# Official Journal C 162/2013

| | ISSN 1977-091X
  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.162.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 162 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 567 June 2013 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.162.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 162

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 567 June 2013

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 162/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2013/C 162/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  2
  ) | 2 |
| 2013/C 162/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2013/C 162/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group) (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2013/C 162/05 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6880 — Liberty Global/Virgin Media) (
  1
  ) | 8 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 162/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

1

2013/C 162/02

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  2
  )

2

2

2013/C 162/03

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

3

2013/C 162/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group) (
  1
  )

1

8

2013/C 162/05

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6880 — Liberty Global/Virgin Media) (
  1
  )

1

8

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 162/06 | Euro exchange rates | 9 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 162/06

Euro exchange rates

9

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Investment Bank |
| 2013/C 162/07 | Call for proposals — The European Investment Bank Institute proposes two new EIBURS sponsorships under its knowledge programme | 10 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 162/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6857 — Crane Co./MEI Group) (
  1
  ) | 13 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Investment Bank

2013/C 162/07

Call for proposals — The European Investment Bank Institute proposes two new EIBURS sponsorships under its knowledge programme

10

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2013/C 162/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6857 — Crane Co./MEI Group) (
  1
  )

1

13

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 7.6.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 162/1 |
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7.6.2013

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 162/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 17.12.2010 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.31783 (N 489/10) |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen — Verlängerung der Beihilfenregelung N 717/09 |
| Legal basis | Richtlinien der Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen GmbH |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Culture |
| Form of aid | Reimbursable grant |
| Budget | | Annual budget: EUR 12,55 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

17.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

SA.31783 (N 489/10)

Member State

Germany

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen — Verlängerung der Beihilfenregelung N 717/09

Legal basis

Richtlinien der Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen GmbH

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Culture

Form of aid

Reimbursable grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 12,55 million

| | Overall budget: EUR 75,3 million |
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Overall budget: EUR 75,3 million

Intensity

70 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2016

Economic sectors

Recreational, cultural sporting activities

Name and address of the granting authority

Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen

DEUTSCHLAND

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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| 7.6.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 162/2 |
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7.6.2013

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 162/2

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2013/C 162/02

| Date of adoption of the decision | 3.4.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35809 (13/N) |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Guarantee scheme |
| Legal basis | Lov nr. 571 af 1. juli 2002 om Vækstfonden, med senere ændringer. Bekendtgørelse nr. 1013 af 17. august 2007 om Vækstfondens virke. Aktstykke nr. 1 vedtaget af Finansudvalget den 30. oktober 2009. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | — |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | — |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2015 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Vækstfonden |
| Strandvejen 104 A |
| 2900 Hellerup |
| DANMARK |

Date of adoption of the decision

3.4.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35809 (13/N)

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Guarantee scheme

Legal basis

Lov nr. 571 af 1. juli 2002 om Vækstfonden, med senere ændringer. Bekendtgørelse nr. 1013 af 17. august 2007 om Vækstfondens virke. Aktstykke nr. 1 vedtaget af Finansudvalget den 30. oktober 2009.

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

—

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

—

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

Vækstfonden

Strandvejen 104 A

2900 Hellerup

DANMARK

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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7.6.2013

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 162/3

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 162/03

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.2.2013 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.31860 (N 506/10) |
| Member State | Slovakia |
| Region | — | Non-assisted areas |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Nariadenie vlády Slovenskej republiky č. 426/2010 Z. z., ktorým sa ustanovujú podrobnosti o výške odvodu z dodanej elektriny koncovým odberateľom a spôsobe jeho výberu pre Národný jadrový fond na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi. |
| Legal basis | 1. | Zákon 238/2006 Z. z. o Národnom jadrovom fonde na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi (zákon o jadrovom fonde) a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov. |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.2.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.31860 (N 506/10)

Member State

Slovakia

Region

—

Non-assisted areas

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Nariadenie vlády Slovenskej republiky č. 426/2010 Z. z., ktorým sa ustanovujú podrobnosti o výške odvodu z dodanej elektriny koncovým odberateľom a spôsobe jeho výberu pre Národný jadrový fond na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi.

