WORLD TRADE  
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G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
16 November 2011 
 (11-5649) 
Committee on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 
of the GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the Agreement 
on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures 
 
EUROPEAN UNION 
 
Addendum 
   The following addendum to the notification of  the European Union relates to subsidy 
programmes of Slovenia. 
 
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  SLOVENIA 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
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I.  AGRICULTURE ................................................................................................................... ... 3 
A.  COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY  ............................................................................................. 3  
B.  RURAL DEVELOPMENT  ............................................................................................................... 9  
C.  FISHERIES  .............................................................................................................................. .... 14 
D.  FORESTRY  .............................................................................................................................. ... 16 
II.  DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES ................................................................................ 18  
III. RESCUE AND RESTRUCTURING ..................................................................................... 20  
IV.  TOURISM - PROMOTION OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS' 
DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................................................  21 
V.  ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES ....................................... 23  
VI.  REGIONAL AID .................................................................................................................. .. 26 
A.  REGIONAL AID OF THE OFFICE FOR LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL 
POLICY  .............................................................................................................................. ........ 26 
B.  REGIONAL AID TO POMURJE REGION OF THE OFFICE FOR LOCAL SELF-
GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL POLICY  .................................................................................... 27  
C.  REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE  .......................................................................................... 28  
D.  REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MURA .............................................................................. 30  
E.  INTERAGENCY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES  ........................................................ 31  
VII. ENERGY CONSERVATION AND THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY 
SOURCES ....................................................................................................................... ......... 32 
A.  FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR LEGAL PERSONS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS  ................................. 32  
B.  FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HOUSEHOLDS  .............................................................................. 34  
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  I. AGRICULTURE 
A. COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY  
1. Title of the programme 
 Common Agricultural Policy – Direct aids and Intervention on market. 
 
2. Brief description of the programme: 
Direct aids  
 
 2009 is the last year in which direct paym ents to agricultural producers are based on a 
reformed scheme (Single Payment Scheme, SPS), in troduced in 2007.  Slovenian model of direct 
payment is a combination of coupled payment, histor ical supplements and regional payment.  Parallel 
to it additional payments for extensive rearing a nd quality improvement was introduced.  Under a new 
scheme the majority of direct aid is linked to th e use of agricultural land (payments entitlements).  
Farmers claiming direct payments must comply with cross compliance obligations.  Among novelties 
introduced in 2009, a possibility to claim for payment entitlements for all agricultu ral land in use is in 
force, including for vineyards.  From 2009 on ne w payment entitlements can be allotted exclusively 
from national reserve.     Under the CAP health check coupled payments  have been further reduced.  From 2010 on 
direct payments for hops, sheep and goat premiu ms are included in the SPS as supplements to 
payment entitlements.  Until 2011 Slovenia maintain s coupled payments for bulls and steers, area 
payments for protein crops and nuts.  To support agricultural activities that encourage the protection 
or enhancement of the environment and the improve ment of the quality and marketing of agricultural 
products, from 2010 Slovenia practices  dairy payment for agricultural holdings in mountain areas and 
on steep slopes – dairy sector and measure aimed at preserving animal rearing on agricultural holdings with permanent pastures.  Intervention on market 
 
 In 2009, a European Union-wide scheme to pr ovide fruit and vegetables to school children, 
A School Fruit Scheme, is introduced in Slovenia.  To promote its consumption and to contribute to 
improved public health, Slovenia co-finances it by 25 per cent. 
 
 In both years under notification Slovenia has assi sted in financial measures for promotion of 
agricultural products and food on the internal market and third countries. 
 
(Other) Intervention on market 
 
 After the accession to the EU the number of me asures which are financed exclusively by the 
national budget is decreasing.  Those measures supplement CAP measures;  partly they are 
implemented as a state aid, which need to be no tified to the European Commission, partly as a de 
minimis  aid, which is outside the normal rules for State aid provided the cumulative aid does not 
exceed 7,500 € in any three fiscal year period. 
 
 Measures from the framework of (other) intervention on market are predominantly 
exceptional supports which Republic of Slovenia under takes to ease the deterioration of social and 
economic situation of certain types of agricultu ral holdings, caused by unpredictable natural or 
economic events.  Adopted measures are harmonized with State aid rules.   
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  3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Policy objectives of the funds granted is to contribute to the achievement of the Common 
Agricultural Policy's objectives as laid down in the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.   
  The policy objectives aims at:  
 Providing the farming community with a fair standard of living; 
 Supplying consumers with food at reasonable prices and 
 Promotion effective, yet environmentally sustainable, use of resources 
 5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Legal background is provided by Treaty establishing the European Community, and in 
particular Articles 36, 37 and 299(2) thereof. 
 
