# Official Journal C 71/2011

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 545 March 2011 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2011.071.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 71

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 545 March 2011

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 071/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2011/C 071/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 5 |
| 2011/C 071/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  2
  ) | 9 |

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Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 071/01

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

1

1

2011/C 071/02

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

2

5

2011/C 071/03

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

2

9

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 071/04 | Euro exchange rates | 13 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 071/04

Euro exchange rates

13

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 071/05 | Call for proposals 2011 for indirect actions under the multi-annual Community Programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (Safer Internet) (
  2
  ) | 14 |
| 2011/C 071/06 | Call for proposals — EACEA/09/11 — Youth in Action Programme — Action 3.2 — Youth in the world: Cooperation with countries other than the neighbouring countries of the European Union | 19 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 071/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6082 — China National Bluestar/Elkem) (
  2
  ) | 23 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2011/C 071/05

Call for proposals 2011 for indirect actions under the multi-annual Community Programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (Safer Internet) (
  2
  )

Safer Internet

2

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2011/C 071/06

Call for proposals — EACEA/09/11 — Youth in Action Programme — Action 3.2 — Youth in the world: Cooperation with countries other than the neighbouring countries of the European Union

19

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2011/C 071/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6082 — China National Bluestar/Elkem) (
  2
  )

2

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 5.3.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 71/1 |
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5.3.2011

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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, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2011/C 71/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 2.2.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | NN 28/09 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | País Vasco | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayudas al sector ganadero |
| Legal basis | Convenio de colaboración de 27 de mayo de 2005 entre la administración de la Comunidad Autónoma de Euskadi (Departamento de Agricultura y Pesca) y EHAHE, EFRIRE, ABEREKIN S.A. y ELIKA para el apoyo a la recuperación del sector de vacuno de la Comunidad Autónoma de Euskadi |
| Type of measure | Ad hoc |
| Objective | Livestock sector |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall amount: EUR 2,33 million |
| Intensity | 70 % |
| Duration (period) | 2005 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Departamento de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación |
| C/ Donostia, 1 |
| 01010 Gasteiz |
| ESPAÑA |

Date of adoption of the decision

2.2.2011

Reference number of State Aid

NN 28/09

Member State

Spain

Region

País Vasco

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayudas al sector ganadero

Legal basis

Convenio de colaboración de 27 de mayo de 2005 entre la administración de la Comunidad Autónoma de Euskadi (Departamento de Agricultura y Pesca) y EHAHE, EFRIRE, ABEREKIN S.A. y ELIKA para el apoyo a la recuperación del sector de vacuno de la Comunidad Autónoma de Euskadi

Type of measure

Ad hoc

Objective

Livestock sector

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall amount: EUR 2,33 million

Intensity

70 %

Duration (period)

2005

Economic sectors

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

Departamento de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación

C/ Donostia, 1

01010 Gasteiz

ESPAÑA

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 23.6.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 49/10 |
| Member State | Slovenia |
| Region | — | Article 107(3)(a) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Plačilo odškodnine za nenamerno prisotnost GSO-jev v kmetijskih rastlinah in pridelkih |
| Legal basis | Uredba o določitvi prispevka za pridelavo gensko spremenjenih rastlin in odškodnin za nenamerno prisotnost gensko spremenjenih organizmov v gensko nespremenjenih rastlinah in pridelkih (v postopku sprejemanja; predvidoma bo sprejeta 11.2.2010)
  Zakon o soobstoju gensko spremenjenih organizmov z ostalimi kmetijskimi rastlinami |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | — |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 0,03 million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 1.1.2011-31.12.2016 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture, forestry and fishing |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Republika Slovenija, Ministrstvo za kmetijstvo, gozdarstvo in prehrano |
| Dunajska 22 |
| SI-1000 Ljubljana |
| SLOVENIJA |

Date of adoption of the decision

23.6.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 49/10

Member State

Slovenia

Region

—

Article 107(3)(a)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Plačilo odškodnine za nenamerno prisotnost GSO-jev v kmetijskih rastlinah in pridelkih

Legal basis

Uredba o določitvi prispevka za pridelavo gensko spremenjenih rastlin in odškodnin za nenamerno prisotnost gensko spremenjenih organizmov v gensko nespremenjenih rastlinah in pridelkih (v postopku sprejemanja; predvidoma bo sprejeta 11.2.2010)

Zakon o soobstoju gensko spremenjenih organizmov z ostalimi kmetijskimi rastlinami

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

—

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 0,03 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2016

Economic sectors

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

Republika Slovenija, Ministrstvo za kmetijstvo, gozdarstvo in prehrano

Dunajska 22

SI-1000 Ljubljana

SLOVENIJA

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 3.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 379/10 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Chemnitz, Dresden | Article 107(3)(a) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Grundsätze für eine nationale Rahmenrichtlinie zur Gewährung staatlicher Zuwendungen zur Bewältigung von durch Naturkatastrophen verursachter Schäden in der Landwirtschaft |
| Legal basis | 1. | Haushaltsordnung des Freistaates Sachsen (Sächsische Haushaltsordnung — SäHO) |

Date of adoption of the decision

3.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 379/10

Member State

Germany

Region

Chemnitz, Dresden

Article 107(3)(a)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Grundsätze für eine nationale Rahmenrichtlinie zur Gewährung staatlicher Zuwendungen zur Bewältigung von durch Naturkatastrophen verursachter Schäden in der Landwirtschaft

Legal basis

1.

Haushaltsordnung des Freistaates Sachsen (Sächsische Haushaltsordnung — SäHO)

| 2. | Verwaltungsvorschriften des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums der Finanzen zur Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung (VwV-SäHO) |
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2.

Verwaltungsvorschriften des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums der Finanzen zur Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung (VwV-SäHO)

| 3. | Grundsätze für eine nationale Rahmenrichtlinie zur Gewährung staatlicher Zuwendungen zur Bewältigung von durch Naturkatastrophen verursachter Schäden in der Landwirtschaft |
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3.

