# Official Journal C 98/2009

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5229 April 2009 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.098.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 98

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5229 April 2009

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 098/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections | 1 |
| 2009/C 098/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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| 2009/C 098/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 6 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 098/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections

1

2009/C 098/02

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

3

2009/C 098/03

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  )

1

6

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 098/04 | Euro exchange rates | 9 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2009/C 098/05 | Update of the notification by Lithuania under Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) — The possibility for a Member State to provide by law for an obligation to hold or carry papers and documents pursuant to Article 21(c) | 10 |
| 2009/C 098/06 | Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19, OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22, OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38, OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19, OJ C 331, 31.12.2008, p. 15, OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8) | 11 |
| 2009/C 098/07 | Commission communication pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 098/04

Euro exchange rates

9

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2009/C 098/05

Update of the notification by Lithuania under Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) — The possibility for a Member State to provide by law for an obligation to hold or carry papers and documents pursuant to Article 21(c)

10

2009/C 098/06

Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19, OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22, OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38, OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19, OJ C 331, 31.12.2008, p. 15, OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8)

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2009/C 098/07

Commission communication pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  1
  )

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 098/08 | Call for proposals EACEA/06/09 — Under the Lifelong Learning Programme — Award of grants for actions to develop and implement the European Qualifications Framework (Eqf), including national and sectoral qualifications frameworks (
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  ) | 13 |
| 2009/C 098/09 | Call for proposals EACEA/07/09 — Under the Lifelong Learning Programme — Support for European cooperation in education and training | 16 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 098/10 | Prior notification of a concentration — (Case COMP/M.5498 — SD/JTIA/MIBRAG) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 20 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 098/11 | Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the lists provided for in Articles 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009 | 21 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2009/C 098/08

Call for proposals EACEA/06/09 — Under the Lifelong Learning Programme — Award of grants for actions to develop and implement the European Qualifications Framework (Eqf), including national and sectoral qualifications frameworks (
  1
  )

1

13

2009/C 098/09

Call for proposals EACEA/07/09 — Under the Lifelong Learning Programme — Support for European cooperation in education and training

16

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2009/C 098/10

Prior notification of a concentration — (Case COMP/M.5498 — SD/JTIA/MIBRAG) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

20

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2009/C 098/11

Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the lists provided for in Articles 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/1 |
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29.4.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 98/1

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

2009/C 98/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.3.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 286/08 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Murcia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayudas para la dinamización y mejora de la transformación y comercialización de los productos enumerados en el anexo I del Tratado. |
| Legal basis | Proyecto de Orden de la Consejería de Agricultura y Agua por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras de las ayudas para la dinamización y mejora de la transformación y comercialización de los productos enumerados en el Anexo I del tratado para favorecer el desarrollo del sector |
| Type of measure | Scheme |
| Objective | Enhance the economic dimension of businesses, with a view to increasing their competitiveness and efficiency. |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 58 000 000, of which EUR 10 000 000 for 2008 and EUR 12 000 000 for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 |
| Intensity | 24 % maximum |
| Duration (period) | 2008-2012 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Consejería de Agricultura y Agua |
| Plaza Juan XXIII, 5 |
| 30008 Murcia |
| ESPAÑA |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.3.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 286/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Murcia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayudas para la dinamización y mejora de la transformación y comercialización de los productos enumerados en el anexo I del Tratado.

Legal basis

Proyecto de Orden de la Consejería de Agricultura y Agua por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras de las ayudas para la dinamización y mejora de la transformación y comercialización de los productos enumerados en el Anexo I del tratado para favorecer el desarrollo del sector

Type of measure

Scheme

Objective

Enhance the economic dimension of businesses, with a view to increasing their competitiveness and efficiency.

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 58 000 000, of which EUR 10 000 000 for 2008 and EUR 12 000 000 for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012

Intensity

24 % maximum

Duration (period)

2008-2012

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Consejería de Agricultura y Agua

Plaza Juan XXIII, 5

30008 Murcia

ESPAÑA

Other information

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 26.2.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 543/08 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Andalucía, Cataluña, Islas Baleares, Región de Murcia and Valencia |
| Title (and/or name of beneficiary) | Ayudas destinadas a la reconversión de plantaciones de determinados cítricos |
| Legal basis | Proyecto de Real Decreto por el que se establecen las bases reguladoras para la concesión de ayudas destinadas a la reconversión de plantaciones de determinados cítricos; Ley 38/2003, de 17 de noviembre, General de Subvenciones; Real Decreto 887/2006, de 21 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de la Ley General de Subvenciones |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid for investment in agricultural holdings |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 60 million |
| Intensity | 15 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 31 December 2012 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, y Medio Rural y Marino |
| Paseo Infanta Isabel no 1 |
| 28071 Madrid |
| ESPAÑA |

Date of adoption of the decision

26.2.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 543/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Andalucía, Cataluña, Islas Baleares, Región de Murcia and Valencia

Title (and/or name of beneficiary)

Ayudas destinadas a la reconversión de plantaciones de determinados cítricos

Legal basis

Proyecto de Real Decreto por el que se establecen las bases reguladoras para la concesión de ayudas destinadas a la reconversión de plantaciones de determinados cítricos; Ley 38/2003, de 17 de noviembre, General de Subvenciones; Real Decreto 887/2006, de 21 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de la Ley General de Subvenciones

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid for investment in agricultural holdings

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 60 million

Intensity

15 %

Duration (period)

Until 31 December 2012

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, y Medio Rural y Marino

Paseo Infanta Isabel no 1

28071 Madrid

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/index.htm

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| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/3 |
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29.4.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 98/3