6. Legislation under which it is granted 
Year 2009 
 Direct aids 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003  of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules 
for direct support schemes under the common ag ricultural policy and establishing certain 
support schemes for farmers and amending Regul ations (EEC) No 2019/93, (EC) No 
1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001, (EC) No 1454/2001, (EC) 1868/94, (EC) No 1251/1999, (EC) No 1254/1999, (EC) No 1673/2000, (EEC) No 2358/71 and (EC) No 2529/2001 (OJ L OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1-69 );   
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 795/2004  of 21 April 2004 laying down detailed rules for 
the implementation of the single payment scheme provided for in Council Regulation 
(EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing cer tain support schemes for farmers ( OJ L 141, 30.4.2004, 
p. 1-17 ); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1973/2004  of 29 October 2004 layi ng down detailed rules 
for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 as regards the support schemes 
provided for in Titles IV and IVa of that Regulation and the use of land set aside for the 
production of raw materials ( OJ L 345, 20.11.2004, p. 1-84 , OJ L 330M, 9.12.2008, 
p. 58-141 ); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 796/2004  of 21 April 2004 laying down detailed rules for 
the implementation of cross-compliance, modul ation and the integrated administration and 
control system provided for in of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing 
common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and 
establishing certain support schemes for farmers ( OJ L 141, 30.4.2004, p. 18–58 ); 
 Agriculture act  (OG RS No 45/08);  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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   Decree on the implementation of direct payments in agriculture  (OG RS No 107/08); 
 Decree on the implementation of agricultural policy measures for the year 2009  
(OG RS No 05/09); 
 Decree establishing the levy for milk and milk products  (OG RS No 10/05, 132/06); 
 Rules on the register of agricultural holdings  (OG RS No 122/08); 
 Decree establishing a support scheme for the pr oduction of seed potato and potato in an 
isolation area of 100 meters  (OG RS No 19/2007); 
 Decree on the vine production potential  (OG RS No 88/08, 5/09); 
 Rules on the allocation of entitlement to  single payments from the national reserve  
(OG RS No 12/08); 
 Decree on cross compliance  (OG RS No 11/09). 
Intervention on market 
 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2007  of 20 December 2007 on the application of 
Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis  aid in the sector of agricultural production 
(OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 35–41);  
 Decree on contingency financial aid in agriculture  (OG RS No 71/08, 34/09 and 77/09); 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007  of 22 October 2007 establishing a common 
organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural 
products (Single CMO Regulation) ( OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1-149 ); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 288/2009  of 7 April 2009 laying down detailed rules for 
applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/200 7 as regards Community aid for supplying 
fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vege tables and banana products to children in 
educational establishments, in the framework of a School Fruit Scheme; 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 3/2008  of 17 December 2007 on information provision and 
promotion measures for agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries  
(OJ L 003, 5.1.2008, p. 1-19 ); 
 Decree on the organisation of the market in wine (OG RS 69/08, 77/08, 27/09, 29/10) and 
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1998/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to de minimis  aid (OJ L 379);  
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1998/2006  of 15 December 2006 on the application of 
Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to de minimis  aid (OJ L 379).  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  Year 2010 
Direct aids 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009  of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for 
direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing 
certain support schemes for farmers, ame nding Regulations (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) 
 No 247/2006, (EC) No 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 ( UL L 30, 
31.1.2009, str.  16–99 ) as last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 745/2010  of 
18 August 2010 establishing budgeta ry ceilings for 2010 applicable to certain direct support 
schemes provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 ( OJ L 218, 19.8.2010, p. 9–
18); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1120/2009  of 29 October 2009 la ying down detailed rules 
for the implementation of the single payment scheme provided for in Title III of Council 
Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for 
farmers under the common agricultural policy a nd establishing certain support schemes for 
farmers ( OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 1-26 ) as last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) 
No 730/2010  of 13 August 2010 correcting Regulation (EC) No 1120/2009 laying down 
detailed rules for the implementation of the si ngle payment scheme provided for in Title III of 
Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 establishi ng common rules for direct support schemes 
for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers ( OJ L 214, 14.8.2010, p. 1-1);  
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1121/2009  of 29 October 2009 la ying down detailed rules 
for the application of Council Regulation (E C) No 73/2009 as regards the support schemes for 
farmers provided for in Titles IV and V thereof ( OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 27–64 ) as last 
amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 387/2010  of 6 May 2010 amending 
Regulation (EC) No 1121/2009 introducing deta iled rules for the application of Council 
Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, as regards the mi nimum area requirement for the transitional 
fruit and vegetable payments in Cyprus and th e single area payment scheme for farmers in 
Poland and Slovakia ( OJ L 114, 7.5.2010, p. 1-2 ); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1122/2009  of 30 November 2009 laying down detailed 
rules for the implementation of Council Re gulation (EC) No 73/2009 as regards cross-
compliance, modulation and the integrated administration and control system, under the direct 
support schemes for farmers provided for that Regulation, as well as for the implementation 
of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards cross-compliance under the support scheme provided for the wine sector ( OJ L 316, 2.12.2009, p. 65–112 ) as last amended by 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 146/2010  of 23 February 2010 amending Regulation (EC) 
No 1122/2009 laying down detailed rules for th e implementation of Council Regulation (EC) 
No 73/2009 as regards cross-compliance, modulation and the integrated administration and control system, under the direct support schemes for farmers provided for in that Regulation, 
as well as for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards cross-
compliance under the support scheme provided for the wine sector under the support scheme provided for the wine sector ( OJ L 47, 24.2.2010, p. 1-3 ); 
 Decree on direct payments in agriculture  (OG RS No 113/09, 62/10 and 4/11); 
 Decree on the implementation of agricultural policy measures for the year
 2010  
(OG RS No 17/10 and 51/10);  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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   Decree establishing the levy for milk and milk products  (OG RS No 10/05 and 132/06); 
 Decree on the vine production potential  (OG RS No 88/08, 5/09 and 62/10); 
 Decree on cross compliance  (OG RS No 7/10); 
 Rules on the register of agricultural holdings  (OG RS No 1/10); 
 Rules on the allocation of entitlement to  single payments from the national reserve  
(OG RS No 19/10); 
Intervention on market 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007  of 22 October 2007 establishing a common 
organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural 
products (Single CMO Regulation) ( OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1-149 ); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 288/2009  of 7 April 2009 laying down detailed rules for 
applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/200 7 as regards Community aid for supplying 
fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vege tables and banana products to children in 
educational establishments, in the framework of a School Fruit Scheme; 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 3/2008  of 17 December 2007 on information provision and 
promotion measures for agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries  
(OJ L 003, 5.1.2008, p. 1-19 ); 
 Decree on the market organisation for wine grapes, must and wine ( OG RS No 22/04, 
27/04, 121/04, 113/05, 96/06); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1535/2007  of 20 December 2007 on the application of 
Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis  aid in the sector of agricultural production 
(OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 35–41);  
 Decree on contingency financial aid in agriculture  (OG RS No 71/08, 34/09, 77/09, 25/10 
and 72/10). 
7. Form of assistance granted 
 The aid is normally in the form of  grants co-financed by the EAGF and State budget. 
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Payments are made to agricultural holdings , other legal and natura l persons engaged in 
agricultural activity in Slovenia.   
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  9. Total expenditure under the programme (in €) 
Programme 2009 2010 
I. Direct Aid (1) 71,962 ,675.97 49, 264,947.54 
Single Payment  Scheme 62,576,147.25 41,920,097.38 
Hops  144,654.11 25,516.58 Bovine meat (bulls and steers) 5,096,381.49  3,929,478.28 
Sheep and Goats 509,602.97 398,863.53   
Bovine meat (additional payment for extensive 
rearing of female bovine animals)  3,586,332.66 2,887,605.58 
Dairy / 73,016.03 
Protein crops 17,964.83 9,681.27 
Nuts 6,072.68 6,853.25 
Seed Potatoes 25,520.00 13,835.65 
   
II. Intervention on market (A + B) 3,302,292.43  3,651,437.12  
    A.  Intervention on market          292,537.33                      463,254.73      
Fruits and Vegetables  (School Fruit Scheme)  / 146,393.62 
Promotion (information campaigns and promotions) 292,537.33 316,861.11 
   
 B.  Other Intervention on market (2)      3,009,755.10                   3,188,182.39      
Arable crops 1,836,488.10 2,235.60 
Dairy / 1,986,048.88 
Pigmeat / 1,199,897.91 
Wine (Support for promotional, educational and 
advisory activities)  1,173,267.00 1,030,000.00 
   
TOTAL (I. + II.)       75,264,968.40           52,916,384.66      
 
(1) Direct payments are financed from EU  and national budget.  From 2009 onwards 
Slovenian beneficiaries are eligible to a 100 per cent value of prem ium, valid for EU-
15.  Republic of Slovenia co-financed 40 and 30 per cent share in 2009 and 2010, respectively. 
 
(2) State Aid. 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
2007-2013. 
 
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Applications for support are submitted to the Agency of Republic of Slovenia for Agricultural 
Markets and Rural Development, which is the only  accredited paying agency in Slovenia for the 
allocation of EU Agricultural funds (EAGF, EAFRD).     G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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   Direct payment supports are granted on the basis of a yearly claim via Single Application, 
whereas in case of other measures payments are granted on the basis of calls for applications, 
published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia.  12. Trade effects 
 In 2009 and 2010, 83 per cent and 79 per cent of  support provided did have no or at most 
minimally trade distorting effects, respectively.  B. R
URAL DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the programme 
 Rural Development Programme of the Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013. 
 2. Brief description of the programme: 
 Rural Development Programme of the Republic  of Slovenia 2007-2013 (abbreviation:  RDP 
2007-2013) is a joint programme of the European Co mmission and Slovenia.  It is implemented under 
2nd Pillar of the Common Agricultural Policy.  The RDP 2007-2013 was drawn up in accordance with 
a Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005, Council Re gulation (EC) 1290/2005, Commission Regulation 
(EC) 1974/20063, Commission Regulation (EC) 1320/2006, Commission Regulation (EC) 1975/20065 and Council Decision 2006/144/EC on Community strategic guidelines for rural 
development (programming period 2007 to 2013).  It was approved by a Commission Decision 
in 2007. 
 