Legal basis

1.

Zákon 238/2006 Z. z. o Národnom jadrovom fonde na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi (zákon o jadrovom fonde) a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov.

| 2. | Nariadenie vlády Slovenskej republiky č. 426/2010 Z. z., ktorým sa ustanovujú podrobnosti o výške odvodu z dodanej elektriny koncovým odberateľom a spôsobe jeho výberu pre Národný jadrový fond na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi. |
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2.

Nariadenie vlády Slovenskej republiky č. 426/2010 Z. z., ktorým sa ustanovujú podrobnosti o výške odvodu z dodanej elektriny koncovým odberateľom a spôsobe jeho výberu pre Národný jadrový fond na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi.

| 3. | Zákon 391/2012, ktorým sa mení a dopĺňa zákon č. 238/2006 Z. z., o Národnom jadrovom fonde na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi (zákon o jadrovom fonde) a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov. |
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3.

Zákon 391/2012, ktorým sa mení a dopĺňa zákon č. 238/2006 Z. z., o Národnom jadrovom fonde na vyraďovanie jadrových zariadení a na nakladanie s vyhoretým jadrovým palivom a rádioaktívnymi odpadmi (zákon o jadrovom fonde) a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov.

Type of measure

Scheme

Slovenské elektrárne a. s., Javys a. s.

Objective

Other — Safe decommissioning

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

| | Overall budget: EUR 2 364 million |
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Overall budget: EUR 2 364 million

| | Annual budget: EUR 70 million |
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Annual budget: EUR 70 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2041

Economic sectors

Electric power generation, transmission and distribution

Name and address of the granting authority

| Ministerstvo hospodárstva a výstavby SR |
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| Mierová 19 |
| 827 15 Bratislava 212 |
| SLOVENSKO/SLOVAKIA |

Ministerstvo hospodárstva a výstavby SR

Mierová 19

827 15 Bratislava 212

SLOVENSKO/SLOVAKIA

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.3.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.34359 (12/N) |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Miasto Warszawa | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Pomoc dla MPR „Sarmatia” sp. z o.o. na realizację projektu budowy rurociągu naftowego Brody–Adamowo (jako części rurociągu Odessa–Brody–Płock) |
| Legal basis | 1) | Ustawa z dnia 6 grudnia 2006 r. o zasadach prowadzenia polityki rozwoju |

Date of adoption of the decision

6.3.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.34359 (12/N)

Member State

Poland

Region

Miasto Warszawa

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Pomoc dla MPR „Sarmatia” sp. z o.o. na realizację projektu budowy rurociągu naftowego Brody–Adamowo (jako części rurociągu Odessa–Brody–Płock)

Legal basis

1)

Ustawa z dnia 6 grudnia 2006 r. o zasadach prowadzenia polityki rozwoju

| 2) | Ustawa z dnia 27 sierpnia 2009 r. o finansach publicznych |
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2)

Ustawa z dnia 27 sierpnia 2009 r. o finansach publicznych

| 3) | Program Operacyjny Infrastruktura i Środowisko na lata 2007–2013, wersja 3.0 zatwierdzona decyzją Komisji Europejskiej COM(2011) 9376 z dnia 21 grudnia 2011 r. |
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3)

Program Operacyjny Infrastruktura i Środowisko na lata 2007–2013, wersja 3.0 zatwierdzona decyzją Komisji Europejskiej COM(2011) 9376 z dnia 21 grudnia 2011 r.

| 4) | Program Operacyjny Infrastruktura i Środowisko 2007–2013: Szczegółowy opis priorytetów |
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4)

Program Operacyjny Infrastruktura i Środowisko 2007–2013: Szczegółowy opis priorytetów

| 5) | Załącznik nr 1 do Szczegółowego opisu priorytetów Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko: Kryteria wyboru projektów dla Priorytetu X: „Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne, w tym dywersyfikacja źródeł energii” |
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5)

