G/SCM/Q2/EU/74  
 
20 April 2022  
(22-3178) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 
SUBSIDIES  
REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONS POSED BY THE UNITED STATES1 REGARDING  
THE NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION  (DENMARK)2 
The following communication, dated and received on 20 April 2022, is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of the European Union . 
 
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Questions on Fishery Programs  
a. For the program entitled " Investments on fishing vessels," the program provides 
support for the purchase of new fishing vessels. How does Denmark ensure that 
this does not result in increased fishing capacity?  
Reply : 
The program does not support the purchase of new fishing vessels or the increase of capacity. The 
program supports investments on existing vessels in accordance with EU Regulation 508/2014, 
articles 38 and 42.  
EU fleet management does not allow an increas e of fishing capacity of the fleet. The entry of new 
fishing capacity into the fleet is possible only if there has been a previous withdrawal of at least 
equivalent fishing capacity.  
b. How does the program "Preparation and implementation in relation to prod uction - 
and marketing plans" support implementation of fishery production plans?  
Reply : 
Through support to preparation and implementation of production and marketing plans in 
accordance with EU regulation 508/2014, the program aims to strengthen the role o f the Producer 
Organizations in guiding their members towards achieving and maintaining a sustainable and 
profitable business, adapted to seasonal and market related fluctuations.  
The Producer Organizations need to fulfill the criteria for endorsement by the Danish state following 
the guidelines set out in EU regulation 1379/2013. They can receive support for activities listed in 
approved, yearly action plans, including undertakings aimed towards supporting production 
planning, cross -organizational collabo ration, enhancement of catch traceability and avoidance of 
unwanted bycatch, elimination of illegal and/or unregulated fishing, and general enhancement of 
the sustainability and viability of the profession.  
Amongst the mandatory activities are preparation of preliminary production plans for fishery, which 
are based on historic data on catch and market demand from members of the organizations, and 
 
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  seek to guide the fishers towards optimal planning with regards to species, catch areas and market 
opportunities . 
c. For the program entitled " Aid for Young Fishermen," the program provides support 
for young fishery workers to start up a business. How does Denmark ensure that 
encouraging new fishers does not increase overall fishing capacity?  
Reply : 
The program entitle d "Aid for Young Fishermen " can only support the purchase of existing fishing 
vessels belonging to a fleet segment with balanced fishing opportunities compared to capacity 
according to the annual report on fishing fleet capacity for Denmark at the time of application. Thus, 
it does not increase fishing capacity and does not support the acquisition or construction of new 
fishing vessels.  
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