 The RDP 2007-2013 is a uniform implementi ng document of the rural development policy 
applying to the whole territory of Slovenia.  It is  co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for 
Rural Development and Republic of Slovenia (EAFRD ).  The total available public funds for the 
programming period 2007-2013 amount to 1.18 billi on €, of which 915.9 million € are provided by 
the EAFRD, while the remaining amount is fina nced from the State budget.  Funds are allocated 
among 4 axes (plus Technical Assistance) that ar e further divided into measures.  The minimum 
required financial contribution of EAFRD to each of the defined axes is defined in Art. 17 of Council 
Regulation (EC) 1698/2005.  Maximum amounts and/or public aid intensity per measure are defined 
in Annex 1 to the aforementioned regulation.    
 Any remaining commitments stemming from the previous programming period that were 
undertaken under Single Programming Document 2004-2006 (priority 3) or Rural Development 
Programme 2004-2006 (both financed from the Euro pean Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund 
- EAGGF) have been transferred to the current  RDP 2007-2013 pursuant to Commission Regulation 
(EC) 1320/2006.  These payments are presented under point 9.A.  Only a relevantly small amount of 
commitments from Rural Development Programme 2004-2006 (positively resolved complaints and 
return of over-repaid funds to beneficiaries), wh ich were not transferred to RDP 2007-2013, were 
financed from a separate budgetary item of the State budget.  These payments are presented under 
point 9.B.   The objective of the programme is to strengthen the competitiveness  of agricultural, 
forestry and food sector (Axis 1)  through investments in mode rnization, compliance to EU 
standards, environmental performan ce of agricultural holdings, micro, small or medium size 
enterprises, adding value to agricultural and forest ry products (marketing, processing, first stage wood 
processing) as well as improvement of infrastructure (land consolidation, irrigation etc.).  The 
programme aims at improving demographic structure in rural areas by granting aid to younger farmers 
and rents to farmers who transfer the farm to a younger one.  Another objective of the programme is G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  to improve the quality of agricultural production and products by stimulating agricultural operators to 
participate in quality schemes and to st rengthen their presence on the market. 
  Under Axis 2 , the programme promotes environmentally sound agricultural practices  by 
granting agri-environment payments to those farmers who voluntarily undertake additional 
environmental commitments.  Within this axis, comp ensatory allowances are also granted to farmers 
on handicapped areas, i.e.  mount ain areas and other areas with less favourable conditions for 
agricultural activity  in order to maintain typical landscape and continue cultivation of land.  These 
payments compensate for farmers' additional cost s and income forgone due to commitment made. 
 
 The objective of Axes 3 and 4  (LEADER)  is to improve quality of life  in the countryside 
(rural heritage, village renewal) and diversify rural economy  (job creation, non-agricultural 
economic activities on the farm) and to stimulate local initiatives  under LEADER approach. 
 3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Policy objectives of the funds granted is to contribute to the achievement of the Common 
Agricultural Policy's objectives as laid down in the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.  Rural development policy objectives are further de fined by the Council Decision 2006/144/EC on 
Community strategic guidelines for rural developmen t (programming period 2007 to 2013) and Art. 4 
of the Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005.  RDP 2007 -2013 had to be drawn in compliance with the 
objectives set at the EU level.   Support for rural development shall contribute to achieving the following objectives: 
 
 improving the competitiveness of agriculture a nd forestry by supporting restructuring, 
development and innovation; 
 improving the environment and the countryside by supporting land management; 
 improving the quality of life in rural area s and encouraging diversification of 
economic activity. 
 The objectives set out in the previous paragra ph are implemented by means of the four axes 
defined in Title IV of Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005.  5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Legal background is provided by the Counc il Regulation (EC) 1290/2005 and 1698/2005.  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food acts as a Managing Authority for the RDP 2007-2013 in terms of Art. 75 of Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005.  6. Legislation under which it is granted 
For the implementation of RDP 2007-2013: 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005  of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common 
agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1- 25), last amended by Council Regulation (EC) 
No 473/2009 of 25 May 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and 
Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 144, 9.6.2009, p. 3-8);   
 Council Regulation (EC) No. 1698/2005  of 20 September 2005 on support for rural 
development by the European Agricultural F und for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 
21.10.2005, p. 1-40), last amended by th e Council Regulation (EC) No 473/2009 of 
25 May 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by 
the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and Regulation (EC) 
No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 144, 9.6.2009, p. 3-8);   
 Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1974/2006   of 15 December 2006 laying down detailed 
rules for the application of Council Regula tion (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural 
development by the European Agricultural F und for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 368, 
23.12.2006, p. 15-73), last amended by the Commission Regulation (EU) No 108/2010 of 8 February 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No  1974/2006 laying down detailed rules for the 
application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by 
the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 36, 9.2.2010, p. 4-6);  
 Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1975/2006  of 7 December 2006 laying down detailed 
rules for the implementation of Council Re gulation (EC) No 1698/2005, as regards the 
implementation of control procedures as well as cross-compliance in respect of rural 
development support measures (OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 74-84).  As of 1 January 2011 this regulation is repealed by the Commission Regulation (EU) No 65/2011  of 27 January 2011 
laying down detailed rules for the implementa tion of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, 
as regards the implementation of control procedures as well as cross-compliance in respect of 
rural development support measures (OJ L 25, 28.1.2011, p. 8-23);  
 Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1320/2006  of 5 September 2006 laying down rules for the 
transition to the rural development supp ort provided for in Council Regulation 
(EC) No. 1698/2005 (OJ L No. 243 6/9/2006, p 6-19); 
 Rural development programme of the Repub lic of Slovenia 2007-2013 (RDP 2007-2013) , 
approved by the Commission Decision CCI 2007 SI 06 RPO 001 of 10 September 2007. 
For obligations stemming from the previous programming period (transitional period:  
2004-2006): 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999  on support for rural development from the 
European Agricultural Guidance and Guaran tee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing 
certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p.  80–102), last amended (partial repeal) by 
Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of  20 September 2005 on support for rural 
development by the European Agricultural F und for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 
21.10.2005, p. 1-40); 
 Commission Regulation(EC) No. 817/2004   of 29 April 2004 laying down detailed rules for 
the application of Council Regulation (EC) No  1257/1999 on support for rural development 
from the European Agricultu ral Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 153, 
30.4.2004, p. 30-81 (EN)), repealed by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1974/2006 (see 
above);   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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   Rural development programme of the Republic of Slovenia for period of 2004-2006  
(Official Gazette ( hereinafter:  OG ) of RS, No. 116/04, 45/06, 70/07, 124/07, 107/08). 
National legislation: 
 
