WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
23 December 2009 
 
 (09-6549) 
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 COMMUNITIES 
 
Addendum  
 
  The following addendum to the notification of the European Communities
* relates to subsidy 
programmes of Denmark . 
 
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* On 1 December 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon amendi ng the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty 
establishing the European Comm unity (done at Lisbon, 13 Decembe r 2007) entered into force.  
On 29 November 2009, the WTO received a Verbal Note  (WT/L/779) from the Council  of the European Union 
and the Commission of the European Communities stating that, by virtue of the Treaty of Lisbon, as of 
1 December 2009, the European Union replaces and succeeds the European Community. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  DENMARK 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
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I. MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICU LTURE AND FISHERIES .............................................6  
A. SUBSIDIES AND STATE AID TO DANISH AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES - 2004..........................6  
B. INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................7  
1. Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings.............................................7  
2. Subsidy to Agricultural Indexed Loans Granted in Connection with Refinancing 
of Mortgage Loans .............................................................................................................. ......8  
3. Subsidy to Payment of Agricultural Indexed Loans..............................................................9  
4. Debt Reorganization for Farmers .........................................................................................11  
C. STRUCTURAL PROGRAMMES .....................................................................................................12  
1. Young Farmers' Scheme ........................................................................................................12  
2. Reparcelling................................................................................................................... ..........13  
D. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES ..............................................................................................14  
1. Guarantee for Loans for Agricultural Investments with the Aim of Protecting 
and Improving the Environment...........................................................................................14  
E. MEASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTION OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION ................................................................................16  
1. Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation  for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as 
part of the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases ........................................................16  
2. Control of Salmonella in Poultry.  Reimbursement of Expenses for Analysing Eggs for Salmonella for Small Producers.............................................................................17
 
3. Control of Salmonella in Poultry...........................................................................................19  
4. Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats .....................................................................20  
F. RESEARCH ............................................................................................................................... ..21 
1. Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and 
Fisheries ...................................................................................................................... .............21  
G. GENERAL MEASURES ................................................................................................................23  
1. Permille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds ..............................................................23  
2. Aid to Promote Development of Agri cultural and Fishery Products.................................24  
H. COMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME .......................................................................................26  
(I) THE DANISH RURAL DEVELOPM ENT PROGRAMME 2000-2006.................................26  
1. Aid for Investments in Animal Welfare................................................................................26  
2. Vocational Training in Agriculture.......................................................................................27   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  3. Environmentally fr iendly farming ........................................................................................28  
4. Early Retirement from Farming ...........................................................................................28  
5. Establishment of Shelter Belts ...............................................................................................30  
6. Pilot- and Demonstration Projects ........................................................................................31  
7. Organic Farming................................................................................................................ .....32  
8. Improving Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products........................................33  
9. Promotion of Adjustment and Development in Rural Areas..............................................34  
10. Aid Scheme to Benefit less-f avoured Agricultural Areas....................................................35  
11. Community Initiative LEADER+..........................................................................................36  
(II) THE DANISH RURAL DEVELOPM ENT PROGRAMME 2007-2013.................................37  
12. Innovation and development in pr imary agriculture and forestry ....................................37  
13. Innovation and development in the processing sector.........................................................38  
14. Food product quality - development/participation/marketing ...........................................39  
15. Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas.......................................................40  
16. Agri-environment schemes.....................................................................................................41  
17. Extensive production on agricultural la nd and conversion to organic farming ...............42  
18. Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas.....................................44  
19. Establishment and management of wetlands .......................................................................45  
20. Establishment of set-aside border strips...............................................................................46  
21. Nature and environment projects..........................................................................................46  
22. Establishment of landscape and biotope-improving vegetations, including shelter 
plants......................................................................................................................... ...............48  
23. Plant geneti c resources ........................................................................................................ ...49 
24. New jobs in rural areas........................................................................................................ ...50 
25. Good quality of life in rural areas, leisure and culture .......................................................51  
(III) OTHER COMMUNITY-RELATED PROGRAMMES...........................................................52  
26. Other Rural Measures........................................................................................................... .52 
I. OTHER PROGRAMMES ...............................................................................................................52  
1. Farm Relief  Services........................................................................................................... ....52  
2. Analysing for Aflatoxin in Milk.............................................................................................53  
3. Measures to Improve the Pr oduction of Honey ...................................................................55  
4. Subsidy for Certified Seed Lots.............................................................................................56  
J. FISHERIES...................................................................................................................... .........58  
1. Fishing Vessels - Permanent Cessation .................................................................................58  
2. Fishing from the Coas t (hauling up vessels) .........................................................................59  
3. Investments in the Processi ng for Fish Products .................................................................59  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  4.
 Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture..................................................................................60  
5. Constructions of Vessels....................................................................................................... ..61 
6. Investments in Aquaculture...................................................................................................62  
7. Fishing Port Facilities........................................................................................................ .....63  
8. Product Promotion and Advertising .....................................................................................64  
9. Aid for Young Fishermen.......................................................................................................6 5 
10. Modernizationof Fishing Vessels ...........................................................................................66  
11. Experimental Fishing and Fish  Processing Development ...................................................67  
12. Processing of Fish, Innovation, Research  and Development in the Fisheries 
Sector......................................................................................................................... ...............68  
13. Innovative Measures and Operations by Members of the Trade.......................................69  
14. Innovative Measures (Pil ot/Demo Projects) .........................................................................70  
15. Laying up of Fishing Vessels..................................................................................................7 1 
II. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, 
DANISH MARITIME AUTHORITY...................................................................................72  
1. Subsidies to the Educat ion of Seafarers................................................................................72  
2. Subsidies to the Educat ion of Seafarers................................................................................72  
III. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, 
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR ENTERPR ISE AND CONSTRUCTION............................73  
1. Business Development and Regional Development..............................................................73  
2. Subsidies in the Form of Reduction/Cancellation of Stamp Duty ......................................75  
3. Rentestøtteordningen (Int erest-Subsidy Scheme)................................................................75  
4. Garantifonden for skibsbygning (the Guarantee Scheme) .................................................76  
5. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Sc heme for Small Cargo Ships) ....................................76  
6. Midlertidig driftsstøtteordning (Temporary Contract-Subsidy Scheme) .........................77  
7. Forlængelse af driftsstøtteordning (Prolongation of Temporary Contract-
Subsidy Scheme) ................................................................................................................ .....77  
IV. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND ENERGY, DANISH ENERGY 
AUTHORITY...................................................................................................................... ....78  
1. Development Programme for Re newable Energy (N 42/98)...............................................78  
2. Act on CO2 Quota for El ectricity Production......................................................................79  
3. Act no. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill....................................................79  
4. Act no. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill....................................................80  
5. Act no. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill....................................................81  
6. Rescuing and Restructuring of Distressed Enterprises (N 666/94) ....................................81  
7. Governmental Subsidy to Promote the Co nnection to Combined Power and Heat 
Distribution Systems based on Coal......................................................................................82  
8. Governmental Subsidy for Product oriented saving Programme ......................................83   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  9. Electricity Saving Trust No. 1209..........................................................................................83  
10. Subsidies for Energy Savings etc. in Private Companies ....................................................84  
11. Grant scheme for Reimbursement of CO2-Tax Expenses to Enterprises with a 
High Energy Consumption.....................................................................................................85  
12. Subsidies for Electricity Production......................................................................................85  
13. Grant Scheme for Investments in Conv erting or Expanding District Heating 
Plants to use of Biomass Fuels for Heat or Combined Heat and Power Generation ..................................................................................................................... ..........86
 
V. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF EN VIRONMENT, THE AGENCY FOR 
ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................................................... 87 
1. Subsidy Scheme for Cl eaner Products..................................................................................87  
VI. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND NATURE 
AGENCY ......................................................................................................................... ........88  
1. Product Development Scheme for Forest ry and Wood Working Industry.......................88  
VII. THE DANISH MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT AND ENERGY .....................................89  
1. Subsidy for Distribution of Newspapers and Magazines through Post Danmark 
A/S ............................................................................................................................ ................89  
2. Environmental Grants to Freight Transport by Rail ..........................................................91  
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I. MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES 
A. S
UBSIDIES AND STATE AID TO DANISH AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES - 2004 
Introduction 
  This notification covers all national aid to th e Danish agricultural and fisheries sectors in the 
fiscal years 2006 (1 January - 31 December), 2007 and 2008.  Consequently, the measures and 
programmes included are notified irrespective of whether they themselves warrant a notification 
under Article 25 of the SCM Agreement.  The fact th at they are notified does not imply that they are 
"specific" or that they have any effect on trade.   
 
 The notification follows the outline suggested  by the WTO and uses the following format: 
 1. Title of programme in English  Title of programme in Danish 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted). 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, im ports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
B. I
NCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMES  
1. Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Refinancing of mortgage loans etc., in agricultural holdings. 
 Refinansieringsordningen for landbruget.  
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 40.6 39.6 38.0 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To ease the financing costs for farmers by r escheduling existing loans to new long-term low 
interest loans.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
  New low-interest mortgage loans (approximately  2/3 of the interest of ordinary mortgage 
loans) or indexed loans. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
 
 The subsidy corresponds to 15 per cent, 25 per cent or 30 per cent of the annual indexation of 
the loan, depending on the applicant's debt percentage at the time of application.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
  Estimates are not available.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 Estimates are not available. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Estimates are not available.  Last da te for application:  15 December 1989. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
2. Subsidy to Agricultural Indexed Loans Granted in Connection with Refinancing of 
Mortgage Loans 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
 
Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of mortgage 
loans. 
 
