G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
1 September  2017 
(17-4681) Page: 1/29 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to su bsidy programmes 
of Bulgaria . 
 
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  BULGARIA  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1   INNOVATION FUNDING  ................................ ................................ ...............................  3 
1.1   SUPPORT TO INNOVATION FUND ING ................................ ................................ .............  3 
1.2   SUPPORT TO INNOVATION FUNDING  ................................ ................................ .............  4 
2   ASSISTANCE TO ECONOM IC DEVELOPMENT AND S TRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT  .............  5 
2.1   SUPPORT TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ .........  5 
2.2   SUPPORT TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ .........  6 
2.2.1   SUPPORT TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ....... 6 
2.2.2    SUPPORT TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ....... 7 
3   OPERATIONAL PROGRAMM E "DEVELOPMENT OF TH E COMPETITIVENESS OF 
THE BULGARIAN ECONOM Y 2007 -2013"  ................................ ................................ ..........  8 
4   OPERATIONAL PROGRAMM E "INNOVATION AND CO MPETITIVENESS 2014 -
2020"  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  9 
5   FILM INDUSTRY SUPPOR T ................................ ................................ .........................  11 
6   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC TION  ................................ ................................ .................  12 
6.1   SUPPORT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  ................................ ................................ .12 
6.2   SUPPORT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  ................................ ................................ .13 
COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (CAP)  ................................ ................................ ........  14 
7   THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURA L GUARANTEE FUND  ................................ ..................  14 
7.1   Fruit and vegetables  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...14 
7.1.1    Producer organisations  ................................ ................................ ............................. 14 
7.1.2    EU School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme (SFVS)  ................................ .......................... 15 
7.2   Wine ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 16 
7.3   Promotion o f agricultural products  ................................ ................................ ................ 17 
7.4   Milk and dairy product  ................................ ................................ ................................ .18 
7.5   Bee-keeping  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 19 
7.6   Direct aids  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 19 
8   EUROPEAN AGRICULTURA L FUND FOR RURAL DEV ELOPMENT (EAFRD)  ....................  20 
9   STATE AIDS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  21 
9.1   Aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters in the agricultural sector  ........... 21 
9.2   Aid for the costs of the prevention, co ntrol and eradication of animal diseases and 
plant pests and aid to make good the damage caused by animal diseases or plant pests ............. 22 
9.3   Aid for the payment of insurance premiums  ................................ ................................ ...22 
9.4   Aid for promotion measures in favour of agricultural products  ................................ .......... 23 
9.5   Aids to the livestock sector and aid for fallen stock  ................................ ......................... 24 
9.6   Aid for the participation of producers of agricultural products in quality schemes  ................ 25 
9.7   Aid for investments in connectio n with the processing of agricultural products and 
the marketing of agricultural products  ................................ ................................ .................. 25 
9.8   De minimis aids  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 26 
9.9   Aid for animal welfare commitments  ................................ ................................ ............. 27 
9.10   Aid for investments in tangible assets or intangible assets on agricultural holdings 
linked to primary agricultural production  ................................ ................................ ............... 28 
10   THE EUROPEAN MARITIM E AND FISHERIES FUND  (EMFF)  ................................ ...... 28 
 
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  1  INNOVATION FUNDING  
1.1  SUPPORT TO INNOVATION FUNDING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
Scheme for support of innovative unde rtakings through the National Innovation Fund.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2015; 2016  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme provides support for research and development activities of the enterprises working in 
collaborat ion with research organizations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
- Council of Ministers' Decision No. 723 of 8 September 2004 for Adoption of Innovation 
Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria and Measures for its Implementation, as amended by 
Council of Ministers' Decision No. 385 of 22 May 2006;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No. 15 of 31 January 2005 for Providing Funds from 2005 State 
Budget to the Ministry of Economy for the Estab lishment of National Innovation Fund (NIF);  
- NIF Management Rules and Guidance on Application for Funding of Innovative Enterprises, 
approved by Order No. RD -16-82/2005, Order No. RD -16-464/2005 and Order 
No. RD-16-1402/2006, issued by the Minister of Econo my (with amendments).  