 Agriculture Act  (OG RS No 45/08); 
 Decree about the measures of Rural deve lopment programme of RS 2007-2013 for axis 
1, 3 and 4 (OG RS No 73/2008, changes:  OG RS No 17/2009);  
 Decree about the measures of Axis 1, 3 and 4 of Rural Development Programme of the 
Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013 in the years 2010-2013 (OG RS No 40/2010, changes:  
OG RS No 85/2010, 28/2011); 
 Decree on payments for measures of axis 2  from the Rural development plan for the 
Republic of Slovenia for the period 2007-2013 in years 2009-2013  (OG RS No 11/2009, 
changes:  OG RS No 14/2010) – repealed as of 27 February 2010; 
 Decree on payments for measures of axis 2 from the Rural development plan for the 
Republic of Slovenia for the period 2007-2013 in years 2010-2013  (OG RS No 14/2010, 
changes:  OG RS No 60/2010, 12/2011) – in force as of 27 February 2010; 
 Decree on payments for agri-environmental measures from the Rural development Plan 
for the Republic of Slovenia 2004-2006 in years 2007-2010  (OG RS, No 19/2007, changes:  
OG RS, No 124/2007, 21/2008, 45/2008-Agriculture Law, 11/2009) – repealed as of 14 February 2009.  Legal act was in use until the enforcement of relevant sub-legal acts based 
on new Agriculture Law, i.e. till 24 May 2009; 
 Decree on payments for agri-environmental measures from the Rural development Plan 
for the Republic of Slovenia 2004-2006 in years 2009-2010  (OG RS No 11/2009, changes:  
OG RS, No 14/2010, 60/2010) – in force as of 14 February 2009;   
 Decree for implementing the agricultu ral policy measures for the year 2009  
(OG RS No 5/2009); 
 Decree for implementing the agricultu ral policy measures for the year 2010  
(OG RS No 17/2010, changes:  51/2010). 
7. Form of assistance granted 
 Assistance under RDP 2007-2013 is allocated in  form of grants co-financed by the EAFRD 
and State budget.   
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Support is provided to all eligible entities (pri vate or public) which are defined under each of 
the RDP 2007-2013 measures and fulfil eligibility cr iteria.  Typically, these are farmers engaged in 
agricultural and forestry activity, educational in stitutions, research institutions, public institutes, 
interest and professional associations and organisa tions in the agricultural, forestry and food 
processing sectors, agricultural holdings, private fo rest owners or co-owners, their associations, 
municipalities and their associations, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises registered for food 
processing activity, private owners of alpine pastures, municipalities, individual independent 
entrepreneur, company, institute, cooperative, or a farm engaged in subsidia ry occupation that do not  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  exceed the criteria on micro enterprises defined in the Commission Recommendation 
No 2003/361/EC, local action groups etc.   Under Axes 1 and 3, support is provided on the basis of a call for applications (open/closed tender procedure).  Under Axis 2, to obtain th e payments a beneficiary that has entered the 
commitment has to file a claim each year togeth er with a Single Application, which is used for 
obtaining direct payments support under the 1
st Pillar.  Conditions for obtaining Axis 2 payments are 
set in decrees published on a yearly basis.  As fo r the Axis 4, beneficiaries are local action groups 
which have applied to a call for applications (in 2008 and 2009) and were a pproved and recognized by 
the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food as eligible local action groups.  Commitment 
appropriations are allocated to each of the local  action group on a yearly basis.  Allocation key 
includes the criteria such as the number of inhabita nts, area covered by the local action group, as well 
as the quality of local development strategy.  9. Total expenditure under the programme (in €) 
Programme 2009 2010 
(A) Rural Development Programme 2007-20131  32,360,726.94 31,685,960.13 
 - of that for the commitments 2004–2006 transferred to 
RDP 2007-2013 on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) 1320/2006 686,952.27 491,310.99 
(B) Rural development Programme 2004–2006 (financing 
of any remaining commitments undertaken between 
2004-2006, which could not be transferred for financing to 
RDP 2007-2013 (under A).  Such obligations financed by the 
State budget include positively resolved complaints and 
return of over-repaid RDP 2004–2006 funds to beneficiaries.   197,549.12  132,186.61 
 - of that for Support for meeting the EU standards 
2004–2005 178,460.44 8,500.00 
 - of that for return of over-repaid RDP 2004–2006 
funds to beneficiaries 19,088.68 123,686.61 
(C) TOTAL A+B 32.558.276,06 
 31.818.146,74 
 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 2007-2013. 
 
                                                      
1 For measures and activities under the RDP 2007-2013 which do not fall under the scope of Article 36 
of the EC Treaty (now Art.  42 of the Treaty on Functioning of the EU) and represent public financial 
contribution of Slovenia as a complement to Community aid, Slovenia in favour of activities or measures 
pursuant to points (a)(i) and (b)(ii), (iii) of Article  52 of Regulation 1698/2005, applies the provisions of 
Regulation 1998/2006 (" de minimis aid").  Measure under point (b)(i) of Article 52 of Regulation 1698/2005 is 
implemented according to the state ai d scheme N 172/2009 – Slovenia Br oadband Development in Slovenia, 
which was approved by the European Commission in letter No C(2009)8127 of 19 October 2009.  In favour of activities or measures pursuant to Article 28 of Regulation 1698/2005, for the purpose of co-financing general 
investment costs, the provisions of Regulation 1998/2006 (" de minimis aid") shall apply.  In case of co-
financing facilities building and purchase, costs of la nd purchase as well as new machinery and equipment 
purchase the provisions of Regulation 1628/2006 ("on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to 
national regional investment aid") shall apply. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Applications for support are submitted to the Agency of Republic of Slovenia for Agricultural 
Markets and Rural Development, which is the only  accredited paying agency in Slovenia for the 
allocation of funds of Common Agricultural Policy (C AP) in the field of agriculture, food-processing 
industry and rural development.  Support under Axis  1 and 3 is granted on the basis of calls for 
applications, which are regularly published in th e Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, 
whereas in case of Axis 2 payments are granted on th e basis of a yearly claim filed together with a 
Single Application, which is used for obt aining direct payments support under the 1st Pillar.  
Conditions for obtaining Axis 2 payments are set in  decrees published on a yearly basis.  As for the 
Axis 4, beneficiaries are local action groups which have applied to a call for applications (in 2008 
and 2009) and were approved and recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food as 
eligible local action groups.  Commitment appropria tions are allocated to each of the local action 
group on a yearly basis.  12. Trade effects 
 No, or at most minimal, trade distorting effects. 
 C. F
ISHERIES  
1. Title of the programme 
 Operational Programme for Fisheries Devel opment in the Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013. 
 
2. Brief description of the programme: 
 The Operational programme is an instrument fo r financial assistance to the European fisheries 
sector during the period 2007-2013 to help it adapt to changes required in the sector.    3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 The objectives of the Operational programme 2007-2013 are to: 
 support the Common Fisheries Policy with a view to guaranteeing the sustainable 
exploitation of aquatic resources and th e economic, environmental and social 
sustainability of the fisheries sector; 
 promote a sustainable balance between resources and the fishing capacity of the 
Community fishing fleet; 
 strengthen the competitiveness of the operating structures and the development of 
economically viable enterprises in the fisheries sector; 
 foster the protection and enhancement of the environment and natural resources 
where related to the fisheries sector; 
 encourage sustainable development and improvement of the quality of life in areas 
with an active fishing industry;  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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   promote equality between men and women in the development of the fisheries sector 
and fisheries areas. 
 The measure aims to help the fisheries sector  and coastal communities to adapt to changing 
conditions and to establish conditions  which would allow the fishing industry can be eco-friendly way 
of economic survival. 
 5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Legal background is provided by the Council Re gulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on 
the European Fisheries Fund.  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food acts as a Managing 
Authority for the Operational Programme for Fish eries Development in the Republic of Slovenia 
2007-2013.  6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Articles 36, 37, 158, 159 and 161 of the EC Treaty; 
 Council Regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries 
Fund; 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No. 498/2007 of 26 March 2007 laying down detailed 
rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006 on the European Fisheries Fund; 
 Operational programme for fisheries deve lopment in the Republic of Slovenia 
2007-2013; 
 Regulation on implementation of the Op erational Programme for Fisheries 
Development in the Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013 (OG RS, No. 57/09). 
7. Form of assistance granted 
 Assistance under RDP 2007-2013 is allocated in fo rm of grants co-financed by the European 
Fisheries Fund and State budget.  Aid for the restructuring of fishing fleets, aquaculture, processing and marketing circuits, port facilities, selective fi shing methods, financing of local strategies in 
support of the sustainable development of fi sheries areas, and socio economic measures. 
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Co-financing principle and principle of regionally diversified action; 
 
