G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
23 August 2021 
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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, dated and received on 
12 July 2021, relates to subsidy programmes of Bulgaria . 
 
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  BULGARIA  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
1   INNOVATION FUNDING  ................................ ................................ ..............................  4 
1.1   Support to Innovation Funding  ................................ ................................ .....................  4 
2   ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT  ............  5 
2.1   Support to Regional Development  ................................ ................................ .................  5 
2.2   Support to Regional Development  ................................ ................................ .................  6 
3   OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME "INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS 2014 -2020"  ..... 7 
4   FILM INDUSTRY SUPPORT  ................................ ................................ ..........................  9 
4.1   Film Industry Support  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 9 
4.2   Film Industry Support  ................................ ................................ ...............................  11 
4.3   Film Industry Support  ................................ ................................ ...............................  12 
5   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  ................................ ................................ ................  13 
5.1   Support to Environmental Protection  ................................ ................................ ...........  13 
5.2   Support to Environmental Protection  ................................ ................................ ...........  14 
COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (CAP)  ................................ ................................ ....... 15 
6   THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUARANTEE FUND (EAGF)  ................................ ..... 15 
6.1   Fruit and Vegetables  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 15 
6.1.1    Producer Organizations  ................................ ................................ ...........................  15 
6.1.2    EU School Schemes ................................ ................................ ................................  16 
6.2   Wine ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  17 
6.2.1    Promotion on Third -Country Markets  ................................ ................................ ........  17 
6.2.2    Restructuring and Conversion of Vineyards  ................................ ...............................  17 
6.2.3    Investments in Enterprises  ................................ ................................ .....................  18 
6.2.4    Harvest Insurance  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 19 
6.2.5    Crisis Measures in Wine Sector Related to the COVID -19 Pandemic  ..............................  20 
6.3   Promotion of Agricultural Products  ................................ ................................ ..............  20 
6.4   Bee-Keeping  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  21 
6.5   DIRECT PAYMENTS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 22 
6.5.1    Single Area Payment Scheme  ................................ ................................ ..................  22 
6.5.2    Redistributive Payment  ................................ ................................ ...........................  23 
6.5.3    Payment for Farmers Observing Agricultural Practices Beneficial  
for the Climate and the Environment  ................................ ................................ ..................  23 
6.5.4    Payment for Young Farmers  ................................ ................................ ....................  24 
6.5.5    Crop-Specific Payment for Cotton  ................................ ................................ ............  25 
6.5.6    Voluntary Coupled Support Schemes  ................................ ................................ ........  26 
6.5.7    Scheme for Small Farmers  ................................ ................................ ......................  26 
6.5.8    Transitional National Aid for Tobacco (Decoupled)  ................................ ......................  27 
6.5.9    Transitional National Aid for Bovine Animals (Decoupled)  ................................ ............  28 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6.5.10    Transitional National Aid for sheep and Goat (Coupled)  ................................ .............  28 
7   EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR R URAL DEVELOPMENT (EAFRD)  ...................  29 
8   STATE AIDS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  30 
8.1   Aid to Offset the Cost to Farmers of Implementing Measures under  
the National Pest Management Program for Permanent Crops during the  
Winter  – SA.43471  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  30 
8.2   Aid for Compensation of Costs of Removing and Destroying  
Dead Animals  – SA.46251  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 31 
8.3   Aid for the Certification of Farms in the Fruit and Vegetables Sector under  
the Standard GLOBAL G.A.P.  – SA.52178  ................................ ................................ ............  31 
8.4   Aid for participation in exhibitions  – SA.47097  ................................ .............................  32 
8.5   Aid for Compensation of Farmers for Implementing Measures under the  
National Program for the Prevention, Control and Eradication of Animal Diseases  
and Zoonoses in Bulgaria  – SA.42240  ................................ ................................ .................  33 
8.6   Aid to Offset the Cost to Farmers of Implementing Measures under the  
National Program of Measures for the Control of Soil Pests on Potatoes of the  
Elateridae Family  – SA.41894  ................................ ................................ ............................  34 
8.7   Aid to Compensate for Material Damage to Livestock Euthanized and  
Beekeepers and Bee Families Destroyed  – SA.40966  ................................ ............................  34 
8.8   Aid for the Co -Financing of Insurance Premiums in the Insurance of  
Agricultural Products  – SA.40890  ................................ ................................ .......................  35 
8.9   State Aid for the Creation and Maintenance of a Herd -Book and  
Determining the Yields and Genetic Qualities of the Animals  – SA.54338  ................................  36 
8.10   Aid to Compensate Farmers for the Implementation of Measures under  
the National Program of Control Measures against  
Tuta Absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera)  – SA.55375  ................................ ................................ . 36 
8.11   De Minimis  Aids ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 37 
8.12   State Aid to Compensate for Crop Damage Caused by Adverse  
Climatic Events that Can be Equated with Natural Disasters  – SA.42510  ................................ . 38 
8.13   Assistance in the Implementation of Voluntary Commitments for  
Pigs and Birds Welfare  – SA.48336, SA.53443  ................................ ................................ ..... 39 
8.14   Aid to Provide Liquidity to Farmers Active in Primary Agricultural  
Production to Overcome the Effects of the Negative Economic Impact of COVID -19 – SA.58328  39 
8.15   Aid for the Participation of Farmers in a Quality Scheme for the  
Production of Seeds and Propagating Material  – SA.41078  ................................ ....................  40 
8.16   Investments in Tangible Assets in Agricultural Holdings Related  
to Primary Production of Plant Agricultural Products  – SA.53836  ................................ ............  41 
8.17   Investments for the Purchase of Facilities for Production and  
Storage of Raw Milk and Facilities for Feeding Newborn Animals with Milk  – SA.54114  ..............  42 
8.18   Investments for the Purchase or Construction of Facilities for  
Processing of Raw Milk  – SA.52433  ................................ ................................ ....................  42 
8.19   Investment for the Construction of Commercial Premises and the  
Purchase of Commercial Equipment for Farmers Carrying Out Direct  
Supplies of Small Quantities of Raw Materials a nd Food from Farm Animals  – SA.41481  ...........  43 
8.20   State Aid for the Scheme "Help in the Form of a Discount of the Value of the Gasoline 
Exception Used in the Primary Agricultural Production"  – SA.46425  ................................ ........  44 
9   THE EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ....... 45 
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  1  INNOVATION FUNDING  
1.1  Support to Innovation Funding  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support for research and development activity of enterprises and research and knowledge 
dissemination organizations (cases No. SА.46353, SА. 51359 ). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme pro vides support for industrial research and experimental development activities of 
enterprises and organizations for research and dissemination of knowledge.  
