000).  The period of the centre contract is November 2001 –
December 2002.
By the end of the year 2001 the programme stopped.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (see 1.)
See 1
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation
under which it is granted)
The authority for the subsidy is The Danish Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs. The
secretariat and the administration of the scheme is done by the Danish Tourist Board.
The legislation under which it is granted is the annual budget bill.
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).
Subsidies are given in the form of grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how
determined).
The government co-funding is provided to the participating knowledge institutions.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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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 information (for the year covered by the
notification, for the previous year, or bot h) is not possible, a full explanation.
The budget for 2001 was DKK 10 mill. DKK. Only one centre contract was approved in 2001
with a grant of 1.788.000 mill. DKK.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of
inception/commencement.The period of the centre contract is November 2001 - December 2002. The programme
stopped due to alteration of the tourism policy 2001.
9. 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) orsector(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 relevant.
Footnotes
1. Year n is the year in which the report is received.2. If the figures for actual tax expenditure are not yet available, estimates should be provided and
the final figures sent with the next report.
3. NUTS is the nomenclature of Territorial Units for statistical purposes in the EC.4. The Commission reserves the right to ask for more information at a higher level of
disaggregation.
5. NACE code: see Council Regulation 3037/90 as amended by Commission Regulation 761/93
and corrigendum to L.83 of 03.04.1993, L 159 of 11.07.1995
(i) See letter from the Commission to the Me mber States of 22.2.1994 containing the list
of the most important schemes.
(ii) The Committee agreed that, in light of the fact that this format replaces an existing
format for notifications under Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1947 approved by the
CONTRACTING PARTIES (BISD. 9S/193-194). It should be referred to the Council
for Trade in Goods for approval by that body.
(iii) The information requested in points 1-9 below must be provided in full:
(a) for all subsidies in the case of full notificationsG/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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(b) for subsidies notified for the first time in update notifications.
In the case of subsidies which have previously been notified, the information provided in
update notifications under points 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 may be limited to indicating any modifications (or the
absence thereof) from the previous notification.
III. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECON OMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, DANISH
MARITIME AUTHORITY
1. S UBSIDIES TO THE EDUCATION OF SEAFARERS
1. Subsidies to the education and repatriation of seafarers in accordance with the EC guidelines
on state aid to maritime transport (OJ C 205 of 5 July 1997).
2. No time limitation.
3.-6. No modifications in comparison to previous notification.
7. The total duration of education and training leading to qualifications as junior officer is
4 years, of which 2 and a half years are spent at college and 1 and a half year is spent at sea. It
is a condition that the shipowners enter into a written agreement or contract with each officer
trainee. According to this agreement the shipowner is obliged to provide 1 and a half year’s
sea service as an integral part of the maritime education and training system. During the
periods of sea service, the shipowner pays salary to the trainees who are supernumerarycrewmembers on board. The State supports the shipowners by a grant, which as a maximum
can be DKK 40,000 per trainee for a six month period for not more than three such periods.
The grant partially covers salary, travel expenses, board and lodging.
A similar arrangement is introduced to training of supernumerary ship’s assistant trainees
during 1 and a half year’s sea service on board.
Finally, the State can reimburse the shipowners’ travel expenses in connection with
repatriation of prescribed ordinary ship’s assistants, who are domiciled in Denmark, provided
they have served on board the same ship for a continuous period of three months.
In 2001, the total amount of subsidies paid under this subsidy programme was approximately
DKK 13 million. In 2002, this figure was DKK 12.3 million.
8. No modifications in comparison to previous notification.
9. The purpose of the subsidy programme is to promote the use of Danish crews in the Danish
merchant fleet. However, being one of many incentives directed at ensuring an optimal
commercial framework for Danish shipping, it is not possible to provide statistical data
permitting an assessment of the trade effects of this programme in particular.
2. S
UBSIDIES IN THE FORM OF REDUCTION /CANCELLATION OF STAMP DUTY .
1. Subsidies in the form of reduction/cancellation of stamp duty in respect of new and second
hand merchant ships.
2. No time limitation.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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3.-6. No modifications in comparison to previous notification.
7. The reduction of the stamp duty is 3 per thousand (from 4 to 1 per thousand).
The stamp duty for builder’s certificate and similar documents is annulled. Before the
amendment, the stamp duty was 1 per thousand.
In 2001 the reduction of stamp duty and the cancellation of stamp duty for builder’s certificate
amounted to DKK 8 million. In 2002 this figure was DKK 5.4 million.
8. No modifications in comparison to previous notification.
9. The purpose of the subsidy programme is to promote the renewal of the merchant fleet and to
strengthen the Danish merchant fleet’s competitiveness. However, being one of many incentives
directed at ensuring an optimal commercial framework for Danish shipping, it is not possible to
provide statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of this programme in
particular.