 Ship-owners, enterprises, producer organi zations, public and private bodies, professional 
organizations, cooperatives, fishermen.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  9. Total expenditure under the programme (in €) 
 Total budget for 2007-2013:  21 million € (national budget) 
 
Expenditure in 2009, 2010 2009 2010 
Operational programme for fisheries development in the 
Republic of Slovenia 2007-2013 / 489,865.22 
TOTAL FISHERIES / 489,865.22 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
2008-2015, having regard to the rules n+2. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Beneficiaries submit applications to the Agency for Agricultural Markets and Rural 
Development of the Republic of Slovenia.  Calls  for applications are regularly published in the 
Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia. 
 12. Trade effects 
 The structural aid has only a very small influence. 
 
D. FORESTRY  
1. Title of the programme 
 Forest Investment Programmes for the years 2009 and 2010. 
 2. Brief description of the programme: 
 Forest Investment Programme defines measure ments in the forests that are financed and 
co-finances from the State budget.  It is prepared annual on the basis of guidelines provided in the 
National Forest Programme, Forest management Pl ans and available resources in the State budget. 
 3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 The objectives of the programme are to ensure (1) ecological forest functions where they are 
particularly important, e.g. in Natura 2000 areas,  (2) regeneration of forests and tending of young 
growth represent high costs in the system of forest  management and are at the same time a key to 
stable forests, (3) regeneration in private forests is carried out in time and that the saplings used are of 
high quality, suitable provenance and adapted to the site conditions, the preservation of biodiversity at 
species level, (4) preventive forest protection meas ures against harmful organisms and abiotic agents, 
including fires, bark beetles and grazing of ungulates.   The objectives set out in the previous paragraph are implemented by means of forest 
protection measures, including fire protection, m easures for maintaining and enhancing habitats of 
wildlife in private owned forests and silvic ulture activities in private owned forests.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Legal background is provided by the Forest Act of the Republic of Slovenia, Article 48 
(OG of RS, No. 30/93, 67/02, 110/02 and 106/10);  the authority for the programme is Ministry of 
Agriculture, Forestry and Food. 
 6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Forest Act of the Republic of Slovenia (OG of RS, No. 30/93, 67/02, 110/02 and 
106/10, Article 48); 
 Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2009 a nd 2010 Implementation Acts (OG of RS, 
No. 114/07 and 99/2009); 
 Rules on financing and co-financing the forest investments (OG of RS, No. 71/04, 
95/04, 37/05, 87/05, 73/08 and 63/10); 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1998/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application 
of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to de minimis  aid (State aid 
scheme  No. M001-5022851-2010, Financing and co-financing of forest investments).  
7. Form of assistance granted 
 Support is provided in the form of grant.  
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The subsidy is provided to: 
 
 all forest owners in the case of financing forest protection measures, including 
prevention of forest fires;   
 private forest owners in the case of co-fi nancing silviculture activities, protection 
against grazing of ungulates and measures for maintaining and enha ncing habitats of 
wildlife. 
9. Total expenditure under the programme (in €)  
Expenditure in 2009, 2010 2009 2010 
Forest Investment Programme (silviculture activities, 
protection against grazing of ungulates and measures for 
maintaining and enhancing habitats of wildlife forest protection measures, including prevention of forest fires) 1,881,185.32 2,035,091.37 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 Annual on the basis of guidelines provided in the National Forest Programme, Forest 
management Plans and available resources in the State budget.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Only measures and activities foreseen by the Forest Investment Programme and for which 
detailed silviculture plans are adopted are eligible for financing and co–financing.  After the activities 
that had been planned and administratively orde red were conducted, the Slovenia Forest Service 
issues a confirmation document which represents the basis for financial request directed to the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food. 
 12. Trade effects 
 No, or at most minimal, trade distorting effects. 
 II. DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES 
1. Title of the programme 
 Programme of measures to promote entr epreneurship and competitiveness 2007-2013. 
2. Brief description of the programme: 
 The Programme of Measures is based on four b asic pillars (sections) interconnected to form 
the whole document: 
  1. Promoting entrepreneurship a nd entrepreneur-friendly environment; 
 2. Knowledge for business;  3. R&D and innovations in companies;  4. Promoting small and medium-sized enterprises with equity and debt instruments.  
 
3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
Voucher consulting and training. 
Research & development activities of inte rdisciplinary R&D groups in enterprises. 
Promoting investments in business-development-logistics platforms. Promoting research & development activities in enterprises. Promoting technological investments. Promoting fast-growing and innovative small and medium-sized companies with equity 
instruments. 
 5. Background and authority for the programme 
Ministry of the Economy 
Slovene Enterprise Fund 
Public Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Entrepreneurship and Foreign Investments 
Public Agency for Technology of the Republic of Slovenia 
 6. Legislation under which it is granted 
Supportive Environment for Entrepreneurship Act (OG RS, No. 102/2007).  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  Companies act (OG RS, No. 65/2009-UPB3, 83/2009 Odl.US:  U-I-165/08-10, 
Up-1772/08-14, Up-379/09-8 and 33/2011). 
Decree on the Implementation of Procedures fo r the Use of the European Cohesion Policy 
Funds in the Republic of Slovenia in the Programming Period 2007-2013 (OG RS, No. 17/2009, 40/2009, 3/2010, 31/2010 and 79/2010). 
Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2008 and 200 9 Implementation Act (OG RS, No. 114/2007, 
58/2008, 58/2008-ZZdrS-E, 109/2008-ZJF-D, 26/2009 (31/09 correction), 59/2009, 96/2009 and 99/2009-ZIPRS1011). 
Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2009 and 2010 Implementation Act (OG RS, No. 99/2009, 
29/2010, 56/2010 and 96/2010-ZIPRS1112). 
Operational Programme for Strengthening Regi onal Development Potentials for the Period 
2007-2013. 
Operational Programme for Human Resour ces Development for the Period 2007-2013. 
Programme of Measures for Promoting Entr epreneurship and Competitiveness 2007-2013. 
State aid rules. 
7. Form of assistance granted 
Grants. 
Venture Capital Investment. 
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Micro, small, medium-sized and great enterprises.  
 
9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
Grants* € 11.406.637 € 14.822.976 
Venture Capital Investment* € 0  € 96.340 
TOTAL € 11.406.637 € 14.919.316 
  * paid state aid from Republic of Slovenia Budget. 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 1 January 2007-31 December 2013. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Public tenders and programmes conf irmed by the Slovenian government. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  III. RESCUE AND RESTRUCTURING 
1. Title of the programme 
 Rescue and Restructuring of Companies in Difficulty. 
 2. Brief description of the programme 
 The programme aims at reorganisation of co mpanies' business process, supports opening of 
new markets and introduction of improved organisational structures.  It obligates companies to 
implement restructuring plans.  3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy 
 Respite from financial problems. 
 Restructuring companies on the basi s of the restructuring programme. 
 
