WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5
26 August 2005 
 
 (05-3590) 
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 Community relates to subsidy 
programmes of Denmark .  
 
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DENMARK 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
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I. MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES.............................................5 
1. Subsidies and State Aid to Danish Agriculture and Fisheries – 2004 .................................5 
1.1. Income support programmes ................................................................................................ ..7 
1.1.1. Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in  agricultural holdings.....................................................7 
1.1.2. Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans grant ed in connection with refinancing of mortgage 
loans.......................................................................................................................... ..................7 
1.1.3. Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans......................................................................8 1.1.4. Debt reorganisation for farm ers............................ ...................... ...................... ................. ........8 
1.2. Structural programmes..................................................................................................... ...... 9 
1.2.1.  Young Farmers' Scheme........... ...................... ...................... ...................... ..................... ..........9 
1.2.2. Reparcelling ........................................................................................................... ....................9 
1.3. Environmental programmes.................................................................................................. 10 
1.3.1. Agricultural investments wi th the aim of protecting and im proving the environment.............10 
1.3.2. Guarantee for loans for agricultural investment s with the aim of protecting and improving the 
environment.................................................................................................................... ...........10 
1.4. Measures to compensate for losses due to da mage to agricultural production or means of 
production..................................................................................................................... ...........11 
1.4.1. Control of animal diseases, Compensation fo r animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the 
control programmes for animal diseases..................................................................................11 
1.4.2. Control of Salmonella in poultry. Re imbursement of expenses for analyzing eggs for 
Salmonella for small producers....................... ............................ ............................ .................1 1 
1.4.3. Control of Salmonella in poultry ....................................................................................... .......12 
1.4.4. Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats.........................................................................1 2 
1.5. Research.......................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... .................13 
1.5.1. Financing of public institutions involved  in research in agriculture and fisheries..................13 
1.6. General measu res ................................ ........................ .............................. ................... ..........13 
1.6.1. Promille Levy funds and Production Levy Funds.....................................................................13 
1.6.2. Aid to promote development of agric ultural and fishery produc ts......................... ..................14 
1.6.3. Advisory service in agriculture......................................................................................... ........15 
1.7. Community-related programmes..........................................................................................15 
1.7.1. Aid for investments in animal welfare....................... ...................... ...................... ................ ...15 
1.7.2. Vocational training in agriculture ..................................................................................... ......16 
1.7.3. Environmentally friendly farming ....................................................................................... .....16 
1.7.4. Early retirement from farming........................................................................................... .......17 
1.7.5. Establishment of shelter belts ......................................................................................... .........17 
1.7.6. Pilot- and demonstration projects ...................................................................................... .....18 
1.7.7. Organic farming ........................................................................................................ ..............18 
1.7.8. Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products...... ........................ ..................19 
1.7.9. Promotion of adjustm ent and development in rural areas.............................. .........................20 
1.7.10. Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas ......... .............................. ...................20 
1.7.11. Community initiative LEADER+  ......................................................................................... ....21 
Other programmes............................................................................................................... ................21 
1.7.12. Farm Relief Services .................. ............................ ............................ ........................ ..............21 
1.7.13. Analyzing for aflatoxin in milk ....................................................................................... ..........22 
1.7.14. Compensation for fees to veterinaries in special ca ses...................... ...................... ................22 
1.7.15. Measures to improve the producti on of honey .........................................................................23   G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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1.7.16. Subsidy for certified seed lots  .............................. ...................... ...................... ............. ...........23 
1.8. Fisheries ................................................................................................................ ..................24 
1.8.1. Fishing vessels – permanent cessa tion ...................... ...................... ...................... ................ ..24 
1.8.2. Fishing from the coast (hau ling up vessels).............................. ............................ ................... 24 
1.8.3. Investments in the processing for fish products...... ......................... ...................... ...................2 5 
1.8.4. Advisors for Fishery and Aquacultu re........................ ...................... ...................... ................ ..25 
1.8.5. Constructions of vessels............ ...................... ...................... ...................... .................. ............26 
1.8.6. Investments in aquaculture........ ...................... ...................... ...................... .................... .........26 
1.8.7. Fishing port facilities................................................................................................. ...............27 
1.8.8. Product promotion and advertisi ng ........................... ...................... ...................... ............... ...27 
1.8.9. Aid for young fishermen ................................................................................................ ...........28 
1.8.10. Modernisation of fishing v essels ...................... ...................... ...................... .................... ........28 
1.8.11. Experimental fishing and fish pro cessing development............... ............................ ................29 
1.8.12. Processing of fish, innovation, research and development in the fisheries sector...................29 
1.8.13. Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade ............................. ....................30 
1.8.14. Production tax funds for the sector  of fishery....................... ............................ ...................... ..30 
1.8.15. Innovative measures (pilot/demo projects)................. ...................... ...................... ................. .31 
1.8.16. Laying up of fishing vessels ........................... ...................... ...................... ................... ...........31 
II. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, DANISH 
MARITIME AUTHORITY...................................................................................................32 
1. Subsidies to the education of seafarers .................................................................................32 
2. Subsidies in the form of reduction/can cellation of stamp duty..........................................32 
3. Rentestøtteordningen (Interest-subs idy scheme)........................... ...................... ................33 
4. Garantifonden for skibsbygning (The guarantee scheme)..................................................33 
5. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme  for Small Cargo Ships)....................................34 
6. Driftsstøtteordningen (Contract-subsidy scheme)...............................................................35 
7. Midlertidig driftsstøtteordning (Temporary Contract-subsidy scheme)...........................35 
III. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, NATIONAL 
AGENCY FOR ENTERPRISE AND CONS TRUCTION....................... ...................... .....36 
1. Business development and regional development................................................................36 
IV. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND ENER GY, DANISH ENERGY AUTHORITY.....37 
1. Development Programme for Renewabl e Energy (N 42/98)...............................................37 
2. Act on CO 2 Quota for Electricity Production......................................................................38 
3. Act no. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill...................................................39 4. Act no. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill...................................................40 5. Act no. 375 of 2 June 1999 on the Electricity Supply Bill...................................................40 6. Rescuing and restructuring of distressed  enterprises (N 666/ 94)...................... .................41 
7. Governmental subsidy to promote the connection to combined power and heat 
distribution systems based on coal........................................................................................41 
8. Governmental subsidy for product orie nted saving programme.......................................42 
9. Electricity Saving Trust No. 1209..........................................................................................4 3 
10. Subsidies for energy savings etc. in private companies.......................................................44 11. Grant scheme for reimbursement of CO2-t ax expenses to enterprises with a high energy 
consumption.................................................................................................................... ........44 
12. Subsidies for Electricity Production......................................................................................4 5 
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....................................46 
V. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF EM PLOYMENT...............................................................47 
1. Active Employment Measures Act ............................ ...................... ...................... ................47 
VI. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF SCIE NCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION......48 
1. Technology Transfer Institutes (TTI’s)................................................................................48 
2. The Industrial PHD Fellowship Programme.......................................................................49 G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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VII. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF  ENVIRONMENT, THE AGENCY FOR 
ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................................................... 50 
1. Subsidy Scheme for Cleaner Products..................................................................................50 VIII. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND NATURE 
AGENCY......................................................................................................................... ........51 
1. Product Development Scheme for Forest ry and Wood Workin g Industry .......................51 
IX. THE DANISH MINISTRY  FOR TRANSPORT OG ENERGY........................................52 
1. Subsidy for distribution of newspapers a nd magazines through Post Danmark A/S......52 
2. Environmental grants to freight transport by rail...............................................................54  
 
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 I. MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES 
1. Subsidies and State Aid to Danish Agriculture and Fisheries - 2004 
 Introduction  
 
 This notification covers in principle all nati onal aid to the Danish agricultural and fisheries 
sectors in the fiscal years 2002 (1. January – 31. December) and 2003 an d the budgeted amounts for 
the fiscal year 2004. Consequently, the measures an d programmes included are notified irrespective of 
whether they themselves warrant a notification under ar ticle 25 of the SCM-Agreement.  The fact that 
they are notified does not imply that they are “sp ecific” 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 ( including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted). 
 
5) Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.)  6) To whom and how the subsidy is provided (w hether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating 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 inform ation (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 info rmation on items 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 time  limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
 10) Statistical data permitting an assessment of the 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 desira ble that such information include 
statistics of production, consum ption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s): 
 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
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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.   
  
 
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 1.1 Income support programmes 
1.1.1 Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings 
 
1. Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings 
Refinansieringsordningen for landbruget 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 43,0 43,1 40,9 
3. To ease the financing costs for farmers by r escheduling existing loans to new long-term low 
interest loans. 
4. Act no. 372 of 11 July 1988  
5. New low-interest mortgage loans (approximately 2/3 of the interest of ordinary morgtage loans) or 
indexed loans. 
6.  The subsidy corresponds to 15 pct., 25 pct. or 30  pct. of the annual indexation of the loan, 
depending on the applicant’s debt pe rcentage at the time of application. 
7.   Estimates are not available. 
8.  Estimates are not available. 
9.  Estimates are not available. Last da te for application: 15 December 1989.  
10.  The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
 1.1.2 Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted  in connection with refinancing of mortgage 
loans 
 
1. Subsidy to agricultural indexed loans granted in connection with refinancing of mortgage 
loans 
Statsligt afdragsbidrag til jordbrugslån i forbinde lse med refinansieringsordningen for landbruget 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 0,6 0,8 0,5 
3. To ease the financing cost for farmers by re ducing the payment on certain indexed loans. 
4. High farm interest rates. Ministry of Agriculture. Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988. 
5. The subsidy corresponds to 15 pct., 25 pct. or 30 pct. of the annual indexation of the loan, 
depending on the applicant´s debt per centage at the time of application. 
6.To farmers. A reduction in the indexation correspondi ng to 15 pct., 25 pct. or 30 pct. of the annual 
indexation of the loan, depending on the applicant´ s debt percentage at the time of application. 
7.   Estimates are not available. 
8.  Estimates are not available. 
9. Last date for application: 15 December 1989. Fi nancial commitments for 10 or 15 years depending 
on term of loan. 
10.  The programme has no effects on trade. 
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 1.1.3. Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans 
 
1. Subsidy to payment of agricultural indexed loans 
Jordbrugslån med afdragsbidrag 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 1,8 0,9 0,3 
3. To ease the financing cost for farmers by re ducing the payment on certain indexed loans. 
4. High farm interest rates. Ministry of Agricultu re. Legal basis: Acts No. 841 and No. 850 of 20 
December 1989; Act No 417 of 13 June 1990. 
5. The subsidy corresponds to 30 pct. of the indexation of the loan. 
6.To farmers. Aid is no longer available.  Last application year: 1990. Financial commitments for 15 
years. 
7.   Estimates are not available. 
8.  Estimates are not available. 
9. Last application year: 1990. Financial commitments for 15 years. 
10. The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
 
1.1.4 Debt reorganisation for farmers 
 
1. Debt reorganisation scheme for farmers 
Gældssaneringsordning 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 3,9 4,3 1,0 
3. To ease the future interest burden and improve th e availability of funds through rescheduling of 
short-term high interest loans. 
4.  Debt crises/ high farm interest rates. Ministry  of Agriculture Legal basis: Act No. 268 of 6 May 
1993 as amended by act No. 1108 of 22 December 1993. 
5. To be eligible for a loan, the applicant must have  agriculture as main occupation, a debt percentage 
of at least 70 and economic survival capability. The mortgage loans are between DKK 75,000 and 
1,200,000 per farm. A levy of 1 pct. of the balance of the loan is payable to the state. 
6. To farmers.  The interest on the loans is essential lower than the market could offer.  
7.   Estimates are not available. 
8.  Estimates are not available. 
9. Last date for application: 1 April 1994. Term of loans: 15 years. Aid is no longer available. 
10. The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
 
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1.2. Structural programmes 
 
1.2.1. Young Farmers’ Scheme 
 
1. Young Farmers’ Scheme 
Yngre Jordbruger ordningen 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.24.05 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  36,3 35,5 33,0 
National financed 61,9 64,4 52,5 
3-7. To encourage and ease the generational transition in the agricultural sector. 
Legal basis: Act No. 606 of 6. June 2000. The State warrants a loan of a maximum amount  of DKK 500.000 depending on the value of the 
holding. Interests and repayment are wholly or in pa rt paid by the State during the first seven years 
of its term. To be eligible, the applicant must be below 40 years of age, start in agriculture as main 
occupation and fulfil certain conditions  regarding education and capital. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Permanent scheme. Term of loans 20 years. Direct aid 7 years. 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 1.2.2 Reparcelling  
1. Reparcelling 
Jordfordeling 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 23.03.55 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds    2,7 
National financed   6,7 
3-7. The aim is to improve  rounding off, structure,  nature or environmental conditioning for the 
holdings. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000.  Council Regulation(EC) No 1257/1999. 
The state subsidize the projects 100 %. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
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 1.3. Environmental programmes 
 
1.3.1 Agricultural investments with the aim of  protecting and improving the environment 
 
1. Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment 
Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, investeringstilskud 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 16,7 10,8 6,3 
3.-7. Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities su fficient to meet the requirements concerning the 
spreading and utilisation of manure in the fields . Last application date : 31 March 1996 (for some 
groups 31 December 1996). Aid is paid as a lump sump, except for investments above DKK 85,000 in single-farm storage facilities, where the ai d is granted over a period of 10 years.  
Legal basis: Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987 as amende d. To be eligible the local authorities must 
approve of the capacity of storage facilities.  
The aid granted is 35 pct. or 25 pct. of investments in storage facilities. 40 pct. of investments in co-
operative facilities for processing of manure (bio-g as etc.) Maximum: DKK 150,000 per agricultural 
holding supplying the facility. 
9. No new receivers of the aid since 1996. 
10. The programme has no effects on trade. 
  
1.3.2. Guarantee for loans for agricultural investme nts with the aim of protecting and improving the 
environment 
 
1. Guarantee for loans for agricultural investme nts with the aim of protecting and improving 
the environment 
Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, garanti for lån 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 0,0 0,3 0,0 
3. Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities sufficient to meet the requirements concerning the 
spreading and utilisation of manure in the fields. 
4.  Ministry of Agriculture. Legal basis:  Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987, as amended. 
5. 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 pct. of loans with a maximum of DKK 400,000. 
6. To farmers.  (See point 5). The interest on the lo ans are essential lower than the market could offer 
7.   Estimates are not available. 
8.  Estimates are not available. 
9.  Last date for application: 31 March 1996 (for so me groups 31 December 1996). Term of loans: 15 
years. 
10.  The programme has no effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 1.4. Measures to compensate for losses due to da mage to agricultural production or means of 
production 
 
1.4.1. Control of animal diseases, Compensation for ani mals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the 
control programmes for animal diseases 
 
1. Control of animal diseases, Compensation for an imals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the 
control programmes for animal diseases 
Erstatninger ved nedslagning af dyr og andre udgifter ved bekæmpelsesforanstaltninger (excl. TSE 
and salmonella in poultry) 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  24,7 0 0,2 
National financed 66,1 16,0 0,5 
3. The programme is carried through to control serious animal diseases 
4. Order no. 432 of 09/06 2004. Appropriation on the Finance Act,  
5. Grant/Refund 
6. In relation to control of serious animal diseases and zoonosis compensation, the applicant's is paid 
for animals slaughtered, destructed feed etc. as pa rt of the control programme. Partly compensation 
is paid for loss of profits due to the destruction of all the animals on a farm.  
7. The sum of National subsidy and EU-refunds 
8.  
9. 1/1 -2002 
10. No influence on trade 
 