Załącznik nr 1 do Szczegółowego opisu priorytetów Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko: Kryteria wyboru projektów dla Priorytetu X: „Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne, w tym dywersyfikacja źródeł energii”

| 6) | Załącznik nr 2 do Szczegółowego opisu priorytetów PO Infrastruktura i Środowisko – Organizacja systemu oceny i wyboru projektów w ramach Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko |
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6)

Załącznik nr 2 do Szczegółowego opisu priorytetów PO Infrastruktura i Środowisko – Organizacja systemu oceny i wyboru projektów w ramach Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko

| 7) | Wytyczne Ministra Rozwoju Regionalnego w zakresie jednolitego systemu zarządzania i monitorowania projektów indywidualnych, zgodnych z art. 28 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 6 grudnia 2006 r. o zasadach prowadzenia polityki rozwoju |
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7)

Wytyczne Ministra Rozwoju Regionalnego w zakresie jednolitego systemu zarządzania i monitorowania projektów indywidualnych, zgodnych z art. 28 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 6 grudnia 2006 r. o zasadach prowadzenia polityki rozwoju

| 8) | Lista projektów indywidualnych dla Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko 2007–2013 (aktualizacja z dnia 12 sierpnia 2011 r.) |
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8)

Lista projektów indywidualnych dla Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko 2007–2013 (aktualizacja z dnia 12 sierpnia 2011 r.)

| 9) | „Polityka Rządu RP dla przemysłu naftowego w Polsce”, przyjęta przez Radę Ministrów w dniu 6 lutego 2007 r. |
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9)

„Polityka Rządu RP dla przemysłu naftowego w Polsce”, przyjęta przez Radę Ministrów w dniu 6 lutego 2007 r.

| 10) | „Polityka energetyczna Polski do 2030 roku” przyjęta przez Radę Ministrów w dniu 10 listopada 2009 r. |
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10)

„Polityka energetyczna Polski do 2030 roku” przyjęta przez Radę Ministrów w dniu 10 listopada 2009 r.

| 11) | Umowa nr UPP-POIS.10.01.00-00-019/10-01 z dnia 27 stycznia 2010 r. dotycząca przygotowania projektu budowy rurociągu naftowego Brody–Płock z możliwością jego przedłużenia do Gdańska lub w kierunku zachodnim (pre-umowa) |
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11)

Umowa nr UPP-POIS.10.01.00-00-019/10-01 z dnia 27 stycznia 2010 r. dotycząca przygotowania projektu budowy rurociągu naftowego Brody–Płock z możliwością jego przedłużenia do Gdańska lub w kierunku zachodnim (pre-umowa)

| 12) | Wytyczne Ministra Rozwoju Regionalnego w zakresie kwalifikowania wydatków w ramach Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko |
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12)

Wytyczne Ministra Rozwoju Regionalnego w zakresie kwalifikowania wydatków w ramach Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko

| 13) | Projekt umowy o dofinansowanie |
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13)

Projekt umowy o dofinansowanie

Type of measure

Individual aid

—

Objective

Sectoral development, Execution of an important project of common Europe

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: PLN 545 million

Intensity

37 %

Duration (period)

1.12.2012-31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Transport via pipeline

Name and address of the granting authority

| Instytut Nafty i Gazu |
| --- |
| ul. Lubicz 25A |
| 31-503 Kraków |
| POLSKA/POLAND |

Instytut Nafty i Gazu

ul. Lubicz 25A

31-503 Kraków

POLSKA/POLAND

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.12.2012 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35709 (12/N) |
| Member State | Slovenia |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Recapitalisation of NKBM |
| Legal basis | Hybrid loan agreement |
| Type of measure | Ad hoc aid | Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor d.d. (NKBM) |
| Objective | Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy |
| Form of aid | Other forms of equity intervention — Capital increase in the form of hybrid loan |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 100 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | From 31.12.2012 |
| Economic sectors | Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Finance |
| Župančičeva 3 |
| SI-1000 Ljubljana |
| SLOVENIJA |
| Tel. +386 13696300 |
| Fax +386 13696659 |
| E-mail: gp.mf(at)gov.si |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.12.2012