5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Ministry of the Economy. 
 6. Legislation under which it is granted 
Act governing rescue and restructuring aid for companies in difficulty (OG RS, No. 44/2007). 
 
Decree laying down the criteria, restructuring programme issues, requirements for obtaining guarantees, methods of control and record keepi ng for the state aids granted to companies in 
difficulties (OG RS, No. 13/2006).  
Act regulating the use of funds arising from the proceeds based on the transformation of 
Company ownership act (OG RS, No. 45/1995)  Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2008 and 200 9 Implementation Act (OG RS, No. 114/2007, 
58/2008, 58/2008-ZZdrS-E, 109/2008-ZJF-D, 26/ 2009 (31/09 correction.), 59/2009, 96/2009 
and 99/2009-ZIPRS1011). 
 
Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2009 and 2010 Implementation Act (OG RS, No. 99/2009, 
29/2010, 56/2010 and 96/2010-ZIPRS1112). 
 7. Form of assistance granted 
Grants. 
Long-term and short-term loans to companies in difficulties. 
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Commercial companies in difficulties in Slovenia as defined in the Act governing rescue and 
restructuring aid for companies in difficulty. 
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  9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
Grants € 1,020,648 € 1,250,995 
Short-term loans € 1,450,000 € 1,250,000 
Long-term loans € 4,686,000 € 2,296,316 
TOTAL € 7,156,648 € 4,797,311 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 1 January 2005-31 December 2013. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Approval of applications based on criteri a and conditions under the legislation. 
 IV. TOURISM - PROMOTION OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS' DEVELOPMENT 
1. Title of the programme 
 Operational Programme for Strengthening Re gional Development Potentials 2007-2013 with 
two tourism development priorities "Integration of natural and cultu ral potentials" and "Increasing the 
tourism competitiveness." 
 
2. Brief description of the programme 
 The basic objectives of the programme is c onstruction, restoration and modernization of 
tourism infrastructure in accordance with natural, cultural and landscape characteristics of a certain 
area (for instance accommodation facilities, use of thermal water, entertainment and recreational 
facilities, experience centres, ski facilities - ca bleways, congress centres, youth centres and other 
youth infrastructure).  The state aid under the "O perational Programme for Strengthening Regional 
Development Potentials 2007-2013,  tourism development projects is intended for both, public and 
private investors, where projects of the tourism SMEs are preferential.  Particular consideration is given to the tourism investment projects that providing  high level of energy efficiency, to projects that 
protect natural resources, to projects that use modern sustainable technologies in the field of 
construction and sustainable land use which c ontribute considerably to overall sustainable 
development.  Due to problems relating with visibi lity of Slovenia as attractive tourism destination, 
the programme objectives are oriented as well to ward development of adequate destination 
management structures at local and regional level, to enhancing know-how on integrated sustainable 
management methods and to activities in the area of destinations promotion and marketing 
particularly on promotion of  tourism trademark Slovenia. 
 3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
Promoting the development of tourist destinati ons and the development of tourism SMEs and 
industry competitiveness. 
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  Promoting tourism investments especially at the remote and unknown areas with considerable 
natural and cultural potentials but with lack of ade quate tourist offer, basic tourism infrastructure and 
adequate tourist services. 
 Enhancing know-how on integrated sustainable mana gement at the tourist destination's level, 
promoting the development of ade quate destination management structures to improve the quality and 
scope of competitive tourist pr oducts, enhancing know-how on better and innovative tourist 
destinations promotion.  5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Ministry of the Economy. 
  Government Office for Local Sel f-Government and Regional Policy. 
 6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Operational Programme for Strengthening Regional Development Po tentials 2007-2013. 
 The Development Strategy of Slovenia. 
 
The EU Cohesion Policy for the Support of Growth and Jobs:  the Strategic Guidelines of the Community, 2007-2013, Council Regulation of the EU 1083/2006. 
 
 Plan of the Preparations of the National Development Programme. 
  National Strategic Reference Framework.   The Tourism Promotion Act (Official Journal No. 2/04). 
 
 Development Plan and Policies of Sl ovene Tourism 2007- 2011 (DPSST 2007-2011). 
 7. Form of assistance granted 
 Grants, related with activities in the area of  the promotion and development of tourism. 
 
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Commercial companies and tourism SME's (up to 35 per cent of the project value) registered 
under the Companies Act.   Large tourism companies (up to 25 per cent of project value). 
 
 Associations - NGO's (up to 65 per cent of project value).   Public institutions (up to 1 00 per cent of project value). 
 9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL € 34,350,315 € 28,993,954 
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  10. Duration of the programme 
 January 2007 to December 2013. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Tender/Calls for Applications. 
 
 Direct approval of projects (in cases of public tourism infrastructure).  
V. ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES 
1. Title of the programme 
 Active employment and training programmes. 
 2. Brief description of the programme 
 Programme is aiming at reducing the unemp loyment, ensuring the active educational 
programmes and training for unemployed workers to  promote better employment opportunities, life-
time education, new forms of entrepreneurship, a nd to reduce the structural discrepancies in the 
labour market.  The objective of the programme is to ensure the social involvement of unemployed 
workers and to reduce the negative conse quences of long-term unemployment.   
  The AEP programme for 2009 and 2010 envisaged inclusion in four measures:  
The purpose of measure 1 – GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN SEEKING 
EMPLOYMENT is provided for the purpose of guiding and helping individuals in seeking 
jobs and familiarising them with vocational possi bilities, while enhanced treatment of specific 
groups of persons is provided in order to improve employment possibilities and eliminate 
barriers in seeking jobs.  Another purpose of the measure is to present and implement active 
employment policy activities. 
 The purpose of measure 2 – TRAINING AND ED UCATION – is to increase employability 
and competitiveness on the labour market by  acquiring new knowledge, skills and abilities 
and to raise the level of education and qualifi cations of employees and unemployed persons.   
 
The purpose of measure 3 - PROMOT ING EMPLOYMENT AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT, 
is to promote the self-employment of unemploye d persons, who after training wish to fulfil an 
entrepreneurial idea and become self-employed, promotion of employment for the most disadvantaged groups of unemploye d persons who are special reci pients of financial social 
assistance.  Activities in this measure comprise fo r the most part state assistance, so they are 
implemented in line with the rules on the allocation of state assistance. 
 The purpose of measure 4 - PROGRAMMES TO INCREASE SOCIAL INCLUSION, is to promote social inclusion, in other words to carry out and establish activities and projects to 
create an environment that will motivate people towards being active and in which they may more easily and quickly find work, while at the same time enjoying the necessary level of 
social protection. 
 