 
1.4.2. Control of Salmonella in poultry. Re imbursement of expenses for analyzing eggs for 
Salmonella for small producers 
 
1. Control of Salmonella in poultry, Reimbursement of expences for analyzing eggs for 
Salmonella for small producers. 
Offentlig medfinansiering af analyseomkostni nger for stalddørssælgere og producenter med mindre 
konsumægshønsehold med leverancer til pakkeri under planen ”Planen til en udvidet bekæmpelse af 
Salmonella i slagtekyllinger og fjerkræ”. 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 1,0 0,4 0,6 
3. To ensure that small producers take the necessary samples for salmonella.  There is a 
reimbursement of 75 % of the expenses of analyzing for salmonella. 
4. The programme is based on order no. 44 of 23/01 2003, FFL §24.32.01 
5.Permanent subsidy paid from Danish  Veterinary and Food Administration 
6.  Small table egg producers with less than 1000 birds and no deliveries to egg packing stations 
7. 75 % of laboratory costs based on invoice 
8.  
9.Permanent 
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 1.4.3. Control of Salmonella in poultry   
 
1. Control of Salmonella in poul try (The program is terminated) 
Bekæmpelse af Salmonella i  slagtekyllinger og konsumæg 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  2,2 1,5 1,4 
National financed 12,4 - - 
3. Plan to introduce national surveillance of salmonella in hens 
4. The programme is based on order. No. 351 of 1999. FFL §24.32.12. The pr ogram is terminated 
31/12 2002, where after the producers organisations continue the program 
5. Subsidy 
6. Producers to compensate for laboratory costs 
7. The sum of National subsidy and EU-refunds 
8. 
9. 2002 (National Financed) 
10. No effect on trade 
 
 
1.4.4. Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats  
1. Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats 
TSE-overvågning af kvæg, får og geder 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. 1/1 2002 – 31/12 2004  
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  24,0 21,7 17,2 
National financed 78,8 96,3 18,1 
3. The objective is to promote human and veterina ry safety through subsidies partly compensating 
producers for the cost of running a programme  of TSE-testing of cattle and sheep and goat 
population. Furthermore subsidies have been given to  transport and destruct fallen stock.  For cattle 
the subsidy has been stopped in April 2004. 
4. Order 757 of 01/07 2004.  Appropriation on the Finance Act, FFL § 24.32.09 
5. Subsidy 
6. Direct or indirect to producers 
7. The sum National and EU refunds; 
8.  
9. 1/1 2002 - 
10. No effect on trade 
 
 
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 1.5. Research 
 1.5.1 Financing of public institutions invo lved in research in agriculture and fisheries 
 
1. Financing of public institutions involved in research in agriculture and fisheries 
Landbrugs- og fiskeriforskning 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 482,2 482,6 454,0 
3. The aim of the public agricultural and fisheries re search is to promote agricultural and fisheries 
development with due consideration to a sustaina ble utilisation and management and the terrestrial 
and aquatic resources. Priority is placed on food qua lity, food safety, plant and animal health and 
animal welfare. The research is primarily carried out at public research institutes under the Ministry 
of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Ministry of Family and Consumer Affairs. 
4. Annual estimates on the Finance Act § 24.33 
5. Grant 
6. Public research institutions and Un iversities through annual estimates. 
7. There is no relationship between the grant and production units 
8.  § 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 develo pment, to gather and co llate knowledge valuable 
for agriculture, livestock production, pest infestati on and the use of agricultural technology, and to 
contribute to a fast and reliable dissemination of the results. § 24.33.17 Danish Institute of Fisheries Research (DIFRES)
 
DIFRES is mandated to carry out research and deve lopment on fish and shellfish resources, their 
environments, their exploitation by fishing or fi sh farming and the processing of fisheries products. 
9. Permanent based on annual estimates. 
10. Not applicable 
 
1.6. General measures 
 
1.6.1. Promille Levy funds  and Production Levy Funds 
 
1. Promille Levy funds and Production Levy funds 
Promille og produktionsafgiftsfonde  
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. 
 Mil. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed  662,3 612,2 623 
3-7. Recycled revenues from Danish taxes on pestic ides finance the Promille Levy funds. The means 
from the Promille Levy funds are used partly to subsidise the different Levy funds (i.e. professional 
funds). 
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 and parafiscal production levies are used to finance activities such as sales promotion, research, 
advising, education etc. in accordan ce with code no. 818, article 7. 
Legislation on Promille and Production Levy funds  are found in notification N681/98 and on the 
Danish Finance Act §24.24.51.  
8. See the above heading. 
9. The system of the Promille and Production Levy funds has existed since 1978 and is based on 1-
year-budgetting. The budgets are approved by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and 
must meet all the legal requirements at both nati onal- and EU-levels. The scheme is permanent. 
10. Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
1.6.2. Aid to promote development of agricultural and fishery products 
 
1. Aid to promote development of agricultural and fishery products 
Lov om fremme af innovation, forskning og udvikling m.v. 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 182,2 151,6 120,2 
3. The purpose of the scheme is to promote innova tion, research and development in the sectors of 
food, agriculture and fisheries. 
4. Act. No. 421 of 31st May 2000 
Annual estimates on the on the Finance Act § 24.23.17.10 
5. Grant 
6. Support may be provided for producers and resear ch institutions based on individual evaluation of 
the proposals submitted. Support may in general c over up to 50 % of the additional costs of the 
project undertaken. Projects with a high degree of research may be supported with up to 100 % of 
the additional cost provided that the results are published. 
Support may be repayable if the results of the pr ojects proves to be commercially viable and are 
exploited. 
7. Average project support in 2003 was DKK 827,000,  in 2003 DKK 714,000 and in 2004 DKK 
860,000. 
8. 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 co ver up to 50 % of the additional costs of the 
project. Chapter 3
 of the act provides for support to prom ote innovation, research and development 
including experimental fishing in the primary fishing sector. Support may cover up to 50 % 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.  Support ma y cover up to 50 % of the additional costs of 
the project. 
9. Ongoing since 7th may 2001 
10. Not applicable 
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 1.6.3. Advisory service in agriculture 
 
1. Advisory service in agriculture 
Tilskud til jordbrugets konsulentvirksomhed 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.22.01 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed 97,3 95,0 - 
3-7. To further the extension of new techniques of production and management and to ensure that 
farmers are offered low-cost advisory services within specific relevant productions. 
Legal basis: Act No. 813 of 21. December 1988 as amended by Act No. 296 of 24. April 1996. 
A number of agricultural advisory can receive a ma ximum of 50% of the wage expenditure, within 
specific approved consultancy-programmes. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. The Scheme is closed in 2004 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
1.7. Community-related programmes 
 1.7.1. Aid for investments in animal welfare 
 
1. Aid for investments in animal welfare 
Støtte til visse investeringer i dyrevelfærd 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.05 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  49,6 79,6 66,3 
National financed 147,3 79,6 66,3 
3-7. To improve the conditions on hold ings by supporting investments. 
Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17. May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. To be eligible the applicant must have an ag ricultural 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. The subsidy amounts to 5 pct. per year (in 5 years) of the eligible investment. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
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 1.7.2. Vocational training in agriculture 
 
1. Vocational training in agriculture 
Efteruddannelse inden for jordbrugserhvervene 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.03.10 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1,5 1,9 2,0 
National financed 6,0 2,2 2,6 
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 pct. of costs for courses with at least 2 continuous days of 
instruction or 12 hours within 2 instruction days  with the same group of participants, unless the 
instruction concerns certain compulsory subjects. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
1.7.3. Environmentally friendly farming 
 