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 Ministe rs' Decree No. 15 of 31 January 2005 for Providing Funds from 2005 State 
Budget to the Ministry of Economy for the establishment of National Innovation Fund (NIF);  
• NIF Management Rules and Guidance on Application for Funding of Innovative Enterprises, 
approved by Order No. RD -16-812/23.08.2016, issued by the Minister of Economy.  
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 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 20 19: 
Under case SA. 46353:  
under art. 25, para 2, letter "b" of the GBER  – BGN 3.308  million;  
under art. 25, para 2, letter "c" of the GBER  – BGN 0. 872 million.  
Under case SA. 51359 : 
under art. 25, para 2, letter "b" of the GBER  – BGN 0. 924 million;  
under art. 25, para 2, letter "c" of the GBER  – BGN 0.0 74 million.  
In 20 20: 
Under case SA. 46353:  
under art. 25, para 2, letter "b" of the GBER  – BGN 0.167  million;  
under art. 25, para 2, letter "c" of the GBER  – BGN 0.0 26 million.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  Under case SA. 51359 : 
under art. 25, para 2, letter "b" of the GBER  – BGN 3.202 million;  
under art. 25, para 2, letter "c" of the GBER  – BGN 0. 849 million.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
2016 – 2020, based on a 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 is not available.  
2  ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT  
2.1  Support to Regional D evelopment  
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)  – SA. 39869, as amended 
by the case SA.59027.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy:  
Regional aid for initial investment and jobs creation linked to the investment.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the l egislation under which it is 
granted ) 
• Corporate Income Taxation Act, promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 105 of 
22 December  2006, as last amended, SG No. 21 of 12 March 2021.  
In accordance with Article 189 of the Corporate Income Taxation Act (CITA) the taxable persons 
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.  
Authorit y responsible for the subsidy: National Revenue Agency; 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 retain 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 th e national average for the same 
period. The activity related to the initial investment shall be implemented in the respective 
municipality for at least five years after the year of completion of the initial investment and this 
circumstance is to be declare d annually by the annual tax returns until the lapse of the five -year 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budget for 
that subsidy  
In 2019  – BGN 6 .662 million.  
In 2020  – under art. 48, para 3 of the S tate Aid Act (SG No. 85/24.10.2017), the report regarding 
state aid relating to the implementation of tax measures that require the processing of returns of 
persons liable to tax shall be submitted no later than 10 June of the current year based on 
prelimi nary data, and final data shall be provided no later than 10 July. Taking this into account, the 
data for 2020 cannot be provided at this stage.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
31 March 2015  – 31 December 2021 pursuant to the European Commission 's decision No. C (2015) 
6174 final of 14.09.2015  and the amendment of the initial state aid measure by case SA.59027 
which concerns the prolongation of SA.39869 until 31 December 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy  
Trade effects are assessed as minimal.  
2.2  Support to Regional Development  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Regional investment aid scheme under art. 2a of Investment Promotion Act. (cases No. SA.49902, 
SA.43653, SA.51242 and SA.60075).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The measure consists of regional aid for initial investment and jobs creation linked to the investment. 
Investment promotion under the scheme aims to increase the investment for Technological 
development of high -value -added manufacturing and services, and creation of highly 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, State Gazette (SG) No. 97 of 2 4 October 1997, 
as last amended and supplemented, SG No. 21 of 12 March 2021;  
• Rules for Implementation of the Investment Promotion Act  – promulgated, SG No. 76 of 
21 September 2007, as last amended and supplemented, SG No. 24 of 23 March 2021.  
Authority re sponsible for the subsidy: Ministry of economy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy, other.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries are SMEs and large companies. 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 2019 the total amount is B GN 4.129 million and only subsidies relating to the production of goods 
(and not the service sector) are BGN 0.652 million, including:  
Under case SA.49902  – BGN 0.051 million.  
Under case SA.43653  – BGN 0.196 million.  
Under case SA.51242  – BGN 0.405 million . 
Under case SA.60075  – not applicable.  
In 2020 the total amount is BGN 6.385 million and only subsidies relating to the production of goods 
(and not the service sector) are BGN 3.792 million, including:  
Under case SA.49902  – BGN 0.000 million.  
Under case SA.43653  – BGN 0.023 million.  