3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Enhancing active employment a nd creating new qualitative posts 
 Raising the level of education and training of certain disadvantaged groups of workers  
 Active approach in solving unemployment problems 
 Providing formal and vocational education 
 Providing new knowledge 
 Providing specific knowledge 
 Promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment 
 Initiating the concept of the life-time education 
 Reducing the structural and regional discrepancies in the labour market 
 
5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs. 
 6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Employment and Insurance Against Unemployment Act (OG RS, No. 107/06-UPB1, 
114/06-ZUTPG, 59/07- ZŠtip (63/07-popr.); 
 Decree on the implementation of procedures for the use of the European cohesion 
policy funds in the Republic of Sloveni a in the programming period 2007-2013 
(OG RS, No. 41/07); 
 Rules concerning the implementation of ac tive employment policy measures (OG RS, 
No. 5/07, 85/08); 
 Republic of Slovenia Budgets for 2007 and 2008 Implementation Act (OG RS, 
No. 92/2007- UPB1, 114/2007-ZIPRS0809); 
 Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2008 and 2009 Implementation Act (OG RS 
No. 114/2007- ZIPRS0809); 
 Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2010 and 2011 Implementation Act (OG RS 
No. 99/2009 (ZIPRS1011), 96/2010 -ZIPRS1112). 
7. Form of assistance granted 
 Grants. 
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Commercial companies and sole proprietors. 
 Enterprises employing disabled persons. 
 Non-profit organizations. 
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  9. Total expenditure under the programme 
Table 1:  Subsidies paid from the Budget of the Republic of Slovenia in 2009 and 2010: 
 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL  352,500.00 (ZPRPGD2) 
5,199,318.62 (measure 3) 
7,262,626.32 (measure 2) 
25,456,995.00 (ZDSPD Č3) 
6,749,996.12  (ZDPNP4) 
605,391.68 (UIZ5) 
304,846.23 (ODM6) 
     
45,931,673.97 5,461,564.37 (measure 3) 
2,621,135.55 (measure 2) 
7,965,930.00 (ZDSPD Č3) 
20,740,065.49 (ZDPNP4) 
1,339,779.61 (UIZ5) 
     
38,128,475.02 
 Source:  Application MFERAC, May 2011 
 
 SINGLE PROGRAMMING DOCUMENT 2004-20067 
 
Table 2:  Subsidies paid from the Budget of  the Republic of Slovenia as national public contribution to the programmes of active employment policy, financed by EU, in 2009 and 2010: 
 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL  561,375.00 - 
 Source:  Application MFERAC, May 2011  
 
 OP HRD 2007-20138 
 
Table 3:  Subsidies paid from the Budget of the Republic of Slovenia as national public 
contribution to the programmes of active employment policy, financed by EU, in 2009 
and 2010: 
 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL  654,139.52 (contracts started in 2008) 
1,408,792.34 (2009 contracts) 
     
2,062,931.86 3,158,546.77 (contracts started in 2009) 
1,587,600.00 (2010 contracts) 
     
4,746,146.77 
 Source:  Application MFERAC, May 2011  
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 1 January 2007-31 December 2013. 
 
                                                      
2 Act Governing Rescue and Restructuring Aid for Companies in Difficulty, OG RS No. 44/2007. 
3 Partially subsidizing of full-time work Act, OG RS No. 5/2009, 57/2009. 
4 Partial Reimbursement of Payment Compensation Act, OG RS No. 42/2009. 
5 Training and education programmes for companies. 
6 Maintaining work places programme. 
7 The subsidy paid represents 25 % of national contribution for the EU funded programmes of AEP. 
8 The subsidy paid represents 15 % of national contribution for the EU funded programmes of AEP. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Tenders. 
 Approval of applications based on expect ed performance criteria and conditions set 
out in the tender. 
 Approval of business plans. 
 12. Trade effects 
 The purpose of the subsidies is to reduce unemplo yment and structural disparities, particularly 
educational and regional, in the labour market, while  promoting employment.  The effect of subsidies 
on trade is indirect, in terms of increased purch asing power of the population, due to the higher 
employability of the population as well as higher productivity of companies that receive the subsidy.  
VI. REGIONAL AID 
A. R
EGIONAL AID OF THE OFFICE FOR LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL POLICY  
1. Title of the programme 
 Programme for promotion of development of Poso čje 2007-2013 (SO ČA 2013). 
2. Brief description of the programme 
 Current programme represents continuation of  Programme for promotion of development of 
Posočje which covered the period from 2002 to 2006.  Poso čje was affected by three major 
earthquakes (1976, 1998 and 2004) and by a dev astating landslide (2000).  The purpose of the 
programme is the post-earthquake reconstructi on and promotion of development aiming at 
reinvigoration of local entrepreneurship and con sequently at reducing the disparities between Poso čje 
and other regions in Slovenia and in the European Union. 
 
3. Period covered by notification 
1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Developing economic, social and physical infrastructure. 
 Promoting entrepreneurship through investments initiatives. 
 Economy development.  Creating jobs.  Human resources development.  
5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Government Office for Local Sel f-Government and Regional Policy. 
 6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Post-earthquake Reconstruction of Stru ctures and Development Promotion in Poso čje Act 
(OG RS, No. 26/05 and 114/04 – Euro Introduction Act). 
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  7. Form of assistance granted 
Grants. 
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Natural and legal persons in Poso čje. 
 
9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL €962,382.45 €544,190.35 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
1 January 2007 - 31 December 2013 
 
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Tenders. 
  Programmes confirmed by the Slovenian government.  
B. R
EGIONAL AID TO POMURJE REGION OF THE OFFICE FOR LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT AND 
REGIONAL POLICY  
1. Title of the programme 
 Program for promotion of competitiveness of  Pomurje region in the period 2010-2015. 
 2. Brief Description of the programme 
 The Law on development support to the Pomurje region in the period 2010-2015 was adopted 
in 2009 in order to tackle structural deficiencies of one of least develope d region in Slovenia by 
raising competitiveness of the region through stimul ation of new investments and creation of new 
jobs, stimulation of entrepreneurship and crea tion of supporting environm ent for development of 
small and medium sized enterprises.  The Law also  stimulates investments in knowledge, education 
and qualification of unemployed for their long term  competitiveness on job market.  With fresh funds 
it is hoped to accelerate investment in research and development and consequently to rise added value 
of products of the region.    Key goals of the Law are creation and preservation of  jobs and stimulation of activities and products 
with higher added value through exploitation of comparative advantages of the region. 
 3. Period covered by notification 
1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Developing economic, social and physical infrastructure. 
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   Economy development. 
 Creating jobs.  Human resources development.  5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Office for Local Self-government and Regional Policy. 
 6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 The Law on development support to the Pomurje region in the period 2010-2015 (OG RS, 
No. 87/09). 
 
7. Form of assistance granted 
 Favourable loans. 
 Grants.  Interest rate subsidy. 
 Debt write off. 
 Tax deduction.  8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Natural and legal persons in Pomurje region. 
 
9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL €0.00 €5,511,777.16 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 3 November 2009-31 December 2015. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Tenders. 
 Programmes confirmed by the Slovenian government.  Ad hoc aid.  Individual grants.  
C. R
EGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE  
1. Title of the programme 
 Zasavje guarantee scheme. 
 2. Brief description of the programme 
 The Zasavje Guarantee Scheme (ZGS) was est ablished in 1997 under project Feasibility Plan 
for Strengthening the Guarantee Fund of Zasavje Pr oject and harmonised with the decision of the 
State Aid Commission.  The scheme promotes the development of restructuring of the region that is  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  facing severe development problems due to high unemployment rate caused by closure of the mine 
and decline of revenues and employment from the traditional industries.  The measures are focused on the promotion of the innovativeness and entreprene urship. It enhances the social and development 
supportive environment for the entrepreneurship. The key aim is the human resources development 
through the investment attraction initiatives of the re gion, prequalification of the workforce, training 
and raising the educational level.  The programme  ensured better employment possibilities and raised 
the number of new working posts in the region.  3. Period covered by notification 
1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Promoting regional development in region. 
 5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Regional development centre  and Government Office for Local Self-Government and 
Regional Policy.  6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Promotion of Balanced Regional Deve lopment Act (OG RS, No. 93/05 and 126/06 – 
Public-Private Partnership Act). 
 