1. Environmentally friendly farming 
Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  41,6 48,5 89,8 
National financed 41,7 48,6 75,9 
3-7. To encourage environmentally friendly extensiv e cultivation of the areas and to minimise 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. 
9. An annual subsidy of between DKK 500 and 5,000 per hectare (depending on the purpose, the 
year, and possibly the yield level) is granted for 5 years (20 years for set-aside of arable land). The 
grant also depends on whether the area in question is situated in an  environmentally sensitive 
agricultural area. 
10. The programme has no effects on trade. 
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 1.7.4. Early retirement from farming 
 
1. Early retirement from farming 
Ophørsordningen  
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  6,4 6,5 3,6 
National financed 6,8 5,0 3,8 
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. 
9. To be eligible the applicant must be at least  55 years of age and have had agriculture as main 
occupation in the preceding 10 years. The subsidy is granted from the time of retirement to the 
applicant’s 67th 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. The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
 
1.7.5. Establishment of shelter belts 
 
1. Establishment of shelter belts 
Læhegn og forbedringer af biotoper 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  8,3 9,6 7,3 
National financed 18,5 11,9 8,4 
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 creat e 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 costs is  granted for collective and individual establishment 
of shelter belts. 
9.  A subsidy is granted for 5 years 
10. The programme has no effects on trade. 
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 1.7.6. Pilot - and demonstration projects 
 
1. Pilot- and demonstration projects 
Pilot- og demonstrations projekter 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  - 3,1 5,5 
National financed - 3,1 5,5 
3-7. 1) Demonstration projects: To demonstrate agri-environmental farming and to display and 
extend knowledge of the agri-environmental support schemes.  2) Pilot and demonstration projects: 
To display, promote and extend knowledge of grazing 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 % of the expen ses eligible for support. Eligible expenditures 
include:  1) Demonstration projects: Services a nd goods supplied by  third parties, including 
consultants’ fees, costs for hiring and leasing equi pment directly related to the project, education 
and training costs of personnel, costs for inform ation and publicity, costs for investments in 
equipment directly related to the project, wag es of personnel involved in the execution of the 
project, execution costs, costs of monitoring and evaluating the agri-environmental changes and costs for a declaration of expenses by a qualified acc ountant.  2) Pilot and demonstration projects: 
Goods supplied by third parties, consultants’ f ees, wages of personnel involved in the execution of 
the project, costs for hiring equipment directly re lated to the project, costs for information and 
publicity, execution costs and costs for a declaration of expenses by a qualified accountant. 
9. Permanent programme. The present budget peri od (EU co-financing) runs until 2006. 
10. The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
1.7.7 Organic farming 
 
1. Organic farming 
Økologisk jordbrug 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  112,5 81,4 51,0 
National financed 111,6 83,9 47,0 
3-7. The aid is given to facilitate the transition a nd 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. and Title 2, Chapter VI, 
art. 22-24 in Council Regulation 1257/1999 on suppor t 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 
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 Aid is given to: 
The individual organic farm for a five year pe riod. A general premium of DKK 600  Continuing 
organic cultivation and DKK 450 during  conversion to organic Produc tion (2 years) is paid per 
hectare each year. Additional premia are paid to  specific measures (to convert the organic pig and 
grain production) or to areas within the e nvironmentally sensitive agricultural areas.  
New Measure (2004-): Extensive production on agricultural land: 
The purpose is to encourage the environmental asp ects by excluding the use of plant protection 
products and limiting the use of nitrogen fertilizer a nd livestock manure.  Support will be granted for 
cultivated areas during a 5-year commitment period.  There will be a possibility of continuation after 
ending the 5-year commitment period.  The sch eme will be open for both organic farmers and 
traditional farmers.  
Conversion premium to organic farming,  The total premium for 5 years will be 2.600.  The yearly 
payments will be graduated with the hi ghest rates during the conversion period. 
9. Period for the present programme: 2000-2006. Financ ial commitments for up to 5 years hereafter. 
10. The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
 
1.7.8. Improving processing and ma rketing of agricultural products 
 
1. Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products 
Forbedring af forarbejdningen og afsætningen af jordbrugsprodukter 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.03.15 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  7,8 9,6 7,6 
National financed 7,8 9,6 7,6 
3-7. The purpose of the scheme is to facilitate the improvement, rationalisation 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. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
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 1.7.9. Promotion of adjustment and development in rural areas 
 
1. Promotion of adjustment and development in rural areas 
Fremme af tilpasningen og udviklingen af landdistrikter 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.03.25 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  13,9 22,2 30,0 
National financed 13,9 22,2 30,0 
3-7. To limit migration from the rural districts through the creation of alternative/supplementing jobs, 
of an attractive environment for business cond itions and for the gene ral 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% of incurred eligible cost is granted. 
 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
  
1.7.10. Aid scheme to benefit l ess-favoured agricultural areas 
 
1. Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas 
Tilskud til jordbrugere på visse småøer 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.03.20 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  2,5 10,1 5,6 
National financed 7,5 10,1 5,6 
3-7. The aim is to give compensatory allowance to farmers in the less favoured areas. The less 
favoured areas are the islands Ærø, Samsø, 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 compensator y allowance the farmer has to be resident on one of the islands, 
that are appointed as less favoured areas. The subsid y is granted to farmers in less favoured areas. 
Subsidies will be granted per hectare on the basi s of agricultural areas used on the holding. The 
maximum number of eligible units are 100. Th e maximum grant per farmer is approximately 
DKK 67.000. The grant is a yearly compensatory allowance in accordance to a yearly application. The 
compensatory allowance is set at DKK 475 per hectare.  
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
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 1.7.11. Community initiative LEADER+ 
 
1. Community initiative LEADER+ 
Fællesskabsinitiativet LEADER+ 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.15.65 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1,7 10,7 16,4 
National financed 2,8 16,3 20,7 
3-7. To improve the development of specific rural ar eas by means of subsidising and activating local 
action groups and local initiatives on a bottom up basis. 
Legal basis: Councul Regulation (EC)  1260/1999. Act No. 338 of 17. May 2000. 
It is a condition for support that the project is s ituated in designated rural areas and contributes to 
realise a local development plan. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
Other programmes 
 1.7.12. Farm Relief Services 
 
1. Farm Relief Services 
Tilskud til vikarordninger inden for jordbruget 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.22.15.10 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed 31,9 30,1 28,4 
3-7. To improve the working conditions of the farm ers by providing aid 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 temporary relief necessitated by the farmer’s illness or absence 
because of in-serving training. Aid is also giving to the training of substitutes. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
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 1.7.13. Analyzing for aflatoxin in milk 
 
1. Analyzing for aflatoxin in milk 
Aflaktoksinundersøgelser i mælk 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. 
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 0,0 
National financed 2,0 1,8 1,8 
3. Analyzing for aflatoxsin in milk. 
4. The programme is based on the Finance Ac t. FFL §24.32.09 . The Danish Diary Board 
coordinates sampling and receives the funding 
5. Grants and Subsidies financed by recycled revenues from taxes and duties  
6.  
7. The budget was 2,0 Mio. DKK in 2002 a nd 1,8 Mio. DKK pr. year I 2003 and 2004. 
8.  
9. It started approximately 1990 and the programme stopped at the end of 2004. 
10. The programme has no effect on trade. 
 
 
1.7.14. Compensation for fees to  veterinaries in special cases 
 
1. Compensation for fees to veterinaries in special cases 
Tilskud til dyrlæger i  særlige tilfælde 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2.  
 Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0,0 0,0 - 
National financed 0,2 0,2 - 
3. To support animal husbandry on small island.  Compensation for expenses to transport of 
veterinaries visiting small islands. 
4. The programme is based on the Finance Act, FFL §24.32.09 
5. Grants/Subsidy 
6. Animal husbandry 
7. 0,2 Mio. DKK pr. Year 
8.  
9. The programme stopped at the end of 2004. 
10. The programme has no effect on trade 
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 1.7.15. Measures to improve the production of honey 
 
1. Measures to improve the production of honey 
Forbedring af vilkårene for honningproduktionen 
2002 (F) 2003 (F) 2004 (F) 2.  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1,3 1,3 1,3 
National financed 1,3 1,3 1,3 
3. To strengthen honey production in Denmark 
4. EU Council regulation No. 1221/97 and 917/2004  
5. Grants 
6. The Danish Beekeepers´ Association and th e Danish Institute of Agricultural Science 
7. DKK 2.6 mio.  
8.  N.a. 
9. Fiscal year 
10. N.a. 
 