Authority responsible for the subsidy: Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency at the 
Ministry of Economy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The grant is provided to innovative enterprises from all sectors and regions, research institutes, 
organizations and universities for support of research activities.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2015 - payments effec tuated at the amount of BGN 6.424 million.  
In 2016 - payments effectuated at the amount of BGN 4.392 million.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
For the period of 2009 -2013, and a prolongation till 30 June 2014, based on  the General Block 
Exemption Regulation (GBER) 800/2008 prolongation with Regulation 1224/2013. The same rules 
apply to payments in 2015 and 2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  1.2  SUPPORT TO INNOVATION FUNDING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
Support for research and development activity of enterprises and research and knowledge 
dissemination organizations.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2015; 2016  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme provides support for industrial research and experimental development activities of 
enterprises and organizations for research and dissemination of k nowledge.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
- Council of Ministers' Decision No. 723 of 8 September 2004 for Adoption of Innovation 
Strategy of the Republic of Bulgaria and Measure s for its Implementation, as amended by 
Council of Ministers' Decision No. 385 of 22 May 2006;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No. 15 of 31 January 2005 for Providing Funds from 2005 State 
Budget to the Ministry of Economy for the Establishment of National In novation Fund (NIF);  
- NIF Management Rules and Guidance on Application for Funding of Innovative Enterprises, 
approved by Order No. RD -16-812 of 23 August 2016, issued by the Minister of Economy  
Authority responsible for the subsidy: Small and Medium Enter prises Promotion Agency at the 
Ministry of Economy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The grant is provided to enterprises and organizations for research and dissemination of 
knowledge from all sectors and regions.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2015 – not applicable  
In 2016 – no payment  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
For the period of 2016 - 2020, based on GBER 651/2014 (SA.46353).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2  ASSISTANCE TO ECONOM IC DEVELOPMENT AND  STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMEN T 
2.1  SUPPORT TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Corporate Tax Exemption Scheme for tax relief constituting regional aid in accordance with 
Article  184 (linked to Art. 189) of the Corporate Income Tax Act (CITA).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2015; 2016  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional aid for initial investment and job creation linked to the investment.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legisla tion under which it 
is granted)  
- Corporate  Income Taxation Act (CITA), promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 105 of 
22 December 2006, as last amended and supplemented, SG No..97 of 6 December 2016.   
In accordance  with Article 189 of the CITA the taxable perso ns must fulfill specified conditions in 
order to receive regional aid related to the initial investment in municipalities with rate of 
unemployment for the year of retention 25% or higher than the national average for the same 
period.  
Authority responsible  for the subsidy: National Revenue Agency at the Ministry of Finance.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax relief  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Any taxable person fulfilling the conditions specified under Article 184 (linked to Art. 189) of CITA 
can re tain corporate tax and is obliged to invest it in material and immaterial assets as a part of 
his initial investment. The initial investment has to be made in municipalities where the rate of 
unemployment for the year of retention is 25% or higher than the  national average for the same 
period. The activity related to the initial investment shall be implemented in the respective 
municipality for at least 5 years after the year of completion of the initial investment and this 
circumstance is to be declared an nually by the annual tax returns until the lapse of the five -year 
period.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2015 - BGN 9.758 million  
In 2016 – BGN 6.747 million  
8. Duration  of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
For the period 31 March 2015 – 31 December 2020 pursuant to the European Commission 's 
decision № C(2015) 6174final of 14 September 2015  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Trade effects are assessed as minimal.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2.2  SUPPORT TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
2.2.1   SUPPORT TO  REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the sub sidy programme  
Investment promotion with regional aid for investment and job creation under Investment 
Promotion Act.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The measure consists of regional aid for initial investment and job creation linked to the 
investment. Investment promotion under the scheme aims to increase the investment for 
technologic al development of high-value -added manufacturing and services , and creation of high ly 
productive jobs; de crease of regional disparities in the social and economic development.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
Investment Promotion Act – promulgated, SG No. 97 of 24 October 1997, as last amended and 
supplemented , SG No. 98 of 28 November 2014 ; 
Rules for Implementation of the I nvestment Promotion Act – promulgated, SG No. 76 of 
21 September 2007, as last amended and supplemented , SG No. 94 of 24 November 2014 . 
Authority responsible for  the subsidy: Ministry of Economy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy, other  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries are SMEs and large companies. The  subsidy covers  the implementation and 
maintaining of investment projects of national i mportance (priority investment projects). Projects 
must meet the minimum requirements regarding the  amount of investment and employment to be 
created , as stated in the Rules for Implementation of the Investment Promotion Act.  