Under case SA.51242  – BGN 2.167 million.  
Under case SA.60075  – BGN 1.602 million.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
13 November 2015  – 31 December 2021 under the GBER 651/2014 and as established  in an 
approved regional map.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Trade effects are assessed as minimal.  
3  OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME "INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS 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 and 
SA.48159) ; "Construction of a Science and Technology Park: Component 4 "Sports playgrounds and 
facilities "" (SA.41956 and SA.48158) ; "Construction of a Science and Technology Park: Component  3 
"Museum/Experimentarium "" (SA.41955 and SA.48157) ; "Support  for the introduction of innovation 
in enterprises " (SA.44088 and SA.49454) ; "Development of Product and Production Innovations" 
(SA.48613);  
Priority Axis 2: "Entrepreneurship and capacity for growth of SMEs" and the following scheme: 
"Development of clusters in Bulgaria" (SA. 49453 and SA.47186); "Support for micro and small 
enter prises for overcoming the economical impact of the COVID -19 pandemic" (SA. 57283 and 
SA.58884); "Improvement of the production capacity in SMEs " (SA.41940 and SA.49455);  
"Improving production capacity of small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) " (SA.52839) ; 
Priority Axis 3: "Energy and effective usage of the resources" and the following scheme: "Energy 
efficiency for small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) " (SA. 49451 and SA.45511) and 
"Increasing the energy efficiency in large enterprises" (SA . 49452 and SA.47618);  "Energy and 
effective usage of the resources " and the following scheme: "Support for Pilot and Demonstration of 
Resource Efficiency " (SA.50078).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the su bsidy 
Policy objective  – smart growth and contribution for the improvement of innovation and 
competitiveness of enterprises, effective usage of resources of enterprises by applying new 
solutions, techniques, and methods.  
4. Background and authority for the su bsidy (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 (with amendments).  
Bulgarian legislation:  
• 2019 or 2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Act;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 344 of 21 December 2018 on the Implementation of the 
2019 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 107 of 
28 December 2018;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 381 of 30 December 2019 on the I mplementation of the 
2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 2 of 7 January 2020;  
• Management of the funding from the European Structural and Investment Funds Act, 
promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 101 of 22 December 2015, last amended and 
supplemented, SG No. 52 of 9 June 2020;  
• Small and Medium -Size Enterprises Act, promulgated, SG No 84 of 24 September1999, as 
last amended and supplemented, SG No. 21 of 13 March 2020;  
• Public Procurement Act, promulgated, SG No. 13 of 16 Februar y 2016, as last amended and 
supplemented, SG No. 107 of 18 December 2020.  
Authority responsible for the subsidy: Ministry of Economy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is granted to beneficiaries (selected after fulfilm ent of rules and procedure previewed under the 
Operational program) from the manufacturing industry; 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 uni t, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2019 : 
• under case SA.48159 (SA.41957)  – no payments were made;  
• under case SA.48158 (SA.41956)  – BGN 0.002 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA. 48157 (SA.41955)  – BGN 0.005 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.44088 (SA.49454)  – under art. 28 of the GBER -BGN 1.901 million of which 
15% co -financing from Bulgaria; – under art. 13 and 14 of the GBER  – BGN 10 .063 million 
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  • under case SA. 49455 (SA. 41940)  – BGN 0.775 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.48613  – BGN 14.670 million of which 15% co -financing from Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.528 39 – no payments were made;  
• under case SA.57283 (SA.58884)  – not applicable;  
• under case SA.49453 (SA.47186) -BGN 5.891 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.49451 (SA.45511)  – under art. 38 of the GBER - BGN 0.925 million of which 
15% co -financing from Bulgaria; – under art. 13 and 14 of the GBER  – BGN 112.016 million 
of which 15% co -financing from Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.49452 (SA.47618)  – under art. 38 of the GBER - no payments were made; – 
under art. 13 and 14 of the GBER  – BGN 42.393 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.50078  – BGN 29.073 million of which 15% co -financing from Bulgaria.  
In 2020 : 
• under case SA.481 59 (SA.41957)  – BGN 0.008 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.48158 (SA.41956)  – BGN 0.004 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA. 48157 (SA.41955)  – BGN 0.133 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgar ia; 
• under case SA.44088 (SA.49454)  – under art. 28 of the GBER - BGN 0.097 million of which  
15% co -financing from Bulgaria; – under art. 13 and 14 of the GBER  – no payments were 
made;  
• under case SA. 49455 (SA. 41940)  – BGN 0.232 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.48613  – BGN 25.324 million of which 15% co -financing from Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.52839  – BGN 35.230 million of which 15% co -financing from Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.57283 (SA.58884)  – BGN 172.604 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.49453 (SA.47186)  – no payments were made;  
• under case SA.49451 (SA.45511)  – under art. 38 of the GBER - no payments were made; 
− under art. 13 and 14 of the GBER  – BGN 1.471 million of which 15% co -financing from 
Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.49452 (SA.47618)  – under art. 38 of the GBER -BGN 1.895 million of which 
15% co -financing from Bulgaria; − under art. 13 and 14 of the GBER  – BGN 49.309 million 
of which 15% co -financing from Bulgaria;  
• under case SA.50078  – BGN 42.5 62 million of which 15% co -financing from Bulgaria.  
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 financial aid under the 
Operational program and defer for each measur e. 