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35709 (12/N)

Member State

Slovenia

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Recapitalisation of NKBM

Legal basis

Hybrid loan agreement

Type of measure

Ad hoc aid

Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor d.d. (NKBM)

Objective

Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy

Form of aid

Other forms of equity intervention — Capital increase in the form of hybrid loan

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 100 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

From 31.12.2012

Economic sectors

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Finance

Župančičeva 3

SI-1000 Ljubljana

SLOVENIJA

Tel. +386 13696300

Fax +386 13696659

E-mail: gp.mf(at)gov.si

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.1.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35999 (12/N) |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Prolongation of the Guarantee Scheme and the Bond Loan Scheme for Credit Institutions in Greece |
| Legal basis | Law No 3723/2008 ‘For the enhancement of liquidity of the economy in response to the impact of the international financial crisis’ |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy |
| Form of aid | Guarantee, Other — Bond loan scheme |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 93 000 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Until 30.6.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Financial and insurance activities |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Finance |
| Nikis 5-7 |
| ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.1.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35999 (12/N)

Member State

Greece

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Prolongation of the Guarantee Scheme and the Bond Loan Scheme for Credit Institutions in Greece

Legal basis

Law No 3723/2008 ‘For the enhancement of liquidity of the economy in response to the impact of the international financial crisis’

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy

Form of aid

Guarantee, Other — Bond loan scheme

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 93 000 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 30.6.2013

Economic sectors

Financial and insurance activities

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Finance

Nikis 5-7

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 29.4.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.36345 (13/N) |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme — Air quality requirements |
| Legal basis | Primary legislation (power to introduce the RHI scheme): Section 100 of the Energy Act 2008
  Secondary legislation — The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011, http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2011/9780111512753/contents
  The regulations above were amended in 2012 — The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2012, http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1999/contents/made |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Other — A set pence/kWh tariff for the generation of useful renewable heat |
| Budget | — |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Until 30.6.2040 |
| Economic sectors | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Department of Energy and Climate Change |
| 3 Whitehall Place |
| London |
| SW1A 2AW |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Date of adoption of the decision

29.4.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.36345 (13/N)

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme — Air quality requirements

Legal basis

Primary legislation (power to introduce the RHI scheme): Section 100 of the Energy Act 2008

Secondary legislation — The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011, http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2011/9780111512753/contents

The regulations above were amended in 2012 — The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2012, http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1999/contents/made

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Other — A set pence/kWh tariff for the generation of useful renewable heat

Budget

—

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 30.6.2040

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Department of Energy and Climate Change

3 Whitehall Place

London

SW1A 2AW

UNITED KINGDOM

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6842 — Goldman Sachs/TPG Lundy/Verna Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 162/04

On 14 May 2013, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6842. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6842. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6880 — Liberty Global/Virgin Media)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 162/05

On 15 April 2013, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6880. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6880. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

6 June 2013

2013/C 162/06

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3118 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 129,96 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4548 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84910 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,6072 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2357 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,5810 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,778 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 297,37 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7022 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2759 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4871 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,4773 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3789 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3529 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,1835 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6485 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6375 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 465,25 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 13,0450 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,0493 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5225 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 847,93 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,0478 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 55,210 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 42,1349 |
| THB | Thai baht | 40,212 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,7849 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,8147 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 74,5640 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3118