7. Form of assistance granted 
 Favourable loans. 
 Guarantees.  
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Natural and legal persons in the region of Zasavje. 
 9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL €28,783.65 €30,489.55 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 1 January 1997-31 December 2012. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Tenders. 
  Approval of applications based on expected pe rformance criteria and conditions set out in the 
tender. 
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  D. R
EGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MURA 
1. Title of the programme 
 Pomurje guarantee scheme 2. 
 2. Brief description of the programme 
 The Law on development support to the Pomurje region in the period 2010-2015 was adopted 
in 2009 in order to tackle structural deficiencies of one of least develope d region in Slovenia by 
raising competitiveness of the region through stimul ation of new investments and creation of new 
jobs, stimulation of entrepreneurship and crea tion of supporting environm ent for development of 
small and medium sized enterprises.  The Law also  stimulates investments in knowledge, education 
and qualification of unemployed for their long term  competitiveness on job market.  With fresh funds 
it is hoped to accelerate investment in research and development and consequently to rise added value 
of products of the region.     Key goals of the Law are creation and preserva tion of jobs and stimulation of activities and 
products with higher added value through exploita tion of comparative advantages of the region. 
 3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Promoting regional development in region. 
5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Regional development agency Mura and Gove rnment Office for Local Self-Government and 
Regional Policy.  
6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 The Law on development support to the Pomurje region in the period 2010-2015 (OG RS, 
No. 87/09).  7. Form of assistance granted 
 Favourable loans. 
 Guarantees. 
 8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Natural and legal persons in the region of Pomurje. 
 
9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL €0.00 €9,973.00 
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  10. Duration of the programme 
 3 November 2009-31 December 2015. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Tenders. 
 
 Approval of applications based on expected pe rformance criteria and conditions set out in the 
tender.  E. I
NTERAGENCY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES  
1. Title of the programme 
 Regional Development Programme. 
 2. Brief description of the programme 
 The programme is intended to promote balan ced regional development.  Its purpose is the 
granting of favourable loans and, to a lesser extent , also non-returnable funds, to funds for economic 
companies, independent businesspersons, small businesses, cooperatives and cooperation 
associations, agricultural holdings, municipalities and development institutions.  It includes financing 
agricultural projects – production and processing, mark eting and supplementary activities, projects of 
local and regional public infrastructure, and proj ects for creating the economic basis for regions in 
which the two autochthonous communities live. 
 
3. Period covered by notification 
 1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Promoting regional development. 
 5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Public Fund of the Republic of Slovenia fo r Regional Development and Development of 
Rural Areas (Fund).  
6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Act Regulating the Use of Funds Arising from Proceeds Based on the Transformation of 
Company Ownership Act (Ur.l.  RS.  No. 45/95, 34/96, 60/99, 22/00, 67/01, 47/02).   Promotion of Balanced Regional Development Act (Ur.l.  RS, No. 93/05) 
 
7. Form of assistance granted 
 Granting favourable loans from public sources. 
 Non-returnable funds.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Economic companies, independent busin esspersons, small businesses, cooperatives and 
cooperative associations, agricultural holdings , municipalities and development institutions. 
 9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL €383,468.29 €578,774.64 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
2007-2026. 
  Loans have a maximum repayment period of 15 years with a maximum three-year 
moratorium (15 years + 3 years). 
 
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 In accordance with the annual business plan  adopted, the Fund publishes public calls for 
applications for allocating incentives, which it publis hes in the Official Gazette RS and on the Fund's 
website, and in impor tant newspapers. 
 
 The general and financial conditio ns of the call for applications are specified in the public 
calls for applications and tender documentation for individual purposes. 
  The time-limit for applications in the public calls is at least 30 days from publication of the 
call.  All applications received within the time li mit are treated equally.  An applicant must submit the 
required documentation with the application.  At  the time of publication of the public call for 
applications, the management of the Fund appoints an applications commission of at least three 
members, which is responsible for implementing the call for applications, examining the applications 
received, assessing them and preparing a proposal fo r deciding on the allocation of funds that it 
submits to the management of the Fund, which then  decides on the proposal and issues an appropriate 
decision. 
  The Fund may also in exceptional cases grant incen tives to individual claimants without a call 
for applications if it is an intervention measure in  the field of regional development and if funds are 
earmarked for this purpose in the business and fina ncial plan.  A decision on granting an incentive to 
an individual claimant shall be accepted by the ma nagement of the Fund with the approval of the 
supervisory board.  
VII. ENERGY CONSERVATION AND THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 
A. F
INANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR LEGAL PERSONS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS  
1. Title of the programme 
 Support for energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources. 
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  2. Brief description of the programme 
 Programme embodies the support for energy conservation, the use of renewable energy 
sources. 3. Period covered by notification 
1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Decrease the use of the energy compared with growth of GDP. 
 Decrease the energy intensity.  Support the energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy. 
 Increase the use of the renewable energy sources. 
 5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Ministry of the Economy. 
 
6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Energy Act (OG RS, No. 27/07 (EZ-UPB2), 70/08). 
 7. Form of assistance granted 
 Investments in the new biomass technologies. 
 Investments in the renewable energy sources and energy efficiency sources. 
 
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Commercial companies and sole proprie tors, municipalities, public institutions. 
 9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
TOTAL €2,619,995 €4,650,354 
 
10. Duration of the programme 
 Until 31 December 2010. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Tenders. 
 
 Approval of applications based on expected pe rformance criteria and conditions set out in the 
tender.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.24 
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  B. F
INANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HOUSEHOLDS   
1. Title of the programme: 
 Support for energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources in residential 
buildings.  
2. Brief Description of the programme: 
 Programme embodies the support for energy conservation and the use of renewable energy in 
households.  3. Period covered by notification: 
1 January 2009-31 December 2010. 
 4. Policy Objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy 
 Decrease the use of the energy in new built houses. 
 Support the energy efficiency in existing houses. 
 Increase the use of the renewable energy sources. 
 5. Background and authority for the programme 
 Eco Fund, Slovenian environmental public fund on  behalf of the Ministry of the Environment 
and Spatial Planning.  
6. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Environment Protection Act (OG RS, No. 39/06 and 70/08). 
 National action plan for energy efficien cy adopted for the period 2008-2016 (NANEU). 
 7. Form of assistance granted 
 Allocation of grant funds to the indivi duals (households) for the investments in: 
 
 Solar heating systems. 
 Overall reconstruction of existing reside ntial houses by implementation of three 
measures:  replacement of old windows w ith energy efficient windows, facade and 
roof insulation and replacement of old hea ting system with energy efficient one. 
 Construction of new low-energy a nd passive residential buildings. 
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Physical persons (citizens). 
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  9. Total expenditure under the programme 
 2009 2010 
Year 2009 scheme €4,000,000 €0 
Year 2008 scheme* €3,263,824 €2,025,868 
TOTAL €7,263,824 €2,025,868 
* This scheme commenced in 2008.  The total amount of subsidy under this scheme was 
allocated in the years 2008-2010. 
 
10. Duration of the programme: 
 From 1 January 2009 until 31 December 2010. 
 11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy 
 Public tender. 
 
 Approval of applications based on expected pe rformance criteria and conditions set out in the 
tender.  
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