G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27  
 
18 September 2015  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 SUBSIDIES 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum 
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes 
of Sweden . 
 
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  SWEDEN  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
1   INTROD UCTION  .......................................................................................................... 4  
1.1   Method and Scope of the Notification ............................................................................ 4  
2   SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, DE VELOPMENT AND I NNOVATION ..................................... 4  
2.1   Support for R&D&I (Vi nnova) ...................................................................................... 4  
2.2   Energy Rese arch Programme ...................................................................................... 5  
2.3   State loan to Vo lvo Aero Corp oration ............................................................................ 6  
2.4   R&D aid to Volvo Aero for Tr ent XWB............................................................................ 7  
2.5   State aid to Vo lvo Aero for R&D ................................................................................... 7  
2.6   Demonstration plant for wave energy te chnology ........................................................... 8  
2.7   Capital injection for idea banks, holding companies linked to universities and 
colleges ........................................................................................................................... 9  
3   TRAINING AID ............................................................................................................ 9  
4   FINANCIAL CRISIS AID ............................................................................................... 9  
4.1   Swedish bank guarantee scheme ................................................................................. 9  
5   REGIONAL AID TO ENTERP RISES .............................................................................. 10  
5.1   Regional Investment Aid ............................................................................................ 10 
5.2   State financing through re gional development companies ............................................... 11 
5.3   Employ ment Gr ant.................................................................................................... 12 
5.4   State aid within the national structural fund program for regional competitiveness 
and employment. ............................................................................................................. 13 
5.5   Regional Transport Grant ........................................................................................... 13 
5.6   State aid to broadband within the fr amework of the rural development program ................ 14 
5.7   Broadband developmen t in Västra Götaland ................................................................. 15 
6   ENVIRONM ENTAL AID ............................................................................................... 16  
6.1   Energy Tax measures ................................................................................................ 16 
6.2   Support to measures for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply ............... 17 
6.3   Support to Wind  Power Prod uction .............................................................................. 18 
6.4   Investment Ai d for Solar Heating ................................................................................ 19 
6.5   Aid Scheme for Solar Cells ......................................................................................... 19 
6.6   Premium for environmentally friendly cars .................................................................... 20 
6.7   Treatment of  polluted areas ....................................................................................... 21 
6.8   State aid measures for production, distribution and use of biogas and other 
renewable gases .............................................................................................................. 22 
6.9   Support for biogas plants under the Rural Development Program ..................................... 22 
6.10   Support for methane/diesel af ter machinery conver sion ( ME KA ) .................................. 23 
6.11   Support for food sektor ............................................................................................ 24 
7   AID TO SECTOR AL DEVELO PMENT ............................................................................. 24  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  7.1   Shipping aid ............................................................................................................  24 
7.2   Support for construction of special housing for elderly people .......................................... 25 
8   AID TO CULTURE ....................................................................................................... 26  
8.1   Production and distribu tion support to  phonograms ....................................................... 26 
8.2   Aid to press and speech paper .................................................................................... 26 
8.3   Scheme for the support of film pr oduction and film re lated activities ................................ 27 
9   INVESTMENT AID TO FISHING ENTE RPRISES ........................................................... 28  
9.1   Aid for Fleet Renewal and Mo dernisation of Fishing Vessels ............................................. 28 
9.2   Aid for Adjustment  of Fishin g Effort ............................................................................. 28 
10   INVESTMENT AID TO AQ UACULTURE ENTERPRISES ................................................ 29  
11   INVESTMENT AID TO FISHING PORT FACILITIES .................................................... 30  
12   INVESTMENT AID TO INLAND FISHING ................................................................... 31  
13   INVESTMENT AID FOR PR OCESSING AND MARKETING............................................ 32  
14   INVESTMENT AID FOR PROTECTION OF COASTAL WATERS ..................................... 32  
15   COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT AID IN SMALL-SCALE COASTAL AND 
FRESHWATER FISHING .................................................................................................. 33  
16   INVESTMENT AID FOR SO CIO-ECONOMIC MEASURES ............................................. 34  
17   AID FOR PROMOTION/MARKETING ......................................................................... 35  
18   AID FOR OPERATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE TRADE ................................................ 36  
19   AID FOR TEMPORARY CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES .................................... 36  
20   AID TO STUDIES AN D PILOT PROJ ECTS .................................................................. 37  
21   PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO PRODUCERS' ORGANIZATIONS ........................... 38  
APPENDIX - THE NET COST METH OD .............................................................................. 39  
 
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  1  INTRODUCTION 
1.1  Method and Scope of the Notification In Sweden, the budget of the national government is the only source of aid to industry. Local 
governments are in principle prohibited by law to grant aid to enterprises. However, administration 
of aid programmes funded by the central government may take place at the local level. 
 The notification covers aid to the business sector, in  broad sense, i.e. trade and industry. It is not 
possible to separate aid figures to the mining and manufacturing industry (SITC 2 and 3). 
 The description of the various aid schemes follows the outline suggested by WTO. However, it is not possible to present statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
As instructed, only specific subsidy programmes are included, i.e. subsidies granted to certain enterprises in the meaning of Article 2 SCM Agreement. If eligibility for such programmes is based 
on objective criteria such as the size of the enterprise or number of employees, the scheme is 
considered to be non-specific and is therefore no t notified. As instructed, the notification only 
concerns subsidies for the production of goods and not the service sector. 
 
The quantitative information is based on the net cost to government method. This method is used for the annual follow-up of state aid in Sweden. The approach has also been used by OECD in its "Public Support to Industry" project. The method is described in appendix. 
 
2  SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION 
The major operators of Swedish Support for Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) to 
the industry sector are the Swedish Agency fo r Innovation Systems, Vinnova, and The Swedish 
Energy Agency, STEM. With respect to administra tion of aid programmes, Vinnova and STEM are 
the main operating state bodies at central level. Both authorities are entitled to grant aid to 
undertakings after a state aid decision by the European Commission in 2008. At the regional level 
the County Administrative Boards are allowed to grant aid for R&D purposes.  The STEM programme aims at promoting energy research and innovation in order to create 
conditions for effective energy markets, secu re energy supply and the protection of the 
environment, health and climate. Both Vinnovas'  and STEMs' programme has been extended to 
also include aid for innovation. These figures are therefore included below. 
 