3. R ENTESTØTTEORDNINGEN (INTEREST -SUBSIDY SCHEME ).
1. Title of the subsidy
Rentestøtteordningen (Interest-subsidy scheme ). Supplementary appropriation request no. 3
from 13 October 1993, approved by the Parliament Finance Committee.
2. Interest-subsidy
Under the interest-subsidy scheme a subsidy can be paid at the time a ship is delivered as an
interest grant up to 9 per cent of the contract value.  It can also be paid in instalments corresponding to
the dates for payments of interest and instalments on the loan raised.
3. In 2002 a total of DKK 115 mill. has been paid under the interest-subsidy scheme. The budget
figure for 2003 is DKK 25 mill.
4. The purpose of the interest-subsidy scheme is to support ship owner’s building ships at Danish
shipyards.
5. The interest-subsidy scheme is available only for ships contracted between 13 October 1993
and 31 December 1998.
6. Figures as at 31. December 2002:
Number of ships having received interest-subsidy: 1
Number of shipyards involved: 1
The scheme has been approved by the Commission under the 7th Directive on subsidy to
shipbuilding. The subsidy element varies depending on the contract value of each ship. The interest-
subsidy amounts to 4.5 per cent of the contract value for ships with a contract value less than 10 mill.
ECU, and to 9 per cent for ships with a higher contract value. If the ship receives any other subsidy,
the interest-subsidy is reduced accordingly. A ship wi th a contract value of 10 mill. ECU or more that
has been granted a guarantee under the Guarantee-scheme will only receive interest-subsidyamounting to 8  per cent of the contract value.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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4. G ARANTIFONDEN FOR SKIBSBYGNING (THE GUARANTEE SCHEME ).
1. Garantifonden for skibsbygning (The guarantee scheme). By Bill No. 209 from 28 April 1993,
Bill No. 254 from 19 April 1995 and Bill No. 292 from 28 April 1997.
This scheme gives the possibility to provide guarantees for loans to build ships at Danish
shipyards.
2. Guarantees for app. DKK 1.061 mill. has been granted under the scheme.3. The purpose of the guarantee scheme is to support shipowners building ships at Danish
shipyards.4. The scheme is available only for ships contracted before 31 December 19985. Figures as at 31. December 2002:
Actual number of guarantees issued: 3
Total liability: App. DKK 100 mill.Number of shipyards involved is: 2
The scheme has been approved by the Commission under the 7th Directive on subsidy to
shipbuilding and the subsidy element is calculated by the Commission to 1 per cent of the contract
value.
5. F
RAGTSKIBSORDNINGEN (GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SMALL CARGO SHIPS).
1. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme for Small Cargo Ships). By Bill No. 618 from
17 November 1976 and Bill No. 385 from 10 June 1997.
2. This scheme gives the possibility to provide guarantees for loans to build or convert small
cargo ships at Danish shipyards.
3. Guarantees for app. DKK 408 mill. has been issued under the scheme.
4. The purpose of the guarantee scheme is to support ship owners building or converting small
cargo ships at Danish shipyards.
5. Figures as at 31. December 2002:
Actual number of guarantees issued: 9
Total liability: App. DKK 55 mill.Number of shipyards involved: 4
The Commission has not calculated any subsidy element under the 7th Directive on subsidy to
shipbuilding, the scheme is self-financing.
The scheme has been terminated by the end of 2001.
6. D
RIFTSSTØTTEORDNINGEN (CONTRACT -SUBSIDY SCHEME ).
1. Driftsstøtteordningen (Contract-subsidy scheme). By Bill No. 1009 from the
23 December 1998.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2. Under the Contract-subsidy scheme a subsidy can be paid at the time a ship is delivered as a
grant up to 9 per cent of the contract value.
3. Payments for the year 2002: DKK 459 mill. The budget figure for 2003 is DKK 481 mill.4. The purpose of the Contract-subsidy scheme is to support Danish shipyards.5. The Contract-subsidy scheme is available for ships contracted not later than
31 December 2000.
6. Figures as at 31 December 2002:
Number of ships having received contract-subsidy: 14
Number of shipyards involved: 6
The scheme has been approved by the Commission in accordance to the Councils Decision
No. 1540/98 from the 29 June 1998. The subsidy element varies depending on the contract value of
each ship. The subsidy amounts to 4.5 per cent of the contract value for ships with a contract value
less than 10 mill ECU, and to 9 per cent for ships with a higher contract value. If the ship receives any
other subsidy, the contract-subsidy is reduced accordingly.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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IV. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, NATIONAL
AGENCY FOR ENTERPRISE AND HOUSING
7. Business development and regional development
Table 1: Subsidies in 2001-2005 – Subsidy contracts and payments in million DKK.