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  FILM INDUSTRY SUPPORT  
4.1  Film Industry Support  
1. Title of the subsidy  
Bulgarian Film Industry support ( cases: NN33/2010 and SA.30569).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  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; suppor t to the new talent and 
young writers; domestic and international 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, State Gazette ( SG) No. 105 of 2 December 2003, as 
last amended and supplemented, SG No. 98 of 27 November 2018;  
• 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 ame nded and supplemented, SG No. 52 of 9 June 2020;  
• 2019 or 2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Act;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 344 of 21 December 2018 on the Implementation of the 
2019 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, Sta te Gazette (SG) No. 107 of 
28 December  2018;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 381 of 30 December 2019 on the Implementation of the 
2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 2 of 7 January 2020.  
Authority responsible for the subsidy:  National Film Centre Executive Agency (NFCEA). In line with 
the Law on Film Industry, the 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 determi ned 
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 asso ciated 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 2019 (cases: NN33/2010 and SA.30569)  – BGN 1.074 million.  
In 2020 (cases: NN33/2010 and SA.30569)  – BGN 0.241 million.  
The payments made under the measure in 2019 and 2020 were as a result of previous agreements 
and commitments.  
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  
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  4.2  Film Industry Support  
1. Title of the subsidy  
State aid scheme for the distribution of films (cases No. SA.52685).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpo se of the subsidy  
Support for audio -visual works under art. 54 of the GBER.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it is 
granted ) 
• Law on Film Industry  – promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 105 of 2 December 2003, as 
last amended and supplemented, SG No. 98 of 27 November 2018;  
• 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 suppleme nted, SG No. 52 of 9 June 2020;  
• 2019 or 2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Act;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 344 of 21 December 2018 on the Implementation of the 
2019 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, State Gazette (SG) N o. 107 of 
28 December  2018;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 381 of 30 December 2019 on the Implementation of the 
2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 2 of 7 January 2020.  
Authority responsible for the subsidy: National Film Ce ntre Executive Agency (NFCEA). In line with 
the Law on Film Industry, the 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 unde r the state budget act for the respective year.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is granted to SME (selected after fulfilment of rules and procedure previewed under the Law 
on Film Industry, Rules for implementatio n of the Law on Film Industry and the Rules of Procedure 
of the National Film Centre Executive Agency) limited to specific sectors: J.59  – Motion picture, video 
and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities; J.59.1  – 
Motion picture, video and television programme activities; J.59.11  – Motion picture, video and 
television programme production activities; J.59.12  – Motion picture, video and television 
programme post -production activities; J.59.13  – Motion picture, video and television programme 
distribution activities; J.59.14  – Motion picture projection activities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2019  – BGN 0.286  million.  
In 2020  – BGN 0.156 million.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
5 December 2018  – 31 December 2020.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the trade effects are minimal.  
4.3  Film Industry Support  
1. Title of the subsidy  
State aid scheme for film production (case No. SA.52684).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support for audio -visual works under art. 54 of the GBER.  
4. Backgro und and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it is 
granted ) 
• Law on Film Industry  – promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 105 of 2 December 2003, as 
last amended and supplemented, SG No. 98 of 27 November 2018;  
• 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. 52 of 9 June 2020;  
• 2019 or 2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Act;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 344 of 21 December 2018 on the Implementation of the 
2019 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 107 of 
28 December  2018;  
• Council of Ministers' Decree No 381 of 30 Decembe r 2019 on the Implementation of the 
2020 State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria, promulgated, SG No. 2 of 7 January 2020.  
Authority responsible for the subsidy: National Film Centre Executive Agency (NFCEA). In line with 
the Law on Film Industry, the Age ncy 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 aid is granted to SME (selected after fulfilment of rules and procedure previewed under the Law 
on Film Industry, Rules for implementation of the Law on Film Industry and the Rules of Procedure 
of the Nati onal Film Centre Executive Agency) limited to specific sectors: J.59  – Motion picture, video 
and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities; J.59.1  – 
Motion picture, video and television programme activities; J.59.11  – Motion picture, video and 
television programme production activities; J.59.12  – Motion picture, video and television 
programme post -production activities; J.59.13  – Motion picture, video and television programme 
distribution activities; J.59.14  – Motion p icture projection activities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budgeted 
for that subsidy  
In 2019  – BGN 12.067 million.  
In 2020  – BGN 13.145 million.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits att ached to it  
5 December 2018  – 31 December 2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the trade effects are minimal.  
5  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
5.1  Support to Environmental Protection  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to energy -intensive users in the form of a reduced surcharge (case No. SA.45861).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019; 2020.  
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. identification of the legislation under which it is 
granted ) 
• Ordinance No. Е -RD-04-06 of 28.09.2016 on Reducing the Burden Re lated to the Cost of 
Energy from Renewable Energy Sources, amended and supplemented, State Gazette (SG) 
No. 12 of 12 February 2021;  
• Energy Law, promulgated, SG No. 107 of 9 December 2003, as last amended and 
supplemented, SG No. 51 of 27 June 2017;  
• Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014 -2020, OJ C 200, 
28.6.2014 (EEAG).  
Authority responsible for the subsidy: Ministry of Energy. The aid measure is financed from the 
Electricity System Security Fund (the Fund). The establis hment 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 active in a sector listed in 
Annex 3 of the EEAG and industrial companies with an electro -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 budget for 
that subsid y 
In 2019  – BGN 71.946 million.  
In 2020  – BGN 17.913 million.  