Statsligt afdragsbidrag til jordbrugslån i fo rbindelse med refinansieringsordningen for 
landbruget. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 - - 
National financed 0.3 - - 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To ease the financing cost for farmers by re ducing the payment on certain indexed loans. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 High farm interest rates.  Ministry of Agriculture.  Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
  The subsidy corresponds to 15 per cent, 25 per cent or 30 per cent of the annual indexation of 
the loan, depending on the applicant's debt percentage at the time of application.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
  To farmers. A reduction in the indexation corr esponding to 15 per cent, 25 per cent or 30 per 
cent of the annual indexation of the loan, depending on the applicant's debt percentage at the time of 
application.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
  Estimates are not available.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading  
  Estimates are not available. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Last date for application:  15 December 1989.   Financial commitments for ten or 15 years 
depending on term of loan. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
3. Subsidy to Payment of Agricultural Indexed Loans 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans. 
 Jordbrugslån med afdragsbidrag. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 - - 
National financed 0.2 - - 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To ease the financing cost for farmers by re ducing the payment on certain indexed loans. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 High farm interest rates.  Ministry of Agricu lture.  Legal basis:  Acts no. 841 and no. 850 of 
20 December 1989;  Act No. 417 of 13 June 1990.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
 
 The subsidy corresponds to 30 per cent of the indexation of the loan. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
 
 To farmers.  Aid is no longer available.  Last  application year:  1990.  Financial commitments 
for 15 years.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
  Estimates are not available.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  Estimates are not available. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Last application year:  1990.  Financial commitments for 15 years. 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
4. Debt Reorganization for Farmers 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Debt reorganization scheme for farmers. 
 Gældssaneringsordning. 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.8 0.6 0.1 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  To ease the future interest burden and improve the availability of funds through rescheduling 
of short-term high interest loans.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Debt crises/high farm interest rates.  Minist ry of Agriculture Legal basis:  Act No. 268 of 
6 May 1993 as amended by Act No. 1108 of 22 December 1993.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
  To be eligible for a loan, th e applicant must have agriculture as main occupation, a debt 
percentage of at least 70 and economic surviv al capability.  The mortgage loans are between 
DKK 75,000 and 1,200,000 per farm.  A levy of 1 per cen t of the balance of the loan is payable to the 
State. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
 
 To farmers.  The interest on the loans is  essential lower than the market could offer. 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 
 Estimates are not available. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  Estimates are not available.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Last date for application:  1 April 1994.  Term of loans:  15 years.  Aid is no longer available. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 C. S
TRUCTURAL PROGRAMMES  
1. Young Farmers' Scheme 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Young Farmers' Scheme.  Yngre Jordbruger ordningen.  
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 21.1 13.1 6.8 
National financed 31.5 16.6 11.7 
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  3.-7. To encourage and ease the generational transiti on in the agricultural sector.  Legal basis:  Act  
No. 606 of 6 June 2000.  The State warra nts a loan of a maximum amount of DKK 500.000 
depending on the value of the holding.  Interests and repayment are whole or in part paid by the State 
during the first seven years of its term.  To be elig ible, the applicant must be below 40 years of age, 
start in agriculture as main occupation and fulfil ce rtain conditions regarding education and capital.  
FFL§ 24.24.05.10  
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Permanent scheme.  Term of loans 20 years.  Direct aid seven years.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, im ports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s) : 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
2. Reparcelling 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Reparcelling.  Jordfordeling.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 2.1 2.1 3.2 
National financed 3.0 3.2 4.4 
 
3.-7. The aim is to improve rounding off, structur e, nature or environmen tal conditioning for the 
holdings.  Legal basis:  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.  Council Regulation(EC) No. 1257/1999.  The  
State subsidizes the projects 100 per cent.  FFL§ 23.03.55  
 
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  items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
D. E
NVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES  
1. Guarantee for Loans for Agricultural Investments with the Aim of Protecting and 
Improving the Environment 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Guarantee for loans for agricultural investment s with the aim of protecting and improving the 
environment.   Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, garanti for lån.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.1 0.0 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities sufficient to meet the requirements concerning 
the spreading and utilization of manure in the fields. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture.  Legal basis:  Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987, as amended. 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
  To obtain a guarantee the investment must be  approved by the local authorities and supported 
under the scheme "Agricultural investments w ith the aim of protecting and improving the 
environment".  Guarantee of 80 per cent of loans with a maximum of DKK 400,000. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined . 
 
 To farmers (see point 5).  The interest on the loans are essential lower than the market could 
offer.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
  Estimates are not available.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  Estimates are not available. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Last date for application:  31 March 1996 (for some groups 31 December 1996).  Term of 
loans:  15 years. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
  The programme has no effects on trade. 
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  E. M
EASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 
OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION  
1. Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as part of 
the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the 
control programmes for animal diseases.   Erstatninger ved nedslagning af dyr og andr e udgifter ved bekæmpelsesforanstaltninger 
(excl. TSE and salmonella in poultry). 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 (F) 2007 (F) 2008 E  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.0 3.0 2.5 
National financed 4.0 6.5 3.5 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  The programme is carried through to control serious animal diseases.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Order No. 432 of 9 June 2004.  Appropriation on the Finance Act.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
 
 Grant/Refund. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
 
 In relation to control of serious animal diseas es and zoonosis compensation, the applicant's is 
paid for animals slaughtered, destructed feed et c. as part of the control programme.  Partly 
compensation is paid for loss of profits due to the destruction of all the animals on a farm. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
  The sum of National subsidy and EU-refunds. 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 - 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 1/1/2002 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 No effect on trade. 
 
2. Control of Salmonella in Poultry.  Reimbur sement of Expenses for Analysing Eggs for 
Salmonella for Small Producers 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish.
 
 
 Control of Salmonella in poultry, Reimburse ment of expenses for analysing eggs for 
Salmonella for small producers.   Offentlig medfinansiering af analyseomkos tninger for stalddørssælgere og producenter med 
mindre konsumægshønsehold med leverancer til pakkeri under planen "Planen til en udvidet 
bekæmpelse af Salmonella i slagtekyllinger og fjerkræ". 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 (F) 2007 (F) 2008 E  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.4 0.4 0.4 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  To ensure that small producers take the necessary samples for salmonella.  There is a reimbursement of 75 per cent of the expenses of analysing for salmonella.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  The programme is based on Order No. 44 of 23 January 2003, FFL §24.32.01. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
  Permanent subsidy paid from Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
  Small table egg producers with less than 1,000 birds and no deliveries to egg packing stations. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
  75 per cent of laboratory costs based on invoice. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Permanent. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 No effect on trade. 
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  3. Control of Salmonella in Poultry 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Control of Salmonella in poultry (The programme is terminated). 
 Bekæmpelse af Salmonella i slagtekyllinger og konsumæg. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.2   
National financed  0.5 5.9 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 Plan to introduce national surveillance of salmonella in hens.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
The programme is based on order no. 351 of 1999.  FFL §24.32.12.  The programme is terminated 
31 December 2002, where after the producers organizations continue the programme.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
 
 Subsidy  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
 
 Producers to compensate for laboratory costs.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
  The sum of National subsidy and EU-refunds.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  2002 (National Financed)  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, im ports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s) : 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 No effect on trade. 
 
4. Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats.  TSE-overvågning af kvæg, får og geder. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 (F) 2007 (F) 2008 (E)   Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 17.7 12.1 10.6 
National financed 5.7 5.7 2.4 
 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  The objective is to promote human and ve terinary safety through subsidies partly 
compensating producers for the cost of running a pr ogramme of TSE-testing of cattle and sheep and 
goat population.  Furthermore subsidies have been gi ven to transport and destruct fallen stock.  For 
cattle the subsidy has been stopped in April 2004. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Order 757 of 1 July 2004.  Appropria tion on the Finance Act, FFL § 24.32.09. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
  Direct or indirect to producers. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 
 The sum National and EU refunds.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  1/1/2002  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 No effect on trade. 
 F. R
ESEARCH  
1. Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Financing of public institut ions involved in research in  agriculture and fisheries. 
 Landbrugs- og fiskeriforskning.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 789.0 674.6 825.2 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 The aim of the public agricultural and fisher ies research is to promote agricultural and 
fisheries development with due consideration to a sustainable utilisation and management and the 
terrestrial and aquatic resources.  Priority is placed on food quality, food safety, plant and animal 
health and animal welfare.  The research is primar ily carried out at public research institutes under the 
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Ministry of Family and Consumer Affairs. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Annual estimates on the Finance Act § 24.33. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
  Grant  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined . 
  Public research institutions and Universities through annual estimates.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 
 There is no relationship between the grant and production units. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 § 24.33.02 Support for Food Research   Provides for support to thematic research  programmes at public research institutions. 
 
 § 24.33.03 Danish Institute of  Agricultural Sciences (DIAS) 
  DIAS is mandated to carry out research and development, to gather  and collate knowledge 
valuable for agriculture, livestock production, pest infestation and the use of agricultural technology, 
and to contribute to a fast and reliable dissemination of the results. 
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   § 24.33.17 Danish Institute of Fisheries Research (DIFRES) 
  DIFRES is mandated to carry out research and development on fish and shellfish resources, 
their environments, their exploitation by fishing or fish farming and the processing of fisheries 
products. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Permanent based on annual estimates. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Not applicable. 
 
G. G
ENERAL MEASURES  
1. Per mille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Per mille Levy funds and Production Levy funds. 
 Promille- og produktionsafgiftsfonde.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 344.5 339.4 318.7 
 
3.-7. Recycled revenues from Danish taxes on pes ticides finance the Per mille Levy funds.  The 
means from the Per mille Levy funds are used partly to subsidise the different Levy funds 
(i.e.  professional funds ). 
  The production Levy funds use revenues which, beside the subsidy from the Per mille Levy 
funds and fiscal production levies are used to fi nance activities such as sales promotion, research, 
advising, education etc. in accordance with Code No. 818, Article 7.   Legislation on Per mille and Production Levy  funds are found in Notif ication N681/98 and on 
the Danish Finance Act §24.24.51. 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 The system of the Per mille and Production Levy funds has existed since 1978 and is based on 
one-year-budgeting.  The budgets are approved by th e Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries 
and must meet all the legal requirements at both na tional and EU-levels.  The scheme is permanent. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
2. Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fishery Products 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Aid to promote development of agricultural and Fishery products.  Lov om fremme af innovation, forskning og udvikling m.v.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 147.8 159.5 117.4 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 The purpose of the scheme is to promote innovation, re search and development in  the sectors of food, 
agriculture and fisheries. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 Act No. 421 of 31 May 2000.  Annual estimates on the on the Finance Act § 24.23.17.10. 
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  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
  Grant  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined  
  Support may be provided for producers and re search institutions based on individual 
evaluation of the proposals submitted.  Support ma y in general cover up to 50 per cent of the 
additional costs of the project undertaken.  Projects with a high degree of research may be supported 
with up to 100 per cent of the additional co st provided that the results are published. 
  Support may be repayable if the results of th e projects proves to be commercially viable and 
are exploited. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 
 Chapter 2 of the act provides for support to promote innovation, research and development 
projects, which are carried out in the primary sector s or where the results are immediately applicable 
in the sectors and research projects.  Support may c over up to 50 per cent of the additional costs of the 
project.  
 Chapter 3 of the act provides for support to promote innovation, research and development 
including experimental fishing in the primary fishing sector.  Support may cover up to 50 per cent of the additional costs of the project.   Chapter 4 of the act provides for support to promote innovation, research and development in 
the input producing and the processing sectors.  S upport may cover up to 50 per cent of the additional 
costs of the project. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Since 7 May 2001.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Not applicable. 
 