2.1  Support for R&D&I (Vinnova) 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grants.  2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 525,4 (direct grant)        2014: 940 (direct grant) 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
The primary objective is aid for R&D&I.   
4. Duration 
 
The programme commenced as from 1 July 1993, but changes has been made several times, for 
instance on 1 November 2008, when aid for innovation was introduced, and lately on 
26 March 2015 when the aid was adapted to the new Block Exemption Regulation.   G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Governmental ordinance 2015:208 (Förordning om st atligt stöd till forskning och utveckling samt 
innovation).  7. Rules and conditions 
 The programme is administrated by the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, VINNOVA.  
VINNOVA's mission is to promote sustainable growth  by financing R&D&I and developing effective 
innovation systems. VINNOVA manages programmes for strengthening Sweden's innovativeness. The programmes have different specialisms and cover several areas of society and industries. 
Some of the programmes involve funding of research, which is important for renewal of industry in 
Sweden. In other cases it involves companies applying for funds for their development projects. Some of the programmes require actors to merge to  jointly manage large and long-term projects.  
 
The programmes target actors in society who are important for Sweden's innovativeness, such as 
knowledge-intense companies, universities, colleges, research institutes and actors within the public sector. 
 
Aid may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission Regulation (EC) No 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). All firms, regardless of industry, are eligible. The 
support to firms and individual inventors is in the form of grants. Costs listed in GBER articles 18, 
22 and 24-31 are eligible for aid.   2.2  Energy Research Programme  
1 Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grants or soft loans with conditional repayment.  
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 559,8  
        2014: 699,5   Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 
3. Policy objective 
 
The primary objective of the programme is resear ch, development and innovation in the energy 
area. The secondary objective is environmental protection.   
4. Duration 
 
Programme commenced originally in 1975 and has been prolonged several times. The programme has been altered as from June 1998 in order to reflect the objectives of the political agreement on 
Swedish Energy Policy reached in 1997. The programme has been replaced in 2008 by 
Governmental ordinance SFS 2008:761, see point (f) below.  
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
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  6. Legal basis 
 
Governmental ordinance SFS 2008:761 (Förordning om statligt stöd till forskning och utveckling samt innovation inom energiområdet). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The main part of the programme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency, STEM, but the 
Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, VINNOVA, the Swedish Research Council for 
Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spat ial Planning, FORMAS and the Swedish Research 
Council, Vetenskapsrådet are responsible for some elements of the programme. Support is granted 
to universities, institutes of technology, co-operative research institutes (i.e. institutes financed 
jointly by the government and industry) and to undertakings.   
Aid may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission 
Regulation (EC) No 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). The support can be given in the form of grants, loans 
or repayable advances. Costs listed in GBER articles 17-19, 22. 24-29 and 31 are eligible for aid.  
 
2.3  State loan to Volvo Aero Corporation 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Project financing in the form of repayable advances. 
 2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 13,6        2014: 12,3 
 
3. Policy objective 
 The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D. 
 
4. Duration 
 
From 1 March 2008 to 31 December 2009. 
 5. Statistical data 
 Trade effects have not been estimated.  6. Legal basis 
 Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation Framework, 2007-2013. 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The Swedish authorities has granted aid to Volvo Aero for the research and development (R&D) of 
components for the GEnx engine, which is an engi ne developed by General Electric for the Boeing 
B787 and B747-8 aircraft. Volvo Aero signed an initial risk-sharing partnership agreement with GE on 15 December 2004 and commenced with the R&D project. The Swedish authorities has granted 
Volvo Aero a repayable advance of SEK 362 million (approx. EUR 39 million), which covers 39% of 
the eligible R&D costs.   
No new loans has been issued in 2013 and 2014, the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b).  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  2.4  R&D aid to Volvo Aero for Trent XWB 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Project financing in the form of repayable advances. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 6,2 
        2014: 6,1  3. Policy objective 
 The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration 
 
From 1 October 2010 to 31 December 2010. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 Trade effects have not been estimated. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation 
Framework, 2007-2013.  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The Swedish authorities has provided a repayable advance of SEK 120 million (approx. EUR 12 million) to Volvo Aero Corporation to support the research and development of the 
Intermediate Compressor Case for the new Rolls-Royce's Trent XWB engine that will equip the new 
Airbus A350 Extra Wide Body aircraft family.  
No new loans have been issued in 2013 and 2014, the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b).  
2.5  State aid to Volvo Aero for R&D 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Project financing in the form of repayable advances. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 3,8 
        2014: 3,5  
3. Policy objective 
 
The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration 
 
From 27 May 2005 to 31 July 2005. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects have not been estimated. 
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  6. Legal basis 
 
Art. 87(3)(c) EUT - Research, Development and Innovation Framework, 1996-2006.  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The Swedish authorities has provided a repayable advance of SEK 80 million (approx. 
EUR 80 million) to Volvo Aero Corporation to support R&D activities relating to the development of 
the Trent 900 aeroplane engine.   No new loans have been issued in 2013 and 2014, the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b). 
 2.6  Demonstration plant for wave energy technology 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 32,2 
       2014: 9 
 3. Policy objective 
 The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration 
 
From 1 December 2011 to 1 April 2013.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects have not been estimated. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation 
Framework, 2007-2013. Also Regulation (1988: 764) on State support for the industry 
("Förordning 1988:764 om statligt stöd till näri ngslivet") and Regulation (2008:761) on State 
support for research and development and innova tion within the energy field ("Förordning 
2008:761 om statligt stöd till forskning och utveckling samt innovation inom energiområdet") 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 The aid is supporting an R&D project consisting of the development of a demonstration plant for 
the production of electricity from wave energy . The aim of the aid is to promote certain R&D 
activities in the field of energy technology. In addition, the aid has a positive impact on 
environmental protection and security of energy supply. The Swedish authorities provides a direct 
grant of SEK 139 million (ca. € 15 million) to Seabased Industry AB.   G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  2.7  Capital injection for idea banks, ho lding companies linked to universities and 
colleges 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 52        2014: 0  
3. Policy objective 
 
The primary objective of the project financing is promote the commercialization of research 
results. 
 4. Duration 
 Single capital injection in 2013.  5. Statistical data 
 Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis 
 
The yearly regleringsbrev for appropriation 3:13 särskilda utgifter för forskningsändamål, 
numbered U2014/7360/F for 2014. 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 
To make it possible to increase the number of research results that are commercialized by building 
idea banks, the government has decided to recapitalize the holding company at universities and colleges. The idea banks are composed of research  results that of various reasons are not pushed 
into commercialization. The construction of idea banks also includes the introduction of a structure 
and process to manage such research results.  
3  TRAINING AID 
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 4  FINANCIAL CRISIS AID  
4.1  Swedish bank guarantee scheme 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
State guarantee scheme on new short- and medi um term debt issuance by banks and other 
financial institutions.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Nominal value in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 11 471,2 
        2014: 2 933,4 
 
Net cost does not have to be calculated as the measure is caused by the financial crisis.  
3. Policy objective 
 
The primary objective is remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy. 
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  4. Duration 
 
From 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011 (instruments issued).  
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects have not been estimated. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 The extended scheme includes a reduced budget for the guaranteed debt, in order to provide an 
incentive for banks to refinance themselves on the markets without state support. The Commission 
has concluded that the measures represent an appropriate means for remedying a serious disturbance in the Swedish economy and as such are compatible with the internal market under 
Article 107(3)(b) of the TFEU. 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 There is currently no demand for Swedish Gove rnment guarantees, consequently the scheme has 
been closed for new issuance since mid-2011. The outstanding amount of guarantees is declining rapidly.  
 