Grundsätze für eine nationale Rahmenrichtlinie zur Gewährung staatlicher Zuwendungen zur Bewältigung von durch Naturkatastrophen verursachter Schäden in der Landwirtschaft

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Compensation of damages caused by natural disaster

Form of aid

Soft loan, Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 3,50 million

Annual budget: EUR 1,75 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

until 31.12.2011

Economic sectors

Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities

Name and address of the granting authority

| Sächsische Aufbaubank |
| --- |
| Pirnaische Straße 9 |
| 01069 Dresden |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Sächsische Aufbaubank

Pirnaische Straße 9

01069 Dresden

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 28.1.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 496/10 |
| Member State | Latvia |
| Region | Latvia | Article 107(3)(c) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Lauksaimniecībā neizmantojamās zemes pirmreizējā apmežošana |
| Legal basis | Ministru kabineta 2009. gada 13. oktobra noteikumi Nr. 1182 “Valsts un Eiropas Savienības atbalsta piešķiršanas, administrēšanas un uzraudzības kārtība pasākuma “Lauksaimniecībā neizmantojamās zemes pirmreizējā apmežošana” īstenošanai” (turpmāk – MK noteikumi) |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Forestry |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: LVL 13,50 million
  Annual budget: LVL 3,50 million |
| Intensity | 70 % |
| Duration (period) | 28.1.2011-30.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Forestry and logging |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lauku atbalsta dienests |
| Republikas laukums 2 |
| Rīga, LV-1981 |
| LATVIJA |

Date of adoption of the decision

28.1.2011

Reference number of State Aid

N 496/10

Member State

Latvia

Region

Latvia

Article 107(3)(c)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Lauksaimniecībā neizmantojamās zemes pirmreizējā apmežošana

Legal basis

Ministru kabineta 2009. gada 13. oktobra noteikumi Nr. 1182 “Valsts un Eiropas Savienības atbalsta piešķiršanas, administrēšanas un uzraudzības kārtība pasākuma “Lauksaimniecībā neizmantojamās zemes pirmreizējā apmežošana” īstenošanai” (turpmāk – MK noteikumi)

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Forestry

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: LVL 13,50 million

Annual budget: LVL 3,50 million

Intensity

70 %

Duration (period)

28.1.2011-30.12.2013

Economic sectors

Forestry and logging

Name and address of the granting authority

Lauku atbalsta dienests

Republikas laukums 2

Rīga, LV-1981

LATVIJA

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

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| 5.3.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 71/5 |
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5.3.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 71/5

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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)

2011/C 71/02

| Date of adoption of the decision | 5.1.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 426/10 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | Réunion |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Régime d’aides à caractère social au bénéfice de certaines catégories de personnes ayant leur résidence habituelle dans la Région Réunion |
| Legal basis | Code général des collectivités territoriales (L. 1111-1 et L. 4221-1); Projet d'arrêté d'application |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Social support to individual consumers |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 8 million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 16.8.2010 — Indefinite |
| Economic sectors | Air transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Délégation Générale à l'Outre-mer |
| 27 rue Oudinot |
| 75007 Paris |
| FRANCE |

Date of adoption of the decision

5.1.2011

Reference number of State Aid

N 426/10

Member State

France

Region

Réunion

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Régime d’aides à caractère social au bénéfice de certaines catégories de personnes ayant leur résidence habituelle dans la Région Réunion

Legal basis

Code général des collectivités territoriales (L. 1111-1 et L. 4221-1); Projet d'arrêté d'application

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Social support to individual consumers

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 8 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

16.8.2010 — Indefinite

Economic sectors

Air transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Délégation Générale à l'Outre-mer

27 rue Oudinot

75007 Paris

FRANCE

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 19.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 432/10 |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Centralny śląski |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Pomoc indywidualna na ratowanie Zakładów Mięsnych Mysłowice „Mysław” Sp. z o.o. |
| Legal basis | Ustawa z dnia 30 sierpnia 1996 r. o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji (Dz.U. z 2002 r. nr 171, poz. 1397, z późn. zm.) – art. 56 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Rescue of firms in difficulty |
| Form of aid | Rescue aid loan |
| Budget | Overall budget: PLN 3,7 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | 22.11.2010-22.5.2011 |
| Economic sectors | Manufacturing industry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. |
| ul. Wołoska 7 |
| 02-675 Warszawa |
| POLSKA/POLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

19.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 432/10

Member State

Poland

Region

Centralny śląski

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Pomoc indywidualna na ratowanie Zakładów Mięsnych Mysłowice „Mysław” Sp. z o.o.

Legal basis

Ustawa z dnia 30 sierpnia 1996 r. o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji (Dz.U. z 2002 r. nr 171, poz. 1397, z późn. zm.) – art. 56

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Rescue of firms in difficulty

Form of aid

Rescue aid loan

Budget

Overall budget: PLN 3,7 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

22.11.2010-22.5.2011

Economic sectors

Manufacturing industry

Name and address of the granting authority

Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.

ul. Wołoska 7

02-675 Warszawa

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 15.12.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 518/10 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Änderung des Forschungsprogramms „Schifffahrt und Meerestechnik für das 21. Jahrhundert“ |
| Legal basis | Gesetz über die Feststellung des Bundeshaushaltsplans für das Haushaltsjahr 2010; Bundeshaushaltsplan 2010, Einzelplan 09, Kapitel 02, Titel 683 12;
  Bundeshaushaltsordnung mit Allgemeinen Verwaltungsvorschriften; Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Annual budget: EUR 31,07 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

15.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 518/10

Member State

Germany

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Änderung des Forschungsprogramms „Schifffahrt und Meerestechnik für das 21. Jahrhundert“

Legal basis

Gesetz über die Feststellung des Bundeshaushaltsplans für das Haushaltsjahr 2010; Bundeshaushaltsplan 2010, Einzelplan 09, Kapitel 02, Titel 683 12;

Bundeshaushaltsordnung mit Allgemeinen Verwaltungsvorschriften; Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 31,07 million

| | Overall budget: EUR 155,35 million |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: EUR 155,35 million

Intensity

80 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2015

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

| Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie |
| --- |
| 10119 Berlin |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie

10119 Berlin

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.12.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.31996 (2010/N) |
| Member State | Sweden |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Prolongation of the Scheme for the support of film production and film related activities |
| Legal basis | The Swedish film institute agreement of 2006, Agreement on the extension of the 2006 Film Agreement (2006-års filmavtal, Avtal om förlängning av 2006-års filmavtal) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Culture |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Annual budget: SEK 344 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

SA.31996 (2010/N)

Member State

Sweden

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Prolongation of the Scheme for the support of film production and film related activities

