# Official Journal C 164/2021

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 644 May 2021 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 164

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 644 May 2021

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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 164/01 | Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: — 0,00 % on 1 May 2021 — Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| | Court of Auditors |
| 2021/C 164/02 | Special report 7/2021 – EU space programmes Galileo and Copernicus: services launched, but the uptake needs a further boost | 2 |
| 2021/C 164/03 | Special report No 6/2021 – Financial instruments in cohesion policy at closure of the 2007-2013 period: verification work yielded good results overall, but some errors remained | 3 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 164/01

Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: — 0,00 % on 1 May 2021 — Euro exchange rates

1

Court of Auditors

2021/C 164/02

Special report 7/2021 – EU space programmes Galileo and Copernicus: services launched, but the uptake needs a further boost

2

2021/C 164/03

Special report No 6/2021 – Financial instruments in cohesion policy at closure of the 2007-2013 period: verification work yielded good results overall, but some errors remained

3

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 164/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M. 10181 — Entega/Viessmann/EMS/EPS) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2021/C 164/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10242— Melitta/Hubert Burda Media/Roast Market) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 164/06 | Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 | 8 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2021/C 164/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M. 10181 — Entega/Viessmann/EMS/EPS) (
  1
  )

1

4

2021/C 164/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10242— Melitta/Hubert Burda Media/Roast Market) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

6

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2021/C 164/06

Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):

0,00 % on 1 May 2021

Euro exchange rates (2)

3 May 2021

(2021/C 164/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2044 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 131,90 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4365 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,86838 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,1803 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1016 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 151,00 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,0160 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,773 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 359,94 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,5518 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9269 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 10,0087 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5573 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4807 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,3554 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6786 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6044 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 351,95 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 17,3953 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,7967 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5433 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 17 374,55 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,9432 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 58,081 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 90,7472 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,565 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 6,5507 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 24,4071 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 88,9960 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2044

JPY

Japanese yen

131,90

DKK

Danish krone

7,4365

GBP

Pound sterling

0,86838

SEK

Swedish krona

10,1803

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1016

ISK

Iceland króna

151,00

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,0160

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,773

HUF

Hungarian forint

359,94

PLN

Polish zloty

4,5518

RON

Romanian leu

4,9269

TRY

Turkish lira

10,0087

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5573

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4807

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,3554

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6786

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6044

KRW

South Korean won

1 351,95

ZAR

South African rand

17,3953

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,7967

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5433

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

17 374,55

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,9432

PHP

Philippine peso

58,081

RUB

Russian rouble

90,7472

THB

Thai baht

37,565

BRL

Brazilian real

6,5507

MXN

Mexican peso

24,4071

INR

Indian rupee

88,9960

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(1)  Rate applied to the most recent operation carried out before the indicated day. In the case of a variable rate tender, the interest rate is the marginal rate.

(2)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Court of Auditors

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Special report 7/2021

EU space programmes Galileo and Copernicus: services launched, but the uptake needs a further boost

(2021/C 164/02)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that special report 7/2021 ‘EU space programmes Galileo and Copernicus: services launched, but the uptake needs a further boost’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website: http://eca.europa.eu

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Special report No 6/2021

Financial instruments in cohesion policy at closure of the 2007-2013 period: verification work yielded good results overall, but some errors remained

(2021/C 164/03)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that special report No 6/2021 ‘Financial instruments in cohesion policy at closure of the 2007-2013 period: verification work yielded good results overall, but some errors remained’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website: http://eca.europa.eu

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M. 10181 — Entega/Viessmann/EMS/EPS)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 164/04)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Entega AG (‘Entega’, Germany), |
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Entega AG (‘Entega’, Germany),

| — | Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG (‘Viessmann’, Germany), |
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Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG (‘Viessmann’, Germany),

| — | Energy Market Solutions GmbH (‘EMS’, Germany) and |
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Energy Market Solutions GmbH (‘EMS’, Germany) and

| — | Energy Project Solutions GmbH (‘EPS’, Germany), both currently wholly owned by Viessmann via Digital Energy Solutions GmbH & Co. KGA (Germany). |
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Energy Project Solutions GmbH (‘EPS’, Germany), both currently wholly owned by Viessmann via Digital Energy Solutions GmbH & Co. KGA (Germany).

Entega and Viessmann acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of EMS and Entega acquires sole control of EPS within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | Entega is active in the business areas energy production, energy trading, energy supply, energy networks, public operational management and shared services, together with its subsidiaries, |
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Entega is active in the business areas energy production, energy trading, energy supply, energy networks, public operational management and shared services, together with its subsidiaries,

| — | Viessmann is active in manufacturing heating, industrial, and refrigeration systems including planning and implementation of efficient energy systems, |
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Viessmann is active in manufacturing heating, industrial, and refrigeration systems including planning and implementation of efficient energy systems,

| — | EMS provides household and commercial customised electricity products as well as smart service solutions for new energy market participants, |
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EMS provides household and commercial customised electricity products as well as smart service solutions for new energy market participants,

| — | EPS offers consulting, planning and project management services to optimise the energy potential for companies and businesses. |
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EPS offers consulting, planning and project management services to optimise the energy potential for companies and businesses.

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10181 - Entega/Viessmann/EMS/EPS

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10242— Melitta/Hubert Burda Media/Roast Market)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 164/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | MWBS Beteiligungs GmbH (‘MWBS’, Germany), controlled by Melitta Unternehmensgruppe Bentz KG (‘Melitta’, Germany), |
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MWBS Beteiligungs GmbH (‘MWBS’, Germany), controlled by Melitta Unternehmensgruppe Bentz KG (‘Melitta’, Germany),

| — | The Enabling Company GmbH (‘TEC’, Germany), controlled by Burda GmbH (‘Burda’, Germany), belonging to Hubert Burda Media Holding KG (‘Hubert Burda Media’, Germany), |
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The Enabling Company GmbH (‘TEC’, Germany), controlled by Burda GmbH (‘Burda’, Germany), belonging to Hubert Burda Media Holding KG (‘Hubert Burda Media’, Germany),

| — | Roast Market GmbH (‘Roast Market’, Germany). |
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Roast Market GmbH (‘Roast Market’, Germany).