By end of 2014, the total volume of guaran teed debt had fallen to SEK 0,9 billion 
(EUR ~100 million) as compared to SEK 353 billion (EUR ~38 billion) in June 2009. The scheme 
will be terminated in its entirety in May 2015 when the last guaranteed debt security matures.  
 5  REGIONAL AID TO ENTERPRISES 
The main goal of Swedish regional growth policy is  to have development ability in all parts of the 
country with enhanced local and regional competitiveness. An active regional policy has for many years been of major importance due to the special living-conditions in large parts of Sweden. Regional aid to enterprises in Sweden is grante d within the framework following schemes reported 
below. 
 5.1  Regional Investment Aid 
The Regional Investment Aid follows the European Community rules, i.e. Guidelines on national 
regional aid 2007-2013 (2006/C 54/08).  
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grants for tangible or intangible investments. The grants can be reclaimed if the objectives are not fulfilled. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 273,6 
       2014: 255,7  
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 3. Policy objective 
 
The programme is administrated by The Swedis h Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket. The programme supports investments in tangible and intangible investments. The primary objective is regional development in designated areas. Secondary objectives are aid to 
SME's, employment and R&D in designated areas. 
 4. Duration 
 The programme commenced as from 1 July 1990. Duration until 31 December 2020.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Governmental Ordinance SFS 2015:211 (Förordning om statligt stöd till regional investeringar) and 
SFS 1999:1382 (Förordningen om stödområden för vissa regionalpolitiska företagsstöd).  7. Rules and conditions 
 Eligible are natural or juridical persons operating in Sweden and public authorities working with viability in certain competitive sectors on market conditions. In certain cases aid can also be 
granted to non-profit associations. The firm must  be profitable. The total grant element may not 
exceed the maximal aid intensity allowed in each designated area.  
Regional Investment Grants can be awarded in connection with investments in buildings, 
machinery, etc. It can also be awarded for intang ible investment. The form of the aid is a grant, 
which can be reclaimed if the objectives, are not fulfilled.  
The grant is awarded discretionary according to the calculated need for each individual project, the 
size of the investments, the number of new jobs, etc. Maximal intensity is 15% of eligible investment costs in aid area A and 10% in aid area B. The maximum grant in regional aid area A 
can be increased to 35% in the case of investments in a small company and 25% in the case of a 
medium sized company. In aid area B the maximum grant is 30 and 20% for small and medium sized companies respectively. 
 
The awarding of a grant has many reasons. For ex ample: The cost of building is higher in the 
designated areas because of climatic reasons, transp ort costs, etc. It is more difficult to finance 
these investments on the regular credit market because of their low alternative value. 
 
The main rule is that the grant is taxable as an  income to the recipient. The general level for 
corporate income taxes is about 22% flat rate. In Sweden, the value of buildings may depreciate 
at rates varying from 2 to 5% per annum, depend ing on the type of the building. Machinery is 
normally depreciated during a 5 year period. The grant can be awarded either by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, Tillväxtverket or the County Administrative 
Boards/Country councils/local government cooperative bodies. 
 5.2  State financing through regional development companies 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Grants or soft loans with conditional repayment.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 65,3 
       2014: 89 
 Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
To support SMEs, innovation and business development.  
 
4. Duration 
 
The programme commenced as from 15 January 2013 and was adapted to GBER on 1 May 2015. 
Duration until 31 December 2020.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Governmental Ordinance SFS 2012:872 (Förordning om statlig finansiering genom regionala 
utvecklingsbolag) and SFS 2015:209 (Förordning om ändring i förordning om statlig finansiering genom regionala utvecklingsbolag).  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The measure is administrated by the Almi Företagspartner AB. Aid may be granted according to 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission Regulation (EC) No 1407/2013 
(de minimis ). The support can be given in the form of grants, loans or repayable advances. Costs 
listed in GBER articles 17-19, 22. 24-29 and 31 are eligible for aid.  
 
5.3  Employment Grant 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 1,2        2014: 1,6 
 
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  3. Policy objective 
 Primary objective is employment in designated areas. The scheme is aimed at creation of new employment in certain regions by reducing the extra costs during the first years when taking on 
additional labour. 
 4. Duration 
 The programme commenced as of 1 July 1990. Duration is formally decided for every new fiscal year. The measure ended on 30 June 2014 and is a part of Regional Investment aid.  
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 6. Legal basis 
 Governmental ordinance SFS 1998:996 (Förordning om sysselsättningsbidrag).  7. Rules and conditions 
 The programme is administrated by the Swedis h Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket. Eligible for aid are natural or juridical persons operating in Sweden and working in 
competitive sectors on market conditions. 
 In some cases aid can also be granted to non-profit associations. Grants are awarded according to 
the amount of new jobs created measured in additional man-years (i.e. total net increase of 
working hours performed by employees in companies applying and eligible for aid). Support is only 
granted for employment that is considered fixed and the employer shall supply training in the form of theory or practice of at least 125 hours during a period of two years. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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The aid intensity in regional aid area A: a tota l sum of SEK 198,000 per additional year of work 
allocated according to a uniform scheme during a three-year period.  
The aid intensity in regional aid area B: a tota l sum of SEK 120,000 per additional year of work 
allocated according to a uniform scheme during a three-year period.  
Year Aid area A Aid area B 
1 66,000 40,000 
2 66,000 40,000 
3 66,000 40,000 
Total 198,000 120,000 
  
5.4  State aid within the national structural  fund program for regional competitiveness 
and employment. 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grants.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 148,4        2014: 75,5 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
The national structural fund programme has focused the development of skills in the labour market 
and the fight against alienation and exclusion from the labour market.  
 4. Duration 
 
2008-2015 (last grants are paid 2015) 
 5. Statistical data 
 The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 Governmental ordinance SFS 2009:982 (Förordning om statligt stöd inom det nationella 
strukturfondsprogrammet för regional konkurrenskraft och sysselsättning). 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 See governmental ordinance SFS 2009:982 (Förordning om statligt stöd inom det nationella strukturfondsprogrammet för regional konkurrenskraft och sysselsättning). 
 
5.5  Regional Transport Grant 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grants. 
 2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 359,7        2014: 368,9 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  3. Policy objective 
 The primary objective is regional aid to designated  areas. The objective of the grant is to partly 
compensate for high transport costs due to long distances to the main markets. It is important to 
create new employment and to maintain employment  in those areas in Sweden where the cost of 
transport is considerably higher than in the rest of the country. Hereby these companies are put on more equal footing when competing with comp anies situated closer to the large markets. 
 