Legal basis

The Swedish film institute agreement of 2006, Agreement on the extension of the 2006 Film Agreement (2006-års filmavtal, Avtal om förlängning av 2006-års filmavtal)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Culture

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: SEK 344 million

| | Overall budget: SEK 688 million |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: SEK 688 million

Intensity

50 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2012

Economic sectors

Media

Name and address of the granting authority

| Filminstitutet |
| --- |
| Box 271 26 |
| SE-102 52 Stockholm |
| SVERIGE |

Filminstitutet

Box 271 26

SE-102 52 Stockholm

SVERIGE

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 17.12.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.32035 (2010/N) |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Prolongation of the guarantee scheme ‘Temporary aid scheme for granting aid in the form of guarantees’ («Aiuti di stato sotto forma di garanzia») (N 266/09) |
| Legal basis | Schema di Decreto del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri Modalità di applicazione della Comunicazione della Commissione europea — Quadro temporaneo dell’Unione per le misure di aiuto di Stato a sostegno dell'accesso al finanziamento nell'attuale situazione di crisi economica e finanziaria. Articolo 4 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | | Annual budget: EUR 200 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

17.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

SA.32035 (2010/N)

Member State

Italy

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Prolongation of the guarantee scheme ‘Temporary aid scheme for granting aid in the form of guarantees’ («Aiuti di stato sotto forma di garanzia») (N 266/09)

Legal basis

Schema di Decreto del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri Modalità di applicazione della Comunicazione della Commissione europea — Quadro temporaneo dell’Unione per le misure di aiuto di Stato a sostegno dell'accesso al finanziamento nell'attuale situazione di crisi economica e finanziaria. Articolo 4

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 200 million

| | Overall budget: EUR 200 million |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: EUR 200 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2011

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

| Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri |
| --- |
| Dipartimento per il coordinamento delle politiche comunitari |
| Piazza Nicosia 20 |
| 00186 Roma RM |
| ITALIA |

Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri

Dipartimento per il coordinamento delle politiche comunitari

Piazza Nicosia 20

00186 Roma RM

ITALIA

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

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| 5.3.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 71/9 |
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5.3.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 71/9

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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)

2011/C 71/03

| Date of adoption of the decision | 15.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 170/10 |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Finansinė parama kino projektams |
| Legal basis | 1) | Valstybės ilgalaikės raidos strategijos nuostatos kultūros klausimais, |

Date of adoption of the decision

15.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 170/10

Member State

Lithuania

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Finansinė parama kino projektams

Legal basis

1)

Valstybės ilgalaikės raidos strategijos nuostatos kultūros klausimais,

| 2) | Kino įstatymo bendrojo kino projektų finansavimo taisyklės, |
| --- | --- |

2)

Kino įstatymo bendrojo kino projektų finansavimo taisyklės,

| 3) | Kultūros politikos nuostatos |
| --- | --- |

3)

Kultūros politikos nuostatos

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Culture

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: LTL 30 million

Intensity

75 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2016

Economic sectors

—

Name and address of the granting authority

| Lietuvos Respublikos kultūros ministerija |
| --- |
| Basanavičiaus str. 5 |
| LT-01118 Vilnius |
| LIETUVA/LITHUANIA |

Lietuvos Respublikos kultūros ministerija

Basanavičiaus str. 5

LT-01118 Vilnius

LIETUVA/LITHUANIA

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 8.2.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 311/10 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Funding Guidelines of the Land Sachsen (Förderrichtlinie Energie und Klimaschutz — RL EuK/2007) |
| Legal basis | Förderrichtlinie Energie und Klimaschutz vom 24. Juli 2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 10 million
  Overall budget: EUR 40 million |
| Intensity | Measure does not constitute aid |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2015 |
| Economic sectors | Education |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Verkehr |
| Wilhelm-Buck-Straße 2 |
| 01097 Dresden |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

8.2.2011

Reference number of State Aid

N 311/10

Member State

Germany

Region

Sachsen

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Funding Guidelines of the Land Sachsen (Förderrichtlinie Energie und Klimaschutz — RL EuK/2007)

Legal basis

Förderrichtlinie Energie und Klimaschutz vom 24. Juli 2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 10 million

Overall budget: EUR 40 million

Intensity

Measure does not constitute aid

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Education

Name and address of the granting authority

Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Verkehr

Wilhelm-Buck-Straße 2

01097 Dresden

DEUTSCHLAND

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 24.1.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 316/10 |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Išlaidų, skirtų skaitmeninės televizijos priėmimo įrangai įsigyti, kompensavimas mažas pajamas gaunančioms šeimoms ir vieniems gyvenantiems asmenims |
| Legal basis | Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės 2010 m. sausio 20 d. nutarimas Nr. 81 „Dėl išlaidų, skirtų skaitmeninės televizijos priėmimo įrangai įsigyti, kompensavimo mažas pajamas gaunančioms šeimoms ir vieniems gyvenantiems asmenims tvarkos aprašo patvirtinimo“ (Valstybės žinios, 2010, Nr. 11-536) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Social support to individual consumers |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: LTL 34 million
  Overall budget: LTL 34 million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 29.4.2012-29.1.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Media, Post and telecommunications, Retail services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos susisiekimo ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 17 |
| LT-01505 Vilnius |
| LIETUVA/LITHUANIA |

Date of adoption of the decision

24.1.2011

Reference number of State Aid

N 316/10

Member State

Lithuania

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Išlaidų, skirtų skaitmeninės televizijos priėmimo įrangai įsigyti, kompensavimas mažas pajamas gaunančioms šeimoms ir vieniems gyvenantiems asmenims

Legal basis

Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės 2010 m. sausio 20 d. nutarimas Nr. 81 „Dėl išlaidų, skirtų skaitmeninės televizijos priėmimo įrangai įsigyti, kompensavimo mažas pajamas gaunančioms šeimoms ir vieniems gyvenantiems asmenims tvarkos aprašo patvirtinimo“ (Valstybės žinios, 2010, Nr. 11-536)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Social support to individual consumers