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
1 August 2015  – 31 December 2021.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  Originally the scheme was foreseen for the period 1 August 2015  – 31 December 2020 but it was 
prolonged to 31 December 2021 after Commission Decision No. C (2016) 5204 final of 04.08.2016 
and Communication from the Commission concerning the prolongation and the amendments of the 
Guidelines on Regional State Aid for 2014 -2020, Guidelines on S tate Aid to Promote Risk Finance 
Investments, Guidelines on State Aid for Environmental Protection and Energy 2014 -2020, 
Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non -financial undertakings in difficulty, 
Communication on the Criteria for the Analysis of the Compatibility with the Internal Market of State 
Aid to Promote the Execution of Important Projects of Common European Interest, Communication 
from the Commission  – Framework for State aid for research and development and innovation and 
Comm unication from the Commission to the Member States on the application of Articles 107 and 
108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to short -term export -credit insurance. 
Official Journal of the European Union (2020/C 224/02).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the trade effects are minimal.  
5.2  Support to Environmental Protection  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support for renewable energy generation in Bulgaria ( SA.51542 - Changes to the scheme of support 
to RES production in Bulgaria ). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019, 2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The primary objective is environmental protection through promotion of energy production from 
renewable energy sources. The State support for renewable energy is necessary in order to achieve 
the national target for the share of renewable energy in the gross final 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 sources.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl. identification of the legislation under which it is 
granted )  
• Energy Act  – promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 107 of 9 December 2003, as last amended 
and supplemented, SG No. 41 of 21 May 2019;  
• Renewable Energy Sources Act  – promulgated, State Gazette (SG) No. 35 of 3 May 2011, 
as last amended and supplemented, SG No. 65 of 21 July 2020;  
• Ordinance No. 1 of14 March 2017 on the Regulation of Electric Power Prices  – promulgated, 
State Gazette (SG) No. 25 of 24 March 2017, as last amended and supplemented, SG No.  47 
of 22 May 2020.  
Scheme SA.51542 (2018/NN) "Changes in the scheme for support of renewable energy in Bulgaria" 
was int roduced as a result of changes in the Energy Act and replaces Scheme SA.44840 "Support 
for the production of energy from renewable sources in Bulgaria", approved by Decision No. C (2016) 
5205 final of 04.08.2016 of the EC and entered into force on 3 May 20 11. 
Authority responsible for the subsidy: Ministry of Energy, which is the entity legally responsible for 
implementing Bulgaria's policy for promoting the production and use of energy from renewable 
sources, through the Energy and Water Regulatory Commiss ion. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant (preferential purchase prices to renewable energy producers).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries  of the measure are producers of electricity from renewable sources, with the 
exception of hydroelectric power plants with an installed capacity of more than 10 MW.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in case where it is not possible, the total amount or the annual budget  for 
that subsidy : 
In 2019  – BGN 774.420 million . 
In 2020  – BGN 750.743 million . 
8. Duration of a subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
1 July 2018  – 31 December 2035.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
It is considered that the trade effect is minimal.  
COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (CAP)  
6  THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL GUARANTEE FUND (EAGF)  
6.1  Fruit and Vegetables  
6.1.1   Producer Organizations  
1. Title of the programme  
Producer organisations.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
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 produc ers' income fluctuations resulting 
from crises, promote consumption  – so contributing to improved public health  – and enhance 
environmental safeguards.  
The support measures include:  
a) promotion of the products, whether in a fresh or processed form;  
b) environmental measures, particularly those relating to water, and methods of production 
respecting the environment, including organic farming;  
c) 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 in the form of grants . 
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  Funding is available for producer organisations recognized by the Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the progra mme 
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 0.13 million ; National  Budget  – EUR 0,73 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.06 million ; National  Budget  – EUR 0,32 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2013 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.1.2   EU School Schemes  
1. Title of the programme  
EU School Schemes . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objective of the scheme is to encourage the consumption of fruit and vegetables products, milk 
and 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. 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 school children.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 3.12 million; National  Budget  – EUR 4.80 million.  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 3.60 million; National  Budget  – EUR 5.50 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2010 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6.2  Wine  
6.2.1   Promotion on Third-Country Markets  
1. Title of the programme  
Promotion on third -country markets.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
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 with 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:  
• public relations, promotional or adver tisement measures, in particular highlighting the 
advantages of the EU products, especially in terms of quality, food safety or environmental 
friendliness;  
• participation at events, fairs or exhibitions of international importance;  
• information campaigns, in  particular on the EU systems covering designations of origin, 
geographical indications and organic production;  
• studies of new markets, necessary for the expansion of market outlets;  
• studies to evaluate the results of the promotional and information measur es. 
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 associations in the wine sector.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 1.00 million; National  Budget  – EUR 0.60 million.  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.00 million; National  Budget  – EUR 0.00 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2019 to 2023.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.2.2   Restructuring and Conversion of Vineyards  
1. Title of the programme  
Restructuring and conversion of vineyards . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objective of scheme is  to increase the competitiveness of wine producers  in Bulgaria . 
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture, Executive Agency on Vine and 
Wine.  
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  – natural or legal persons or producer groups or organisations 
recognized by the Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 4.40 million.  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 9.90 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2013 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.2.3   Investments in Enterprises  
1. Title of the programme  
Investments in enterprises . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objective of the scheme is to improve the overall performance of the enterprise and its 
adaptation to market demands, as well as to increase its competitiveness via investments in 
processing facilities and winery infrastructure, as well as marketing st ructures and tools.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture,  Executive Agency on Vine and 
Wine. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  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 legal persons , producer organizations, associations of producer organizations 
and IBO, recognized by the Member State; all of these must be micro, small and medium -sized 
enterprises , wine -producers.  