2001 2002 200312004220052Mio. DKK
Subsidy
contractsPayments Subsidy
contractsPayments Subsidy
contractsSubsidy
contractsSubsidy
contracts
BusinessDevelopment
2173.6 156.1 178.8 136.1 115.7 93.3 85.3
RegionalIndustrialDevelopment
350.0 57.8 78.0 34.1 48.0 44.0 44.0
Total 223.6 213.9 256.8 170.2 163.7 137.3 129.3
A number of closed programmes – where no promises are given in year 2002 – are not
included in table 1. Limited payments will continue over the next years as the projects are terminated.
Business Development
The general aim of the Trade and Industrial Development Act4 is to strengthen the trade and
industrial development in Denmark. This is primarily carried out by developing the general framework
conditions for the companies.
The purpose of the Business Development initiatives is to facilitate the establishment of new
companies, strengthen the development of competence and competitiveness in Danish companies.
The means to achieve these goals are a number of general/ horizontal business promoting
initiatives. The initiatives cover general activities concerning information; guidance and counsellingaimed at all persons that intend to become entrep reneurs and activities promoting entrepreneurship.
The initiatives also cover activities concerning development of competence.
Most of the funds are granted to independent private institutions and companies providing the
services and development activities. Direct subsidies for individual companies own projects only playa very limited role as an instrument.
The legal basis of the initiatives is the Government’s Budget Proposal as adopted by the
Parliament and the Trade and Industrial Development Act.
Subsidies are given as grants. 53 companies received grants in 2002. The average grant per
recipient was in 2002 approximately DKK 3 mio.
The period of validity for the individual initiatives differs. Every year it is considered whether/
at what level funding should be provided for individual initiatives and schemes. Approximately half of
                                                     
1 Budgets. Payments figures are not available.
2 Including initiatives for SME´s and entrepreneurs and initiatives aimed at developing the competence
of the enterprises. The table does not include initiatives administered by The Ministry of Science, Technologyand Innovation, which was created in November 2001 in extension of the former Ministry of InformationTechnology and Research.
3 Includes only programs financed partly by the EU.
4 See consolidated regulation 1088 of 29 November 2000 as amended by Act No. 155 of 6 June 2002.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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the budget is dedicated to initiatives that will be funded for more than 3 years ahead. It is applied as a
general principle that public funds shall be used as a catalyst for the development of new business
promoting facilities rather than as a permanent source of finance.
It is not possible immediately to estimate the business effects of the subsidies as they represent
general horizontal initiatives that are not restricted to specific industries.
Regional Development
The purpose of the Regional Development initiatives is to facilitate the development of up to
date regional framework conditions.
In addition to the National Agency for Enterp rise and Housing the European Commission the
local/regional authorities plays an important role in  the administration and in financing the activities.
Activities are thus often funded by a number of sources.
For that very reason it is not possible to state the average subsidy level.
The legal basis of the initiatives is the Government’s Budget Proposal as adopted by the
Parliament, Trade and Industrial Development Act and the Act on administration concerning ERDF
subsidies and national Danish co-financing5.
Almost all of the subsidies provided by Dani sh sources co-finance ERDF schemes (European
Regional Development Fund). The criteria for funding is thus mainly determined by the relevant EU
programmes. In some of the ERDF programme activities private companies cannot participate.
The subsidies are given as grants to individuals, companies, institutions and local authorities.
It is not possible to state a maximum limit for subsidies for each project as it depends on the
amount that the companies are willing to contribute  and the character of the initiative. The specific
conditions which have to be fulfilled for each project vary from initiative to initiative.
It is not possible immediately to estimate the business effects of the subsidies, because it is a
question of horizontal initiatives, which are not restricted to specific industries.
V. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, DANISH
ENERGY AUTHORITY
1. D EVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY (N 42/98)
1. Title of the subsidy
Development Programme for Renewable Energy (N 42/98)
Law No. 692 of 25. August 1999 on amended Law on Development of Renewable Energy.
2. Form of subsidy
Grant scheme for development projects, renewable energy plants and renewable energy
centres.
3. Annual total subsidy in 2001-2002
In 2001 the grants amounted to 134.4 Mio. DKK.
                                                     
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In 2002 the grants amounted to 97.8 Mio. DKK.
4. Policy objective of programme
The objective of the programme is to reduce CO2-emissions from the energy production
sector through development, demonstration and implementation of renewable energy technologies.
5. Duration
The programme is phasing out. Since December 2001 it has not been possible to make new
promises of grants.