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: LTL 34 million

Overall budget: LTL 34 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

29.4.2012-29.1.2013

Economic sectors

Media, Post and telecommunications, Retail services

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos susisiekimo ministerija

Gedimino pr. 17

LT-01505 Vilnius

LIETUVA/LITHUANIA

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 24.1.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.32026 (2010/N) |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Régimen de investigación y desarrollo — Pais Vasco — Modificación Programa Etorgai |
| Legal basis | Borrador de la Orden de la consejera de Industria, Comercio y Turismo, por la que se regula el programa de apoyo a la realización de proyectos integrados de investigación industrial y desarrollo experimental de carácter estratégico en la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco. Programa Etorgai |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development, Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 180 million |
| Intensity | 45 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Departamento de Industria, Comercio y Turismo |
| Gobierno Vasco Dirección |
| C/ Donostia, 1 |
| 01010 Vitoria-Gasteiz |
| ESPAÑA |

Date of adoption of the decision

24.1.2011

Reference number of State Aid

SA.32026 (2010/N)

Member State

Spain

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Régimen de investigación y desarrollo — Pais Vasco — Modificación Programa Etorgai

Legal basis

Borrador de la Orden de la consejera de Industria, Comercio y Turismo, por la que se regula el programa de apoyo a la realización de proyectos integrados de investigación industrial y desarrollo experimental de carácter estratégico en la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco. Programa Etorgai

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development, Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 180 million

Intensity

45 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Departamento de Industria, Comercio y Turismo

Gobierno Vasco Dirección

C/ Donostia, 1

01010 Vitoria-Gasteiz

ESPAÑA

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 19.1.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.32085 (2010/N) |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | THESEUS — Neue Technologien für das Internet der Dienste |
| Legal basis | Bundeshaushaltsgesetz; Einzelplan 09, Titelgruppe 07, Titel 686 75; Nebenbestimmungen für Zuwendungen auf Kostenbasis des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung an Unternehmen der gewerblichen Wirtschaft für FuE-Vorhaben; Allgemeine Nebenbestimmungen zur Projektförderung; Besondere Nebenbestimmungen für Zuwendungen des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung zur Projektförderung auf Ausgabenbasis |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development, Culture |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 17,07 million
  Overall budget: EUR 102,4 million |
| Intensity | 80 % |
| Duration (period) | 17.7.2007-31.12.2012 |
| Economic sectors | — |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie |
| Scharnhorststr. 34-37 |
| 10115 Berlin |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

19.1.2011

Reference number of State Aid

SA.32085 (2010/N)

Member State

Germany

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

THESEUS — Neue Technologien für das Internet der Dienste

Legal basis

Bundeshaushaltsgesetz; Einzelplan 09, Titelgruppe 07, Titel 686 75; Nebenbestimmungen für Zuwendungen auf Kostenbasis des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung an Unternehmen der gewerblichen Wirtschaft für FuE-Vorhaben; Allgemeine Nebenbestimmungen zur Projektförderung; Besondere Nebenbestimmungen für Zuwendungen des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung zur Projektförderung auf Ausgabenbasis

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development, Culture

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 17,07 million

Overall budget: EUR 102,4 million

Intensity

80 %

Duration (period)

17.7.2007-31.12.2012

Economic sectors

—

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie

Scharnhorststr. 34-37

10115 Berlin

DEUTSCHLAND

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/community_law/state_aids/state_aids_texts_en.htm

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 5.3.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 71/13 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

5.3.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 71/13

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Euro exchange rates (1)

4 March 2011

2011/C 71/04

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3957 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 115,63 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4569 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,85805 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,8350 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,3000 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,7800 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,312 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 271,95 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7055 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,9900 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2060 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,2303 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3791 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3575 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,8721 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8965 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7688 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 555,94 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,6543 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,1673 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4080 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 285,63 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,2241 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 60,339 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 39,3927 |
| THB | Thai baht | 42,555 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,3029 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,7240 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 62,7890 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3957

JPY

Japanese yen

115,63

DKK

Danish krone

7,4569

GBP

Pound sterling

0,85805

SEK

Swedish krona

8,8350

CHF

Swiss franc

1,3000

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,7800

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,312

HUF

Hungarian forint

271,95

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7055

PLN

Polish zloty

3,9900

RON

Romanian leu

4,2060

TRY

Turkish lira

2,2303

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3791

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3575

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,8721

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8965

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7688

KRW

South Korean won

1 555,94

ZAR

South African rand

9,6543

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,1673

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4080

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 285,63

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,2241

PHP

Philippine peso

60,339

RUB

Russian rouble

39,3927

THB

Thai baht

42,555

BRL

Brazilian real

2,3029

MXN

Mexican peso

16,7240

INR

Indian rupee

62,7890

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

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

| 5.3.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 71/14 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

5.3.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 71/14

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Call for proposals 2011 for indirect actions under the multi-annual Community Programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (Safer Internet)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 71/05

1.   In accordance with Decision No 1351/2008/EC of 16 December 2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a multi-annual Community Programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (1) (Safer Internet), the European Commission hereby invites proposals for actions to be financed under the programme.

Safer Internet is based on four actions:

| (a) | ensuring public awareness; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

ensuring public awareness;

| (b) | fighting against illegal content and tackling harmful conduct online; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

fighting against illegal content and tackling harmful conduct online;

| (c) | promoting a safer online environment; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

promoting a safer online environment;

| (d) | establishing a knowledge base. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

establishing a knowledge base.

The programme is a successor of the Safer Internet plus programme (2005-2008).

2.   In conformity with Article 3 of the European Parliament and Council Decision, a Work Programme (2) was drawn up by the European Commission to serve as the basis for implementing the programme in 2011. The Work Programme contains further information about the objectives, priorities, indicative budget and types of actions referred to in this call notice and the eligibility rules for taking part.

3.   Information on how to prepare and submit proposals and on the evaluation process is given in the Guide for Proposers (3).

This documentation can be obtained, along with the Work Programme and any other information relating to this call, from the European Commission using the following address:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Information Society and Media Directorate-General |
| Safer Internet |
| EUFO 1194 |
| Rue Alcide de Gasperi |
| 2920 Luxembourg |
| LUXEMBOURG |
| Fax +352 4301-34079 |
| E-mail: saferinternet@ec.europa.eu |
| Internet: http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet |

European Commission

Information Society and Media Directorate-General

Safer Internet

EUFO 1194

Rue Alcide de Gasperi

2920 Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG

Fax +352 4301-34079

E-mail: saferinternet@ec.europa.eu

Internet: http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet

4.   Proposals may be made for the call parts identified below. Applicants wishing to make proposals for more than one call part should make separate proposals for each part.