Priority  investment projects  under the measure can be p romoted with the provision of grants:   
- up to 50% of the cost for investment in education and scientific research;  
- up to 10% of the cost for investment in the processing industry.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2015 – BGN 2.445 million  
In 2016 – BGN 6.086 million  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
For the period 1 May 2009 – 31 December 2013, and a prolongation  till 30 June 2014, based on 
GBER 800/2008 prolongation with Regulation 1224/20013. The same rules apply to payments 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Trade effects are assessed as minimal.  
2.2.2   SUPPORT TO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Regional investment aid scheme under Art. 2a of Investment Promotion Act.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2015; 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The measure con sists of regional aid for initial investment and job creation linked to the 
investment. Investment promotion under the scheme aims to increase the investment for 
technologic al development of high-value -added manufacturing and services , and creation of high ly 
productive jobs; decrease of regional disparities in the social and economic development.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
Investment Promotion Act – promulgated, SG No. 97 of 24 October 1997, as last amended and 
supplemented , SG No. 66 of 11 August 2015 ; 
Rules for Implementation of the I nvestment Promotion Act – promulgated, SG No. 76 of 
21 September 2007, as last amended and supplemented , SG No. 88 of 13 November 2015 . 
Autho rity responsible for the subsidy: Ministry of Economy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy, other  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries are SMEs and large companies. The  subsidy covers  the implementation and 
maintaining of investment pr ojects of national importance. Projects must meet the minimum 
requirements regarding the  amount of investment and employment to be created , as stated in the 
Rules for Implementation of the Investment Promotion Act.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2015 – no payment  
In 2016 – no payment  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
For the period 13 November 2015 – 31 December 2020 under GBER 651/2014 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  3  OPERATIONAL PROGRAMM E "DEVELOPMENT OF TH E COMPETITIVENESS OF  THE 
BULGARIAN ECONOMY 2007 -2013"  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Priority Axis 2 "Increasing the Efficiency of Enterprises and Promoting Supportive Business 
Environment " and the following Schemes: "Implementation of Innovations in Enterprises" 
(case  SA.36725) , "Techni cal Modernization of SMEs " (case X216/2010, case SA.33710) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2015; 2016  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Primary objective – technological upgrade of enterprises. Secondary objective – support of 
enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
EU legislation:  
- Council Regulations (EC) No. 1080/2006, No. 1081/2006, No. 1082/2006; No. 1083/2006 
(with amendments); No. 1084/2006;  
- Commission Regulations (EC) No. 1828/2006; No. 800/2008; No. 846/2009.  
Bulgarian national legislation:  
- 2015 or 2016 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Act;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No 24 of 16 January 2015 on the Implementation of the 2015 
State  Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 107 of 24  December  2014;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No 380 of 29 December 2015 on the Implementation of the 
2016 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 96 of 9 December 
2015;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No. 121/2007 on Determining the Procedure on Grant Awarding 
under the Operational Programmes, co -financed from the Structural Funds and the Cohesion 
Fund, and under the PHARE Programme of the European Union; promulgated, SG No. 45 of 
2007, as amended;  
- Council of Ministers' Ordinance No. 18 of 4 February 2003 on Establishing a Council for the 
Co-ordination of Combating Against Irregularities Concerning the Financial Interests of the 
EU; promulgated, SG No. 13 of 11 February 2 003, as amended;  
- Council of Ministers' Ordinance on Determination of Procedures for Administering of 
Irregularities Concerning Funds and Programmes, co -financed from the EU; promulgated, 
SG No. 97 of 8  December 2009, as amended;  
- Council of Ministers' Dec ree No. 202 of 13 August 2009 on Establishing a Co -ordination 
Mechanism for Management of EU Funds, promulgated, SG No. 67 of 21 August 2009;  
- Small and Medium -Size Enterprises Act, promulgated, SG No 84 of 24 September1999, as 
last amended and supplemente d, SG No. 82 of 16 October 2009 ;  
- Public Procurement Act, promulgated, SG No. 28 of 6 April 2004, as last amended and 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Granting authority: Minis try of Economy. Aid is granted to beneficiaries (selected after fulfilment of 
rules and procedure previewed under the Operational Programme) from the manufacturing 
industry and activities related to the nanotechnology; 85% co -financing from the European 
Regional Development Fund (EFRD) and 15% co -financing from the State budget of the Republic 
of Bulgaria.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
budgeted for that subsidy  
In 2015:  
- under case X216/2010 – payments effectuated at the amount of BGN 0.003 million co -
financing from Bulgaria;  
- under case SA.33710 – payments effectuated at the amount of BGN 0.738 million co -
financing from Bulgaria;  
-  under case SA.36725 – payments effectuated at the amount of BGN 17,976 million co -
financing from Bulgaria.  