H. C
OMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME  
(I) THE DANISH RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2000-2006 
1. Aid for Investments in Animal Welfare 
 Title of programme in English.  Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Aid for structural development in agriculture. 
 Støtte til jordbrugets str ukturudvikling (Reservationsbev.) 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 40.0 28.1 20.4 
National financed 39.8 28.1 20.4 
 
3.-7. To improve the conditions on holdings by suppor ting investments.  Legal basis:  Act No. 338 
of 17 May 2000.  Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999 . 
  To be eligible the applicant must have an  agricultural education moreover the agricultural 
holding must have a need for labour of at least 833 hours per year, be in need of support and present 
an investment plan.  FFL§ 24.23.05.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement . 
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
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 Information on this subject is not available.  
2. Vocational Training in Agriculture 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
 
 Vocational training in agriculture.  Efteruddannelse inden for jordbrugserhvervene.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 4.0 3.7 0.1 
National financed 5.2 3.7 0.1 
 
3.-7. To further the vocational training in agriculture .  Legal basis:  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.  
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999  
 
 Aid is granted for a minimum of 60 per cent of  costs for courses with at least two continuous 
days of instruction or 12 hours within two instruc tion days with the same group of participants, unless 
the instruction concerns certain compulsory subjects.  FFL§ 24.23.03.10.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading.   See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
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  3. Environmentally friendly farming 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Environmentally friendly farming.  Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 153.8 16.0 152.7 
National financed 74.6 13.2 125.0 
 
3.-7. To encourage environmentally friendly extensiv e cultivation of the areas and to minimize the 
risks of pollution of the ground water resources . 
  Permanent programme.  The present budget pe riod (EU co-financing) runs until 2006. 
 
Legal basis:  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.  Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999.  
FFL 23.24.03.50. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 -  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
4. Early Retirement from Farming 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Early retirement from farming.  Ophørsordningen.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.8 0.9 0.3 
National financed 1.1 0.9 0.3 
 
3.-7. To secure the income of elderly farmers,  who stop farming and to improve the economic 
viability of the remaining farm-holdings by letting them take over the holdings participating in the 
early retirement scheme  
  The scheme was open for new applicants from 1 January through 31 December 1998.  Financial commitments for up to 12 years hereafter. 
 
 Legal basis:  Act No. 676 1995.  Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2079/1992.  
FFL 24.23.50.10.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  - 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  To be eligible the applicant must be at least  55 years of age and have had agriculture as main 
occupation in the preceding ten years.  The subsid y is granted from the time of retirement to the 
applicant's 67
th birthday.  It consists of an annual compensation of DKK 37,392 and an annual 
allowance of DKK 2,337 per hectare of released la nd, within a ceiling of DKK 93,480 a year.  The 
applicant must release all his land for agriculture to  qualify for the grant while the subsidy is given for 
maximum 24 hectares.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
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  5. Establishment of Shelter Belts 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Establishment of shelter belts.  Læhegn og forbedringer af biotoper. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 8.0 10.5 3.6 
National financed 9.6 8.6 3.0 
 
3.-7. To establish plantings providing shelter and improving the biotope in order to protect the land 
against erosion caused by wind and to reduce the need  for artificial irrigation in locations threatened 
by drought.  In addition, these plantations create connection lines in the landscape and improve the 
conditions for - and thereby increase - the number of small biotopes on the holdings . 
  Permanent. 
 
 Legal basis:  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.  Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999.   A maximum subsidy of 40 pct of eligible co sts is granted for collective and individual 
establishment of shelter belts.  FFL 24.23.03.50. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 - 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 A subsidy is granted for five years. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
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  6. Pilot and Demonstration Projects 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Pilot and demonstration projects.  Pilot- og demonstrations projekter. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 7.2 5.8 4.0 
National financed 7.2 4.7 3.3 
 
3.-7. (1) Demonstration projects:  To demonstrat e agri-environmental farming and to display and 
extend knowledge of the agri-environmental support sch emes.  (2) Pilot and demonstration projects:  
To display, promote and extend knowledge of gr azing associations and environmental management 
plans in order to improve and increase the extensi on and the condition of natural and semi-natural 
ecosystems . 
 
 Legal base:  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.   Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. 
  The support granted is up to 100 per cent of th e expenses eligible for support.  Eligible 
expenditures include:  (1) Demonstration projects:  Services and goods supplied by third parties, 
including consultants' fees, costs for hiring and leasing equipment directly related to the project, 
education and training costs of personnel, costs for information and publicity, costs for investments in 
equipment directly related to the project, wages of  personnel involved in the execution of the project, 
execution costs, costs of monitoring and evaluatin g the agri-environmental changes and costs for a 
declaration of expenses by a qualified accountant.  (2) Pilot and demonstration projects:  Goods 
supplied by third parties, consultants' fees, wa ges of personnel involved in the execution of the 
project, costs for hiring equipment directly related to the project, costs for information and publicity, 
execution costs and costs for a declaration of expenses by a qualified accountant.  FFL 24.23.03.40. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Permanent programme.  The present budget pe riod (EU co-financing) runs until 2006. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 7. Organic Farming 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Organic farming.  Økologisk jordbrug. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 78.7 38.2 69.7 
National financed 50.1 31.5 57.2 
 
3.-7. The aid is given to facilit ate the transition and improve the conditions for organic farming.  
Legal basis:  Administrative Order No. 881 of  11 December 1998 as amended by Administrative 
Order No. 883 of 31 October 2002.  Implementing EEC Regulation 1257/99 an d Title 2, Chapter VI, 
Art. 22-24 in Council Regulation 1257/1999 on support for rural development from the European 
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF ).  Law on rural development, No. 338 of 
17 May 2000.  It is a condition that the entire holding is converted to organic farming within 
four years from the beginning of the conversion.  It is also a condition that the organic production on 
the holding is maintained for at least five years . 
  Aid is given to:   The individual organic farm for a five-y ear period.  A general premium of DKK 600 
Continuing organic cultivation and DKK 450 during c onversion to organic Production (two years) is 
paid per hectare each year.  Additional premia ar e paid to specific measures (to convert the organic 
pig and grain production) or to areas within th e environmentally sensitive agricultural areas. 
  New Measure (2004):  Extensive production on agricultural land: 
 
 The purpose is to encourage the environmen tal aspects by excluding the use of plant 
protection products and limiting the use of nitrogen fertilizer and livestock manure.  Support will be 
granted for cultivated areas during a five-year co mmitment period.  There will be a possibility of 
continuation after ending the five-year commitment pe riod.  The scheme will be open for both organic 
farmers and traditional farmers. 
 
 Conversion premium to organic farming, the to tal premium for five years will be 2.600.  The 
yearly payments will be graduated with the highest rates during the conversion period.  
FFL 24.23.03.45.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 - 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period for the present programme:  2000-2006.  Financial commitments for up to five years 
hereafter.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
8. Improving Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products.  Forbedring af forarbejdningen og afsætningen af jordbrugsprodukter.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 33.0 52.6 18.4 
National financed 33.0 52.6 18.4 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the scheme is to facilitate the improvement, rationalization and processing and 
marketing of agricultural products and thereby make  the products more competitive and give them 
enhanced added value.  The objective is  to improve the income of primary  
 
 Legal basis:  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.   Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999.  
FFL§ 24.23.03.15.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2000-2006. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
9. Promotion of Adjustment and Development in Rural Areas 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
 
 Promotion of adjustment and development in rural areas. 
 Fremme af tilpasningen og udviklingen af landdistrikter.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 48.9 41.8 24.0 
National financed 15.0 41.8 24.0 
 
 3.-7. To limit migration from the rural districts through the creation of alternative/supplementing 
jobs, of an attractive environment for business conditions and for the general living conditions  
  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.  Council Regulation (EC) 1257/1999. 
 
 Subsidies are granted to public authorities, non-profit associations and agricultural holdings 
carrying out projects in the rural areas.  A subsidy of up to 50 per cent of incurred eligible cost is 
granted.  FFL§ 24.23.03.25.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2000-2006. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
10. Aid Scheme to Benefit Less-Favoured Agricultural Areas 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
 
 Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas. 
 Tilskud til jordbrugere på visse småøer.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 5.8 5.8 0.1 
National financed 8.5 4.7 0.1 
 
3.-7. The aim is to give compensatory allowan ce to farmers in the less-favoured areas.  The 
less-favoured areas are the islands Ærø, Sams ø, Læsø, Fanø and 27 small islands under the 
Association of Small Islands in Denmark . 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.  Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. 
 
 In order to receive the compensatory allowance the farmer has to be resident on one of the 
islands, that are appointed as less-favoured areas.  The subsidy is granted to farmers in less-favoured 
areas.  Subsidies will be granted per hectare on the basis of agricultural areas used on the holding.  
The maximum number of eligible units are 100.  The maximum grant per farmer is approximately 
DKK 67,000. 
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   The grant is a yearly compensatory allowance in accordance to a yearly application.  The 
compensatory allowance is set at DKK 475 per hectare.  FFL§ 24.23.03.20. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 11. Community Initiative LEADER+ 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Community initiative LEADER+  Fællesskabsinitiativet LEADER+  
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 20.9 25.9 25.8 
National financed 20.9 25.9 25.8 
 
 3.-7. To improve the development of specific rura l areas by means of subsidising and activating 
local action groups and local initiatives on a bottom up basis . 
  Legal basis:  Council Regulation (EC) 1260/1999.  Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.   It is a condition for support that the project  is situated in designated rural areas and 
contributes to realize a local development plan.  FFL§ 24.23.15.65. 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading .   
 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2000-2006. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 (II) THE DANISH RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2007-2013 
12. Innovation and development in primary agriculture and forestry 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
 
 Innovation and development in primary agriculture and forestry  Innovation og udvikling i primært jordbrug og skovbrug  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.5 21.5 
National financed - 0.5 21.5 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to promote sustainable agricultural enterprises and 
forest holdings through the development and app lication of new technologies, while also reducing 
undesirable effects on the surrounding society.  Environmentally efficient technologies represent a 
growth area with considerable employment and expo rt potential.  The promotion of and support for 
knowledge exchange and incentives for using new e fficient technologies to overcome environmental 
problems and initiate new production can help the agricultural, forestry and food sectors to remain 
competitive . 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.12. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme: 2007-2013  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
13. Innovation and development in the processing sector 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Innovation and development in the processing sector  Innovation og udvikling i forarbejdningssektoren  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.7 10.2 
National financed - 0.7 10.2 
 
3.-7. The support scheme facilitates the innovation and use of new processes, new technology and 
the development of new products within the pr ocessing of agricultural and forestry products, 
including non-food products . 
 
 The purpose of the support scheme is, against the background of increased competition, to 
promote innovation and improve prod ucts, processes and skills in enterprises, etc. which are involved 
in the processing of agricultural and forestry produ cts.  The purpose is two-fold:  To promote the 
development of competitive enterprises within the food sector whilst satisfying environmental 
considerations, and to promote i nnovation and development within the sector as a whole, in order to 
retain and develop jobs and ec onomic activity in rural areas. 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme)  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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 Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.15.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
14. Food product quality - development/participation/marketing 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Food product quality - devel opment/participation/marketing 
 Fødevarekvalitet - udvikling/ deltagelse/markedsføring 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.3 1.8 
National financed - 0.3 1.8 
 
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  3.-7. The support scheme supports the developmen t of, adaptation to and sales promotion for 
special quality food products.  The core of the scheme is labelling schemes for quality products . 
  The purpose of the aid scheme is to promote the knowledge and sales of quality food products 
in order to meet consumer demand and to pos ition Danish-produced food products in the global 
market as special high value products.  A further ai m is to create a broader range of quality-marked 
products, so that consumers have something to c hoose between, and producers gain a new competitive 
parameter.   Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.17.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 15. Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas  Tilskud til jordbrugere på visse små-øer   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 4.7 1.6 
National financed - 3.9 1.3 
 
3.-7. Land support for farmers on 31small an d medium-sized islands with handicaps . 
 