 
1.7.16. Subsidy for certified seed lots  
 
1. Subsidy for certified seed lots 
Tilskud til certificerede partier af frø 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. January 1st December 31st   
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds     
National financed 10,2 9,2 9,5 
3. Legal authority 
4. Legal authority 
5. Form of the subsidy: Grant 
6. The subsidy is provi ded to seed producers 
7. Subsidies are provided per lot exceeding the number of kilos mentioned in the Ministry Orders, 
DKK 590,- per lot of seed of field crop plants and DKK 430,- per lot of cereal seed 
8.  
9. The subsidy programme lot is decided once a year 
10. No trade effects 
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 1.8. Fisheries 
 
1.8.1. Fishing vessels – permanent cessation 
 
1. Fishing vessels - permanent cessation 
Ophugningsstøtte 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  128,0 20,0 142,1 
National financed 128,0 25,0 143,8 
3-7. Aid is granted for permanent cessa tion of fishing 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% of the vessels insured value. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
  
1.8.2. Fishing from the coast (hauling up vessels) 
 
1. Hauling up vessels 
Ophalingsspil 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.10 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  - - - 
National financed 0,1 0,1 0,1 
3-7. The measure aims at maintaining traditional fisheries on the Western coast of Jutland where 
fishing vessels are hauled up on the beaches. Aid is  granted for the maintenance of hauling-up 
winches. Order No. 483 of 12. June 1996. National measure. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Permanent scheme. 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
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 1.8.3. Investments in the processing for fish products 
 
1. Investments in the processing for fish products 
Forarbejdning af fiskerivarer 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  35,5 15,0 79,2 
National financed 11,9 5,0 26,6 
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% of the eligible investment. 15% from the FIFG and 5% from the Danish state.  
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
  
1.8.4. Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture 
 
1. Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture 
Konsulentvirksomhed i dambrugs- og fiskerierhverv 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.10 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed 2,9 2,9 2,9 
3-7. The subsidy is granted for consultancy to he lp fishermen making economically and technically 
sound decisions. Order No. 483 of 12. June 1996. National measure. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Permanent scheme. 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
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 1.8.5. Constructions of vessels 
 
1. Construction of vessels 
Bygning af fiskefartøjer 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  43,0 0 26,6 
National financed 14,0 0 8,9 
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% of the eligible investment. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
1.8.6. Investments in aquaculture 
 
1. Investments in aquaculture 
Akvakultur 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1,5 7,5 7,8 
National financed 0,5 2,5 2,6 
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% of the eligible costs. 15% from the FIFG and 5% from the Danish state. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
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 1.8.7. Fishing port facilities 
 
1. Fishing ports facilities 
Fiskerihavnes faciliteter 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  5,4 100,0 48,7 
National financed 1,0 100,0 2,0 
3-7. This measure aims at promoting the developm ent 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% of the eligible investment. 15% from the FIFG and 5% from the Danish state. However, investments of public or co llective interest can be financed with up to 50% 
from the EU and 50% from other public sources. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
  
1.8.8. Product promo tion and advertising 
 
1. Product promotion and advertising 
Afsætningsfremme 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  2,4 0 2,5 
National financed 2,4 0 2,5 
3-7. Aid is granted with a view to promoting a nd 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% of eligible costs. 50% from FIFG and 50% from the Danish state. The Danish state s ubsidy can be entirely or partly replaced by means 
from other public sources. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
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 1.8.9. Aid for young fishermen 
 
1. Aid for young fishermen 
Støtte til yngre fiskeres førstegangsetablering 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. 
 Mil. DKK 
EU-refunds     
National financed 2,4 (grant) 
6,0 (loans) 2,3 (grant) 
5,0 (loans) 2,0 (grant) 
5,0 (loans) 
3. The aim is to help young fishermen to buy their first vessel or a share of a vessel. 
4. Act. No. 483 of 12. June 1996 
5. Grant and guarantee for loan 
6. The subsidy is given to young fishermen, w ho are first time buyers of fishing vessels.  
7. The size of the loan amounts to 15 percent of th e price of the vessel bought. For the first 4 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. - 
9. Duration of the loan is 20 years, duration of the grant is seven years 
10. No significant effect on trade. 
 
 1.8.10. Modernisation of fishing vessels 
 
1. Modernisation of fishing vessels 
Modernisering af fiskerfartøjer 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  38,3 15,0 40,2 
National financed 12,8 5,0 13,4 
3-7. The aim of this measure is to modernise fishing vessels in order to contribute the development of 
a viable and competitive fishing industry. Order No. 9 of 12. January 2001. EC Regulation 2792/1999. 
Subsidies amount to 20% of the investment. 15% from the FIFG and 5% from the Danish state. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 – 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
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 1.8.11. Experimental fishing and fish processing development 
 
1. Experimental fishing and fish processing development 
Forsøgsfiskeri og udvikling af fiskeprodukter 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.17 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed 3,2  3,0 1,5  
3-7. The aim is the identification of new and sustai nable, selective and cost-effective fish resources, 
fishing methods and processing.     
Act no. 421 of 30. May 2000. National measure. 
Subsidies amount to 50% of the costs.   
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Permanent scheme 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
1.8.12. Processing of fish, innovation, resea rch and development in the fisheries sector 
 
1. Processing of fish, innovation, research and development in the fisheries sector 
Forarbejdning af fisk, innovation, forskning og udvikling m.v. inden for fiskerisektoren 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. 
 Mil. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed 7.7 7.6 7.5 
3. The purpose of the scheme is to promote pub lic/private sector collaboration on innovation, 
research and development in the fisheries processing sector. 
4. Grant 
5. Act. No. 421 of 31st May 2000 
Annual estimates on the Finance Act § 24.23.17.60 
6. Public research institutes in collaboration with processing industry 
7.  Average project support in 2002 was DKK 2,567, 000,  in 2003 DKK2,533,000 and in 2004 DKK 
2,467,000 
8. N.a. 
9. Ongoing since 7th May 2001 
10. The scheme has no effect on trade. 
 
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 1.8.13. Innovative measures and opera tions by members of the trade 
 
1. Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade 
Kollektive foranstaltninger 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.24.05 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  38,0 15,0 46,3 
National financed 38,0 15,0 18,9 
3-7. Operators in the sector such as producer and fishermen’s organisations, undertake collective 
measures. The schemes must be of collective inter est and limited in time. Eligible measures include 
those related to the implementation of technical measures 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% for public inv estments or investments of collective interest. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
1.8.14 Production tax funds for the sector of fishery 
 
1. Production tax funds for the sector of fishery 
Produktionsafgiftsfonde for fiskerisektoren 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. 
 Mil. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed 16.172 18.370 12.626 
3 - 7 To contribute to the financing of common activiti es in the sector of fisher y in the shape of sales 
promotion, research, product development, counsellin g, training, prevention of diseases, control and 
special arrangement approved by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.  In addition to this, financing common activ ities in the shape of rearing of fish, 
improvement and adjustment of the fi shery and aqua-culture-structures and 
economic arrangements in a wide sense.  
The scheme is permanent and has no effect on trade. 
Legislation on Production tax funds for the sector of fishery are fund in notification N574/97 and N 666/2001 and on code no. 828 of 31 July 2004. 
8. See above heading. 
9. The production tax are financed by parafiscal revenues from production tax. 
The scheme of Production funds for the sector of fishery has existed since 1998 and is 
based on annual budgets. The budgets are approved by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and must meet all the legal requirement at both national 
and EU-levels. 
10. Information on this subject is not available. 
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 1.8.15 Innovative measures (pilot/demo projects) 
 