JPY

Japanese yen

129,96

DKK

Danish krone

7,4548

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84910

SEK

Swedish krona

8,6072

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2357

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,5810

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,778

HUF

Hungarian forint

297,37

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7022

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2759

RON

Romanian leu

4,4871

TRY

Turkish lira

2,4773

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3789

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3529

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,1835

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6485

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6375

KRW

South Korean won

1 465,25

ZAR

South African rand

13,0450

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,0493

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5225

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 847,93

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,0478

PHP

Philippine peso

55,210

RUB

Russian rouble

42,1349

THB

Thai baht

40,212

BRL

Brazilian real

2,7849

MXN

Mexican peso

16,8147

INR

Indian rupee

74,5640

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

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Investment Bank

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Call for proposals — The European Investment Bank Institute proposes two new EIBURS sponsorships under its knowledge programme

2013/C 162/07

The European Investment Bank Institute channels most of its institutional relations with universities through its knowledge programme, consisting of three different programmes:

| — | EIBURS, the EIB University Research Sponsorship programme, |
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EIBURS, the EIB University Research Sponsorship programme,

| — | STAREBEI (STAges de REcherche BEI), a programme for financing young researchers working on joint EIB-university projects, and |
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STAREBEI (STAges de REcherche BEI), a programme for financing young researchers working on joint EIB-university projects, and

| — | EIB University Networks, a cooperation mechanism for university networks displaying characteristics that are of particular relevance to supporting the objectives of the EIB Group. |
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EIB University Networks, a cooperation mechanism for university networks displaying characteristics that are of particular relevance to supporting the objectives of the EIB Group.

EIBURS provides grants to university research centres working on research topics and themes of major interest to the Bank. EIB sponsorships, of up to EUR 100 000 per year for a period of three years, are awarded through a competitive process to interested university departments or research centres associated with universities in EU, candidate or potential candidate countries, with recognised expertise in EIB-selected areas, so that they can expand their activities in these areas. Successful proposals entail the delivery of a variety of outputs (research, organisation of courses and seminars, networking, dissemination of results, etc.) that will be the subject of a contractual agreement with the Bank.

For the academic year 2013/14, the EIBURS programme has selected two new lines of research:

Smart city development: Applying European and international experience to the Mediterranean region

Urban development has become a key priority for the countries of the Mediterranean region, both at the national and international level, and within the EIB via its FEMIP programme. The ‘smart city’ concept (originally defined as the ‘considered’ application of ICT to facilitate efficient, inclusive and integrated urban development, but more broadly to include sustainability, innovation and governance, as well as investments in public transport, energy efficiency and research facilities) is potentially an important dimension. However, there is a need to forge a framework to connect the technology and public policy aspects with the realities of city management, municipal financing and investment programming in the region.

The university research centre receiving support under the EIBURS would be expected to pursue a research programme focused on the following key questions, building on European and other international experience:

| — | How can smart city initiatives contribute to meeting urban development priorities? |
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How can smart city initiatives contribute to meeting urban development priorities?

| — | How can we best define a smart city concept suited to application in the region? |
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How can we best define a smart city concept suited to application in the region?

| — | Which features and examples of European and international best practice are most suitable to draw on for such application? |
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Which features and examples of European and international best practice are most suitable to draw on for such application?

| — | What is the array of tangible investments potentially feasible under a smart city investment programme, and how should alternatives be prioritised? |
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What is the array of tangible investments potentially feasible under a smart city investment programme, and how should alternatives be prioritised?

| — | How do potential smart city initiatives map to the municipal management, governance and financing presently existing? |
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How do potential smart city initiatives map to the municipal management, governance and financing presently existing?

| — | How should smart city investments be appraised economically for comparison with alternative investment options, to ensure that they deliver value to society? |
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How should smart city investments be appraised economically for comparison with alternative investment options, to ensure that they deliver value to society?

| — | How can smart city investments or investment programmes best be developed and implemented? |
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How can smart city investments or investment programmes best be developed and implemented?

The regional focus of the proposals would be focused on, but not limited to, FEMIP countries. Applicants are encouraged to establish partnerships with other universities and research centres. The Bank may facilitate the involvement of the selected university/research centre in its networking activities via the Union for the Mediterranean or the Centre for Mediterranean Integration.