 The purpose of the scheme is to provide suppor t for farmers on a large number of identified 
small islands to ensure continued land use ma nagement and thus conserve the landscape. 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant 
 FFL§ 24.23.03.20.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
16. Agri-environment schemes 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Agri-environment schemes.  Miljøvenlige jordbrugsordninger.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.0 0.4 
National financed - 0.0 0.4 
 
3.-7. The purpose with these agri-environmental schemes is to promote environmentally 
sustainable agricultural production by encouraging fa rmers to use agricultural methods which are in 
accordance with the need to  secure sustainable landscapes, varied nature and a healthy environment, 
protection of biodiversity and the avoidance of  climate change, including a reduction of the 
greenhouse effect . 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.30.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 17. Extensive production on agricultural land and conversion to organic farming 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Extensive production on agricultural la nd and conversion to organic farming 
 Ekstensiv produktion på landbrugsj ord og omlægning til økologisk drift 
  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.0 0.0 
National financed - 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to pr otect the aquatic environment, to protect and 
improve ecosystem and biotope conditions on agricu ltural land and to promote organic agricultural 
production. The scheme consists of two sub-schemes (can be combined for the same piece of land ). 
 
 Conversion to organic agricultural production 
 
 Support is given for conversion to organic fa rming as an annual area subsidy at a fixed 
support rate per hectare for five year s.  The farmer's costs in conver ting to organic farming are highest 
during the first two years of the conversion period. The support rate per year is therefore set at a higher level for the first two years than in the last three years.  
 Extensive production on agricultural land 
 
 Support is given for extensive farming as an annual area subsidy at a fixed support rate per 
hectare for five years.  Applicants must either  comply with the rules for organic agricultural 
production or undertake not to use plant protection produc ts and to limit the use of nitrogen.  Another 
requirement is for fertilizer plans and fertilizer accounts to be prepared. 
 
 Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
  Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.45.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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 Information on this subject is not available.  
18. Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
 
 Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas  Pleje ved afgræsning eller slæt af græs- og naturarealer  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 1.0 5.8 
National financed - 1.0 4.9 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to prot ect the aquatic environment by reducing nitrogen 
and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environm ent and to reduce the use of plant protection 
products. A further purpose is to protect and improve  ecosystem and biotope conditions in agricultural 
and natural areas . 
  Support is given for the conservation of past ure and natural areas in connection with grazing 
or cutting in areas that are designated in accordance  with specific guidelines. Support is given as an 
annual area subsidy in accordance with five-year ag reements and fixed support rates. The support can 
be targeted at special geographic areas or proj ects that cover large, geographically contiguous 
grasslands or natural areas.   Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
  Form of the subsidy:  Grant 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2007-2013 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 19. Establishment and management of wetlands 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Establishment and management of wetlands  Etablering og drift af vådområder 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.0 0.2 
National financed - 0.0 0.2 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to pr otect and improve the a quatic environment and 
natural conditions by reducing nitr ogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to 
reduce the use of plant protection products . 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2007-2013  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
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  20. Establishment of set-aside border strips 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Establishment of set-aside border strips  Etablering af braklagte randzoner 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.0 0.0 
National financed - 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to pr omote the establishment of non-cultivated border 
strips along lakes and open watercourses in order to reduce the supply of phosphorus into surface 
water, cf. Aquatic Environment Plan III. In order to achieve the above aim, support is given for the 
establishment of non-cultivated borders  along watercourses and next to lakes . 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme: 2007-2013  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
21. Nature and environment projects 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Nature and environment projects  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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   Natur- og miljøprojekter 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.1 0.4 
National financed - 0.1 0.4 
 
3.-7. The purposes of the scheme are to : 
 
• Promote the environment- and nature-frie ndly management of agricultural land, 
forest and natural areas; 
• conserve and promote biological diversity in the Danish landscape; 
• promote the establishment and management of wetlands; 
• conserve and promote environmenta l, natural and cultural assets; 
• improve the recreational assets in rural areas; 
• promote animal welfare for grazing livestock in nature and landscape conservation; 
• improve the opportunities for utilising environmental, natural and cultural assets in a 
commercial context. 
 
 The support scheme can cover several types of project, including integrated projects which 
also facilitate more than one of the above-mentioned purposes.   Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.37.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 22. Establishment of landscape and biotope-improvi ng vegetations, including shelter plants 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Establishment of landscape and biotope-impr oving vegetations, including shelter plants 
 Etablering af landskabs- og biotopforbed rende beplantning, herunder læplantninger 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.2 5.2 
National financed - 0.2 4.3 
 
3.-7. The establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetation will help to increase the 
proportion of small biotopes and improve landscape values on farms. The vegetation may both give 
favourable living conditions for the natural flora and fauna and also increase public amenity assets in 
rural areas . 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
 
 Form of the subsidy:  Grant  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
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   Information on this subject is not available. 
 
23. Plant genetic resources 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Plant genetic resources. 
 Plantegenetiske ressourcer.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.0 0.0 
National financed - 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the scheme is to protect gene tic plant resources by giving support for projects 
which are aimed at conserving and promoting the sustainable use of older Danish genetic plant 
resources worthy of conservation . 
 
 Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
  Form of the subsidy: Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.40.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
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  24. New jobs in rural areas 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  New jobs in rural areas  Attraktive levevilkår og nye arbejdspladser i landdistrikter 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 1.2 6.3 
National financed - 1.2 6.3 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to strengt hen the structure of industry in rural areas by 
establishing new jobs in the local vicinity. Economic  development in rural areas is very much about 
establishing a sensible link between housing and jobs, so  that it is attractive for families with income 
earners to settle in areas outside the towns and c ities. Support is given for projects which facilitates 
the establishment of local jobs in rural areas . 
 
 Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
  Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.48.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
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  25. Good quality of life in rural areas, leisure and culture 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Good quality of life in rural areas, culture  Attraktive levevilkår i landdistrikter, fritid og kultur 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - 0.1 4.1 
National financed - 0.1 4.1 
 
3.-7. Support scheme which facilitates initiatives to improve the quality of life in rural areas. The 
purpose of the support scheme is to help to ensure th at people in rural areas ha ve access to a series of 
specific, basic services - leisure and cultural attractions and transport as well as information and 
communication technology - in order to create an at tractive quality of life and ensure the continued 
habitation of rural areas . 
 
 Legal basis:  Act No. 316 of 31 Marc h 2007 (Rural Development Programme) 
  Form of the subsidy:  Grant  FFL§ 24.23.03.46 and FFL§ 24.23.03.49.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2007-2013 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, im ports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s) : 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
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  (III) OTHER COMMUNITY-RELATED PROGRAMMES 
26. Other Rural Measures 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Other rural measures. 
 Bedriftsrådgivning, kvalitetsforb edring af fødevare og demonstr ationsprojekter i jordbruget. 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 79.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 42.5 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The aim is to improve the knowledge of th e cross compliance regulation.  To support the 
agricultural participation in quality labelling schemes and improving the agricultural sector in general.  
FFL§ 24.23.03.16/17/41 . 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  - 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  The programmes started in 2006.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
I. O
THER PROGRAMMES  
1. Farm Relief Services 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Farm Relief Services. 
 Tilskud til vikarordninger inden for jordbruget.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 28.3 21.7 18.3 
 
3.-7. To improve the working conditions of the farmers by providing ai d for substitute labour 
services in certain cases . 
  Legal basis:  Act No. 209 of 13 May 1981, as amended.   Aid is granted to cover expenses for temporar y relief necessitated by the farmer's illness or 
absence because of in-serving training.  Aid is also giving to the training of substitutes.  
FFL§ 24.22.15.10.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
2. Analysing for Aflatoxin in Milk 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Analysing for aflatoxin in milk.  Aflaktoksinundersøgelser i mælk.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 - - 
National financed 0.0 - - 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 Analysing for aflatoxin in milk.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 The programme is based on the Finance Act. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
  Grants and Subsidies financed by r ecycled revenues from taxes and duties. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined . 
 
 The Danish Diary Board coordinates sampling and receives the funding. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
 
 -  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  It started approximately 1990 and the programme stopped at the end of 2004. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effect on trade. 
 3. Measures to Improve the Production of Honey 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Measures to improve the production of honey.  Projektstøtte til udvikling af biavlen. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 1.2 3.8 
National financed 0.0 1.2 3.8 
 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  Improving general conditions for the production and marketing of apiculture products in 
Denmark in accordance to national programme laid down for three years period - the current programme is for the period 1/9/2007 - 31/8/2010. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Art. 105-110 in EU Council Regulation No. 1234/2007 and EU Commission Regulation 
No. 917/2004 and Order No. 350 of 14-05-2008 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
  Grants for three years periods - last time in 2008 for the period 1/9/2007 - 31/8/2010.  Total for the period DKK 7.6 mio. 
 Equal to approximately DKK 2.6 mio. pr. year in 2008, 2009 and 2010 
 FFL § 24.21.02.20.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined . 
 
 Aarhus University, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Department of Integrated Pest Management, The Danish Beekeepers' Association and Erhvervsbiavlerne ("The Association of the 
Danish Professional Beekeepers")  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
 
 N.A. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  N.A.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Fiscal year.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 N.A. 
 
4. Subsidy for Certified Seed Lots 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Subsidy for certified seed lots.  Tilskud til certificerede partier af frø.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  
1 January - 31December Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 10.3 9.8 9.3 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  Legal authority. 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Legal authority.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
  Grant.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined . 
  The subsidy is provided to seed producers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
  Subsidies are provided per lot exceeding the number of kilos mentioned in the Ministry 
Orders, DKK 590,- per lot of seed of field cr op plants and DKK 430,- per lot of cereal seed. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 The subsidy programme lot is decided once a year.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 No trade effects. 
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  J. F
ISHERIES  
1. Fishing Vessels - Permanent Cessation 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Fishing vessels - permanent cessation. 
 Ophugningsstøtte. 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. Aid is granted for permanent cessation of fish ing activities.  The aim of this measure is to 
achieve a balance between the existing fisheries resources and their exploitation by reducing the 
fishing capacity . 
  Order No. 1013 of 16 November 2000.  EC Regulation No. 2792/1999. 
 