In 2016:  
- under case X 216/2010 – not applicable (the measure has expired)  
- under case SA.33710 – not applicable (the measure has expired);  
- under case SA.36725 – payments effectuated at the amount of BGN 2.338  million co -
financing from Bulgaria.  
Rules applicable to payments in previous reporting periods apply also to payments in 2015 
and 2016.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The terms are specified in the Guidance for Applic ation for Granting of Financial Aid under the 
Operational  Programme and differs for each measure.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
In view of the purpose of the subsidy trade effects are assessed as minimal.  
4   OPERATIONAL PROGRAMM E "INNOVATION AND CO MPETITIVENESS 2014 -2020"   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
-  Priority Axis 1 "Technological development and innovation " and the following aid measures: 
"Construction of a Science and Technology Park: Component 5  "Parking Floor "" (SA.41957), 
"Construction of a Science and Technology Park: Component 4 "Sports playgrounds and 
facilities " (SA.41956), "Construction of a Science and Technology Park: Component 3 
"Museum/Experimentarium " (SA.41955), "Support  for the intr oduction of innovation in 
enterprises " (SA.44088);  
- Priority Axis  2: „Entrepreneurship and capacity for growth of SMEs " and the following 
Scheme:  „Improvement of the production capacity in SMEs " (SA.41940).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2015; 201 6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Primary objective – technological upgrade of enterprises. Secondary objective – support of 
enterprises.  
Policy objective - smart growth and contribution for the improvement of innovation and 
competitivene ss of enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
EU legislation:  
- Council  Regulations (EU) No. 1299/2013, No. 1300/2013, No. 1301/2013; No. 1302/2013; 
No. 1303/2013; No. 1304/ 2013 (with amendments);  
- Commission Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014 
Bulgarian national legislation:  
- 2015 or 2016 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Act;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No 24 of 16 January 2015 on the Implementation of the 2015 
State Budge t of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 107 of 24  December  2014;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No 380 of 29 December 2015 on the Implementation of the 
2016 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 96 of 9 December 
2015;  
- Management of the funding from the European Structural and Investment Funds Act, 
promulgated, SG No. 101 of 22 December 2015, last amended and supplemented, 
SG No. 74 of 20 September 2016;  
- Small and Medium -Size Enterprises Act, promulgated, SG No 84 of 24 Sep tember1999, as 
last amended and supplemented, SG No. 17 of 1 March 2016 ;  
- Public Procurement Act, promulgated, SG No. 13 of 16 February 2016, as last amended and 
supplemented, SG No. 37 of 3 May 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the su bsidy is provided  
Granting authority: Ministry of Economy. Aid is granted to beneficiaries (selected after fulfilment of 
rules and procedure previewed under the Operational Programme) from the manufacturing 
industry; 85% co -financing from the European Regi onal Development Fund (EFRD) and 15% 
co-financing from the State budget of the Republic of Bulgaria.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
budgeted for that subsidy  
In 2015:  
- under case SA.41957 - BGN 0. 667 million co -financing from Bulgaria;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  - under case SA.41956 - BGN 0.178 million co -financing from Bulgaria;  
- under case SA.41955 - BGN 0.368 million co -financing from Bulgaria;  
- under case SA.41940 - no payments;  
In 2016:  
- under case SA.41957 - BGN 0. 324 million co -financing from Bulgaria;  
- under case SA.41956 - BGN 0.096 million co -financing from Bulgaria;  
- under case SA.41955 - BGN 0.443 million co -financing from Bulgaria;  
- under case SA.41940 - BGN 13.666 million co -financing from Bulgaria;  
- under case SA.44088 – no payments.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The terms are specified in the Guidance for Application for Granting of Financial Aid under the 
Operational  Programme and differs for each measure.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
In view of the purpose of the subsidy trade effects are assessed as minimal.  