Administrative capacity-building in Europe

The capacity of public administrations to effectively and efficiently perform the various functions required of Government, including the planning and delivery of infrastructure and public services, has an important impact on the everyday lives of citizens and on the functioning of the private sector. The OECD defines capacity-building as the means by which skills, experience, technical and management capacity are developed within an organisational structure (contractors, consultants or contracting agencies) — often through the provision of technical assistance, short-/long-term training, and specialist inputs (e.g., IT systems). The process may involve the development of human, organisational, material and financial resources.

Originally, a concept employed in a development context, notably by the UN and World Bank, the need to strengthen institutions through administrative capacity-building (ACB) has become an integral part of the European enlargement process, when ACB programmes became an important element of support to countries aspiring to join the EU and adopt the acquis communautaire. Even after accession, new EU Member States continue to receive funding for self-managed ACB operational programmes, notably from the structural funds. With billions of euros at stake, improving the effectiveness of how public administrations direct and manage public investment programmes is an urgent challenge. At the project level, the EIB frequently supports implementation capacity development through technical assistance to project implementation units (PIU).

The body of scientific evidence about what ACB measures do and don’t work in different contexts remains thin. What is it that really builds administrative capacity and strong institutions in the long run? Is it simply a question of having a sufficient number of well-trained, adequately paid staff, setting key performance indicators (KPIs), and transparently reporting expenditure and results? Are outsourcing and public-private partnerships a magic cure for limited public sector capacity? Are models sector-specific, such as for transport, environment and home affairs, or are they generic? Are there benefits from peer learning across public administrations in different EU countries? What lessons are there from the ‘new public management’ of KPI-measured results, resource prioritisation and fiscal discipline?

The purpose of this research is to deepen the knowledge on the conceptual frameworks, diagnosis, metrics, and models for effective ACB in practice. Research proposals are invited on any topic that advances knowledge in this area. However, preference will be given to proposals that adopt a pan-European perspective and address both theoretical and practical aspects of ACB linked to the planning and delivery of infrastructure and related public services. Proposals with a direct link to operational decision-making and with scope to improve absorption of EU funds used for high-quality investments are particularly welcome.

Proposals should be submitted in English or French and the deadline for presentation of proposals is 13 September 2013. Proposals submitted after this date will not be considered. Proposals should be sent to:

| | Electronic copy:

  events.eibinstitute@eib.org
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Electronic copy:

events.eibinstitute@eib.org

and

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  EIB Institute |
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| 98-100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer |
| 2950 Luxembourg |
| LUXEMBOURG |

Hard copy:

EIB Institute

98-100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer

2950 Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG

For the attention of Ms Luisa FERREIRA, Coordinator.

For more exhaustive information on the EIBURS selection process and on the other programmes and mechanisms, please visit: http://institute.eib.org/

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6857 — Crane Co./MEI Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 162/08

| 1. | On 31 May 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Crane Co. (‘Crane’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the MEI Group (‘MEI’, USA), owned by Bain Capital and Advantage Partners, by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 31 May 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Crane Co. (‘Crane’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the MEI Group (‘MEI’, USA), owned by Bain Capital and Advantage Partners, by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for Crane: a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products principally active in the following markets: aerospace, defense electronics, automated merchandising (including unattended payment systems and vending machines), chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, gas, power, nuclear, building services and utilities, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Crane: a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products principally active in the following markets: aerospace, defense electronics, automated merchandising (including unattended payment systems and vending machines), chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, gas, power, nuclear, building services and utilities,

| — | for MEI: provides unattended payment systems mainly used for automated validation, acceptance and dispensing of currency. MEI also supplies traffic signals, in the form of both portable traffic lights and portable electronic message boards, in Japan though, not the EEA. |
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for MEI: provides unattended payment systems mainly used for automated validation, acceptance and dispensing of currency. MEI also supplies traffic signals, in the form of both portable traffic lights and portable electronic message boards, in Japan though, not the EEA.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6857 — Crane Co./MEI Group, to the following address:





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

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6857 — Crane Co./MEI Group, to the following address:

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 ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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