5.   The indicative total budget available for this call under the 2011 budget is EUR 14 132 240 of EU contribution (4).

Grants to proposals submitted in response to this call will be awarded through grant agreements.

The evaluation of proposals will give rise to a list of proposals to be funded. This list may be complemented by a reserve list of proposals of sufficient quality, to be funded in case of budget availability.

6.   The call for proposals under this Work Programme is open to all legal entities established in the Member States. It is also open to participation of legal entities established in EFTA States which are contracting parties to the EEA Agreement (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

It is further open to participation of legal entities established in other countries under the conditions set out in Article 2 of the Programme Decision (5), provided that a bilateral agreement is signed. If proposals submitted by legal entities from these countries are selected for funding, a grant agreement will only be signed once the necessary steps have been taken for the country concerned to join the Programme through signature of a bilateral agreement. Up to date information on which countries are part of the Programme is available on the programme web site at http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet

Legal entities established in non-EU countries other than those referred to above and international organisations may take part in all projects at their own expense.

Legal entities established in Russia may take part in Action 1.1 (Safer Internet Centres) of this call for proposals under the conditions specified in the Work Programme. Legal entities from Russia may also take part in thematic networks and knowledge enhancement projects under the same conditions as entities established in Member States (but not as project co-ordinators.

PART 1

CALL PARTS

Action 1 and action 2:   ENSURING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND FIGHTING AGAINST ILLEGAL CONTENT AND HARMFUL CONDUCT ONLINE

7.   Identifier: 1.1. INTEGRATED NETWORK: SAFER INTERNET CENTRES

The Programme promotes the set up of Safer Internet Centres all across Europe to co-ordinate activities and to bring together a variety of stakeholders to ensure action and facilitate transfer of knowledge.

All Safer Internet Centres will develop awareness raising material, organise campaigns and information sessions for children and young people, parents, carers, social workers and teachers to enable children and young people to make responsible use of on-line technologies.

The awareness actions will address issues related to harmful content, contact and conduct as defined in section 2.2. They will also address the opportunities and risks of services using new distribution forms, such as peer-to-peer services, broadband video, instant messaging, chat-rooms, social networking sites and access to content and interactive information and communication brought about by the rapid take-up of the internet, mobile phones and game consoles by children. They will take into account the related issues of protection of privacy and personal data, consumer protection, information, and network security (viruses/spam).

In addition, the Safer Internet Centres should also include (a) hotlines where the public can report illegal content and/or (b) helplines where parents and children can obtain advice on how to deal with harmful contact (grooming), harmful conduct (cyberbullying), harmful content and uncomfortable or scary experiences related to their use of online technologies.

The tasks of the Safer Internet Centres are set out in further detail in the Work Programme.

This call part (Identifier: 1.1. INTEGRATED NETWORK: SAFER INTERNET CENTRES) will be only open for proposals for setting up a Safer Internet Centre in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, and Russia (6).

The call for proposals may also be opened for countries which have signed a bilateral agreement or where negotiations have been opened.

Funding at 50 % of eligible costs, which may be increased up to 75 % for public bodies, SMEs and non-profit organisations.

8.   Identifier: 1.2. INTEGRATED NETWORK: EUROPEAN CO-ORDINATION OF SAFER INTERNET CENTRES

To ensure maximum co-operation and effectiveness of awareness-raising, hotlines and helplines actions across Europe, the 2011 call is also open for a network co-ordinator to provide logistical and infrastructural support for the Safer Internet Centres, ensuring European-level visibility, good communication and exchange of experience so that lessons learnt can be applied on an ongoing basis.

The tasks of the network co-ordinator are set out in further detail in the Work Programme. In view of the different nature of the tasks of awareness activities, hotlines and helplines, specific tasks of each component are foreseen in the Work Programme.

In addition to the specific tasks of co-ordination of each component, the network co-ordinator will:

| — | provide a single, comprehensive web portal to provide visibility for awareness activities, helplines and hotlines with a collection of relevant information and resources with content such as news services, articles, monthly newsletter, |
| --- | --- |

—

provide a single, comprehensive web portal to provide visibility for awareness activities, helplines and hotlines with a collection of relevant information and resources with content such as news services, articles, monthly newsletter,

| — | disseminate statistics and information about the awareness, helplines and hotlines activities and the results of the network throughout Europe, |
| --- | --- |

—

disseminate statistics and information about the awareness, helplines and hotlines activities and the results of the network throughout Europe,

| — | develop a governance structure for the network, |
| --- | --- |

—

develop a governance structure for the network,

| — | provide European coordination of Safer Internet Centres’ Youth Panels and organise a pan-European meeting of members of the Safer Internet Centres’ panels, |
| --- | --- |

—

provide European coordination of Safer Internet Centres’ Youth Panels and organise a pan-European meeting of members of the Safer Internet Centres’ panels,

| — | coordinate the organisation of regional meetings by Safer Internet Centres, |
| --- | --- |

—

coordinate the organisation of regional meetings by Safer Internet Centres,

| — | coordinate the exchange schemes for experts or organisations from countries outside the EU in agreement with the European Commission, |
| --- | --- |

—

coordinate the exchange schemes for experts or organisations from countries outside the EU in agreement with the European Commission,

| — | ensure and maintain a close working relationship with the awareness, hotline and helpline coordinators to ensure consistency and the effectiveness of overall programme operations, |
| --- | --- |

—

ensure and maintain a close working relationship with the awareness, hotline and helpline coordinators to ensure consistency and the effectiveness of overall programme operations,

| — | take part in meetings organised by the Commission, the Safer Internet Forum and other relevant events, coordinating input/feedback from awareness centres, hotlines and helplines; ensure synergy between the integrated network, thematic networks and other funded projects by participating in the network coordination group. |
| --- | --- |

—

take part in meetings organised by the Commission, the Safer Internet Forum and other relevant events, coordinating input/feedback from awareness centres, hotlines and helplines; ensure synergy between the integrated network, thematic networks and other funded projects by participating in the network coordination group.

Overall co-ordination and the specific tasks of co-ordination will be part of a single grant agreement.

A joint proposal may be made by not more than three different organisations.

Funding at 100 % of direct eligible costs (as defined in the model grant agreement), but without indirect costs (overheads).