5  FILM INDUSTRY SUPPOR T 
1. Title of the subsidy  
Bulgarian Film Industry support  
2. Period covered by the n otification  
2015; 2016  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aid is aimed at supporting the development and preservation of the Bulgarian film culture. 
The main priorities are the following: assistance in the production and distribution of  films of high 
artistic merit and debut film projects; ensuring the right of public access to various forms of film -
related creative work; protection of the rights and interests of audience; support to new talent and 
young writers; domestic and internation al promotion of Bulgarian films.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
- Law on Film Industry – promulgated, SG No. 105 of 2 December 2003, as last amended and 
supplemented, SG No. 9 5 of 29 November 2016;  
- Rules of Procedure  of the National Film Centre Executive Agency ; 
- Protection and Development of Culture Act – promulgated, SG No. 50 of 1 June 1999, as last 
amended and supplemented, SG No. 16 of 26 February 2016 ; 
- 2015 or 2016 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Act;  
- Council of Ministers' Decree No 24 of 16 January 2015 on the Implementation of the 2015 
State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 107 of 24  December  2014;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  - Council of Ministers' Decree No 380 of 29 December 2015 on the Implementation of the 
2016 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 96 of 9 December 
2015;  
- Granting authority: National Film Centre Executive Agency (NFCEA). In line with the Law on 
Film Industry, t he Agency is a second -level budgetary spending unit of the Ministry of 
Culture. The transfer of funds from the budget of the Ministry of Culture to the NFCEA is 
determined annually under the State Budget Act for the respective year.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries are film production, distribution and promotion companies. Support may be 
provided to Bulgarian films associated with national displays and commemorations of events and 
notable historical figures, as well as debut films. The aid is not reserved exclusively for nationals 
and is provided regardless of the beneficiary's nationality  or place of residence . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
budgeted for that subsidy  
In 2015 – BGN 13.457 million;  
In 2016 – BGN 13.2 million.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
1 January 2010 – 31 December 2017.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of  the subsidy  
It is considered that the trade effects are minimal.   
6  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC TION  
6.1  SUPPORT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Support to energy -intensive users in the form of a reduced surcharge  
2. Period covered by the notifica tion  
2015; 2016  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support to compensate energy intensive users (EIUs) for part of the surcharge to finance the 
support for renewable electricity.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identific ation of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
-  Ordinance  on Reducing the Burden Related to the Cost of Energy from Renewable Energy 
Sources, No Е -RD-04-06 of 28.09.2016;  
-  Energy Law, promulgated, SG No. 107 of 9 December 2003, as last amended and  
supplemented, SG No. 51 of 27 June 2017;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  - Guidelines on State Aid for Environmental Protection and Energy 2014 -2020, OJ C 200, 
28.6.2014 (EEAG).  
Granting authority: Ministry of Energy. The aid measure is financed from the Electricity System 
Security Fun d (the Fund). The establishment of the Fund is decreed by special provisions – 
Article  36б of the Energy Law.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries of the notified scheme are industrial companies that are active1 in a sector listed 
in Annex 3 of the EEAG and industrial companies with an e lectro -intensity of at least 20% that are 
active in a sector listed in Annex 5 of the EEAG.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
budgeted for that subsidy  
In 2015 – no payments;  
In 2016 – BGN 72.775 mil lion. 
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
1 August 2015 - 31 December 2020; the scheme is based on EEAG (SA.45861), Commission 
Decision № C(2016) 5204 final of 04 August 2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the trade effects are minimal.   