6. Statistical information on trade effects
It is not possible to present statistical information on the trade effect as the programme mainly
supports projects regarding pre-market technological development.
2. A CT ON CO 2 QUOTA FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
1. Title of the subsidy
Act on CO 2 Quota for Electricity Production.
Law no 376 of 2 June 1999 (N 653/99)
2. Form of subsidy
Grandfathered, tradable CO 2 emission allowances for electricity producers.
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
2001: Approx. 20.2 mill. tonnes of CO 2 emission allowances. Monetary value unknown.
2002: Approx. 20.2 mill. tonnes of CO 2 emission allowances. Monetary value unknown.
4. Policy objective of programme
To reduce CO 2 emissions from power production.
5. Duration
2001-2003.
6. Statistical information
No statistical information available.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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3. A CT NO 375 OF 2 JUNE 1999 ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BILL
1. Title of the subsidy
Act no 375 of 2. June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill replacing among others act no 1088
of 20 December 1995 on change of act on Electricity Supply (payment of electricity produced atdecentralised combined heat and power plants) (N 1037/95).
2. Form of subsidy
Excess payment for electricity produced at decentralised combined heat and power plants.
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
2001: Approx. 1.6 bill. DKK.
2002: Approx. 1.363 bill. DKK.
4. Policy objective of programme
Promoting sustainable energy application.
5. Duration
The system is expected to contain a de facto time limitation expiring in 2003.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information of the trade effects of the scheme.
4. A CT NO 375 OF 2. JUNE 1999 ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BILL
1. Title of the subsidy
Act no 375 of 2. June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill replacing among others act no 486
of 20 June 1999 on change of act on Electricity Supply (Access to the Electricity grid) (N 305/96).
2. Form of subsidy
Economic security for power plants committed to produce district heating to the extent where
the electricity cannot be sold at prices covering the production expenses.
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
2001: Approx. 30 mill. DKK
2002: Approx. 23 mill. DKK
4. Policy  objective of programme
Promoting sustainable energy application.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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5. Duration
The system is expected to contain a de facto time limitation. Renotification in 2003.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information of the trade effects of the scheme.
5. A CT NO 375 OF 2 JUNE 1999 ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BILL
1. Title of the subsidy
Act no 375 of 2. June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill (N 416/99, N 278/2001).
2. Form of subsidy
Excess payment for electricity produced by windmills
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
2001: Approx. 1.620 bill. DKK
2002: Apporx. 1.607 bill. DKK
4. Policy objective of programme
Promoting sustainable energy application.
5. Duration
The system is expected to contain a de facto time limitation.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information of the trade effects of the scheme.
6. RESCUING AND RESTRUCTURING OF DISTRESSED ENTERPRISES (N 666/94)
1. According to the European Commission the Act is in accordance with the community
regulation regarding state aid to rescuing and restructuring of distressed enterprises (N 666/94).
2. The possibility to include losses realised on inve stments in co-ordinated activities in the price
of electricity (SEAS-act).
3. The total loss realised on investments in the co-ordinated activities of SEAS is 213.5 million
DKR. This amount was planned to be included in the price of electricity within a period of 15 years.
The included losses amounted to 14.20 mill. DKK in 2001 and 14.20 mill. DKK in 2002.
4. The act secures that the electricity enterprises can include losses realised on investments in co-
ordinated activities in the price of electricity.
5. The approval is conditional on the loss-generating activity having terminated no later than
1 October 1994. The losses are fully covered by the end of 2002 and no further subsidies will begiven.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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6. Act No. 35 of 18 January 1995 regarding amendments to the Electricity supply Act, now
continued with Act No. 375 of 2 June 1999.
7. G OVERNMENTAL SUBSIDY TO PROMOTE THE CONNECTION TO COMBINED POWER AND HEAT
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS BASED ON COAL
1. Title of the subsidy
Law No. 420 of 1 June 1994 – Governmental subsidy to promote the connection to combined
power and heat distribution systems based on coal (N 200/94).
2. Form of subsidy
The subsidy is given to district heating companies who distribute heat produced on CHP based
on coal. It is given if the consumer price for heat in the companies’ heating area is higher than the
price for heat supplied by comparable district heating companies in other areas which also distribute
heat produced on CHP as described above.
3. Annual total subsidy
Grant payments in 2001 amounted to 26,6 mill. DKK.
Grant payments in 2002 amounted to 0 mill. DKK.
4. Policy objective of the programme
The purpose of the subsidy scheme is to promote the connection to district heating supplied by
combined heat and power plants (CHP) based on coal  in order to reduce CO2 emissions. The subsidy
is given as compensation for the increased coal tax, implemented in 1993.