Action 3:   PROMOTING A SAFER ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

9.   Identifier: 3.1. THEMATIC NETWORK: NGO NETWORK FOR CHILD PROTECTION ON THE INTERNET

The Programme invites proposals to set up a thematic network of European non-government organisations representing children's rights and welfare to develop a concerted approach by sharing experience and best practices, and by developing joint strategies, in order to ensure that the needs of children are taken into account in discussions about the internet and new media in Europe, as well as in relevant international fora.

Funding at 100 % of a reduced set of eligible costs (direct costs of co-ordinating and implementing the network) for thematic networks

Action 4:   ESTABLISHING A KNOWLEDGE BASE

10.   Identifier: 4.1. KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT: TESTING TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AT RISK

Proposals are invited for a pilot knowledge enhancement project with the following objectives:

| 1. | to identify and further develop targeted training and awareness-raising tools (eg. video clip/online game and material) for professionals working with children at risk as defined in section 6.1 of Safer Internet 2011 Work Programme (7); |
| --- | --- |

1.

to identify and further develop targeted training and awareness-raising tools (eg. video clip/online game and material) for professionals working with children at risk as defined in section 6.1 of Safer Internet 2011 Work Programme (7);

| 2. | on the basis of the above, implement a training programme(s) on the target group; |
| --- | --- |

2.

on the basis of the above, implement a training programme(s) on the target group;

| 3. | measure the effectiveness of the approach through an ex ante survey on the awareness level of the target group and surveys at 3, 6 and 12 months after the training has taken place. The assessment methodology should involve both a quantitative as well as qualitative approach. |
| --- | --- |

3.

measure the effectiveness of the approach through an ex ante survey on the awareness level of the target group and surveys at 3, 6 and 12 months after the training has taken place. The assessment methodology should involve both a quantitative as well as qualitative approach.

Knowledge enhancement projects will be funded at 100 % of direct eligible costs (as defined in the model grant agreement), but without indirect costs (overheads).

PART 2

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The evaluation of proposals will be based on the principles of transparency and equality of treatment. It will be carried out by the Commission with the assistance of independent experts. Each submission will be assessed on the basis of the evaluation criteria, which are divided in three categories: eligibility criteria, award criteria, selection criteria. Only proposals meeting the requirements of the eligibility criteria shall be evaluated further. The description of these criteria is presented below.

11.   Eligibility criteria

On receipt, all proposals and applications will be subject to an eligibility check, to ensure that they conform to the requirements of the call, and to the submission procedure.

The following checks will be carried out:

| — | Receipt of proposal by the Commission on or before the deadline date and time established in the call. |
| --- | --- |

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Receipt of proposal by the Commission on or before the deadline date and time established in the call.

| — | Proposal completeness. Proposals which are substantially incomplete — that is to say that the forms do not include sufficient information to identify the partners, their legal status and to evaluate the scope of the proposed project — will be excluded. |
| --- | --- |

—

Proposal completeness. Proposals which are substantially incomplete — that is to say that the forms do not include sufficient information to identify the partners, their legal status and to evaluate the scope of the proposed project — will be excluded.

In addition, proposers must certify that they are not in one of the situations listed in the Work Programme which would exclude them from participation.

12.   Award criteria

In order to evaluate the relative merit of proposals received, each means to implement the programme (integrated networks, targeted projects and thematic networks) will have its specific set of award criteria, with specific weightings. The description of these award criteria is presented in the Safer Internet 2011 Work Programme (8).

13.   Selection criteria

Selection criteria will ensure that the applicants possess the resources to co-finance the project and the professional competencies and qualifications required to complete the work successfully.

Selection criteria are applied on the basis of the information supplied in the proposal. If this identifies cases of weak financial capacity or professional competence it may necessitate compensating actions such as financial guarantees or other actions. Successful proposals called to negotiations will be the subject of a formal legal and financial validation as a requirement to the issuing of a grant agreement.

The description of the selection criteria is presented in the Safer Internet 2011 Work Programme.

PART 3

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS AND DEADLINE

14.   Proposals must be prepared using the forms in the Guide for proposers, and sent on paper in one (1) original and five (5) copies, accompanied by an electronic copy on CD-Rom, to the Commission at the following address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General Information Society and Media |
| Safer Internet |
| Office EUFO 1194 |
| Rue Alcide de Gasperi |
| 2920 Luxembourg |
| LUXEMBOURG |

European Commission

Directorate-General Information Society and Media

Safer Internet

Office EUFO 1194

Rue Alcide de Gasperi

2920 Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG

15.   Deadline for receipt of all proposals: 4 May 2011 at 17h00 (Luxembourg local time).

Proposals arriving later than the deadline, or sent by fax or e-mail will be excluded.

16.   Indicative evaluation and selection timetable: the evaluation will take place within two months from the closing date of this call. Applicants will be informed on the results of their application after the evaluation has taken place. The timing of some new projects will take account of existing grant agreements (9) so as to ensure the most efficient use of funding.

17.   In all correspondence relating to this call (e.g. when requesting information or submitting a proposal) please make sure to cite the applicable call part identifier.

In submitting a proposal, applicants accept the procedures and conditions as described in this call and in the documents to which it refers.

All proposals received by the European Commission will be treated in strict confidence.

The European Union pursues an equal opportunities policy and, in this context, women are particularly encouraged to either submit proposals or to be involved in their submission.

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(1)  OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 118.

(2)  Commission Decision 2010, http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet

(3)  http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet

(4)  Under the condition that the draft budget for 2011 is adopted without modifications by the Budgetary Authority.

(5)  Decision No 1351/2008/EC of 16 December 2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council published in OJ L 348, 24.12.2008 p. 118.

(6)  If a Safer Internet Centre is selected for Russia, in the absence of a bilateral agreement, the funding will be limited to 100 % of direct eligible costs of taking part in the networking activities of Safer Internet Centres.

(7)  See footnote 2.

(8)  See footnote 2.

(9)  For information on existing grant agreements please refer to the programme website http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/sip/index_en.htm

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| 5.3.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 71/19 |
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5.3.2011

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 71/19

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS — EACEA/09/11

Youth in Action Programme

Action 3.2 — Youth in the world: Cooperation with countries other than the neighbouring countries of the European Union

2011/C 71/06

1.   Objectives and description

The purpose of this call for proposals is to support projects, which promote cooperation in the youth sector between Youth in Action Programme Countries and Partner Countries other than those which are neighbours of the European Union (countries which have signed with the European Union an agreement relevant to the youth field). This call provides grants to projects.