6.2  SUPPORT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Support for renewable energy generation in Bulgaria  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2015; 2016  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The primary objective is environmental prote ction through promotion of energy production from 
renewable energy sources. According to the Bulgarian authorities the State support for renewable 
energy is necessary in order to achieve the national target for the share of renewable energy in 
the gross fi nal energy consumption of the country in 2020 as established in the 
Directive  2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources2.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
- The Energy from Renewable Sources Act (ZEVI), promulgated, SG No. 35 of 3 May 2011, as 
last amended and supplemented, SG No. 100 of 18 December 2015;  
                                                
1 This is demonstrated by having a mi nimum of 60% of the annual revenue for the preceding calendar 
year from the activity in a sector in Annex 3 or Annex 5 of EEAG respectively.   
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  - Ordinance No 1 of 18 March 2013 on the Regulation of Electricity Prices issued by the 
presid ent of the State for Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (DKEVR)3, promulgated 
SG No. 33 of 05  April 2013, effective 5 April 2013), amended No. 17 of 28 February 2014, 
effective 28 February 2014, No. 4 of 16 January 2015, effective 1 February 2015;  
- Ordinance on the Regulation of Electricity Prices, adopted under Council of Ministers Decree 
No 35 of 20 February 2004, SG No. 17 of 2 March 2004, amended No. 62 of 31 July 2007, 
No. 42 of 5 June 2012, effective 5 June 2012;  
- Guidelines on State Aid for En vironmental Protection and Energy 2014 -2020, OJ C 200, 
28.6.2014 (EEAG).  
The granting authority is the Ministry of Energy, which is the entity legally responsible for 
implementing Bulgaria´s policy for promoting the production and use of energy from renewa ble 
sources, through the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant (preferential purchase prices to renewable energy producers).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries of the scheme are operators of instal lations producing renewable electricity.  
The financing mechanism involved a green energy premium added on the transmission price. The 
premium was paid per MWh of electricity by all users of the distribution and transmission systems. 
The premium was set by the Bulgarian Energy Regulator.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
budgeted for that subsidy  
In 2015 – no payments;  
In 2016 – BGN 1059.467 million.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it  
3 May 2011 - 31 December 2021; the scheme is based on EEAG (SA.44840), Commission Decision 
№ C(2016) 5205 final of 04.08.2016.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the trad e effects are minimal.  
COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (CAP)  
7  THE EUROPEAN AGRICUL TURAL GUARANTEE FUND   
7.1  Fruit and vegetables  
7.1.1   Producer organisations  
1. Title of the programme  
Producer organisations.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 Decemb er 2016.  
                                                
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objectives of the fruit and vegetables scheme remain to improve the competitiveness and 
market orientation of the fruit and vegetable sector, reduce producers' income fluctuations 
resulting f rom crises, promote consumption – so contributing to improved public health – and 
enhance environmental safeguards. The support measures include:  
(a) planning of production, including production and consumption forecasting and follow -up; 
(b) improvement o f product quality, whether in a fresh or processed form;  
(c) boosting products' commercial value;  
(d) promotion of the products, whether in a fresh or processed form;  
(e) environmental measures, particularly those relating to water, and methods of producti on 
respecting the environment, including organic farming;  
(f) crisis prevention and management.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is i n the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for producer organisations recognized by the Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 7,35 
2016 – 5,11 
8. Duration of t he programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2013 to 2018.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
7.1.2   EU School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme (SFVS)  
1. Title of the programme  
EU School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme (SFVS).  