7. Total exp enditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 6.72 million.  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 4.36 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2013 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.2.4   Harvest Insurance  
1. Title of the programme  
Harvest insurance.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for harvest insurance shall contribute to safeguarding producers' incomes where there are 
losses as a consequence of natural disasters, adverse climatic events, diseases or pest infestations.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture,  Executive Agency on Vine and 
Wine.  
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  – natural or legal persons or producer groups or organisations 
recognized by the Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 0.00 million.  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.11 million.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2013 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.2.5   Crisis Measures in Wine Sector Related to the COVID -19 Pandemic  
1. Title of the programme  
Crisis storage of wine  and Green harvesting.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
May 2020  – October 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The purpose of the scheme  is to provide economic support to grape growers and wine producers 
who are incurring significant losses of income and additional costs arising from the disruptions in the 
market and in their production due to  Covid -19 pandemic.  
4. Background and authority fo r the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture, Executive Agency on Vine and 
Wine. 
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 farme rs – natural or legal persons or producer groups or organisations 
recognized by the Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 2.37 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2020 to 2021.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.3  Promotion of Agricultural Products  
1. Title of the programme  
Promotion of agricultural products.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
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 
informatio n campaigns 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 au thority 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 associations in various agricu ltural sectors.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 1.15 million; National  Budget  – EUR 0.69 million.  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.00 million; National  Budget  – EUR 0.00 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from  2019 to 2023. 
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.4  Bee-Keeping  
1. Title of the programme  
National bee -keeping programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The objectives of the scheme are 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 assi stance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for beekeepers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 0.94 million; National  Budget  – EUR 0.94 million.  
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 1.26 million; National  Budget  – EUR 1.26 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2020 to 2023.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5  DIRECT PAYMENTS  
6.5.1   Single Area Payment Scheme  
1. Title of the programme  
Single Area Payment Scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Farmers are entitled to support for utilized agricultural area which is decoupled from production 
meaning that the amount of support is not related to the type of crops cultivated.  
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 farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 365.60 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 390.19 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5.2   Redistributive Payment  
1. Title of the programme  
Redistributive Payment . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Ensures payment for utilized agricultural areas not related to the type of crops for the first 30 ha 
eligible under the Single area payment scheme.  
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 farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 53.89 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 53.95 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5.3   Payment for Farmers Observing Agricultural Practices Beneficial for the Climate and 
the Environment  
1. Title of  the programme  
Payment for farmers observing agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
The scheme supports farmers entitled to a payment under the Single area payment scheme who 
shall observe on all their eligible hectares the agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the 
environment.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of A griculture, 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 farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 233.33 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 232.66 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5.4   Payment for Young Farmers  
1. Title of the programme  
Payment for young farmers . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for young farmers is granted to farmers who are:  
• entitled to a payment under the Single area payment scheme;  
• no more than 40 years of age in the year of first submission of the application;  
• setting up for the first time an agricultural holding as head of the holding or who have already 
set up such a holding during the five years preceding the first submission of an appli cation.  
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.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 1.80 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 1.90 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5.5   Crop -Specific Payment for Cotton  
1. Title of the programme  
Crop-specific payment for cotton . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Crop-specific payment for cotton is granted per hectare of eligible area of cotton . 
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 farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 2.54 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 2.47 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period  from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
Limited coupled support . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6.5.6   Voluntary Coupled Support Schemes  
1. Title of the programme  
Voluntary coupled support scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for farmers with animals or crops from sectors which undergo certain difficulties.  
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 farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 114.27 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 116.45 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financi al perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
Limited coupled support.  
6.5.7   Scheme for Small Farmers  
1. Title of the programme  
Scheme for small farmers . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for small farmers who submitted application under the Single area payment scheme in 2015 
and meet the minimum requirements to receive direct payments.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agriculture.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  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  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 2.30 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 1.90 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5.8   Transitional National Aid for Tobacco ( Decoupled)  
1. Title of the programme  
Transitional national aid for tobacco (decoupled) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Continuation of the implementation of the eligibility conditions of complementary national direct 
payments granted in 2013 for farmers with tobacco in 2007 -2009.  
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 for m of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 41.02 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 38.72 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5.9   Transitional National Aid for Bovine Animals ( Decoupled)  
1. Title of the programme  
Transitional national aid for bovine animals (decoupled) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Continuation of the implementation of the eligibility conditions of complementary national direct 
payments granted in 2013 for farmers with bovi nes and/or buffalos in 2009.  
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 i s available for farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 19.80  million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 17.07 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
6.5.10   Transitional National Aid for sheep and Goat ( Coupled)  
1. Title of the programme  
Transitional national aid for sheep and goat (coupled) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Continuation of the implementation of the eligibility conditions of complementary national direct 
payments granted in 2013 for farmers breeding ewes and she -goats.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministr y 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 farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 22.76  million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 12.65 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
Limited coupled support.  
7  EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (EAFRD)  
1. Title of the programme  
Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
• fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas;  
• enhancing the viability/ competitiveness of all types of agriculture, and promoting innovative 
farm technologies and sustainable forest management;  
• promoting food chain organization, animal welfare and risk management  in agriculture;  
• restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry;  
• promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift toward a low -carbon and 
climate -resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors;  
• promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas;  
• implementation of crisis measures to support farmers in the context of the Covid -19 
pandemic.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and F orestry and State Fund Agriculture.  