Its objectives are as follows:

| — | To improve the mobility of young people and youth workers; |
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To improve the mobility of young people and youth workers;

| — | To promote youth empowerment and active participation; |
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To promote youth empowerment and active participation;

| — | To foster capacity-building for youth organisations and structures in order to contribute to civil society development; |
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To foster capacity-building for youth organisations and structures in order to contribute to civil society development;

| — | To promote cooperation and the exchange of experience and good practice in the field of youth and non-formal education; |
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To promote cooperation and the exchange of experience and good practice in the field of youth and non-formal education;

| — | To contribute to the development of youth policies, youth work and the voluntary sector; and |
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To contribute to the development of youth policies, youth work and the voluntary sector; and

| — | To develop sustainable partnerships and networks between youth organisations. |
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To develop sustainable partnerships and networks between youth organisations.

Preference will be given to those projects which best reflect the following priorities:

| | Permanent priorities of the Youth in Action Programme:






  — | Participation of young people; |
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Permanent priorities of the Youth in Action Programme:

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Participation of young people;

| — | Cultural diversity; |
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Cultural diversity;

| — | European citizenship; |
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European citizenship;

| — | Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities. |
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Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.

| | Annual priorities of the Youth in Action Programme:
  In the context of the 2011 EU-China Year of Youth (1), particular attention will be given to projects aiming at promoting dialogue, exchange and cooperation in the field of youth between the EU and China. These projects shall clearly contribute to the objectives of the EU-China Year of Youth as specified in the Joint Action Plan for the Year, which was adopted on 6 October 2010 (2), namely:






  — | To promote intercultural dialogue and strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between European and Chinese youth; |
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Annual priorities of the Youth in Action Programme:

In the context of the 2011 EU-China Year of Youth (1), particular attention will be given to projects aiming at promoting dialogue, exchange and cooperation in the field of youth between the EU and China. These projects shall clearly contribute to the objectives of the EU-China Year of Youth as specified in the Joint Action Plan for the Year, which was adopted on 6 October 2010 (2), namely:

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To promote intercultural dialogue and strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between European and Chinese youth;

| — | To encourage young people to care about and support the development of EU-China relations; |
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To encourage young people to care about and support the development of EU-China relations;

| — | To achieve extensive and positive impact in Europe and China and help ensure that cooperation between policy makers as well as between youth organizations is sustainable beyond 2011. |
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To achieve extensive and positive impact in Europe and China and help ensure that cooperation between policy makers as well as between youth organizations is sustainable beyond 2011.

| | Additionally, the other annual priorities of the call include:






  — | European Year of Volunteering (3); |
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Additionally, the other annual priorities of the call include:

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European Year of Volunteering (3);

| — | Inclusive growth, and notably youth unemployment; |
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Inclusive growth, and notably youth unemployment;

| — | Fight against poverty and marginalisation; |
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Fight against poverty and marginalisation;

| — | Global environmental challenges and climate change. |
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Global environmental challenges and climate change.

2.   Eligible applicants

Proposals must be submitted by non-profit organisations. These organisations can be:

| — | Non-governmental organisations (NGOs); |
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Non-governmental organisations (NGOs);

| — | Public bodies at regional or local level; or |
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Public bodies at regional or local level; or

| — | National Youth Councils. |
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National Youth Councils.

The same applies to the partner organisations.

Applicants must — at the specified deadline for submitting their proposals — have been legally registered for at least two (2) years in one of the Programme Countries.

The Programme Countries are as follows:

| — | The Member States of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom (4); |
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The Member States of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom (4);

| — | Those countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland; |
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Those countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland;

| — | Candidate countries for which a pre-accession strategy has been established, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions laid down in the framework agreements concluded with these countries with a view to their participation in EU programmes: Croatia, Turkey. |
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Candidate countries for which a pre-accession strategy has been established, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions laid down in the framework agreements concluded with these countries with a view to their participation in EU programmes: Croatia, Turkey.

Bodies established in the following countries may participate as partners but may not submit proposals under this call. Countries which are parties to agreements with the European Union regarding the youth field are deemed to be Partner Countries. These are as follows:

| — | Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela; |
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Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela;

| — | Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Sao Tome e Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe; |
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Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Sao Tome e Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe;

| — | Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sainte-Lucia, Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago; |
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Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sainte-Lucia, Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago;

| — | Pacific: the Cook Islands, East Timor, Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu; |
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Pacific: the Cook Islands, East Timor, Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu;

| — | Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen; |
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Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen;

| — | Industrialised countries: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United States of America. |
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Industrialised countries: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United States of America.

Projects must involve partners from at least four different countries (including the applicant organisation), including at least two Programme Countries, of which at least one is a Member State of the European Union, and two Partner Countries.

In relation with the 2011 EU-China Year of Youth, an exception is granted to projects involving China as a Partner Country. In those cases, projects may involve one single Partner Country (China) and one or more Programme Countries of which at least one must be a Member State of the European Union.

3.   Eligible actions and proposals

The project must include activities of a non-profit-making nature that are related to the field of youth and non-formal education.

Activities supported under this call may include, but are not limited to, the following:

| — | Large-scale youth events, seminars, conferences; |
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Large-scale youth events, seminars, conferences;

| — | Activities encouraging the development of partnerships and networks; |
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Activities encouraging the development of partnerships and networks;

| — | Activities encouraging the policy dialogue in the field of youth; |
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Activities encouraging the policy dialogue in the field of youth;

| — | Information and awareness campaigns in favour of and by young people; |
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Information and awareness campaigns in favour of and by young people;

| — | Training and capacity-building of youth workers, youth organisations and multipliers; |
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Training and capacity-building of youth workers, youth organisations and multipliers;

| — | Job-shadowing and long-term mobility for youth workers. |
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Job-shadowing and long-term mobility for youth workers.

Projects must start between 1 September 2011 and 31 December 2011, with a minimum duration of six months and a maximum duration of 12 months.

Only typed proposals submitted in one of the official EU languages, using the official application form, completed in full, and sent by the specified deadline (6 May 2011) will be considered. The application has to be sent in one unique package and as a single copy (the original document). It must be dated and signed (original signatures required) by the person authorised to enter into legally binding commitments on behalf of the applicant organisation.