2. Period covered  by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
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  The objectives of the scheme is to encourage the consumption of fruit and vegetables products 
which in turn contribute to shaping healthy eating hab its in young people. This has positive 
implications for agriculture and can contribute to larger efforts to fight against obesity and 
overweight.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agricu lture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for school children.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 1,75 
2016 – 2,82 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
7.2  Wine  
1. Title of the programme  
Promotion on third -country markets.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
This support covers information or promotion measures concerning EU wines in third countries, 
thereby improving their competitiveness in those countries. The support relates to wines wit h a 
protected designation of origin or geographical indication or wines with an indication of the wine 
grape variety. The EU contribution to promotion activities shall not exceed 50% of the eligible 
expenditure. The measures may consist only of:  
o public rel ations, promotional or advertisement measures, in particular highlighting the 
advantages of the EU products, especially in terms of quality, food safety or 
environmental friendliness;  
o participation at events, fairs or exhibitions of international importanc e; 
o information campaigns, in particular on the EU systems covering designations of 
origin, geographical indications and organic production;  
o studies of new markets, necessary for the expansion of market outlets;  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  o studies to evaluate the results of the promot ional and information measures.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is prov ided 
Funding is available for associations related in the wine sector.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 - 0 
2016 – 0,13 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2018.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
7.3  Promotion of agricultural products  
1. Title of the programme  
Promotion of agricultural products.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the pro gramme  
This support covers measures for the information on and promotion of agricultural products and 
food on the EU internal market and in third countries. These measures can consist of public 
relations, promotional or publicity actions, participation at events and fairs, in particular those that 
highlight the advantages of EU products, especially in terms of quality, hygiene, food safety, 
nutrition, labelling, animal welfare or environmental friendliness of their production. Also covered 
are information c ampaigns on the EU system of protected designations of origin (P.D.O), protected 
geographical indications (P.G.I) and traditional speciality guaranteed (T.S.G.), information on 
EU quality and labelling systems and on "organic farming"  
4. Background and aut hority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
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  Funding is available for associations related in  different agricultural sector.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 1,96 
2016 – 1,45 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effe cts. 
7.4  Milk and dairy product  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for the supply of milk products to pupils.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objectives of the scheme i s to encourage the consumption of milk products which in turn 
contribute to shaping healthy eating habits in young people. This has positive implications for 
agriculture and can contribute to larger efforts to fight against obesity and overweight  
4. Backgr ound and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for school chil dren. 
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 0 
2016 – 2,27 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  7.5  Bee-keeping  
1. Title of the programme  
National bee -keeping programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objectives of the scheme is to improve general conditions for the production and marketing of 
apiculture products.   
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for beekeepers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 0,93 
2016 – 0,92  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2016.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
7.6  Direct aids  
1. Title of the programme  
Single Area Payment Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objectives of the scheme is to facilitate  and reduce the cost of the preparatory work to be 
made before and during the first years of accession with only payment s per ha of agricultural land.  
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  Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund A griculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 102,8  
2016 – 93,3 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8  EUROPEAN AGRICULTURA L FUND FOR RURAL DEV ELOPMENT (EAFRD)  
1. Title of the programme  
Common Agricultural Policy: Rural Develop ment ("Second Pillar").  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Contribute to the achievement of the Common Agricultural Policy's objectives as laid down in the 
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular Title III of Part III. Rural 
development policy should also take into account the general objectives for economic and social 
cohesion policy set out in the Treaty and contribute to their achievement, whi le integrating other 
major policy priorities as spelled out in the conclusions of the Lisbon and Göteborg 
European  Councils for competitiveness and sustainable development.  
The objectives of the scheme is:  
1. fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in ag riculture, forestry and rural areas;  
2. enhancing the viability / competitiveness of all types of agriculture, and promoting 
innovative farm technologies and sustainable forest management;  
3. promoting food chain organisation, animal welfare and risk management in 
agriculture;  
4. restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry;  
5. promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift toward a low -carbon and 
climate -resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors;  
6. promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural 
areas.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and h ow the assistance is provided  
Farmers, forest holders, SMEs, public -private partnerships in rural areas and rural municipalities.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 53,47  
2016 – 37,79  
8. Duration of the programme  
2014 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9   STATE AIDS  
9.1  Aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters in the agricultural sector  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters in the agricultural se ctor. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid schemes to make good the damage caused by natural disasters.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Ag riculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
The aid is paid to farmers and SMEs.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 0,14 
2016 – 0,05 
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  2015 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.2  Aid for the costs of the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases and 
plant pests and aid to make good the damage caused by animal diseas es or plant pests  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for the costs of the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases and plant pests and 
aid to make good the damage caused by animal diseases or plant pests.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid to SMEs active in primary agricultural production for the costs of the prevention, control and 
eradication of animal diseases or plant pests and aid to compensate such u ndertakings for losses 
caused by those animal diseases or plant pests.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assis tance is provided  
Aid shall be paid directly to the undertaking concerned or to a producer group or organisation of 
which that undertaking is a member.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 9,69 
2016 – 7,47 
8. Duration of the programme  
2015 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.3  Aid for the payment of insurance premiums  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for the costs of the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases and plant pests and 
aid to make  good the damage caused by animal diseases or plant pests.  