1. Innovative measures (pilot/demo projects) 
Pilot- og demonstrationsprojekter 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.23.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  11,7 13,0 11,6 
National financed 11,5 5,0 8,8 
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% of eligible costs. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
  1.8.16. Laying up of fishing vessels  
1. Laying up of fishing vessels 
Oplægning af fiskerfartøjer 
2002 (F) 2003 (E) 2004 (B) 2. FFL§ 24.26.30 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 9,3 0 
National financed 0 9,3 0 
3-7. The aim of this measure is compensation for lo st fishing possibilities due to an extraordinary 
closure of the fishery in the Baltic. 
Order No. 9 of 12. January 2001. EC Regulation 2792/1999. 
8.  See the above heading. 
9. Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006 
10.  Information on this subject is not available. 
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 II. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC  AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS, DANISH 
MARITIME AUTHORITY 
1. Subsidies to the education of seafarers 
1. Subsidies to the education and repatriation of seafarers in accordance with the EC guidelines 
on state aid to maritime transport (OJ (2004) 42 C 13 of 17 January 2004 ). 
 
2. No time limitation.  3.-6. No modifications in comparison to previous notification.  
7. The total duration of education and training l eading to qualifications as junior officer is 4 
years, of which 2 and a half years are spent at college and 1 and a half year is spent at sea. It is a condition that the shipowners enter into a wr itten agreement or contract with each officer 
trainee. According to this agreement the shipow ner is obliged to provide 1 and a half year’s 
sea service as an integral part of the maritime education and training system. During the 
periods of sea service, the shipowner pays salary to the trainees who are supernumerary 
crewmembers on board. The State supports the sh ipowners by a grant, which as a maximum 
can be DKK 40.000 per trainee for a six month pe riod for not more than three such periods. 
The grant partially covers salary, tr avel expenses, board and lodging.  
 
A similar arrangement is introduced to training of supernumerary ship’s assistant trainees 
during 1 and a half year’s sea service on board.  
 Finally, the State can reimburse the shipowners' travel expenses in connection with repatriation of prescribed ordinary ship’s assistants, who are domiciled in Denmark, provided they have served on board the same ship fo r a continuous period of three months.  
 
In 2003, the total amount of subsidies paid unde r this subsidy programme was approximately 
DKK 13 million. In 2004, this figure was DKK 12,3 million. 
 
8. No modifications in comparison to previous notification. 
 
9.  The purpose of the subsidy programme is to promote the use of Danish crews in the Danish 
merchant fleet. However, be ing one of many incentives directed at ensuring 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. 
 2. Subsidies in the form of reduction/cancellation of stamp duty 
1.  Subsidies in the form of reduction/cancella tion 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 si milar documents is annulled. Before the 
amendment, the stamp duty was 1 per thousand. 
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 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 comp etitiveness. However, being one of many 
incentives directed at ensuring an optimal commerc ial framework for Danish shipping, it is not 
possible to provide statistical data permitting an assessment of the 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% 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 mill. has been pa id under the interest-subsidy scheme. The budget 
figure for 2003 is DKK 25 mill. 
 
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. 
 
6. Figures as at 31. December 2002: 
 
Number of ships having received interest-subsidy: 1 Number of shipyards involved: 1  
The scheme has been approved by the Commission under the 7th Directive on subsidy to 
shipbuilding. The subsidy element varies depe nding on the contract value of each ship. The 
interest-subsidy amounts to 4.5% of the contract  value for ships with a contract value less 
than 10 mill. ECU, and to 9% for ships with a higher contract value. If the ship receives any 
other subsidy, the interest-subsidy is reduced acco rdingly. A ship with a contract value of 10 
mill. ECU or more that has been granted a guarantee under the Guarantee-scheme will only 
receive interest-subsidy amounting to  8 % of the contract value.  
 
4. Garantifonden for skibsbygning (The guarantee scheme) 
1. Denmark 
 
2. Garantifonden for skibsbygning (The guaran tee scheme).  By Bill no. 209 from 28 April 
1993, Bill no. 254 from 19 April 1995 an d Bill no. 292 from 28 April 1997. G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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3. This scheme gives the possibility to provide gua rantees for loans to build ships at Danish 
shipyards. 
 4. Guarantees for app. DKK 1.061 mill. has been granted under the scheme. 
 
5. The purpose of the guarantee scheme is to supp ort shipowners building ships at Danish 
shipyards. 
 6. The scheme is available only for ships contracted before 31 December 1998  
 
7. Figures as at 31. December 2004: 
 
Actual number of guarantees issued: 1 Total liability: App. DKK 11 mill. 
Number of shipyards involved is: 1 
 
The scheme has been approved by the Commission under the 7th Directive on  subsidy  to shipbuilding and the subsidy elemen t is calculated by the Commission to 1% of 
the contract value. 
 5 Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme for Small Cargo Ships)  
1. Denmark 
 2. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme for 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 gua rantees for loans to build or convert small 
cargo ships at Danish shipyards. 
 4. Guarantees for app. DKK 408 mill. h as been issued under the scheme. 
 
5. The purpose of the guarantee scheme is to suppor t ship owners building or converting small 
cargo ships at Danish shipyards. 
 6.  
 
7. Figures as at 31. December 2004: 
 
Actual number of guarantees issued: 5 Total liability: App. DKK 31 mill. Number of shipyards involved: 3 
 
The Commission has not calculated any subsidy element under the 7th Directive on  subsidy to shipbu ilding, the scheme is self-financing. 
 The scheme has been terminated by the end of 2001.   G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 6.Driftsstøtteordningen (Contract-subsidy scheme) 
 
1. Denmark 
 2. Driftsstøtteordningen (Contract-subsidy scheme). By Bill no. 1009 from the 23 of December 
1998. 
 3. Under the Contract-subsidy scheme a subsidy can be  paid at the time a ship is delivered as a 
grant up to 9 % of the contract value. 
 
4. Payments for the year 2004: DKK 160 mill. The budget figure for 2005 is DKK 0 mill. 
 5. The purpose of the Temporary Contract-subsid y scheme is to support Danish shipyards. 
 6. The Contract-subsidy scheme is available for sh ips contracted not later than 31 December 
2000. 
 7. Figures as at 31. December 2004: 
 
Number of ships having received contract-subsidy: 2 Number of shipyards involved: 1 
 
 
7 Midlertidig driftsstøtteordning (T emporary Contract-subsidy scheme) 
 
1. Denmark 
 
2. Midlertidig driftsstøtteordningen (Temporary Contract-subsidy scheme). By Bill no. 305 
from the 30 of April 2003. 
 3. Under the Temporary Contract-subsidy scheme a s ubsidy can be paid at the time a ship is 
delivered as a grant up to 6 % of the contract value. 
 
4. Subsidy of totally DKK 575 mill. has been facilitated. Payments for the year 2004: DKK 52 
mill. The budget figure for 2005 is DKK 280 mill. 
 