5. Duration
The whole scheme is valid in the period 1 October 1994 to 2000 included. The scheme has
expired and no further subsidies will be given.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information of the trade effects of an increased connection
to the district heating systems covered by the scheme. The CHP plants do not export heat. The subsidy
will not affect the Danish electricity prices because the benefits of the scheme go to the heat
consumers according to the Danish rules on pricing.
8. GOVERNMENTAL SUBSIDY FOR PRODUCT ORIENTED SAVING PROGRAMME .
1. Title of the subsidy
Law No. 129 of 25 February 1998 regarding governmental subsidy for product oriented saving
programme (N 845/97).
2. Form of subsidy
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3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
2001: Grant payments amounted to 34.5 mill. DKK.
2002: Grant payments amounted to19.3 mill. DKK.
4. Policy objective of programme
Financial support is given to the development, marketing, procurement and utilisation of
energy efficient products in households and public institutions. Subsidies for efficient gas boilers,
alternative insulation, demonstration projects and attempts to label energy efficient windows have
been the first initiatives. The purpose of the scheme is to promote energy efficient products so as to
reduce the CO2 emissions.
5. Duration:
The scheme is phasing out. Since December 2001 it has not been possible to make new
promises of grants.
6. Statistical information:
It is not possible to give statistical information on the trade effects of the grants.
9. E LECTRICITY SAVING TRUST NO. 1209
1. Title of the subsidy
Electricity Saving Trust No. 1209 of 27. December 1996 (N 815/96).
2. Form of subsidy:
Grants scheme for development, marketing, procurement and utilisation of electricity saving
appliances and equipment. In 2001 the scheme included fridges/freezer, washing and drying clothes
and lightning in halls. In 2002 the scheme included fridges.
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002:
The grant payment in 2001 amounted to 1.2 mill. DKK.
The grant payment in 2002 amounted to 0.3 mill. DKK.
4. Policy objective of programme
To promote electricity savings in public and private households in accordance with socio-
economic and environmental considerations.
5. Duration
The scheme has no time limitation
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information on the trade effects of the grants.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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10. S UBSIDIES FOR ENERGY SAVINGS ETC . IN PRIVATE COMPANIES
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidies for energy savings etc. in private companies. Consolidated Act No. 84 of
3 February 2000 (N 704/99)
2. Form of subsidy
Subsidy scheme for energy savings in private companies. Subsidies are calculated as a
percentage of the costs.
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
In 2001 subsidies amounted to DKK 264 million. 2,109 companies received subsidy payments
in 001. In 2002 subsidies amounted to DKK 189 million.
4. Policy objective of programme
The objective of the subsidy scheme is to support measures that ensure better energy
efficiency or energy savings in private companies. The scheme aims at reducing the emission of CO2
from the companies.
5. Duration
The subsidy scheme is phasing out. Since 12 December 2001, it has not been possible to make
new promises of subsidies. The last subsid ies are expected to be paid out in 2004.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information on the trade effect of the subsidy scheme. It is a
general scheme not directed at specific types of companies.
11. G RANT SCHEME FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CO2- TAX EXPENSES TO ENTERPRISES WITH A HIGH
ENERGY CONSUMPTION .
1. Title of the subsidy
Grant scheme for reimbursement of CO2-tax expenses to enterprises with a high energy
consumption. Consolidated Act No. 846 of 17 November 1997 (N 459/95, N 272/97, N 840/01).
2. Form of the subsidy
Grants. Only certain energy intensive companies can optain the grant.
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
In 2001 grant payments amounted to DKK 122.5 million. By 2001 337 companies have
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4. Policy objective of the programme
The scheme aims at reducing the emissions of CO2 from private companies with a high
energy consumption. These companies may obtain reim bursement of CO2-tax expenses if they enter
into an agreement with the Danish Energy Agency , which includes undertaking an extensive energy
audit and implementing an energy management system in accordance with specific rules laid out bythe Danish Energy Agency.
5. Duration
The grant scheme has no time limitation.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information on the trade effects of the scheme. It is a
general grant scheme not directed at specific types of companies.
12. S UBSIDIES FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION .
1. Title of the subsidy
Subsidies for Electricity Production, (N 11/97)
2. Form of the subsidy
The subsidy is given as 0.07 DKK/kWh for the amount of electricity produced on combined
heat and power plants on natural gas, industrial combined heat and power plants based on natural gas
and combined heat and power plants based on waste. The subsidy is given as 0.1 DKK for the amount
of electricity produced on combined heat and power  plants based on natural gas or waste, where the
plants power generation capacity is 3 MW or less.
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
2001: Approx. 586 mill. DKK.
2002: Approx. 574 mill. DKK.