The application form must be accompanied by an official letter from the applicant organisation, documents attesting its financial and operational capacity, and all the other documents referred to in the application form.

Applicants must submit a budget that is balanced in terms of expenditure and revenue and must comply with the ceiling for Community cofinancing, which is set at 80 % of the total eligible expenses of the project, and with the maximum grant amount set at EUR 100 000.

4.   Award criteria

Eligible applications will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Qualitative criteria

The qualitative criteria will represent 80 % of the points available within the evaluation procedure.

| — | Relevance of the project in relation to the objectives and priorities of the call (30 %)
  In this respect the following aspects will be assessed:






  (a) | The project meets the general objectives of the Youth in Action Programme; |
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Relevance of the project in relation to the objectives and priorities of the call (30 %)

In this respect the following aspects will be assessed:

(a)

The project meets the general objectives of the Youth in Action Programme;

| (b) | The project meets the objectives and priorities (including the geographical focus) of this call for proposals. |
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The project meets the objectives and priorities (including the geographical focus) of this call for proposals.

| — | Quality of the project and of the working methods that it comprises (50 %)
  In this respect the following aspects will be assessed:






  (a) | The scope of the project; in other words, its multiplier effect and in particular its sustainable impact, as well as its long-term viability; |
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Quality of the project and of the working methods that it comprises (50 %)

In this respect the following aspects will be assessed:

(a)

The scope of the project; in other words, its multiplier effect and in particular its sustainable impact, as well as its long-term viability;

| (b) | The high quality of the work programme in terms of content and methodology, its clearness and consistency; |
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The high quality of the work programme in terms of content and methodology, its clearness and consistency;

| (c) | The active involvement of young people in the project; |
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The active involvement of young people in the project;

| (d) | The visibility of the project as the quality of measures aimed at disseminating and exploiting project's results; |
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The visibility of the project as the quality of measures aimed at disseminating and exploiting project's results;

| (e) | The quality of the partnership, and in particular the clarity of the tasks, description of the partners’ actual role in the cooperation, as well as the experience and motivation of the partners to set up the project; |
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The quality of the partnership, and in particular the clarity of the tasks, description of the partners’ actual role in the cooperation, as well as the experience and motivation of the partners to set up the project;

| (f) | The consistency of the budget with the activities planned in the work programme. |
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The consistency of the budget with the activities planned in the work programme.

Quantitative criteria

The quantitative criteria will represent 20 % of the points available within the evaluation procedure.

| — | Profile and number of participants and of promoters involved in the project






  (a) | The balance in the number of participants from Programme Countries and Partner Countries; |
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Profile and number of participants and of promoters involved in the project

(a)

The balance in the number of participants from Programme Countries and Partner Countries;

| (b) | The number of promoters involved in the project; |
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The number of promoters involved in the project;

| (c) | The number of young people and youth workers directly involved in the project. |
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The number of young people and youth workers directly involved in the project.

5.   Budget

The total budget allocated to the cofinancing of projects under this call for proposals is estimated at EUR 3 000 000. Financial assistance from the Agency shall not be granted for more than 80 % of a project’s total eligible expenses. The maximum grant shall not exceed EUR 100 000. The Agency reserves the right not to distribute all the funds available. In addition, although balanced geographical representation will be sought in the selected projects, the major determining factor as to the number of projects funded per country will be quality.

6.   Deadline for submission of applications

Applications must be sent no later than 6 May 2011 to the following address:

| Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency |
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| Youth in Action Programme — EACEA/09/11 |
| BOUR 4/029 |
| Avenue du Bourget/Bourgetlaan 1 |
| 1140 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

Youth in Action Programme — EACEA/09/11

BOUR 4/029

Avenue du Bourget/Bourgetlaan 1

1140 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

| — | by post, date as per postmark, |
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by post, date as per postmark,

| — | by an express courier company, the date of receipt by the courier company being taken as proof of posting (a copy of the original deposit date receipt must be included in the application form). |
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by an express courier company, the date of receipt by the courier company being taken as proof of posting (a copy of the original deposit date receipt must be included in the application form).

Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

7.   Additional information

Detailed Applicants’ Guidelines and application forms can be found on the Internet at the following address: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/funding/2011/call_action_3_2_en.php

Grant applications must use the application form specifically designed for this purpose and contain all the annexes and information required.

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(1)  Additional information about the EU-China Year of Youth is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/focus/focus1864_en.htm

(2)  The Joint Action Plan is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/news/doc/euchina.pdf

(3)  More information available at: http://europa.eu/volunteering/

(4)  Persons from overseas countries and territories and, if applicable, public or private institutions based there, are eligible under the ‘Youth in Action’ Programme, depending upon the rules of the programme and those which apply in the Member State with which they are connected. A list of these overseas countries and territories is given in Annex 1A of Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (OJ L 314, 30.11.2001): http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2001D0822:20011202:EN:PDF

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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5.3.2011

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6082 — China National Bluestar/Elkem)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 71/07

| 1. | On 24 February 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking China National Bluestar Group Co., Ltd (‘Bluestar’, China), controlled by China National Chemical Corporation (‘ChemChina’, China) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Elkem AS (‘Elkem’, Norway) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 24 February 2011, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking China National Bluestar Group Co., Ltd (‘Bluestar’, China), controlled by China National Chemical Corporation (‘ChemChina’, China) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Elkem AS (‘Elkem’, Norway) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Bluestar: production of new chemical materials, including silicones, petrochemicals, industrial cleaning products and membrane and water treatment products as well as scientific research. ChemChina also produces new and basic chemical materials, oil processing and refining products, agrochemicals, rubber products and chemical equipment, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Bluestar: production of new chemical materials, including silicones, petrochemicals, industrial cleaning products and membrane and water treatment products as well as scientific research. ChemChina also produces new and basic chemical materials, oil processing and refining products, agrochemicals, rubber products and chemical equipment,

| — | for Elkem: production and sale of silicon metal, ferrosilicon, carbon products, microsilica and other related businesses. |
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for Elkem: production and sale of silicon metal, ferrosilicon, carbon products, microsilica and other related businesses.

| 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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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.6082 — China National Bluestar/Elkem, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 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.6082 — China National Bluestar/Elkem, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

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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