4. Duration 
 
The scheme commenced in 1971. Duration until 31 December 2020. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis 
 
Governmental ordinance SFS 2000:281. (Förordningen om regionalt transportbidrag).  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The programme is administrated by the Swedis h Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket. Eligible are Swedish natural or juridical persons, foreign company branches in 
Sweden or foreign natural persons living in Sweden.  The assisted projects: actually paid domestic transport costs from the regional aid area for goods 
that have been produced or manufactured (processed ) in this area (except for certain products like 
pulp, paper, metals, certain steel products and iron ore). Transport costs for raw materials that shall be processed in the regional transport aid area are also eligible. However, in principle, 
materials from outside the aid area that are also produced in the aid area are not eligible. The 
goods transported must be highly processed in order to be eligible. The grant is awarded automatically after application if all the conditions are fulfilled. 
 
Aid for transport can be granted for transport for the stretch that exceeds 401 kilometres. The aid is calculated based on the stretch and a rate of aid in per cent that depends on the location of the company receiving aid. Accordingly, transpor t aid intensity can vary between 10-45%. The 
maximum amount for the total transport aid that can be granted per production site in a calendar 
year is SEK 15 million.  
5.6  State aid to broadband within the fr amework of the rural development program 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grants. 
 2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 109,6 
       2014: 150,2  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 3. Policy objective 
 The state aid measure is part of the Swedish broadb and strategy. Its aim is to help to achieve its 
three objectives by increasing broadband availability  in rural areas. The target of the scheme is to G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  cover approximately 25 000 premises, out of which 80% are citizens (20 300) and 20% are 
companies (5100).  4. Duration 
 From 1 March 2010 to 31 December 2013, with payments until the end of 2015.  
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
The granting of aid are in accordance with the general conditions of the (1) Swedish Rural 
Development Programme and the specific conditions of the measure (321) Basic services for the rural economy and population under axis III, cf. articles 52 (b) (i) and 56; (2) Annex III of Council 
Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rura l development by the European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development and (3) Regulation No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy. These conditions are implemented through "Förordningen om stöd för landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder" (the Governme nt Decree on support for rural development 
measures). 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 The following types of operations will be subject to state aid: (1) creation of and enabling access 
to broadband infrastructure including backhaul facilities and ground equipment (e.g. fixed, 
terrestrial wireless, satellite-based or combinat ion of technologies), (2) upgrade of existing 
broadband infrastructure, (3) laying down passive broadband infrastructure (e.g. civil engineering works such as ducts, and other network elements su ch as dark fibre, etc.) also in synergy with 
other infrastructures (energy, transport, water, se werage networks, etc). The market analysis will 
decide which type of intervention is the most su itable for the area concerned. The open tender 
procedure will ensure the cost effective implementation. In basic broadband "white areas", the creation and enabling of access to any broadband infrastructure, while in "white NGA areas", all 
three types of interventions will be possible. 
 5.7  Broadband development in Västra Götaland 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grants.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 7,8 
       2014: 33 
 Support is granted to a variety of projects and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 
3. Policy objective 
 Västra Götalandsregionen has decided to complement the national aid scheme in the region with a 
regional scheme which focuses on its specific needs in order to achieve the ambitious objectives in 
the region.  
The objective of the broadband support scheme of Västra Götaland is twofold: to support the 
development of basic as well as NGA networks in areas of Västra Götaland where such services are currently unavailable and where no similar services are planned by market operators on 
commercial terms in the next three years. The aim of the project is to achieve universal broadband 
access of 2 Mbps in the region in the short term and also to contribute for the achievement of a u n i v e r s a l  N G A  c o v e r a g e  i n  t h e  r e g i o n  i n  a  l o n g e r  t e r m .  T h e  r e g i o n  a l s o  b e l i e v e s  t h a t  w i t h  t h i s  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  support scheme it can reach far with its long term objective, which is to have 10 Mbps broadband 
capacity available in all parts of Västra Göta landsregionen at the latest by the end of 2013. 
 4. Duration 
 From 22 August 2011 to 31 December 2014 with payments until the end of 2015.  
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects, th erefore it is not possible to present statistical 
data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is lagen (2010:630) om regionalt utvecklingsansvar i vissa län and förordning 
(2007:713) om regionalt tillväxtarbete. Västra Gö talandsregionen and the municipalities are also 
bound by Kommunallagen (1991:900). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 The current measure will support the deployment of backhaul networks8 and/or establishing new 
access points on the backhaul network in these areas. The network will offer open wholesale 
access to third-party operators who will be able to add their access infrastructures and deliver broadband services to end-users. 
 
After the Decision Making Authority has approved  a project application prepared by the project 
owner, the aid will be allocated on the basis of  a public tender. The tender procedure will be 
conducted in accordance with the principles of th e law on public procurement. There will be an 
open tender with equal and non-discriminatory treatment of all bidders. The measure is technology neutral.  
6  ENVIRONMENTAL AID 
6.1  Energy Tax measures  1. Form of subsidy 
 
Tax reductions.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 22 922        2014: 22 374 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
The tax measures aims at reducing emissions of CO2 and at the same time to safeguard that 
enterprises with energy intensive production ar e not burdened with an unreasonably high tax 
level.  4. Duration 
 The present system started 1 July 1997. Duration until further notice. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
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  6. Legal basis 
 