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  1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid granted to SMEs active in primary agricultural production for the pa yment of insurance 
premiums to cover losses caused by:  
(a) natural disasters;  
(b) an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster and other adverse 
climatic events;  
(c)  animal diseases or plant pest;  
(d) protected animals.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to SMEs active in primary agricultural produ ction.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 0,58 
2016 – 0,73 
8. Duration of the programme  
2015 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.4  Aid for promotion measures in favour of agricultural products  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for promotion measures in favour of agricultural products.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid for promotion measures in favour of agricult ural products cover the costs for the organisation 
of and participation in competitions, trade fairs and exhibitions and publications aimed at raising 
awareness of agricultural products among the wider public.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to producer groups or other organisations.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 0,27 
2016 – 0,78 
8. Duration of the programme  
2015 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.5  Aids to the livestock sector and aid for fallen stock  
1. Title of the programme  
Aids to the livestock sector and aid  for fallen stock.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid for the establishment and maintenance of herd books and for determination of the genetic 
quality or yield of  livestock.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to farmers and SMEs.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 2,04 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2016 – 2,80 
8. Duration of the programme  
2015 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.6  Aid for the participation of producers of agricultural products in quality schem es 
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for the participation of producers of agricultural products in quality schemes.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid for new partic ipation in quality schemes for high quality seeds.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to SMEs.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 0,69 
2016 – 0,66 
8. Duration of the programme  
2015 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.7  Aid for investments in connection with the processing  of agricultural products and 
the marketing of agricultural products  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of 
agricultural products.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
 Aid for investments in tangible assets or intangible assets in connection with the processing of 
agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products . 
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to SMEs.  
7. Total expenditure under the pr ogramme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 0 
2016 – 0,01 
8. Duration of the programme  
2015 - 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.8  De minimis aids  
1. Title of the programme  
De minimis aids.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015  - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid granted to undertakings active in the primary production of agricultural products, with the 
exception of:  
(a)  aid the amount of which is fixed on the basis of the price or quanti ty of products put on the 
market;  
(b) aid to export -related activities towards third countries or Member States, namely aid directly 
linked to the quantities exported, to the establishment and operation of a distribution network or 
to other current expend iture linked to the export activity;  
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  4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants .  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 16,75  
2016 – 9,32 
8. Duration of the programme  
2015-2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.9  Aid for animal welfare commitments  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for animal welfare commitments.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid to undertakings active in the  primary agricultural production which undertake, on a voluntary 
basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more animal welfare commitments and which 
are active farmers  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food an d Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
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  2015 – 28.12  
8. Duration of the prog ramme  
2015.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
9.10  Aid for investments in tangible assets or intangible assets on agricultural holdings 
linked to primary agricultural production  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for investments in tangible assets or i ntangible assets on agricultural holdings linked to 
primary agricultural production.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Aid for investments in tangible assets or inta ngible assets on agricultural holdings linked to the 
primary agricultural production.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom an d how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to SMEs.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 - 0 
2016 – 18,42  
8. Duration of the programme  
2015-2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
10  THE EUROPEAN MARITIM E AND FISHERIES FUND ( EMFF)  
1. Title of the programme  
Operational programme for support from t he European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2015 - 31 December 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The EMFF achieves the following objectives:  
(a) promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially 
responsible fisheries and aquaculture;  
(b) fostering the implementation of  the CFP;  
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture areas;  
(d) fostering the development and implementation of the Union 's IMP in a manner complementary 
to cohesion policy and to the CFP.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Aid is granted to companies, associations and organisations in the mari time and fisheries sectors.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
Expenditure (million EUR)  
2015 – 7,48 
2016 – 1,75 
8. Duration of the programme  
2014-2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
 
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