4. Policy objective of the programme
The purpose of the scheme is to reduce the CO 2-emission by increasing the share of co-
generation, reduce the power production based on coal and the production of electricity based on
renewable sources.
5. Duration
The scheme is expected to contain a de facto limitation. For the present a notification
concerning the scheme is pending at the EC-Commission.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information of the trade effects of the scheme.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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13. G RANT SCHEME FOR INVESTMENTS IN CONVERTING OR EXPANDING DISTRICT HEATING
PLANTS TO USE OF BIOMASS FUELS FOR HEAT OR COMBINED HEAT AND POWER GENERATION .
1. Title of the subsidy
Law No. 3 of 3 January 1992 – Grant scheme fo r investments in converting or expanding
district heating plants to use of biomass fuels for heat or combined heat and power generation
(N 4/92).
2. Form of subsidy
Grants
3. Annual total subsidy
Grant payments in 2001 amounted to 13.6 mill. DKK.
Grant payments in 2002 amounted to 20.6 mill. DKK.
4. Policy objective of the programme
The objective of the grant scheme is to reduce CO 2 emissions by converting or expanding
district heating plants to use of biomass fuels for heat or combined heat and power generation.
5. Duration
The grant is valid till 2002.
6. Statistical information
It is not possible to give statistical information of the trade effects of the grant scheme. The
district heating plants do not export heat.
VI. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT
1. J OB TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL JOB TRAINING UNDER THE ACT ON AN ACTIVE LABOUR
MARKET POLICY
1. Form of the subsidy
It is a condition for receiving the wage subsidy concerned that there is a net increase in the
number of employees.  The payment of the subsidy may not lead to distortion of competition.  It is ageneral subsidy scheme related to the hiring of certain categories of unemployed insured persons.  The
scheme is not limited to specific enterprises.
2. Subsidy per unit or total
The total amount of wage subsidy paid out in 2001 was DKK 227.2 million. The total amount
paid out in 2002 was 247.1 million.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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3. Purpose of the subsidy
To give unemployed persons who are either long term unemployed or belong to groups at
special risk of becoming long-term unemployed a chance to maintain or re-acquire vocational skills
and/or practical job experience which will enable  them to obtain ordinary (i.e. non-subsidised)
employment.
4. Duration of the subsidy
For persons insured against unemployment and belonging to the risk groups the subsidy may
be paid out in the first year of unemployment.  In this case the maximum subsidy period is 12 months.
If the subsidy period exceeds 6 months, the employer shall offer training or shall employ the
unemployed person concerned for a period corresponding to the subsidy period.  The employmentperiod must in any case be at least 6 months.
For persons insured against unemployment and being in the activation period (i.e. their second
to fourth year of unemployment), the subsidy period may as a maximum be 6 months with the same
employer.
As concerns individual job training, the subsidy period may extend to the whole activation
period.  The above mentioned conditions on training or subsequent employment also apply in this
case.
The scheme has been approved by the European Commission for an unlimited period.
5. Assessment of the trade effects
No data available. Trade effects may, however, be judged modest because the scheme is
intended to compensate employers for taking on unemployed persons with an expected productivity
below average and the prevailing wage level.
2. J OB TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL JOB TRAINING UNDER THE ACT ON ACTIVE SOCIAL POLICY
1. Form of subsidy
Wage subsidy.The payment of wage subsidies may not lead to distortion of competition.  It is a general
subsidy scheme for unemployed persons and the scheme is not targeted on specific enterprises.
2. Subsidy per unit or total
In 2000 the total amount paid as wage subsidies in connection with job training and individual
job training in private enterprises was DKK. 452 million and in 2001 DKK. 471 million.
The total amount paid as wage subsidies in connection with job training and individual job
training in private enterprises in 2002 cannot yet be calculated.
3. Purpose of the subsidy
To give unemployed persons who are not insured against unemployment a chance of
maintaining or re-acquiring vocational skills and qualifications that will enable them to obtain
ordinary employment.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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4. Duration of the subsidy
As a minimum the period of employment shall be  six months.  The wage subsidy period in job
training may as a maximum be six months.  In i ndividual job training the subsidy period may be the
full period.
In case of employment for more than six month, the employer shall offer training to the
unemployed for a period corresponding to 1/12 of the period of employment, or the employer shall
employ the person concerned without subsidy for a period corresponding to the subsidy period.
5. Assessment of the trade effects
The trade consequences of the subsidy cannot be calculated, as this is a matter of a general
subsidy and not a subsidy to specific enterprises.
3. F LEX-JOBS AND SHELTERED JOBS
1. Form of subsidy
Flex-jobs and sheltered jobs are offered to people who, because of a permanent partial
impairment, are not able to maintain or obtain work on normal terms of employment.