5. Form of assistance granted  
The aid is in the form of grants.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers , forest holders, SMEs, public -private partnerships in rural areas and 
rural municipalities.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAFRD  – EUR 348.67 million ; National  Budget  – EUR 83.05 million . 
2020 – EAFRD  – EUR 339.20 million ; National  Budget  – EUR 77.62 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8  STATE AIDS  
8.1  Aid to Offset the Cost to Farmers of Implementing Measures under the National Pest 
Management Program for Permanent Crops during the Winter  – SA.43471  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid to offset the cost to farmers of implementing measures under the National Pest Management 
Program for permanent crops during the winter  – SA.43471 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Limiting losses from the spread of pests on perennial orchards, strawberries and raspberries.  
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 farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 2.85 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 3.04 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.2  Aid for Compensation of Costs of Removing and Destroying Dead Animals  – SA.46251  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for compensation of costs of removing and destroying dead animals  – SA.46251 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Supporting farmers by providing subsidized services from incinerators for removal and destruction 
of dead animals.  
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 ass istance is provided  
Funding is available for incinerators . 
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 7.48 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 7.74 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.3  Aid for the Certification of Farms in the Fruit and Vegetables Sector under the 
Standard GLOBAL G.A.P.  – SA.52178  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for the certification of farms in the Fruit and Vegetables sector under the standard GLOBAL 
G.A.P.  – SA.52178 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
To optimize the proces s of production of quality agricultural products in the Fruits and vegetables 
sector . 
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 gra nts. 
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for SMEs and producer organizations in F ruit and Vegetables sector  recognized 
by the Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 0.01 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.02 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.4  Aid for participation in exhibitions  – SA.47097  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for participation in exhibitions  – SA.47097 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Participation in the exhibitions aims to promote the achievements and opportunities of farm animals, 
crops and processed agricultural 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 breeding associations or organizations.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 1.09 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.21 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.5  Aid for Compensation of Farmers for Implementing  Measures under the National 
Program for the Prevention, Control and Eradication of Animal Diseases and Zoonoses in 
Bulgaria  – SA.42240  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for compensation of farmers for imp lementing measures under the National Program for the 
Prevention, Control and Eradication of Animal Diseases and Zoonoses in Bulgaria  – SA.42240 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Supporting farmers by covering the costs of mandatory activities related to ensuring animal health 
and preventing contagious  diseases and zoonoses.  
4. Background and authority for the programme  
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and State Fund Agricul ture. 
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 veterinarians for the activities of identifying animals and performing 
diagnostic tests on animals under the National Pro gram for the Prevention, Control and Eradication 
of Animal Diseases and Zoonoses in Bulgaria.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 6.77 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 9.43 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover t he period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effect s 
No trade distorting effects.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  8.6  Aid to Offset the Cost to Farmers of Implementing Measures under the National 
Program of Measures for the Control of Soil Pests on Potatoes of the Elateridae Family  – 
SA.41894  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid to offset the cost to farmers of implementing measures under the National Program of Measures 
for the Control of Soil Pests on Potatoes of the Elateridae Family  – SA.41894 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Limiting losses from the spread of soil pests on potatoes of the Elateridae Family.  
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 avai lable for SMEs.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 0.83 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.92 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.7  Aid to Compensate for Material Damage to Livestock Euthanized  and Beekeepers and 
Bee Families Destroyed  – SA.40966  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid to compensate for material damage to livestock euthanised and beekeepers and bee families 
destroyed  – SA.40966 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Compensation for material damage from dead farm animals and destroyed beehives caused by 
natural disasters.  G/SCM/N/372/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  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom an d how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EAGF  – EUR 0.01 million . 
2020 – EAGF  – EUR 0.001 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.8  Aid for the Co-Financing of Insurance Premiums in the Insurance of Agricultural 
Products  – SA.40890  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for the co -financing of insurance premiums in the insurance of agricultural products  – SA.40890 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Encouraging farmers to voluntarily insure agricultural products against adverse climatic events.  
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 SMEs active in primary agricultural production.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 0.55 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 0.46 million . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effe cts 
No trade distorting effects.  
8.9  State Aid for the Creation and Maintenance of a Herd-Book and Determining the Yields 
and Genetic Qualities of the Animals  – SA.54338  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid for the creation and maintenance of a herd -book and determining the yields and genetic 
qualities of the animals  – SA.54338 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for selection activities in the livestock sector . 
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 approved breed ing organizations and the Executive Agency for Selection and 
Reproduction in Animal Husbandry, in cases where there is no approved breeding organization for a 
particular breed . 
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 3.66 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 3.77 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.10  Aid to Compensate Farmers for the Implementation of Measures under the National 
Program of Control Measures against Tuta Absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera)  – SA.55375  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid to compensate farmers for the implementation of measures under the National Program of 
Control Measures against Tuta Ab soluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera)  – SA.55375 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Limitation of production losses caused by the pest Tuta Absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera), on vegetable 
crops grown in greenhouses.  
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 SMEs . 
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 0.07 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 0.09 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.11  De Minimis  Aids 
1. Title of the programme  
De minimis  aids. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
To support  farmers in specific crisis situations on the market.  
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.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers  – physical and legal persons.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 18.61 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 33.89  million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.12  State Aid to Compensate for Crop Damage Caused by Adverse Climatic Events that 
Can be Equated with Natural Disasters  – SA.42510  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid to compensate for crop damage caused by adverse climatic events that can  be equated 
with natural disasters  – SA.42510 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2019  – 31 December 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Compensation of losses of farmers for lost areas with completely destroyed crop production as a 
result of adverse climatic events.  