The legal provisions are laid down in the Act of Excise Duties on Energy (SFS 1994:1776), 
chapters 1.9, 2.11, 6.1, 7.3, 9.9, 11.3, 11.4 and 11.7. 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Taxation of energy have for many years played an important role in Sweden, both as a fiscal 
revenue source and as a policy instrument. Motor fuels have been taxed since the 1920's and a more general taxation of fossil heating fuels and electricity was introduced in the 1950's. In 1991 the energy taxation system was reformed and a CO2 tax was introduced along with the existing 
energy tax. The full energy tax and CO2 tax is levied from households, companies in the service 
sector and from manufacturing companies as regards fuels used for heating other than in production processes. Companies in the manufactu ring sector and combined heat and power (CHP) 
plants outside the EU Emissions Trading Scheme re ceive a reduction by 70% of the energy tax for 
fossil fuels when used for heating and operation of stationary motors.    
Specific rules provide for possibilities to deviate from full taxation in certain cases. Hence, a tax 
exemption is made for the use of biofuels when being used for heating purposes. Tax relief was given for sustainable fuels produced from biomass and used for propellants. In 2013 the energy tax relief for low blended ethanol and Fame was lowered due to overcompensation. From 2013 no 
CO2 tax and only parts of the energy tax was levied on biofuels used for low blending up to and 
including 5% of biofuels in petrol and 5% biof uels in diesel. From 2015, and retroactively from 
May 2014, a full energy- and CO2 tax exemption for hydrogenated vegetable oils (HVO) is in 
place. Prior to May 2014, the relief was only up to 15%.So called high blends, for example E85, 
were fully exempted from both the CO2 tax and the energy tax. Furthermore, companies in the manufacturing sector and CHPs received a reduction by 70% of the energy tax for fossil fuels when 
used for heating and operation of stationary motors. An additional reduction for those beneficiaries 
covered by the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) wa s in place. For industrial activities and heat 
production in CHPs outside the EU ETS, the CO2 tax was reduced to 70% TA full CO2 tax relief is granted for industrial installation and CHPs wi thin the EU ETS. For other heat production 
installations within the EU ETS, the CO2-tax was 94% in 2013 and 80% in 2014.  
 With regard to the energy tax on electricity, there is a tax reduction for companies within the 
manufacturing sector and a full tax exemption for companies that participate in the Programme for 
Improving Energy Efficiency in Energy Intensive Industries. A lower tax rate is applied for shore-side electricity used in ships in harbours as well as for electricity used in the service sector in 
northern parts of the country.  
 Finally, as regards CO2 tax, further tax reductions can until 2015 be applicable to certain energy intensive companies. If the CO2 tax paid exceeds 0, 8% of the sales value of the products sold by 
the company, it is possible to apply for a further reduction of the excess tax amount. 
 6.2  Support to measures for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply  
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Grants. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 41,5 
       2014: 108,3 
 Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 
3. Policy objective 
 
The policy objective is to promote an efficient an  environmentally friendly energy supply, energy 
efficiency and procurement of energy-efficient technology.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  4. Duration 
 
The duration of the current scheme is from 1 March 2013 to 1 March 2017.   
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 Governmental ordinance SFS 2003:564 (Förordning om bidrag till åtgärder för en effektiv och 
miljöanpassad energiförsörjning) and SFS 2009:1577 (Förordning om statligt stöd till 
energikartläggning).  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Aid may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission 
Regulation (EC) No 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). Costs listed in GBER articles 36, 38, 41, 48 and 49 
are eligible for aid.   6.3  Support to Wind Power Production 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Tax reduction. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013:30,4 
       2014: 2  Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 
3. Policy objective 
 
The objective of the support is to ensure viability for producers of wind energy. To be commercially 
competitive within the deregulated Swedish electricity market, wind energy producers need compensation for additional production costs compared foremost to operators providing electricity 
from traditional and non-renewable energy sources. However, due to particularly high production 
costs for wind power, additional compensation in the form of tax relief is awarded and can be cumulated with support for small scale electrical producers.  
4. Duration 
 
The duration of the current scheme is from 1 March 2013 to 1 March 2017.  
 
5. Statistical data 
 
The share of small scale and renewable electricity production, including a.o. wind power, 
corresponds to 1,5% of total energy production . Trade effects are estimated to be negligible. 
 6. Legal basis 
 The legal provisions are laid down in SFS: 1994: 1776 (Lag om skatt på energi), Act of Excise 
Duties on Energy, chapter 11, § 10. 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The subsidy was 18.1 öre per KWh produced at wind power plants in 2003. In 2004 the subsidy 
was differentiated and reduced. For land based wind power the level was 12 öre per KWh and for offshore wind 17 öre. The subsidy has been further reduced since that. In 2007 the subsidy dropped to 4 öre per KWh for land based wind power and to 14 öre/KWh for off-shore wind. In G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  2008 the subsidy amounted to 2 öre/KWh respectively 13 öre/KWh . The amount of aid 
corresponds to the tax level for energy paid by individual consumers. For administrative reasons 
the relief is given to purchasers/distributors of electricity, which subsequently is to be transferred to the producers of wind power. 
 
6.4  Investment Aid for Solar Heating 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2013: 1,6        2014: 0 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
Promotion of solar heating forms part of the Swed ish Government's strategy to phase out oil. The 
objective is to have 1 million m2 glass solar cells installed by 2020. In the period 2008-2012 the 
Swedish authorities are expecting 50 000 m2 glass solar cells to be installed annually. 
 4. Duration 
 From 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2013.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2008:1247 (Förordning om stöd för investeringar i 
solvärme). 
 6. Rules and conditions 
 The eligible investments are investments in installations of glass solar collectors with liquid heat carrier, which fulfil the European standard EN 12975-1:2006 and are tested by a body accredited 
under the European standard EN 12975-2:2006. Beneficiaries of the aid can be enterprises of any 
size and from any sector in any Swedish region. The aid will be granted with an amount 
corresponding to SEK 2.5 per estimated yearly kWh of heat production, with a maximum of SEK 3 million per project. Estimated annual budget for the programme is about SEK 25 million of 
which the major part will be granted to other beneficiaries than enterprises, i.e. natural persons 
owning their own dwellings.  
As from 2009 this programme has been adjusted, providing for additional support to the 
instalment of solar heating.  The program ended in 2013 as the Governmental ordinance SFS 2008:1247 was repealed by 
Governmental ordinance SFS 2011:1105, stating that pay-outs may only be conducted until 
1 December 2013.  
6.5  Aid Scheme for Solar Cells 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
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  2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 152,5        2014: 32,1 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
Primary objective of the scheme is environmental protection. The aim is to create a market for solar cells systems in Sweden in order to contribu te to the change of the energy system and to 
industrial development in the field of energy techniques. The objective is to increase the number of 
suppliers and users of solar cells in Sweden, contribute to decreased costs for the systems and increase the annual electricity production from solar cells by at least 2.5 GWh during the duration 
of the scheme (2009-2011). 
 4. Duration 
 From 1 January 2009. Prolonged on 1 November 2011 and on 1 January 2015 until 31 December 2020.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2009:689 (Förordning om statligt stöd till 
solceller).  7. Rules and conditions 
 Investments in solar cell systems and in simultaneous production of solar electricity and solar heat in an integrated construction (i.e. hybrid systems) will be eligible for aid. The latter type can only 
receive aid if the electricity production amounts to at least 20% of the system's estimated total 
annual production of electricity and heat. The maximum aid intensity will be 60% of investment costs for small and medium-sized enterprises and 55% of investment costs for large enterprises. 
Only one solar cells system per building can receive support.  
 6.6  Premium for environmentally friendly cars 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 62,2 
       2014: 117,1 
 Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
The aim of the scheme is to promote increased sales and use of new cars with low carbon 
footprint. 
 4. Duration 
 From 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2015.   G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2011:1590 (Förordning om supermiljöbilspremie). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 Aid may be given to cars that fulfil certain criteria that can be found in the Governmental 
ordinance. For such cars an aid amount of 40 000 SEK (about 4 500 EUR) to private persons. For 
companies, the aid amount is equal to 35 percent of the price difference between a car that fulfils 
the criterias and the closest comparable car with a maximum of 40 000 SEK. 
 