5. The purpose of the Temporary Contract-subsid y scheme is to support Danish shipyards. 
 
6. The Contract-subsidy scheme is available for sh ips contracted not later than 31 March 2004. 
 7. Figures as at 31. December 2004: 
 
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 subsidy element varies depending on the 
contract value of each ship.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 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 – Subsid y contracts and payments in million DKK. 
2003 2004 2005
1 20062 20072 Mio. DKK 
Subsidy 
contracts Paymen
ts Subsidy 
contracts Paymen
ts Subsidy 
contracts Subsidy 
contracts Subsidy 
contracts 
Business Development
2 52.8 61.8 1.2 3.4 11.9 10.9 10.9 
Regional 
Development3 31.3 29.0 53.0 75.9 41.5 42.5 43.5 
Total 84.1 90.8 54.2 79.3 53.4 53.4 54.4 
 
 Business Development  
 
 The general aim of the Trade and Industrial Development Act4 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 number of general/ horizontal business promoting initiatives. The initiatives cover general activities co ncerning information; guidance and counselling 
aimed at all persons that intend to become entr epreneurs 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 Gove rnment’s Budget Proposal as adopted by the 
Parliament and the Trade and Industrial Development Act.  
 Subsidies are given as grants. 8 recipients r eceived grants in 2004. The average grant per 
recipient was 2004 approximately DKK 0.2 mio.  
 The period of validity for the individual initia tives differs. Every year it is considered 
whether/ at what level funding should be provided fo r individual initiatives and schemes. It is applied 
                                                     
 
1 Budgets. Payments figures are not available. 
2 Including initiatives for SME´s 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 programs financed partly by the EU. 
4 See consolidated regulation 992 of 8th December 2003 as amended by act no. 1464 of 22nd December 
2004.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 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 Gove rnment’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-financing5.  
 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 program ac tivities private companies cannot participate. 
  The subsidies are given as grants to individuals , companies, institutions and local authorities.  
 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. 
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 Law on Development of Renewable Energy. 
 
 The scheme was ABOLISHED with the fiscal bill of 2002.  2. Annual total subsidy in 2003-2004
 
 
 In 2003 the payment of old grants amounted to 29,5 Mio. DKK. 
  In 2004 the payment of old grants amounted to 15,5 Mio. DKK 
                                                     
 
5 Consolidated regulation 819 of 31st august 2000 as amended by act no. 1090 of 19th December 2001 
and act no. 145 of 25th March 2002. G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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3. Policy objective of programme
 
  The objective of the programme was to redu ce 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 2003-2004
 
 
 In 2004 no new grants were given. A very few projects (initiated before 2002) will be 
concluded in 2005.  8.  (no information requested) 
 
9.  Duration
 
  The programme is phasing out. Since Decemb er 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 CO 2 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 mill. tonnes of CO2 emis sion allowances. Mone tary value unknown. 
  2002: Approx. 21 mill. tonnes of CO2 emis sion allowances. Mone tary value unknown. 
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  2003: Approx. 20 mill. tonnes of CO2 emis sion allowances. Moneta ry value unknown.  
  2004: Approx. 20 mill. tonnes of CO2 emis sion allowances. Mone tary value unknown. 
 4. Policy objective of programme
  
  
 To reduce CO 2 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 Electricity  Supply Bill replacing among others act no.1088 
of 20 December 1995 on change of act on Electricity Supply (payment of electricity produced at 
decentralised combined heat and power plants) (N 1037/95).  2. Form of subsidy
  
 
 Excess payment for electricity produced at d ecentralised combined heat and power plants. 
 3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
  
  2001: Approx. 1.6 bill. DKK.  
 2002: Approx. 1,363 bill. DKK. 
  2003: Approx. 0.72 bill. DKK.  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. G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 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 Electricity Supply Bill replacing among others act no.486 of 
20 June 1999 on change 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 so ld at prices covering th e production expenses.  
 3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
  
  2001: Approx. 30 mill. DKK 
  
 2002: Approx. 23 mill. DKK   2003: Approx. 11 mill. DKK  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. 
 
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 Electri city 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 2001-2002
  
 
 2001:  Approx. 1.620 bill. DKK   2002:  Approx. 1.607 bill. DKK  
 2003:  Approx. 1.28 bill. DKK 
 4. Policy objective of programme
 
  Promoting sustainable energy application.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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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 realised on inv estments in co-ordinated  activities in the price 
of electricity (SEAS-act).  
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
 
  The total loss realised on investments in the co-ordinated activities of SEAS is 213, 5 million 
DKR. This amount was planned to be included in the price of electricity within a period of 15 years. 
The included losses amounted to 14,20 mill. DKK in 2001 and 14,20 mill. DKK in 2002. 
 
4. Policy objective of programme
 
  The act secures that the electricity enterpri ses can include losses realised on investments in 
co-ordinated 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 June the 9th 2004 abolish the specific SEAS-act.  
 
7. Governmental subsidy to promote the connection 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). 
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 2. Form of subsidy
 
  The subsidy is given to district heating co mpanies who distribute heat produced on CHP 
based on coal.  It is given if the consumer price fo r heat in the companies’ heating area is higher than 
the price for heat supplied by comparable distri ct 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 26,6 mill. DKK.  
  
 Grant payments in 2002 amounted to 0 mill. DKK.   Grant payments in 2003 amounted to 0 mill. DKK.  
 Grant payments in 2004 amounted to 0 mill. DKK.  
 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) base d 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 1st 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 schem e. The CHP plants do not export heat. The subsidy 
will not affect the Danish electricity prices beca use the benefits of the scheme go to the heat 
consumers according to the Danish rules on pricing. 
 
8. Governmental subsidy for pro duct oriented saving programme. 
 1. Title of the subsidy
 
  Law no. 129 of February 25. 1998 regarding go vernmental 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-
06 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 10,5 mill. DKK.   2004: Grant payments amounted to 9,4 mill. DKK.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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4. Policy objective of programme   
  Financial support is given to the developmen t, marketing, procurement and utilisation of 
energy efficient products in households and pub lic institutions. The purpose of the scheme is to 
promote energy efficient products so as to reduce the CO2 emissions. New grants is only given to a 
campaign on energy efficient windows.  5. Duration
 
 
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 utilisation of electricity saving 
appliances and equipment.  In 2001 the scheme in cluded fridges/freezer, washing and drying clothes 
and lightning in halls.  In 2002 the scheme included fridges.  
3. Amount used on the programme in 2001-2002
 
  The grant payment in 2001 amounted to 1,2 mill. DKK.   The grant payment in 2002 amounted to 0,3 mill. DKK.  
 The grant payment in 2003 amounted to 0,0 mill. DKK. 
  The grant payment in 2004 amounted to 5,1 mill. DKK.   4. Policy objective of programme
  
 
 To promote electricity savings in public and private households in accordance with socio-
economic and environmen tal considerations.  
 5. Duration
 
 
 The scheme has no time limitation 
 6. Statistical information 
 
  It is not possible to give statistical info rmation on the trade effects of the grants.  
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 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. 
 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 CO
2 
from the companies. 
 5. Duration
 
  The subsidy scheme is phasing out. Since Decemb er 12, 2001, it has not been possible to 
make new promises of subsidies. The last subs idies are expected to be paid out in 2007. 
 6. Statistical information
 
  It is not possible to give statistical informati on on the trade effect of the subsidy scheme. It is 
a general scheme not directed at  specific types of companies. 
 11. Grant scheme for reimbursement of CO
2-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 Novemb er 17, 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.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 In 2004 grant payment amounted to DKK 129,9 million.  4. Policy objective of the programme
 
 
 The scheme aims at reducing the emissions of CO 2 from private companies with a high 
energy consumption.  These companies may obtain reimbursement of CO 2-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 0,08 DKK/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.   
 The subsidy is given as 0,07 DKK/kWh or 0,02 DKK/kWh for the amount of electricity 
produced on industrial combined heat and power  plants based on natural gas or waste.  
  The subsidy is given as 0,10 DKK/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 - 2004
  
  2001: Approx. 586 mill. DKK.   2002: Approx. 574 mill. DKK. 
 