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 farmers  – physical and legal persons.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 2.03 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 2.75 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.13  Assistance in the Implementation of Voluntary Commitments for Pigs and Birds 
Welfare  – SA.48336, SA.53443  
1. Title of the programme  
Assistance in the implementation of voluntary commitments for pigs and birds welfare  – SA.48336, 
SA.53443 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Assistance in the implementation of voluntary commitments for pigs and birds welfare.  
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 farmers  – physical and legal persons.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 34.18 million . 
2020 – National  budget  – EUR 28.79  million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.14  Aid to Provide Liquidity to Farmers Active in Primary Agricultural Production to 
Overcome the Effects of the Negative Economic Impact of COVID -19 – SA.58328  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid to provide liquidity to farmers active in primary agricultural production to overcome the effects 
of the negative economic impact of COVID -19 – SA.58328 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
27 August 2020  – 31 December 20 20. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
To ensure that sufficient liquidity remains available in the market, to counter the liquidity shortage 
faced by undertakings because of the outbreak, to ensure that the disruptions caused by the 
outbreak do not undermine the viability of the undertakings and thereby to preserve the continuity 
of economic activity during and after the outbreak.  
4. Background and authority for the pr ogramme  
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 undertakings active in Bulgaria in the sectors of primary agricultural 
production, the breeding of small and large ruminants and potato growing.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2020 – National budget  – EUR 26.87 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the perio d from 27 August 2020 to 31 December 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.15  Aid for the Participation of Farmers in a Quality Scheme for the Production of Seeds 
and Propagating Material  – SA.41078  
1. Title of the programme  
Aid for the participation of farmers in a quality scheme for the production of seeds and propagating 
material  – SA.41078 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Increasing the production and use of certified (quality) seeds.  
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 SMEs.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 0.56 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 0.59 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.16  Investments in Tangible Assets in Agricultural Holdings Related to Primary 
Production of Plant Agricultural Products  – SA.53836  
1. Title of the programme  
Investments in tangible assets in agricultural holdings related to primary production of plant 
agricultural products  – SA.53836 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for farmers as well as producer groups and organizations for investments required for 
primary agricultural production in the Plant growing sector.  
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 farmers as well as producer groups and organizations recognized by the 
Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 0.06 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 2.88 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2019 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  8.17  Investments for the Purchase of Facilities fo r Production and Storage of Raw Milk 
and Facilities for Feeding Newborn Animals with Milk – SA.54114  
1. Title of the programme  
Investments for the purchase of facilities for production and storage of raw milk and facilities for 
feeding newborn animals with milk  – SA.54114 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for farmers, producer groups and producer organizations for investments for the purchase 
of facilities for the production and storage of raw milk and facilities for feeding newborn animals with 
milk. 
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 farmers, producer groups and producer organizations recognized by the 
Member State.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 0.00 million. 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 0.47 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2019 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.18  Investments for the Purchase or Construction of Facilities for Processing of Raw 
Milk – SA.52433  
1. Title of the programme  
Investments for the purchase or construction of facilities for processing of raw milk  – SA.52433 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for farmers, producer groups and producer organizations for the purchase or construction 
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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  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers, producer groups and producer organizations recognized by the 
Member State.  
7. Total expenditure u nder the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 0.03 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 0.19 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2019 to 2022.  
9. Trade effect s 
No trade distorting effects.  
8.19  Investment for the Construction of Commercial Premises and the Purchase of 
Commercial Equipment for Farmers Carrying Out Direct Supplies of Small Quantities of 
Raw Materials and Food from Farm Animals  – SA.41481  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment for the construction of commercial premises and the purchase of commercial equipment 
for farmers carrying out direct supplies of small quantities of raw materials and foods from farm 
animals  – SA.41481 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Support for owners / tenants of livestock farms that produce quality food products from farm 
animals.  
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 farmers.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 0.04 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 0.01 million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2015 to 2022.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
8.20  State Aid for the Scheme "Help in the Form of a Discount of the Value of the Gasoline 
Exception Used in the Primary Agricultural Production"  – SA.46425  
1. Title of the programme  
Help in the form of a reduction of the value of the excise duty on gas oil used in the primary 
agricultural production  – SA.46425 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the programme  
Creation of facilitated conditions for the fuel used by farmers for mechanized activities in the primary 
agricultural production, by applying a reduced rate of  excise duty on gas oil.  
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 reduced rate of the excise duty on gas oil used in primary agric ultural 
production.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for farmers.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – National budget  – EUR 42.73 million . 
2020 – National budget  – EUR 42.94  million . 
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2016 to 2023.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.3  
 
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  9  THE EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  
1. Title of the programme  
Maritime and Fisheries Programme 2014 -2020. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 201 9 – 31 December 20 20. 
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 polic y 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  
The aid is in the form of grants.  
6. To whom and how the assistance is provided  
Funding is available for companies, associations and organizations in the maritime and fisheries 
sectors.  
7. Total expenditure under the programme  
2019 – EMFF – EUR 12.96 million; National Budget  – EUR 3.69 million.  
2020 – EMFF – EUR 10.43 million; National Budget  – EUR 3.40 million.  
8. Duration of the programme  
The financial perspectives cover the period from 2014 to 2020.  
9. Trade effects  
No trade distorting effects.  
 
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