Melitta and Hubert Burda Media acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Roast Market.

The concentration is accomplished by way of contract of management.

2.

| — | for Melitta: manufacture and supply of coffee, coffee making equipment and household products, |
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for Melitta: manufacture and supply of coffee, coffee making equipment and household products,

| — | for Hubert Burda Media: active in media, eCommerce, printing, marketing, retail, shareholdings and service provision, |
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for Hubert Burda Media: active in media, eCommerce, printing, marketing, retail, shareholdings and service provision,

| — | for Roast Market: a specialised online coffee retailer. |
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for Roast Market: a specialised online coffee retailer.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10242— Melitta/Hubert Burda Media/Roast Market

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

(2021/C 164/06)

The European Commission has approved this minor amendment in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 of 18 December 2013.

The application for approval of this minor amendment can be consulted in the Commission’s e-Ambrosia database.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Kalix Löjrom’

EU No: PDO-SE-0650-AM01 – 13.5.2020

PDO (X) PGI ( )

1.   Name

‘Kalix Löjrom’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Sweden

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Product type

Class 1:7 Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom.

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in 1 applies

The main characteristics of ‘Kalix Löjrom’ are as follows:

| — | The only additive in ‘Kalix Löjrom’ is 4,0 % salt (NaCl). |
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The only additive in ‘Kalix Löjrom’ is 4,0 % salt (NaCl).

| — | The size of the roe varies during the 5-week fishing period, from approximately 0,8 mm in week 1 to approximately 1,3 mm in week 5. |
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The size of the roe varies during the 5-week fishing period, from approximately 0,8 mm in week 1 to approximately 1,3 mm in week 5.

| — | ‘Kalix Löjrom’ has a round, mild flavour of smooth fish oil and salt. |
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‘Kalix Löjrom’ has a round, mild flavour of smooth fish oil and salt.

| — | The colour of the roe is orange according to colour scale S2070-Y50R (national colour scheme). |
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The colour of the roe is orange according to colour scale S2070-Y50R (national colour scheme).

| — | The water content must not be high enough to cause the ‘Kalix Löjrom’ to fall out of an inverted spoon. The roe must also maintain its shape when placed on a flat surface. |
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The water content must not be high enough to cause the ‘Kalix Löjrom’ to fall out of an inverted spoon. The roe must also maintain its shape when placed on a flat surface.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

Vendace feeds on planktonic crustaceans and insect larvae and the minerals washed into the area with the river water. Everything on which vendace feeds comes from the geographical area.

3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

The preparation of ‘Kalix Löjrom’, including preliminary rinsing, whisking, sieving, drying, salting and thorough cleaning, must take place in the geographical area. This is due to the special knowledge found in the area, as well as the fact that it cannot tolerate being transported longer distances before undergoing preparation.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

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3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The geographical area consists on land of the municipalities of Piteå, Luleå, Kalix and Haparanda; and at sea of an area delimited by the Åby river estuary to the south and the Torneå river estuary to the north and extending no more than 40 km from the coast.

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

Vendace lives in the geographical area described in point 4. It stays within this geographical area during the catch period because the archipelago, which consists of 1500 islands, is a natural spawning ground for vendace. The northern part of the Finnish coast does not have the same kind of natural spawning grounds. The salt content south of the Åby river estuary is too high because not enough fresh water runs into that part of the Bothnian Bay. The size of the actual catch area varies depending on how much fresh water flows into it during the spring floods. During a snowy winter, the fresh water from the spring floods forces back the salt water in the Bothnian Bay, extending the outer limit for catching vendace to 40 km from the coast. When the vendace can feed in a larger area, the stock also increases. The link between a rainy, snowy winter and a large stock of vendace is well-known. Eight large rivers and numerous smaller streams and watercourses channel fresh water into this part of the Bothnian Bay. Water from 25 % of the area of Sweden drains into these watercourses. Parts of Norway’s mountain watercourses are also included in this catchment area. The water is of drinking quality.

‘Kalix Löjrom’ is produced by hand and requires a high level of expertise and many years’ experience. Pressing the roe in particular requires many years’ experience and has a major impact on the quality of the product. There is much local knowledge of handling the roe due to a long tradition of preparing ‘Kalix Löjrom’.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

It is its feed that distinguishes vendace in this geographical area from other freshwater species. The area does not have freshwater insects of any kind. The fish feed on planktonic crustaceans and insect larvae. The colour of ‘Kalix Löjrom’ is orange according to colour scale S2070-450R (national colour scheme), while roe from freshwater vendace is yellow. This difference is due to the feed. ‘Kalix Löjrom’ has a round, mild flavour of smooth fish oil and salt.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product:

‘Kalix Löjrom’ has a high-quality, exclusive market image. There are many reasons for this, including the cold, clean water and special feed. The water is of drinking quality. The special production method used in the geographical area also contributes to the product’s distinctive character. The special feed of vendace living in the geographical area gives ‘Kalix Löjrom’ its distinct flavour and colour.

Reference to publication of the product specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

https://www.livsmedelsverket.se/globalassets/produktion-handel-kontroll/livsmedelsinformation-markning-halsopastaenden/skyddade-beteckningar/1697-2006-ansokan-om-skyddad-ursprungsbeteckning-for-kalix-lojrom_rev20210204.pdf

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