 2003: Approx. 328 mill. DKK.   2004: Approx. 267 mill. DKK.  
4. Policy objective of the programme
 
  The purpose of the scheme is to reduce the CO2-emission by increasing the share of co-
generation, reduce the power production based on co al and the production of electricity based on 
renewable sources.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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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 13,6 mill. DKK.   
 Grant payments in 2002 amounted to 20,6 mill. DKK. 
 Payments for old grants amounted in 2003 to 2,8 mill. DKK.  Payment for old grants amounted in 2004 to 2,8 mill. DKK.   Assumed end of old payment in 2005.   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.   G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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V. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT 
1. Active Employment Measures Act  
 
1. Subsidy programme title  
  The Active Employment Measures Act contains one form of state aid. Unemployed persons, 
who need to have their vocational, social or other skills upgraded or improved, are offered 
employment with a wage subsidy. The subsidy is  given to the company that hires the person. 
 2. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The European Commission approved the subs idy scheme in 2003 for an unlimited period of 
time.  
 3. Purpose of the subsidy scheme
 
  The purpose of the subsidy schemes is to gi ve long-term unemployed or unemployed persons 
who are at risk of long-term unemployment a chance to maintain or re-acquire their vocational skills 
or to give them the job experience that will enable them to obtain ordinary employment.  4. Laws and regulations of the subsidy scheme
 
  The subsidy is provided according to the Active Employment Measures Act no. 577 of 
19 June 2003, with later amendments. 
 5. Form of subsidy
 
  State aid in the form of subsidy provided to  the company that hires the person in question. 
 
6. Persons entitled to receive a subsidy
 
  The Public Employment Service and the Municipal Administration pay the subsidy to the company per person. The amount of the subsidy may vary from person to person, with a maximum of 
DKK 96,21 per hour. The maximum hourly wage is re gulated percentage-wise according to the 
average regulation of public pay scales. The s ubsidy is independent of  trading conditions.  
 7. Subsidy amount
 
  Subsidy paid in connection with employment with a wage subsidy amounted to DKK 248,3 
million in 2003 and to DKK 485,2 million in 2004.  
 9. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The Public Employment Service and the Municipal Administration will pay the subsidy for 
up to 12 months. The subsidy period should, however,  be kept as short as possible. The subsidy is 
paid to the company that hires the insured unemplo yed as long as the person in question is in the 4-
year unemployment benefit period, and the municipa l administration pays the subsidy to the company 
that hires the non-insured unemployed.   G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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  This scheme, employment with a wage subsidy,  came into force with th e entry into force of 
the act on 1 July 2003 for an unlimited period of time.   European Commission approved the scheme in 2003 for an unlimited period of time.  
10. Assessment of trade effects
 
  Data on the subsidy scheme’s trade effects is not available. If there is any effect at all, it is 
assumed to be fairly small as the scheme aims at compensating employers who take on unemployed persons with an expected productivity be low the average prevailing wage level. 
 
VI. THE DANISH MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 
1. Technology Transfer Institutes (TTI’s)  
 
1. Title
 
 
 Technology Transfer Institutes (TTI’s)  2. Period covered by the notification
 
  1999-2008. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To support R&D and improve the transfor mation of knowledge from the Network of 
Approved Technology Transfer Institutes a nd research institutions to enterprises. 
 
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The responsible authority is Ministry of Science, Technology a nd Innovation. The legal 
framework for the subsidy is the Technology and Innovation Act, which aims at strengthening technology development and innova tion in trade and industry.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The subsidy is provided to the TTI’s and other research institutions.  7.  Subsidy – total amount
 
 
 2003:  335,6 mil. DKK 
 2004:  300,2 mil. DKK  2005:  312,0 mil. DKK.  8.  Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 There are two forms of subsidies:   - Basic grants for the TTI’s - with a duration of three years.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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  - Strategic co-operation projects - which is funding of R&D-projects with a duration of 
2-4 years. 
 9. Statistical data
 
 
 The TTI’s have on a yearly-basis contact to  approximately 18,000 small and mediumsized 
enterprises. 
 
2. The Industrial PHD Fellowship Programme   
 1. Title
 
  The Industrial PhD Fellowship Programme  2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 1999-2008.  3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To educate PhD researchers with knowledge of  business aspects of research and development 
and to establish personal networks for the excha nge of knowledge between enterprises and research 
institutes.   4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 The responsible authority is Ministry of Science, Technology a nd Innovation. The legal 
framework for the subsidy is the Technology and Innovation Act, which aims at strengthening technology development and innova tion in trade and industry.  
 5.  Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grants. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
   The subsidy is provided to the en terprises and research institutions. 
 
7.  Subsidy - total amount
 
  2002: DDK 28 million.  2003: DDK 40 million.  2004: DDK 49 million. 
 2005 (budget) DDK 50 million. 
 8.  Duration of the subsidy
 
  The duration of the subsidy is three years.  
 
9. Statistical data
 
  Around 70 new Industrial PhD projects are starte d every year. 40 pct. of the participating 
enterprises are small and medium sized enterprises. G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 VII. 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 recei ved grants amounting to DKK 31.9 million. 
Average grants amounts to DKK 0.6 million. 
 
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.   G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 VIII.  THE DANISH MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND NATURE AGENCY  
1. Product Development Scheme for Forestry and Wood Working Industry 
 
1. Title of the subsidy program  
 
 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 utilisation 
of natural resource wood, which is an environmentally friendly raw material. 
  Wood, which is a reproducible, recycl able and biologically degradable, CO
2 neutral material, 
is a unique resource with an unutilised potential. Apart from the production of furniture, the wood-
processing industry in Denmark is characterised 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 deve lopment scheme.  More specifically, the wood-
processing sector is dominated by firms, which 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 applican ts are defined by Ministerial Decree no. 1078 of 
November 2004.  
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Subsidies or loans. Subsides to woodworking indus tries 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.  
 
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 fiel ds. The amount of subsidy depends on the project 
budget an individual assessment of the project proposal. G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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7. Subsidy per unit or total
 
 
2004 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million) 
Number of commitments (projects) 
Average subsidy (DKK million) 6.4 
11 
0.6 
2003 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million) 
Number of commitments (projects) 
Average subsidy (DKK million) 7.8 
11 
0.7 
2002 Total amount of subsidy (DKK million) 
Number of commitments (projects) 
Average subsidy (DKK million) 11.2 
21 
0.5 
 8.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy scheme depends on the national budget  10. Statistical information
 
  
 2002 2003 2004 
Sector mill. DKK mill. DKK mill. DKK 
Research institutions 4.5 6.1 3.9 
Woodworking industry 3.3 0.3 0.9 
Forest 0.8 0 0 
Forestcontractors and -nurseries 0 0 0.4 
Information-activities 2.6 1.4 1.2 
Total 11.2 7.8 6.4 
 
Table 1. Distribution by categories of applicants for projects in the period 2002 to 2004 
 
IX. THE DANISH MINISTRY FOR TRANSPORT OG ENERGY 
1. Subsidy for distribution of newspapers and magazines through Post Danmark A/S 
 
1. Title of the subsidy program  
 
 The Danish Minister for Transport through the Road Safety and Transport Agency (Postal 
Division) may require that the concessionaire (P ost Denmark A/S) must deliver newspapers and 
periodicals that fulfil certain criteria at special low tariffs.   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 Denmark 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 (dat ed January 11 2005) from the Road Safety and 
Transport Agency to Post Danmark A/S.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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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 nationa l cultural policy measure. While establishing the 
latest expert committee on the subject – the Media Commission 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 detaile d criterias 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 Denmark 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 Denmark through a subsidy pr. distri buted newspaper and magazine fulfilling the 
requirements. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or total amount 
 
  The total amount paid to Post Denmark in 2001 was DKK 466 million. 
 
 In 2002 the total amount was DKK 465 million.    For 2003 the total amount was DKK 462 million.   For 2004 the total amount was DKK 362,8 million. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or other time limits
 
  There are no time limits set up for this programme.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 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. 
 
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 insure 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.  7.  Subsidy payment per unit or total
 
 
 2003: DKK 0.025 per ton freight per carried kilometre. 
   2004:  - 1. of January - 14. of September DKK 0.013 per ton freight per carried kilometre.  - 15. of September - 31. of December DKK 0.045 per ton freight per carried kilometre.  G/SCM/N/123/EEC/Add.5 
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 During 2003 the grants have been distributed thus:   Railion: DKK25.375.003  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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