 Subsidies amount to 80 per cent of th e vessels insured value.  FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
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  2. Fishing from the Coast (hauling up vessels) 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
  Hauling up vessels  Ophalingsspil 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 
3.-7. The measure aims at maintaining traditiona l fisheries on the Western coast of Jutland where 
fishing vessels are hauled up on the beaches.  Ai d is granted for the maintenance of hauling-up 
winches . 
  Order No. 483 of 12 June 1996.  National measure.  FFL§ 24.26.10.50. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Permanent scheme. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
3. Investments in the Processing for Fish Products 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Investments in the processing for fish products. 
 Forarbejdning af fiskerivarer. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 25.3 44.6 27.2 
National financed 8.4 14.9 9.3 
 
3.-7. Development of the processing industry  in order to make it more competitive, 
environmentally friendly and economically viable . 
  Order No. 12 of 12 January 2001.  EC Regulation 2792/1999.   The subsidy amounts to 20 per cent of the eligib le investment.  15 per cent from the FIFG and 
5 per cent from the Danish state.  FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
4. Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture. 
 Konsulentvirksomhed i da mbrugs- og fiskerierhverv. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 2.2 2.2 2.9 
 
3.-7. The subsidy is granted for consultanc y to help fishermen making economically and 
technically sound decisions . 
  Order No. 483 of 12 June 1996.  National measure.  FFL§ 24.26.10.60. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Permanent scheme.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 5. Constructions of Vessels 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Construction of vessels.  Bygning af fiskefartøjer.  
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.5 1.7 4.3 
National financed 0.2 0.6 1.4 
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  3.-7. This measure aims at ensuring the competitiveness of the fishing fleet
. 
  Order No. 798 of 11 September 2001.  EC Regulation 2792/1999.   The subsidy amounts to 20 per cent of th e eligible investment.  FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
6. Investments in Aquaculture 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Investments in aquaculture. 
 Akvakultur.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 4.4 3.7 11.3 
National financed 1.4 1.2 3.8 
 
3.-7. The measure aims at contributing to the development of a viable and economically sound 
aquaculture sector.  Aid is given in order to  promote the production of high quality goods . 
  Order No. 11 of 12 January 2001.  EC Regulation 2792/1999. 
 
 The subsidy amounts to 20 per cent of the eligib le costs.  15 per cent from the FIFG and 5 per 
cent from the Danish state.  FFL§ 24.26.30.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7. Fishing Port Facilities 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Fishing ports facilities.  Fiskerihavnes faciliteter.  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 136.1 30.9 60.0 
National financed 2.5 7.6 5.7 
 
3.-7. This measure aims at promoting the devel opment of Danish fishing ports with a view to 
improving the quality of fish products and safety in fishing ports . 
  Order No. 1113 of 13 December 2002.  EC Regulation 2792/1999. 
 
 The subsidy amounts to 20 per cent of the eligib le investment.  15 per cent from the FIFG and 
5 per cent from the Danish State.  However, inv estments of public or collective interest can be 
financed with up to 50 per cent from the EU  and 50 per cent from other public sources.  
FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 
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  items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to th e judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent  
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, whic h, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of  the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
8. Product Promotion and Advertising 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Product promotion and advertising. 
 Afsætningsfremme. 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 4.5 3.5 1.7 
National financed 4.9 3.5 1.7 
 
3.-7. Aid is granted with a view to promoting and searching for new markets and uses for fish and 
aquaculture products . 
  Order No. 10 of 12 January 2001.  EC Regulation 2792/1999.   For projects of collective interest the subsidy can amount to 100 per cent of eligible costs.  
50 per cent from FIFG and 50 per cent from the Danish  state.  The Danish State subsidy can be 
entirely or partly replaced by means from other public sources.  FFL§ 24.26.30.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
9. Aid for Young Fishermen 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Aid for young fishermen. 
 Støtte til yngre fiskeres førstegangsetablering. 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.4 0.0 0.4 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  The aim is to help young fishermen to buy their first vessel or a share of a vessel. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
  Act No. 483 of 12 June 1996.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
 
 Grant and guarantee for loan. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined . 
 
 The subsidy is given to young fishermen, w ho are first time buyers of fishing vessels. 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
 
 The size of the loan amounts to 15 percent of  the price of the vessel bought.  For the first 
four years the grant equals 75 percent of the yearly payment of interest and instalment.  The percentage falls to 60, 45 and 30 during the following three years.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  - 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Duration of the loan is 20 years, duration of the grant is seven years.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 No significant effect on trade. 
 10. Modernization of Fishing Vessels 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Modernization of fishing vessels.  Modernisering af fiskerfartøjer. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.8 8.6 11.3 
National financed 0.6 8.2 10.7 
 
3.-7. The aim of this measure is to modernise fi shing vessels in order to contribute the development 
of a viable and competitive fishing industry . 
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 Subsidies amount to 20 per cent of the investme nt.  15 per cent from the FIFG and 5 per cent 
from the Danish State.  FFL§ 24.26.30.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
11. Experimental Fishing and Fish Processing Development 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Experimental fishing and fish processing development.  Forsøgsfiskeri og udvikling af fiskeprodukter. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2006 2007 2008 
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 1.4 5.3 0.1 
 
3.-7. The aim is the identification of new and sustainable, selective and cost-effective fish 
resources, fishing methods and processing . 
  Act No. 421 of 30 May 2000.   Subsidies amount to 50 per cent of the costs.  FFL§ 24.23.17.50. 
 
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  items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Permanent scheme.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 12. Processing of Fish, Innovation, Research a nd Development in the Fisheries Sector 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Processing of fish, innovation, research and development in the fisheries sector.   
 Forarbejdning af fisk, innovation, forskning og udvikling m.v. inden for fiskerisektoren.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 8.5 5.3 3.4 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 The purpose of the scheme is to promote public /private sector collaboration on innovation, 
research and development in the fisheries processing sector.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 Grant.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.
) 
 
 Act No. 421 of 31 May 2000. 
  Annual estimates on the Finance Act § 24.23.17.60.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whe ther to producers, to exporters, or others;  
through what mechanism;  whether a fixed or fl uctuating amount per unit;  if the latter, how 
determined . 
 
 Public research institutes in co llaboration with processing industry. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).  
Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for  the year covered by the notification, for the 
previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
  Average project support in 2002 was DKK 2, 567,000, in 2003 DKK2,533,000 and in 2004 
DKK 2,467,000.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  N.A. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Ongoing since 7 May 2001. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 The scheme has no effect on trade. 
 
13. Innovative Measures and Operations by Members of the Trade 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade.  Kollektive foranstaltninger. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2006 2007 2008 
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 19.6 17.4 23.2 
National financed 19.6 17.1 22.4 
 
3.-7. Operators in the sector such as producer a nd fishermen's organizations, undertake collective 
measures.  The schemes must be of collective interest and limited in time.  Eligible measures include 
those related to the implementation of technical me asures for the conservation of fish stocks, access to 
training, aquaculture equipment, implementation of  quality control systems, controls of sanitary 
conditions or impact on the environment . 
  Order No. 10 of 12 January 2001.  EC Regulation 2792/1999. 
 
 Subsidies can amount to up to 100 per cent for pu blic investments or investments of collective 
interest.  FFL§ 24.24.05.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 14. Innovative Measures (Pilot/Demo Projects) 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish
 
  Innovative measures (pilot/demo projects).  Pilot- og demonstrationsprojekter. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 24.9 34.2 13.2 
National financed 21.1 29.2 13.0 
 
3.-7. Aid is granted for innovative measures with a view to develop and modernise the fishing and 
aquaculture sector . 
  Order No. 10 of 12 January 2001.  EC Regulation 2792/1999.   Subsidies to public instructions and authorities can  cover up to 100 per cent of eligible costs.  
FFL§ 24.23.30. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
 Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
15. Laying up of Fishing Vessels 
1. Title of programme in English.   Title of programme in Danish  
 
 Laying up of fishing vessels. 
 Oplægning af fiskerfartøjer.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
2006 2007 2008  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.1 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The aim of this measure is compensation for lost fishing possibilities due to an extraordinary 
closure of the fishery in the Baltic . 
  Order No. 9 of 12 January 2001.  EC  Regulation 2792/1999.  FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 a bove, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each  item, and may provide information on multiple 
items in one heading (e.g. provide information on ite ms 3 and 4 under one heading).  In this case, the 
notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading . 
  See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
  Period of present programme:  2000-2006.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy.  The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member.  To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is  desirable that such information include statistics 
of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or sector(s ): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years fo r which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 II. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC  AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, DANISH 
MARITIME AUTHORITY 
1. Subsidies to the Education of Seafarers 
2. Subsidies to the Education of Seafarers 
1. Subsidies to the education and repatriati on of seafarers in accordance with European 
Commission Regulation (EC) No. 800/2008 of 6 August 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) and EC guidelines on State ai d to maritime transport (OJ (2004) 42 C 13 of 
17 January 2004).  2. The period covered by this notification runs from 2009 to 2015.   
 
3.-6. No modifications in comparison to previous notification.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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7. (a) The Danish Maritime Authority provides subsidies to ship-owners for employment of 
trainees, who as part of an officially approved education complete obligatory sea service on board 
Danish merchant ships on the basis of an approve d training agreement. It is a condition that the 
ship-owners enter into a written agreement or contract  with each trainee. According to this agreement 
the ship-owner is obliged to prov ide the obligatory training period at sea as an integral part of the 
maritime education and training system. During the periods of sea service, the ship-owner pays salary to the trainees who are supernumerary crewmember s on board.  The State supports the ship-owners by 
a grant, which as a maximum can be DKK 20.000 per trainee for a three months period for not more than a total of 18 months. The grant partially cove rs salary, travel expenses, board and lodging. 
 
 (b) Finally, the State can reimburse the ship -owners' travel expenses in connection with 
repatriation of prescribed ordinary ship's assistan ts, who are domiciled in Denmark, provided they 
have served on board the same ship for a continuous period of three months. 
 
 In 2006, the total amount of subsidies paid  was approximately DKK 14,2 million. In 2007, 
this figure was DKK 12.2 million.  8. The subsidies listed under 7(a) is given in accordance with European Commission Regulation 
(EC) No. 800/2008 of 6 August 2008.  The reimbu rsement described under 7(b) is notified under 
EC guidelines on State aid to maritime transport.  
 
9. The purpose of the subsidy programme is to promote the use of Danish crews in the Danish merchant fleet.  However, being one of many in centives directed at ensu ring an optimal commercial 
framework for Danish shipping, it is not possible to provide statistical data permitting an assessment 
of the trade effects of this programme in particular. 
 
 
III. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, NATIONAL 
AGENCY FOR ENTERPRISE AND CONSTRUCTION 
1. Business Development and Regional Development 
 Table 1:  Subsidies in 2003-2007 - Subsidy contracts and payments in million DKK 
 
2003 2004 20051 20062 20072 2008 
Mio. DKK Subsidy 
contracts Payments Subsidy 
contracts  Payments Subsidy 
contracts Subsidy 
contracts Subsidy 
contracts Subsidy 
contracts 
Business Development
2 12.8 10.1 16.4 5.0 13.6 6.2 15.0 17.8 
Regional 
Development3 39.0 45.9 45.4 42.1 39.0 46.3 0 21.1 
Total 51.8 56 61.8 47.1 52.6 52.5 15.0 38.9 
 
                                                      
1 Accounts in subsidy grants/contracts.  Payments figures are not available. 
2 Including initiatives for SMEs and entrepreneurs and initiatives aimed at developing the competence 
of the enterprises.  The table does not include initiatives administered by the Ministry of Science, Technology 
and Innovation, which was created in November 2001 in extension of the former Ministry of Information Technology and Research. 
3 Includes only programmes financed partly by the EU. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  Business Development
 
  The general aim of the Trade and Industrial Development Act
4  is to strengthen the trade and 
industrial development in Denmark.  This is pr imarily carried out by developing the general 
framework conditions for the companies. 
 