In connection with flex-jobs the employer receives a wage subsidy, which corresponds to the
degree of the persons impairment.
In connection with sheltered jobs the employer receives a wage subsidy of half the wages paid
to the employee.  The subsidy may as a maximum be 1/6 of the minimum wages agreed upon in the
collective agreement.
2. Subsidy per unit or total
The total amount paid in wage subsidies in connection with flex-jobs in 2001 in both the
private sector and the public sector is estimated to DKK. 1,423 million and in 2002 the amount was
approximately 2,312 million. In connection with sheltered jobs the expenses was approximatelyDKK. 83 million in 2001 and 88 million in 2002.
3. Purpose of the subsidy
To give partially impaired people, who are not able to maintain or obtain work on normal
terms of employment, a chance to maintain a connection to the labour marked through jobs on flexible
terms of employment.
4. Duration of the subsidy
Both flex-jobs and sheltered jobs are meant to be permanent jobs.  The subsidy is paid
throughout the period of employment.
5. Assessment of the trade effects
It is not possible to calculate the trade consequences, as it is a general support scheme and not
support to specific enterprises.G/SCM/N/EEC/Add.3
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VII. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
1. T ECHNOLOGY TRANSFER INSTITUTES (TTI’ S)
1. Title
Technology Transfer Institutes (TTI’s)
2. Period covered by the notification
1999-2008.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To support R&D and improve the transfor mation of knowledge from the Network of
Approved Technology Transfer Institutes and research institutions to enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The responsible authority is Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. The legal
framework for the subsidy is the Technology and Innovation Act, which aims at strengthening
technology development and innovation in trade and industry.
5. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to the TTI’ s and other research institutions.
7. Subsidy – total amount
2002: 366.2 mil. DKK
2003 (budget): 339.1 mil. DKK.
8. Duration of the subsidy
There are two forms of subsidies:Basic grants for the TTI’s - with a duration of three years.
Strategic co-operation projects - which is funding of R&D-projects with a duration of 2-4years.
9. Statistical data
The TTI’s have on a yearly-basis contact to approximately 18,000 small and medium-sized
enterprises.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2. T HE INDUSTRIAL PHD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
1. Title
The Industrial PhD Fellowship Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1999-2008.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
To educate PhD researchers with knowledge of business aspects of research and development
and to establish personal networks for the exchan ge of knowledge between enterprises and research
institutes.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The responsible authority is Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. The legal
framework for the subsidy is the Technology and Innovation Act, which aims at strengthening
technology development and innovation in trade and industry.
5. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The subsidy is provided to the enterprises and research institutions.
7. Subsidy – total amount
2002:  DDK 28 million.
2003 (budget): DDK 40 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy
The duration of the subsidy is three years.
9. Statistical data
Around 50 new Industrial PhD projects are started every year. 40 pct. of the participating
enterprises are small and medium-sized enterprises.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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VIII. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF E NVIRONMENT, THE AGENCY FOR
ENVIRONMENT
1. S UBSIDY SCHEME FOR CLEANER PRODUCTS
1. Title of the programme
Subsidy scheme for Cleaner Products.
2. Period covered by the  notification
2001 and 2002
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The scheme aims at reducing the environmental impact of products that may occur in all
phases of the product life-cycle. Grants are given to  projects that aims at reducing the environmental
impact from development, production, marketing, sales and consumption. Including the waste
treatment in the product life-cycle.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Environmental Protection Act, No. 753, of 25 August 2001.
5. Form of the subsidy
Grants
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Whether or not a project proposal receives a grant depends on an individual assessment of the
project including environmental effects and public utility. In principal there is no maximum amount
for grants given to each project. Grants are given to many different actors.
7. Subsidy per unit or total
In 2001 and 2002 56 projects products received grants amounting to DKK 31.9 million.
Average grants  amounts to DKK 0.6 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
The subsidy scheme depends on the national budget
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
It is not possible to give statistical information on the trade effects of the scheme, as the
Subsidy  Scheme for Cleaner  Products is not directed at specific enterprises.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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IX. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND NATURE AGENCY
1. P RODUCT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME FOR FORESTRY AND WOOD WORKING INDUSTRY
1. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies or loans. Subsides shall be repaid with interest if the project becomes a success.
2. Subsidy per unit or total
2002 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million)
Number of commitments (projects)
Average subsidy (DKK million)12.8
24
0.5
2001 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million)
Number of commitments (projects)
Average subsidy (DKK million)5.4
17
0.3
2000 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million)
Number of commitments (projects)Average subsidy (DKK million)12.0
270.4
3. Purpose of the subsidy
The aim of the scheme is to make the forestry and wood-processing industries more
competitive and less sensitive to market fluctuations with a view to obtaining satisfactory utilisation
of natural resource wood, which is an environmentally friendly raw material.