6.7  Treatment of polluted areas 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 298,7        2014: 277,6 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective 
 
The aim of the scheme is to ensure that treatment of polluted areas take places, even when it is 
not possible to determine who was responsible for the contamination or when the person cannot 
be required to pay for the work. 
 4. Duration 
 From 21 January 2004 to 20 January 2014.   
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2004:100 (Förordning om avhjälpande av 
föroreningsskador och statsbidrag för sådant avhjälpande). 
 7. Rules and conditions 
  Aid may be given to the following:   1. Survey to investigate whether a site is contaminated. 
 2.  Liability Investigation. 
 3.  Investigation of the nature and magnitude of the pollution. 
4.  Measures that due to the pollution are needed to remedy damage or harm to human 
health or the environment or to prevent or hinder that such injury or inconvenience 
incurred. 
 5.  Monitoring and evaluation of remediation measures. 
 
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  municipality have to carry unreasonably high costs. The aid intensity shall however not exceed 
100% of the eligible costs.  6.8  State aid measures for production, di stribution and use of biogas and other 
renewable gases 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 28,9 
       2014: 24,9  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 3. Policy objective 
 The aim of the scheme is to promote en ergy from renewable energy sources. 
 4. Duration 
 From 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011. Prolonged several times, the latest from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2023.  
 
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  6. Legal basis 
 The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2009:938 (Förordning om statligt stöd till åtgärder för produktion, distribution och användning av biogas och andra förnybara gaser). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
For aid to be provided to a project, the project must: 
  1. contribute to increased production, distribution and use of biogas and   other renewable gases 
 2.  be beneficial from a climate perspective and maximize climate benefits in relation to the 
aid sought, 
 3.  be energy and resource efficient, and 
 4.  have the technical potential for both development and competitiveness. 
 Aid may be provided with a maximum of 45 percent of the eligible costs as listed in Article 23 of 
Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 of 6 August 2008. Aid for projects may not exceed 
25 million SEK (about 2,8 million EUR).  6.9  Support for biogas plants under the Rural Development Program 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 32,2 
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  Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit. 
 3. Policy objective 
 
The aim of the scheme is to promote en ergy from renewable energy sources. 
 4. Duration 
 From 1 February 2012 to 31 December 2013 with payments until the end of 2015.  5. Statistical data 
 The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2007:481 (Förordning om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder).  7. Rules and conditions 
 The aid are given to farmers and other rural busi nesses that invest in biogas production or 
processing of biogas with an amount equal to 30% of the investment costs. The aid is part of the 
Rural Development Programme and covers 200 million SEK (about 22 million EUR) during the 
period 2009-2013.  
6.10  Support for methane/diesel after machinery conversion ( MEKA ) 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 0 
       2014: 1,8  
3. Policy objective 
 
The aim of the scheme is to promote en ergy from renewable energy sources. 
 
4. Duration 
 
From 13 March 2013 to 30 November 2014.  
 
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible. 
 6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is article 18 in Commissions regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain 
categories of aid compatible with  the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the 
Treaty (General block exemption Regulation). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The investment aid aims to enable undertakings to increase the level of environmental protection 
in the absence of Community standards. It is used as a grant to pay for certain costs incurred in connection to the conversion of non-road mobile machinery to dual fuel (methane and diesel) operation. The costs are inter alia transports and tests of the machinery. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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The aid was granted by the National Board of Agri culture in March 2013. It has expired but parts 
of the aid are still to be disbursed, in accordance  with the grant decision. The aid is administered 
by the Swedish Transport Agency and the National Board of Agriculture. 
 
6.11  Support for food sektor 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 23,7         2014: 22,7 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.   
3. Policy objective 
 
The aim of the scheme is a competitive food sector and better food in the public sector.  
 
4. Duration 
 
From 1 January 2013 to 30 November 2014.  
 
5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.   6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is "Förordning (2011:93) om stöd till insatser på livsmedelsområdet".   
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The aid is national and we projects are financed with 50% of total costs. The aim is to promote 
and help food sector to be more competitive, for example product development and other 
innovations. We require that the projects will coop erate with other projects so that they can learn 
f r o m  e a c h  o t h e r .  O n e  o f  t h e  m a n y  p r i o r i t i e s  w a s  t o  h e l p  s m a l l  c o m p a n i e s  t a k e  p a r t  i n  p u b l i c  
procurements.  
 
The second aim was to serve better food in the pu blic sector. We wanted the projects to help 
schools to teach children where the food comes from and how it is produced. We also wanted 
projects that would help to increase the organic food production.  
 7  AID TO SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT 
7.1  Shipping aid 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Reduction of social security contributions and exemption from income tax. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 1 482,6 
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  3. Policy objective 
 
The objective of the measure is to ensure the ma intenance of ships under Swedish flag and jobs 
for EU seafarers. 
 
4. Duration 
 
From 20 November 2008 to 17 January 2014. Prolonged until 17 January 2017. 
 5. Statistical data 
 
The support is granted to a variety of projects an d sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2001:770 (Förordning om sjöfartsstöd). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 Aid is granted to employers in respect of three ty pes of deductions (i) tax levied on seafarers' 
income (ii) employer's costs for social security contributions and (iii) the general fee imposed on 
wages. It is expected that the notified measur e will cost approximately SEK 1,800 million (approx. 
EUR 200 million) per annum over its lifetime. The to tal amount of aid granted does not exceed the 
total amount of taxes and social contributions co llected from shipping activity and seafarers. 
 7.2  Support for construction of special housing for elderly people 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 171,3 
       2014: 148,9 
 3. Policy objective 
 The aim of the Scheme is to encourage construction of special housing for elderly people. Faced with an ageing population and a growing demand, Sweden wants to encourage the construction of 
such housing by offering a financial incentive to property owners. 
 
4. Duration 
 
From 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2017.  
 5. Statistical data 
 Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  6. Legal basis 
 The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2007:159 (Förordning om investeringsstöd till äldrebostäder m.m.). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The Scheme gives aid in the form of direct grants to property owners for the construction or 
renovation of special housing for elderly people. Aid intensity is estimated to be 10% of actual construction costs.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  8  AID TO CULTURE 
8.1  Production and distribution support to phonograms 1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy 
 Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 8,1        2014: 8,5  
3. Policy objective 
 
The aim of the Scheme is to promote a full range of artistic and cultural-precious phonograms. 
 