 The purpose of the Business Development initiativ es is to facilitate the establishment of new 
companies, strengthen the development of compet ence and competitiveness in Danish companies. 
  The means to achieve these goals are a numb er of general/horizontal business promoting 
initiatives.  The initiatives cover general activities c oncerning information;  guidance and counselling 
aimed at all persons that intend to become entrep reneurs and activities promoting entrepreneurship.  
The initiatives also cover activities con cerning development of competence. 
  Most of the funds are granted to public au thorities, independent private institutions and 
companies providing the services and development activities.  Direct subsidies for individual 
companies own projects only play a very limited role as an instrument.   The legal basis of the initiatives is the Government's Budget Proposal as adopted by the Parliament and the Trade and Industrial Development Act.  
 The period of validity for the individual initia tives differs.  Every year it is considered 
whether/at what level funding should be provided for individual initiatives and schemes.  It is applied 
as a general principle that public funds shall be used as a catalyst for the development of new business 
promoting facilities rather than as a permanent source of finance.  
 It is not possible immediately to estimate the business effects of the subsidies as they 
represent general horizontal initiatives that are not restricted to specific industries.  Regional Development
 
  The purpose of the Regional Development initiativ es is to facilitate the development of up to 
date regional framework conditions. 
  In addition to the National Agency for Ente rprise and Housing the European Commission the 
local/regional authorities plays an important role in the administration and in financing the activities.  
Activities are thus often funded by a number of sources. 
 
 For that very reason it is not possible to state the average subsidy level.   The legal basis of the initiatives is the Government's Budget Proposal as adopted by the Parliament, Trade and Industrial Development Ac t and the Act on administration concerning ERDF 
subsidies and national Danish co-financing.
5 
 
 Almost all of the subsidies provided by Da nish sources co-finance ERDF schemes (European 
Regional Development Fund).  The criteria for funding are thus mainly determined by the relevant 
EU programmes.  In some of the ERDF programme activities private companies cannot participate.  
 The subsidies are given as grants to individuals , companies, institutions and local authorities. 
                                                     
 
4 See consolidated regulation 602 of 24 June 2005 as amended by Act No. 1208 of 12 December 2005. 
5 Consolidated regulation 819 of 31 August 2000 as amended by Act No. 1090 of 19 December 2001 
and Act No. 145 of 25 March 2002.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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 It is not possible to state a maximum limit for subsidies for each project as it depends on the amount that the companies are willing to contribute and the character of the initiative.  The specific 
conditions which have to be fulfilled for each  project vary from initiative to initiative. 
 
 It is not possible immediately to estimate the bus iness effects of the subsidies, because it is a 
question of horizontal initiatives, which are not restricted to specific industries.  
2. Subsidies in the Form of Reduction/Cancellation of Stamp Duty 
1. Subsidies in the form of reduction/cancellati on of stamp duty in respect of new and second 
hand merchant ships. 
 2. No time limitation.  3.-6. No modifications in comparison to previous notification. 
 
7. The reduction of the stamp duty is 3 per thousand (from 4 to 1 per thousand).   The stamp duty for builder's certificate and similar documents is annulled.  Before the 
amendment, the stamp duty was 1 per thousand.  
 In 2003, the reduction of stamp duty and the cancellation of stamp duty for builder's 
certificate amounted to DKK 8.2 million.  In 2004 this figure was DKK 5.3 million.  8. No modifications in comparison to previous notification.  
9. The purpose of the subsidy programme is to pr omote the renewal of the merchant fleet and to 
strengthen the Danish merchant fleet's competitiv eness.  However, being one of many incentives 
directed at ensuring an optimal commercial fram ework for Danish shipping, it is not possible to 
provide statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of this programme in particular. 
 
3. Rentestøtteordningen (Interest-Subsidy Scheme) 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Rentestøtteordningen (Interest-subsidy scheme).   Supplementary appropriation request no. 3 
from 13 October 1993, approved by the Parliament Finance Committee.    
2. Interest-subsidy
 
  Under the interest-subsidy scheme a subsidy can be  paid at the time a ship is delivered as an 
interest grant up to 9 per cent of the contract value.  It can also be paid in instalments corresponding to 
the dates for payments of interest and instalments on the loan raised. 
 
3. In 2002, a total of DKK 115 million has been paid under the interest-subsidy scheme.  In 
2003, the payment was DKK 18 million  There has been no payment after 2003.  4. The purpose of the interest-subsidy scheme is to  support ship owner's building ships at Danish 
shipyards . 
 
5. The interest-subsidy scheme is available onl y for ships contracted between 13 October 1993 
and 31 December 1998. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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6. The scheme has been approved by the Commission under the 7
th Directive on subsidy to 
shipbuilding.  The subsidy element varies depending on the contract value of each ship.  The interest-
subsidy amounts to 4.5 per cent of the contract va lue for ships with a cont ract value less than 10 
million ECU, and to 9 per cent for ships with a highe r contract value.  If the ship receives any other 
subsidy, the interest-subsidy is reduced accordingly.   A ship with a contract value of 10 million ECU 
or more that has been granted a guarantee under the Guarantee-scheme will only receive interest-
subsidy amounting to 8 per cent of the contract value.  
4. Garantifonden for skibsbygning (the Guarantee Scheme) 
1. Denmark. 
 2. Garantifonden for skibsbygning (The guarantee scheme).  By Bill No. 209 from 
28 April 1993, Bill No. 254 from 19 April 1995 and Bill No. 292 from 28 April 1997.  
3. This scheme gives the possibility to provide guarantees for loans to build ships at Danish 
shipyards.  4. Guarantees for approximately DKK 1.061 million has been granted under the scheme. 
 5. The purpose of the guarantee scheme is to support ship-owners building ships at Danish 
shipyards. 
 6. The scheme is available only for ships contracted before 31 December 1998.  7. Figures as at 31 December 2008: 
 
 Actual number of guarantees issued:  0  Total liability:  0 million  Number of shipyards involved is:  0   The scheme has been approved by the Commission under the 7
th Directive on subsidy to 
shipbuilding and the subsidy element is calculated by the Commission to 1 per cent of the contract 
value.  
5. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme for Small Cargo Ships) 
1. Denmark. 
 
2. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme fo r Small Cargo Ships).  By Bill No. 618 from 
17 November 1976 and Bill No. 385 from 10 June 1997.  3. This scheme gives the possibility to provide guarantees for loans to build or convert small 
cargo ships at Danish shipyards. 
 
4. Guarantees for approximately DKK 408 m illion has been issued under the scheme. 
 5. The purpose of the guarantee scheme is to su pport ship-owners building or converting small 
cargo ships at Danish shipyards. 
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  6. Figures as at 31 December 2008: 
  Actual number of guarantees issued:  5  Total liability:  Approximately DKK 17 million  Number of shipyards involved:  2 
 
 The Commission has not calculated any subsidy element under the 7
th Directive on subsidy to 
shipbuilding, the scheme is self-financing.   The scheme has been terminated by the end of 2001. 
 
6. Midlertidig driftsstøtteordning (T emporary Contract-Subsidy Scheme) 
1. Denmark. 
 2. Midlertidig driftsstøtteordningen (Temporar y Contract-subsidy scheme).  By Bill No. 305 
from the 30 April 2003. 
 3. Under the Temporary Contract-subsidy scheme a subsidy can be paid at the time a ship is 
delivered as a grant up to 6 per cent of the contract value.  4. Subsidy of totally DKK 575 million  has been facilitated.  Payments for the year 2004:  
DKK 51 million.  In 2005:  DKK 188 million.  In 2006:  DKK 212 million.  In 2007:  
DKK 124 million.  No further subsidies after 2007.  5. The purpose of the Temporary Contract-subsidy scheme is to support Danish shipyards.   
6. The Contract-subsidy scheme is available for ships contracted not later than 31 March 2004. 
 7. Figures as at 31 December 2006:   Number of ships having received contract-subsidy:  14  Number of shipyards involved:  1 
 
 The scheme has been approved by the Co mmission in accordance to the Council 
Regulation 1177/2002 of 27 June 2002.  The subsid y element varies depending on the contract value 
of each ship.  7. Forlængelse af driftsstøtteordning (Pro longation of Temporary Contract-Subsidy 
Scheme) 
1. Denmark. 
 2. Forlængelse af driftsstøtteordningen (Prol ongation of Temporary Contract-subsidy scheme).  
By Bill No. 203 from the 23 March 2005. 
 
3. Under the prolongation of the Temporary Cont ract-subsidy scheme a subsidy can be paid at 
the time a ship is delivered as a grant up to 6 per cent of the contract value. 
 4. Subsidy of totally DKK 430 million has been f acilitated.  Payments for the year 2007:  
DKK 62 million  For 2008:  DKK 310 million. 
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  5. The purpose of the prolongation of the Te mporary Contract-subsidy scheme is to support 
Danish shipyards.  6. The Contract-subsidy scheme is available for ships contracted not later than 31 March 2004. 
 
7. Figures as at 31 December 2008: 
  Number of ships having received contract-subsidy:  7  Number of shipyards involved:  1  
 The scheme has been approved by the Co mmission in accordance to the Council 
Regulation 502/2004.  The subsid y element varies depending on the contract value of each ship. 
 
IV. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND ENERGY, DANISH ENERGY AUTHORITY 
1. Development Programme for Renewable Energy (N 42/98) 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Development Programme for Re newable Energy (N 42/98). 
 Law No. 692 of 25 August 1999 on amended La w on Development of Renewable Energy. 
  The scheme was ABOLISHED with the fiscal bill of 2002. 
 
2. Annual total subsidy in 2003-2006
 
  In 2005, the payment of old grants amounted to DKK 4.6 Mio.  In 2006, the payment of old grants amounted to DKK 5.8 Mio. 
 
3. Policy objective of programme
 
  The objective of the programme was to reduce CO2 emissions from the energy production sector through development, demonstration and im plementation of renewable energy technologies. 
 
4. Background and authority
 
  The Danish Energy Authority.  5. Form of subsidy
 
 
 Grant scheme for development projects, rene wable energy plants and renewable energy 
centres.  6. To whom and how
 
 
 Grants were given to renewable energy plants and renewable energy centres as a percentage 
of costs.  7. Annual total subsidy in 2005-2006
 
 
 In 2005 and 2006, no new grants were given.  A very few projects (initiated before 2002) 
were concluded in 2005 and 2006.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  8. (No information requested) 
 9. Duration
 
  The programme is phasing out.  Since Dece mber 2001 no new grants have been given. 
 