Wood, which is a reproducible, recyclable and biologically degradable, CO 2 neutral material,
is a unique resource with an unutilised potentia l. Apart from the production of furniture, the wood-
processing industry in Denmark is characterised by small make-to-order firms that lack both a
tradition of undertaking development tasks and the capital to do so.  It should be noted that furniture
production is not comprised by the product development scheme.  More specifically, the wood-
processing sector is dominated by firms, whic h in relation to the EU Communities framework
provisions for small and medium-sized firms are small.
4. Duration of the subsidy
The scheme was established in 1994 and has no fixed validity period.
5. Statistical information
Table 1. Average subsidy per project 1994 to 2002
The subsidy granted also includes investigations and information
initiatives undertaken by the governing body of the programme.
These activities amount to 21.9 million DKK in the period.
Number Subsidy granted
DKK millionAverage
DKK million
205 107.4 0.52G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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Table 2. Distribution by categories of applicants for projects in the period 1994 to 200
Category
Wood-processing undertakings other than sawmills 29
Organisations, associations, independent institutions 23
Research and experimental institution 40
Machine producers 24Forest districts 11
Advisers, consultants, etc. 13
Producers of decorative greenery, etc. 7
Sawmills 7
Nurseries 5
Contractors 3
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X. THE DANISH MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT
1. A CCOUNTING REGULATIONS FOR POST DENMARK
1. Title of the subsidy programme
The Danish Minister for Transport may require that the concessionaire (Post Denmark) must
deliver newspapers and periodicals that fulfill certain criteria at special low tariffs.
The Minister is entitled to define the criteria to be fulfilled by means of a ministerial decree.The State covers the financial loss that Post  Denmark incurs due to this special tariff
arrangement.
The Minister decides the rules according to which the loss is compensated. These rules are
included in “Accounting regulations for Post Danmark” (dated 12 December 1996).
2. Period covered by the notification
There are no time limits set up for this programme.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose if the subsidy
The subsidy is to be considered as a national cultural policy measure. While establishing the
latest expert committee on the subject – the Media Commission of 1993 – is was stated that “the
future media policy ought to be organized in a way to prevent a dramatic decline in the number of
newspapers and to secure the freedom of information and speech plus availability variety, pluralisms
and quality of the presentation and communication of news” (quotation from the third reading of
Parliament on the Danish budget 3 December 1993).G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
The provisions for granting the subsidy are laid down in Section 14 of the Postal Activity Act
of February 1995.Criteria to be fulfilled by newspaper and periodicals are defined by Ministerial
Decree.
The method of calculating the compensation to Post Denmark is also laid down in a
Ministerial Decree.
5. Form of the subsidy
The subsidy is given in direct form every month with 1/12 of the yearly budget and regulated
according to the account at the end of the year.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Post Denmark.
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount
The total amount paid to Post Denmark in 2001 was DKK 466 million.
In 2002 the total amount was DKK 465 million.
For 2003 the total amount is estimated at DKK 461.7 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or other time limits
There are no time limits set up for this programme.
9. Statistical data
Total number of copies of newspapers and periodicals conveyed:2001: 270.5 million
2002: 270.7 million.G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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2. E NVIRONMENTAL GRANTS TO FREIGHT TRANSPORT BY RAIL
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Environmental grants to freight transport by rail.
2. Period covered by the notification
2001-2002.
3. Policy objective or purpose of the subsidy
To insure a more environmental sustainable transport.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The European Commissions decisions of 17 May 1999 in state aid case N 588/98 and of
11 December 2002 in state aid case N 287/2002.
Danish Government Act on Railway Charges and Environmental Subsidies for Rail Freight
Transport.
5. Form of subsidy
Grant.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Railway undertakings providing freight transpor t to/from/within Denmark regardless of their
nationality.
7. Subsidy payment per unit or total
2001:  DKK 0.032 per ton freight per carried kilometer.
2002:  DKK 0.042 per ton freight per carried kilometer.
During 2001 the grants have been distributed thus:Railion: DKK28,465,564
Privatbanen Sønderjylland: DKK 104,272
TraXion A/S: DKK 218,748Local railways: DKK 105,578
Total: DKK 28,894,162
During 2002 the grants have been distributed thus:
Railion: DKK 35,947,122
Traxion: DKK 111,004
Lemvigbanen: DKK 95
Vestbanen/Arriva: DKK 298,868
Total: DKK 36,357,089G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.3
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8. Duration of the subsidy
The European Commission has approved the subsidy on condition of re-notification before
December 2006.
9. Statistical information
There is no statistical information available.
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