4. Duration 
 
From 1982. There is no fixed ending for this measure.  
 5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible. 
 6. Legal basis 
 The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 1982:505 (Förordning om statsbidrag för framställning och utgivning av fonogram). 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 Aid is granted on basis of applications to the National Arts Concil. Grants are given in amounts 
corresponding to a particular part of the estimated actual cost of production, distribution and 
marketing of the phonogram or project. The Nati onal Arts Council may determine the conditions 
for the aid. The conditions may be connected with the obligation on the recipient to repay the aid 
or part of it, if the condition is not met. 
 8.2  Aid to press and speech paper 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 621,5 
       2014: 549 
 3. Policy objective 
 The aim of the scheme is to promote media plur alism and accessibility to media for disabled 
persons.  
4. Duration 
 
From 1971, to 31 December 2016.  
 
5. Statistical data 
 
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible. 
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  6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is the Press Subsidies Ordinance (Presstödsförordningen 1990:524).  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
The scheme provides, amongst others, for aid to the second largest (and smaller) newspapers in 
each city/county. Aid granted must comply with the following conditions: 
 
•  Maximum aid level of 45 MSEK for metropolitan newspapers phased in during a period 
of five years starting as from 2011. 
•  Introduction of a new way of calculating aid for large metropolitan newspapers. In 
addition to the provincial aid, up to 40% of the extra costs due to the specific situation in the metropolitan newspaper markets (e.g. extra editorial costs and Sunday 
publishing) is allowed. 
•  The intensity of the subsidies in relation to total operating costs of publishing the 
newspaper fixed at max 40% for high and medium frequency newspapers and 75% for 
low-frequency newspapers. 
 8.3  Scheme for the support of film pr oduction and film related activities 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy 
 
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year  2013: 447 
       2014: 425,2 
 3. Policy objective 
 
The aim of the scheme is to promote culture rela ted to movies, both regarding production and 
accessibility.  
4. Duration 
 
From 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2012. Prolonged until 31 December 2015. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 Trade effects are estimated to be negligible. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
The legal basis is The Swedish Film Institute Agreement. 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 Aid is given to:  
-  Production subsidies for Swedish films; 
-  Support for film distribution thro ughout Sweden and cinema subsidies; 
-  Support for regional film activities; -  Support for cinematic culture; 
-  Financing the Swedish Film Institutes administration and management costs. 
 The aid intensity is limited to 50% of the production budget of a film. 
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  9  INVESTMENT AID TO FISHING ENTERPRISES 
9.1  Aid for Fleet Renewal and Modernisation of Fishing Vessels 1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 2013:  SEK 905,553 (Community funds)   SEK 905,544 (National funds)  
2014:  SEK -105,534
1 (Community funds) 
  SEK -105,5302 (National funds) 
 
3. Policy objectives 
 
To strengthen the structure, and to develop ec onomically viable enterprises, in the sector. 
 
4. Duration 
 Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming 
period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No 1198/2006. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: approx. 42 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: approx. 0  Information concerning effects on trade is not available. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995). 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 Recipients: fishing enterprises.  Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: RS W tanks, safety equipment, selective gear, etc. 
 
9.2  Aid for Adjustment of Fishing Effort 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments)  
 
2013:  SEK 0 (Community funds)   SEK 0 (National funds) 
 
2014:  SEK 0 (Community funds)   SEK 0 (National funds) 
 
                                               
1 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. 
2 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  3. Policy objectives 
 
To achieve a sustainable balance betw een resources and their exploitation. 
 
4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming 
period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: 0 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: 0 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Recipients: fishing enterprises 
 
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:  
 - Scrapping; 
 - permanent transfer to third country.  Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation 
(EC) No. 2792/99 and in the Single Programming Document (SPD). 
 10  INVESTMENT AID TO AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISES 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 2013:  SEK 8,411,022 (Community Funds) 
  SEK 8,411,031 (National Funds) 
 2014:  SEK 5,528,262 (Community Funds) 
  SEK 5,528,257 (National Funds) 
 3. Policy objectives: 
 To develop economically viable enterprises in the sector and assist structural improvements.  4. Duration 
 Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: approx. 12 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: approx. 15 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  Information concerning effects on trade is not available. 
 6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995) 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 Recipients: aquaculture enterprises and organizations concerned with development projects within the aquaculture sector.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No. 
2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: 
  - Construction, modernization and acquisition of buildings; 
 - investments to improve the product quality and to reduce pollution; 
 - acquisition of new plant and machinery.  The enterprise must be submitted to official animal health control. 
 
11  INVESTMENT AID TO FISHING PORT FACILITIES 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 
2013:  SEK 3,427,533 (Community funds)   SEK 5,015,547 (National funds) 
 
2014:  SEK 0 (Community funds)   SEK 0 (National funds) 
 
3. Policy objectives 
 
To improve and adapt structure in the fisheries sector. 
 4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming 
period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006. 
 5. Statistical data 
 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: approx. 3 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: approx. 0 Information concerning effects on trade is not available. 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995) 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 Recipients:   - Local authorities & other public bodies; G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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   - fishermen and fish processing enterprises connected to harbours; 
 - fishing harbour associations.  Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No. 
2792/99 and in the SPD. 
 Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: 
 
 - Investments to improve the conditions, under which fishery products are landed, 
handled and stored; 
 - investments to support fishing vessel activities; 
 - investments to improve the safety during the landing or loading of products. 
 12  INVESTMENT AID TO INLAND FISHING 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 2013:  SEK 1,186,209 (Community funds) 
  SEK 1,186,227 (National funds) 
 2014:  SEK 394,326 (Community funds) 
  SEK 394,319 (National funds) 
 3. Policy objectives 
 To improve and maintain a sustainable and a financially strong inland fishing sector.  4. Duration 
 Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: approx. 15 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: approx. 5 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available. 
 6. Legal basis 
 Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Recipients:  
 - Fishermen connected to inland fishing: 
  Maximum possible aid intensity: Participation rates are stipulated in Council 
Regulation (EC) No 2792/99 and in the SPD 
  - Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: 
 
  Renewal of fishing vessels   Security measures  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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13  INVESTMENT AID FOR PROCESSING AND MARKETING 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 2013:  SEK 20,065,356 (Community funds)   SEK 20,065,356 (National funds)  
2014:  SEK 8,496,237 (Community funds) 
  SEK 8,496,240 (National funds)   
3. Policy objectives 
 
To develop economically viable enterprises in the sector and assist structural improvements. 
 
4. Duration 
 Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming 
period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: approx. 20 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: approx. 7 Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995) 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Recipients: the processing industry. 
 Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99 and in the SPD. 
 
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:  
 - The construction and acquisition of buildings and installation; 
 - the acquisition of new equipment needed for the processing and marketing;  - the application of new technology; 
 - investments to improve product quality and to reduce pollution. 
 14  INVESTMENT AID FOR PROTECTION OF COASTAL WATERS 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 
2013:  SEK 4,477,509 (Community funds) 
  SEK 4,477,500 (National funds) 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  2014:  SEK 2,819,356 (Community funds) 
  SEK 2,819,612 (National funds)  3. Policy objectives 
 To achieve a sustainable balance betw een resources and their exploitation. 
 