10. Statistical information on trade effects
 
  It is not possible to present statistical inform ation on the trade effect as the programme mainly 
supports projects regarding pre-market technological development. 
 
2. Act on CO2 Quota for Electricity Production 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Act on CO2 Quota for Electricity Production. 
 Law No. 376 of 2 June 1999 (N 653/99). 
 2. Form of subsidy
 
  Grandfathered, tradable CO2 emission allowances for electricity producers.  
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
 
  2001:  Approx. 22 million tonnes of CO2 emi ssion allowances.  Monetary value unknown. 
 2002:  Approx. 21 million tonnes of CO2 emi ssion allowances.  Monetary value unknown. 
 2003:  Approx. 20 million tonnes of CO2 emi ssion allowances.  Monetary value unknown. 
 2004:  Approx. 20 million tonnes of CO2 emi ssion allowances.  Monetary value unknown. 
 4. Policy objective of programme
  
  To reduce CO2 emissions from power production.  
5. Duration
  
  2001-2004  6. Statistical information
 
 
 No statistical information available.  
3. Act No. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
 
 Act No 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electric ity Supply Bill replacing among others Act 
No. 1088 of 20 December 1995 on change of act on Electricity Supply (payment of electricity produced at decentralized combined heat and power plants) (N 1037/95). 
 2. Form of subsidy
 
 
 Excess payment for electricity produced at d ecentralized combined heat and power plants. 
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  3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2006
 
  2001:  Approximately DKK 1.6 billion  2002:  Approximately DKK 1,363 billion  2003:  Approximately DKK 0.72 billion 
 2004:  Approximately DKK 1.312 billion 
 2005:  Approximately DKK 1,254 billion  2006:  Approximately DKK 0.692 billion  4. Policy objective of programme
 
 
 Promoting sustainable energy application.  5. Duration
 
 
 The system is expected to contain a de facto time limitation. 
 6. Statistical information
 
  It is not possible to give statistical info rmation of the trade effects of the scheme. 
 4. Act No. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Act No. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electri city Supply Bill replacing among others Act 
No. 486 of 20 June 1999 on chan ge of act on Electricity Supply (Access to the Electricity grid) 
(N 305/96). 
 2. Form of subsidy
 
  Excess payment for electricity produced at power  plants committed to produce district heating 
to the extent where the electricity cannot be sold at prices covering the production expenses. 
 
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2006
 
  2001:  Approximately DKK 30 million  2002:  Approximately DKK 23 million 
 2003:  Approximately DKK 11 million 
 2004:  Approximately DKK 19 million  2005:  Approximately DKK 11 million  2006:  Approximately DKK 8 million  4. Policy objective of programme
 
 
 Promoting sustainable energy application.  5. Duration
 
 
 The system is expected to contain a de facto time limitation. 
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  6. Statistical information  
  It is not possible to give statistical info rmation of the trade effects of the scheme. 
 
5. Act No. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Act No. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill (N 416/99, N 278/2001).  2. Form of subsidy
 
 
 Excess payment for electricity produced by windmills.  3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2006
 
 
 2001:  Approximately DKK 1.620 billion 
 2002:  Approximately DKK 1.607 billion  2003:  Approximately DKK 1.28 billion  2004:  Approximately DKK 1465 million  2005:  Approximately DKK 1514 million  2006:  Approximately DKK 964 million 
 
4. Policy objective of programme
 
  Promoting sustainable energy application.  
5. Duration
 
  The system is expected to contain a de facto time limitation.  6. Statistical information
 
 
 It is not possible to give statistical info rmation of the trade effects of the scheme. 
 
6. Rescuing and Restructuring of Distressed Enterprises (N 666/94) 
1. Title of the subsidy  
 
 According to the European Commission, th e Act is in accordance with the community 
regulation regarding State aid to rescuing and r estructuring of distressed enterprises (N 666/94). 
 2. Form of subsidy
 
  The possibility to include losses realized on investments in co-o rdinated activities in the price 
of electricity (SEAS Act). 
 3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
 
  The total loss realized on investments in the coordinated activities of SEAS is 
DKK 213.5 million.  This amount was planned to be included in the price of electricity within a 
period of 15 years.  The included losses amounted to DKK 14,20 million in 2001 and DKK 14,20 million in 2002. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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4. Policy objective of programme
 
  The Act secures that the electricity enterpri ses can include losses realized on investments in 
coordinated activities in the price of electricity. 
 
5. Duration
 
  The approval is conditional on the loss-genera ting activity having terminated no later than 
1 October 1994.  The losses are fully covered by th e end of 2002 and no further subsidies will be 
given. 
 6. Statistical information
 
  Act No. 494 of 9 June 2004 abolishes the specific SEAS Act. 
 
7. Governmental Subsidy to Promote the Co nnection to Combined Power and Heat 
Distribution Systems based on Coal 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Law No. 420 of 1 June 1994 - Governmental s ubsidy to promote the connection to combined 
power and heat distribution systems based on coal (N 200/94). 
 2. Form of subsidy
 
  The subsidy is given to district heating companies who distribute heat produced on 
CHP based on coal.  It is given if the consumer price for heat in the companies' heating area is higher 
than the price for heat supplied by comparable dist rict heating companies in other areas which also 
distribute heat produced on CHP as described above.  3. Annual total subsidy
 
 
 Grant payments in 2001 amounted to DKK 26.6 million 
 Grant payments in 2002 amounted to DKK 0 million  Grant payments in 2003 amounted to DKK 0 million  Grant payments in 2004 amounted to DKK 0 million  
4. Policy objective of the programme
 
  The purpose of the subsidy scheme is to promote the connection to district heating supplied by combined heat and power plants (CHP) based on coal in order to reduce CO2 emissions.  The 
subsidy is given as compensation for the in creased coal tax, implemented in 1993. 
 
5. Duration
 
  The whole scheme is valid in the period 1 October 1994 to 2000 included.  The scheme has 
expired and no further subsidies will be given.  
6. Statistical information
 
  It is not possible to give statistical informati on of the trade effects of an increased connection 
to the district heating systems covered by the sch eme.  The CHP plants do not export heat.  The  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  subsidy will not affect the Danish electricity pri ces because the benefits of the scheme go to the heat 
consumers according to the Danish rules on pricing.  
8. Governmental Subsidy for Produc t oriented saving Programme 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
 
 Law No. 129 of 25 February 1998 regarding governmental subsidy for product oriented saving programme (N 845/97).   Since December 2001, it has not been possible to make new promises of grants, but in 
2004-2006 is there grants available to promote energy efficient windows and glazing. 
 2. Form of subsidy
 
  Grants. 
 
3. Amount used on the programme in 2003-2004
 
  2003:  Grant payments amounted to DKK 10.5 million  2004:  Grant payments amounted to DKK 9.4 million  2005:  Grant payments amounted to DKK 4.6 million 
 2006:  Grant payments amounted to DKK 8.4 million 
 4. Policy objective of programme
 
  Financial support is given to the developmen t, marketing, procurement and utilization of 
energy efficient products in households and public  institutions.  The purpose of the scheme is to 
promote energy efficient products so as to reduce th e CO2 emissions.  New grants is only given to a 
campaign on energy efficient windows.  5. Duration
 
 
 The subsidy scheme will stop in 2007.  The last subsidies will be paid out in 2007. 
 6. Statistical information
 
  It is not possible to give statistical in formation on the trade effects of the grants. 
 
9. Electricity Saving Trust No. 1209 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Electricity Saving Trust No. 1209 of 27 December 1996 (N 815/96).  
2. Form of subsidy
 
  Grants scheme for development, marketing, pr ocurement and utilization of electricity saving 
appliances and equipment.  In 2001, the scheme incl uded fridges/freezer, washing and drying clothes 
and lighting in halls.  In 2002, the scheme included fridges. 
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  3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
 
  The grant payment in 2001 amounted to DKK 1.2 million  The grant payment in 2002 amounted to DKK 0.3 million  The grant payment in 2003 amounted to DKK 0.0 million 
 The grant payment in 2004 amounted to DKK 5.1 million 
 4. Policy objective of programme
 
  To promote electricity savings in public and private households in accordance with 
socio-economic and environmental considerations. 
 5. Duration
 
  The scheme has no time limitation. 
 
6. Statistical information
 
  It is not possible to give statistical in formation on the trade effects of the grants. 
 
10. Subsidies for Energy Savings etc. in Private Companies 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Subsidies for energy savings etc. in priv ate companies.  Consolidated Act No. 84 of 
3 February 2000 (N 704/99).  
2.   Form of subsidy
 
  Subsidy scheme for energy savings in privat e companies.  Subsidies are calculated as a 
percentage of the costs.  3. Amount used on the programme in 2003-2004
 
 
 In 2003, subsidies amounted to DKK 99.4 million.  In 2004, subsidies amounted to DKK 39.5 million.  In 2005, subsidies amounted to DKK 4.6.  In 2006, subsidies amounted to 3,3.  4. Policy objective of programme
 
 
 The objective of the subsidy scheme is to support measures that ensure better energy efficiency or energy savings in private companies.   The scheme aims at reducing the emission of CO2 
from the companies.  5. Duration
 
 
 The subsidy scheme is phasing out.  Since 12 December 2001, it has not been possible to 
make new promises of subsidies.  The last subs idies are expected to be paid out in 2010. 
 6. Statistical information
 
 
 It is not possible to give statistical information on the trade effect of the subsidy scheme.  It is 
a general scheme not directed at  specific types of companies. 
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  11. Grant scheme for Reimbursement of CO2-Tax Expenses to Enterprises with a High 
Energy Consumption 
1. Title of the subsidy  
  Grant scheme for reimbursement of CO2 tax expenses to enterprises with a high energy 
consumption.  Consolidated Act No. 846 of 17 November 1997 (N 459/95, N 272/97, N 840/01). 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grants.  Only certain energy intensive companies can obtain the grant. 
 
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2004
 
  In 2001, grant payments amounted to DKK 122.5 million.  By 2001, 337 companies have 
entered into an energy agreement. 
 
 In 2002, grant payments amounted to DKK 129.5 million.  In 2003, grant payment amounted to DKK 117.9 million.  In 2004, grant payment amounted to DKK 129.9 million.  In 2005, grant payment amounted to DKK 118.5 million.  In 2006, grant payment amounted to DKK 120.3 million. 
 
4. Policy objective of the programme
 
  The scheme aims at reducing the emissions of CO2 from private companies with a high energy consumption.  These companies may obtain reimbursement of CO2 tax expenses if they enter 
into an agreement with the Danish Energy Agen cy, which includes undertaking an extensive energy 
audit and implementing an energy management system  in accordance with specific rules laid out by 
the Danish Energy Agency.  5. Duration
 
 
 The grant scheme has no time limitation. 
 6. Statistical information
  
  It is not possible to give statistical informa tion on the trade effects of the scheme.  It is a 
general grant scheme not directed at specific types of companies. 
 