4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: 3 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: 1 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  6. Legal basis 
 Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Recipients: public institutions or bodies designat ed for that purpose by the competent authorities. 
 
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: 
  - Investments to improve water circulation and other habitat conservation measures; 
 - re-stocking of species of importance for coastal fishing. 
 15  COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT AID IN SMALL-SCALE COASTAL AND FRESHWATER 
FISHING 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 
2013:  SEK 1,784,691 (Community funds) 
  SEK 1,301,130 (National funds)  
2014:  SEK -69,655
3 (Community funds) 
  SEK -69,6584 (National funds) 
 3. Policy objectives 
  To achieve an ecologically sustainable and financially strong fisheries sector.  
4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming 
period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
                                               
3 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. 
4 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  5. Statistical data 
 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: 30 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: 0 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available. 
 6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995) 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 Recipients: associations of fishermen or fishermen families.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation 
(EC) No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: increase in value added, selective fishing equipment, 
improvement in landing facilities. 
 16  INVESTMENT AID FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC MEASURES 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 2013:  SEK -145,827
5 (Community funds) 
  SEK -145,8186 (National funds) 
 2014:   SEK -7,476 (Community funds) 
  SEK -7,479 (National funds) 
 3. Policy objectives 
 To recruit young fishermen into the fishing sector.  4. Duration 
 Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: 0 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: 0 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available. 
 6. Legal basis 
 Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995).  
                                               
5 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. 
6 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  7. Rules and conditions 
 
Recipients: fishermen younger than 35 years.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: improvement of professional skills, courses and 
education for fishermen, compensation for le aving the fleet in connection to scrapping. 
 17  AID FOR PROMOTION/MARKETING 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 
2013:  SEK 8,456,013 (Community funds) 
  SEK 8,456,013 (National funds)  2014:  SEK -10,934
7 (Community funds) 
  SEK -10,9368 (National funds) 
 3. Policy objectives 
 To improve market supply and the value adde d to fisheries and aquaculture products. 
 
4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of projects for which aid has been allocated in 2013: 8 
Estimated number of projects for which aid has been allocated in 2014: 0 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  6. Legal basis 
 Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Recipients: public bodies, fisheries interest associations, private contractors 
 
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: consumers surveys and market studies, promotion 
campaigns, organization of and participation in trade fairs, consumption advice, services and advice to wholesalers and retailers. 
 
 
                                               
7 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. 
8 Decommittments based on that projects/investments have not been fully implemented. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  18  AID FOR OPERATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE TRADE 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 
2013:  SEK 17,067,879 (Community funds) 
  SEK 17,217,882 (National funds)  2014:  SEK 2,724,435 (Community funds) 
  SEK 2,724,434 (National funds) 
 3. Policy objectives 
 To improve market supply and the value adde d to fisheries and aquaculture products. 
 
4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of projects for which aid has been allocated in 2013: 19 
Estimated number of projects for which aid has been allocated in 2014: 2 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  6. Legal basis 
 Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions 
 
Recipients: public bodies, fisheries interest associations, private contractors. 
 
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
19  AID FOR TEMPORARY CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 2013:  SEK 0 (Community funds)   SEK 0 (National funds)  
2014:  SEK 0 (Community funds) 
  SEK 0 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives 
 
To achieve sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2000 2006, are adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were 
adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data 
 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: approx. 0 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: approx. 0 
 
6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995) 
 7. Rules and conditions 
 Recipients: fishing enterprises.  Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: compensation of the loss of income associated with a 
temporary cessation measure introduced as a result of unforeseen and non recurring 
circumstances attributable to biological causes.  
20  AID TO STUDIES AND PILOT PROJECTS 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant. 
 2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 
2013:  SEK 8,412,057 (Community funds) 
  SEK 9,122,526 (National funds)  
2014:  SEK 1,899,143 (Community funds) 
  SEK 1,899,147 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives 
 
To improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.  
4. Duration 
 
Detailed rules and conditions for structural funds in the fisheries sector, for the programming 
period 2000-2006, were adopted in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99. Detailed rules and 
conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006. 
 
5. Statistical data 
 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: 2 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: 0 
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis 
 
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995) 
 
7. Rules and conditions 
 Recipients: universities, public and private institutions, enterprises. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: the result of the study or pilot project should be of 
value for the industry.  
Any result must be published and made accessible to the public. 
 21  PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO PRODUCERS' ORGANIZATIONS 
1. Form of subsidy 
 
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy (Total commitments) 
 
2013:  SEK 46,646 
2014:  SEK 10,670 
 3. Policy objective 
 
To grant financial compensation to producers' organizations for losses when fish has been 
withdrawn from the market.  
4. Duration 
 
From 1 January 1995. 
 
4. Statistical data 
 Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2013: 2 (Producers' organizations) 
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2014: 1 
Sweden considers that this measure has had very insignificant, if any, effects on trade.  
5. Legal basis 
 
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 104/2000 of 17 Dece mber 1999 on the common organization of the 
market in fishery and aquaculture products. 
 6. Rules and conditions 
 
Article 21 and 24 in Council Regulation No 104/2000. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.27 
 
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  APPENDIX - THE NE T COST METHOD 
The objective of the net cost to government (NCG-method) is to obtain a consistent measure of 
government aid, where support from various instruments, i.e. grants, loans, guarantees, equity injections and tax concessions, are added. The NCG-method is used by OECD in its project "Public 
support to industry". 
 Net costs are calculated as follows: 
 
 Grants: actual amounts paid out minus repayments and royalties if any. 
  Guarantees: claims paid minus fees received and recoveries; 
  Loans: estimated capital cost based on the difference between the government borrowing 
rate and actual interest payments received. 
 
 Equity capital: estimated capital cost based on the government borrowing rate and dividends 
received. 
 
 Tax concessions: estimates of revenue forgone. 
  Capital against royalty: estimated capital cost based on the difference between the 
government borrowing rate and actual royalty payments received. 
 It should be noted that the net cost does not correspond to the actual transfer of funds from the 
government to the firms in any given year, i.e. the expenditure as reported in the government 
budget. Instead the purpose is to indicate the net cost to government of support to industry. Since 
imputed capital costs on previous loans and equity injections are included, the net cost figures to a 
certain extent reflect past policies. If the net cost of a programme is negative, that is, if the 
government earns money because of high repayments or interest rates, the net cost is reported as nil (0).  
The NCG-method is not a direct guide to determine the extent of distortion of competition nor to 
approximate the ultimate benefit to industry. However, the NCG is a useful guide to the evolution and the structure of government support over time. 
 
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