12. Subsidies for Electricity Production 
1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Subsidies for Electricity Production (N 466/2002). 
 
2. Form of the subsidy
 
  The subsidy is given as DKK 0.08/kWh for the amount of electricity produced on decentralized or local combined h eat and power plants based on natural gas or combined natural gas 
and biogas. 
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   The subsidy is given as DKK 0.07/kWh or DKK 0.02/kWh for the amount of electricity 
produced on industrial combined heat and pow er plants based on natural gas or waste. 
  The subsidy is given as DKK 0.10/kWh for the am ount of electricity produced on combined 
heat and power plants based on waste, where the pl ants power generation capacity is 3 MW or less. 
 
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2006
 
  2001:  Approx. DKK 586 million  2002:  Approx. DKK 574 million 
 2003:  Approx. DKK 328 million 
 2004:  Approx. DKK 267 million  2005:  Approx. DKK 244 million  2006:  Approx. DKK 270 million  
4. Policy objective of the programme
 
  The purpose of the scheme is to reduce th e CO2 emission by increasing the share of 
co-generation, reduce the power production based on coal and the production of electricity based on 
renewable sources.  
5. Duration
 
  The scheme is approved until end of 2007.  6. Statistical information
 
 
 It is not possible to give statistical info rmation of the trade effects of the scheme. 
 
13. Grant Scheme for Investments in Converting or Expanding District Heating Plants to 
use of Biomass Fuels for Heat or Combined Heat and Power Generation 
1. Title of the subsidy  
 
 Law No. 3 of 3 January 1992 - Grant scheme for investments in converting or expanding 
district heating plants to use of biomass fuels for heat or combined heat and power generation 
(N 4/92).  
2. Form of subsidy
 
  Grants.  3. Annual total subsidy
 
 
 Grant payments in 2001 amounted to DKK 13.6 million. 
 Grant payments in 2002 amounted to DKK 20.6 million.  Payments for old grants amounted in 2003 to DKK 2.8 million.  Payment for old grants amounted in 2004 to DKK 2.8 million.  
 Assumed end of old payment in 2005. 
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  4. Policy objective of the programme  
  The objective of the grant scheme is to redu ce CO2 emissions by converting or expanding 
district heating plants to use of biomass fuels for heat or combined heat and power generation. 
 
5. Duration
 
  The programme is phasing out.  Since 2002, no new grants have been given.  6. Statistical information
 
 
 It is not possible to give statistical informati on of the trade effects of the grant scheme.  The 
district heating plants do not export heat.   V. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, THE AGENCY FOR 
ENVIRONMENT 
1. Subsidy Scheme for Cleaner Products 
1. Title of the programme
 
  Subsidy scheme for Cleaner Products. 
 
2. Period covered by the  notification
 
  2001 and 2002.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The scheme aims at reducing the environmental impact of products that may occur in all 
phases of the product life cycle.  Grants are given to projects that aims at reducing the environmental impact from development, production, marketing,  sales and consumption.  Including the waste 
treatment in the product life cycle. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Environmental Protection Act No. 753, of 25 August 2001.  
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grants.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Whether or not a project proposal receives a grant depends on an individual assessment of the 
project including environmental effects and public utility.  In principal, there is no maximum amount 
for grants given to each project.  Grants are given to many different actors.  7. Subsidy per unit or total
 
 
 In 2001 and 2002, 56 projects products received grants amounting to DKK 31.9 million.  Average grants amounts to DKK 0.6 million. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy scheme depends on the national budget.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  It is not possible to give statistical inform ation on the trade effects of the scheme, as the 
Subsidy Scheme for Cleaner Products is not directed at specific enterprises.  
 
VI. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND NATURE AGENCY 
1. Product Development Scheme for Forestry and Wood Working Industry 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Product Development Scheme for Forestry and Wood Working Industry (N 227/94). 
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  The scheme was established in 1994 and has no fixed validity period.  
3. Policy objective or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The aim of the scheme is to make the forestry and wood-processing industries more 
competitive and less sensitive to market fluctuations with a view to obtaining satisfactory utilization 
of natural resource wood, which is an environmentally friendly raw material. 
 
 Wood, which is a reproducible, recyclable and biologically degradable, CO2 neutral material, 
is a unique resource with an unutilized potentia l.  Apart from the production of furniture, the 
wood-processing industry in Denmark is characterized by small make-to-order firms that lack both a 
tradition of undertaking development tasks and the capita l to do so.  It should be noted that furniture 
production is not comprised by the product development scheme.  More specifically, the 
wood-processing sector is dominated by firms, whic h in relation to the EU Communities framework 
provisions for small and medium-sized firms are small.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of legislation under which 
it is granted ) 
 
 The provisions for granting the subsidy are laid  down in Section 29 of the Forest Act of 
June 2004.  Criteria to be fulfilled by applicants  are defined by Ministerial Decree No. 1318 of 
November 2006.  5. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Subsidies or loans.  Subsides to woodworking i ndustries shall be repaid with interest when a 
project generates an income for the industry.  Also subsidies to forestry projects shall be repaid if 
rights for the results are protected, and the project generates an income.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  The subsidy is provided to producers in the forestry and woodworking industry as well as universities and scientific institutions in these fields .  The amount of subsidy depends on the project 
budget an individual assessment of the project proposal. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or total
 
 
2006 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million) 
Number of commitments (projects) 
Average subsidy (DKK million) 4.6 
12 
0.4 
2005 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million) 
Number of commitments (projects) 
Average subsidy (DKK million) 5.9 
11 
0.5 
2004 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million) 
Number of commitments (projects) Average subsidy (DKK million) 6.4 
11 
0.6 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it  
 
 The subsidy scheme depends on the national budget. 
 9. Statistical information
 
 
 2004 2005 2006 
Sector mill. DKK mill. DKK mill. DKK 
Research institutions 3.9 3.1 1.3 
Woodworking industry 0.9 1.2 0.9 
Forest 0 0.2 0.1 
Forest contractors and nurseries 0.4 0 0.5 
Information activities 1.2 1.5 1.7 
Total 6.4 5.9 4.6 
 
 Table 1.  Distribution by categories of applicants for projects in the period 2004 to 2006   VII. THE DANISH MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT AND ENERGY 
1. Subsidy for Distribution of Newspapers a nd Magazines through Post Danmark A/S 
1. Title of the subsidy program
 
  With effect from 1 January 2007 the magazi ne subsidy was reorganized.  The magazine 
subsidy is now administered by the Danish Mi nistry of Culture (Danish Library Agency).  
Furthermore the magazine subsidy is now paid dir ectly to the publishers of the included magazines 
and newspapers.  Thus, from 2007 the magazine  is no longer linked to Post Danmark. 
  The description below concerns the histori cal subsidy that was in effect until 2007. 
 
 The Danish Minister for Transport through the Road Safety and Transport Agency (Postal 
Division) may require that the concessionaire (P ost Danmark A/S) must deliver newspapers and 
periodicals that fulfil certain criteria at special low tariffs.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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   The Road Safety and Transport Agency is en titled to define the criteria to be fulfilled by 
means of a ministerial decree.   The State partly covers the financial loss that Post Danmark incurs due to this special tariff 
arrangement. 
 
 The Road Safety and Transport Agency deci des the rules according to which the loss is 
compensated.  These rules are included in a note (d ated 11 January 2005) from the Road Safety and 
Transport Agency to Post Danmark A/S.  
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  There are no time-limits set up for this programme.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose if the subsidy
 
 
 The subsidy is to be considered as a national cultural policy measure.  While establishing the 
latest expert committee on the subject - the Media Co mmission of 1993 - is was stated that "the future 
media policy ought to be organized in a way to prevent a dramatic decline in the number of 
newspapers and to secure the freedom of informati on and speech plus availab ility variety, pluralisms 
and quality of the presentation and communication of news" (quotation from the third reading of 
Parliament on the Danish budget 3 December 1993). 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
 The provisions for granting the subsidy are laid down in Sections 11 and 12 of the Act on 
Postal Conveyance dated 9 June 2004.  The detailed criteria to be fulfilled by newspaper and 
periodicals are defined by Ministerial Decree issu ed by The Road Safety and Transport Agency. 
  The method of calculating the compensation to Post Danmark is laid down in a note from The Road Safety and Transport Agency to Post Danmark. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  The subsidy is given in direct form every m onth with 1/12 of the yearly budget and regulated 
according to the actual account at the end of the year. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Post Danmark through a subsidy pr. distri buted newspaper and magazine fulfilling the 
requirements.  
7. Subsidy per unit or total amount
  
  For 2001, the total amount was DKK 466 million.  For 2002, the total amount was DKK 465 million.  For 2003, the total amount was DKK 462 million. 
 For 2004, the total amount was DKK 363 million. 
 For 2005, the total amount was DKK 341 million.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or other time-limits  
  There are no time-limits set up for this programme.  With effect from 1 January 2007 the magazine subsidy is reorganized, cf. above.  
9. Statistical data
 
  Total number of copies of newspapers and periodicals conveyed within the scope of the 
magazine subsidy:  
 2001:  277.9 million. 
 2002:  268.5 million.  2003:  268.5 million.  2004:  148.8 million.  2005:  125.6 million. 
 
2. Environmental Grants to Freight Transport by Rail 
1. Title of the subsidy program
 
  Environmental grants to freight transport by rail.  
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  2003–2004.  3.   Policy objective or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To ensure a more environmental sustainable transport.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The European Commissions decisions of 17 May 1999 in State aid case N 588/98 and of 
11 December 2002 in State aid case N 287/2002. 
  Danish Government Act on Railway Charges and Environmental Subsidies for Rail Freight 
Transport.  
5. Form of subsidy
 
  Grant.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Railway undertakings providing freight trans port to/from/within Denmark regardless of their 
nationality.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.6 
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  7. Subsidy payment per unit or total
 
  2003:  DKK 0.025 per ton freight per carried kilometre.   2004: 
 
 - 1
st of January - 14th of September DKK 0.013 per ton freight per carried kilometre. 
 
- 15th of September - 31st of December DKK 0.045 per ton freight per carried kilometre. 
 
 During 2003, the grants have been distributed thus: 
  Railion: DKK 25,375,003  Ikea: DKK 634,178  Arriva: DKK 331,961 
 Arriva: DKK 165,358 (concerns 2002, but was invoiced in June 2003) 
 Total: DKK 26,506,500   During 2004, the grants have been distributed thus:   Railion: DKK 31,160,491 
 Ikea: DKK 24,682 
 RAG: DKK 172,113  Vestbanen/Arriva:  DKK 106,847  Total: DKK 31,464,133  
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The European Commission has approved the subs idy on condition of re-notification before 
December 2006.  9. Statistical information
 
 
 There is no statistical information available.  
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