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 98/02

| Date of adoption of the decision | 17.2.2009 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 444/08 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Förderrichtlinie ökologischer Landbau betreffend Vorhaben außerhalb des Anhang I |
| Legal basis | Richtlinie zur Durchführung des Programms des Bundesministeriums für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz (BMELV) zur Förderung von Forschungs — und Entwicklungsvorhaben sowie von Maßnahmen zum Technologie — und Wissenstransfer im ökologischen Landbau betreffend Vorhaben außerhalb der Erzeugung, Verarbeitung und Vermarktung von Produkten des Anhangs I des EG-Vertrages; Programm des (BMELV) zur Förderung von Forschungs — nund Entwicklungsvorhaben sowie von Maßnahmen zum Technologie — und Wissenstransfer im ökologischen Landbau |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 8 million
  Overall budget: EUR 40 million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 1.1.2009–31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | — |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung |
| Deichmanns Aue 29 |
| 53179 Bonn |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

17.2.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 444/08

Member State

Germany

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Förderrichtlinie ökologischer Landbau betreffend Vorhaben außerhalb des Anhang I

Legal basis

Richtlinie zur Durchführung des Programms des Bundesministeriums für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz (BMELV) zur Förderung von Forschungs — und Entwicklungsvorhaben sowie von Maßnahmen zum Technologie — und Wissenstransfer im ökologischen Landbau betreffend Vorhaben außerhalb der Erzeugung, Verarbeitung und Vermarktung von Produkten des Anhangs I des EG-Vertrages; Programm des (BMELV) zur Förderung von Forschungs — nund Entwicklungsvorhaben sowie von Maßnahmen zum Technologie — und Wissenstransfer im ökologischen Landbau

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 8 million

Overall budget: EUR 40 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2009–31.12.2013

Economic sectors

—

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung

Deichmanns Aue 29

53179 Bonn

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/index.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 17.2.2009 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 451/08 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Beihilfen für junge innovative Unternehmen, Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Legal basis | Landeshaushaltsordnung Rheinland-Pfalz vom 20. Dezember 1971, zuletzt geändert durch Euro-Anpassungsgesetz Rheinland-Pfalz vom 6. Februar 2001 und Verwaltungsvorschrift zum Vollzug der Landeshaushaltsordnung vom 20. Dezember 2002 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development, Innovation, Risk capital |
| Form of aid | Direct grant, Provision of risk capital, Soft loan |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 10 million
  Overall budget: EUR 70 million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 1.1.2009–31.12.2015 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Investitions — und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB) GmbH, |
| Holzhofstr. 4 |
| 55116 Mainz |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

17.2.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 451/08

Member State

Germany

Region

Rheinland-Pfalz

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Beihilfen für junge innovative Unternehmen, Rheinland-Pfalz

Legal basis

Landeshaushaltsordnung Rheinland-Pfalz vom 20. Dezember 1971, zuletzt geändert durch Euro-Anpassungsgesetz Rheinland-Pfalz vom 6. Februar 2001 und Verwaltungsvorschrift zum Vollzug der Landeshaushaltsordnung vom 20. Dezember 2002

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development, Innovation, Risk capital

Form of aid

Direct grant, Provision of risk capital, Soft loan

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 10 million

Overall budget: EUR 70 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2009–31.12.2015

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Investitions — und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB) GmbH,

Holzhofstr. 4

55116 Mainz

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/index.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 4.3.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 478/08 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Region Hannover |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Hannover Beteiligungsfonds (HBF) |
| Legal basis | Richtlinien des Hannover Beteiligungsfonds in Verbindung mit § 44 Niedersächsische Landeshaushaltsordnung |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Risk capital, Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Form of aid | Provision of risk capital |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 24 million |
| Intensity | Measure does not constitute aid |
| Duration (period) | until 31.12.2015 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Hannover Beteiligungsfonds GmbH (HBF) |
| Vahrenwalder Str. 7 |
| 30165 Hannover |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

4.3.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 478/08

Member State

Germany

Region

Region Hannover

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Hannover Beteiligungsfonds (HBF)

Legal basis

Richtlinien des Hannover Beteiligungsfonds in Verbindung mit § 44 Niedersächsische Landeshaushaltsordnung

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Risk capital, Small and medium-sized enterprises

Form of aid

Provision of risk capital

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 24 million

Intensity

Measure does not constitute aid

Duration (period)

until 31.12.2015

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Hannover Beteiligungsfonds GmbH (HBF)

Vahrenwalder Str. 7

30165 Hannover

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/index.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 16.3.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 119/09 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Modification du dispositif de réduction d'impot de solidartié sur la fortune (ISF) au titre d'investissement dans les petites et moyennes entreprises |
| Legal basis | article 15 de la loi no 2009-122 du 4 février 2009 de finances rectificative pour 2009 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage |
| Budget | — |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | until 31.12.2010 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministère de l'économie, des finances et de l'emploi |
| 139, rue de Bercy |
| 75012 Paris |
| FRANCE |

Date of adoption of the decision

16.3.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 119/09

Member State

France

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Modification du dispositif de réduction d'impot de solidartié sur la fortune (ISF) au titre d'investissement dans les petites et moyennes entreprises

Legal basis

article 15 de la loi no 2009-122 du 4 février 2009 de finances rectificative pour 2009

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

—

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

until 31.12.2010

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministère de l'économie, des finances et de l'emploi

139, rue de Bercy

75012 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/index.htm

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| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/6 |
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29.4.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 98/6

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 98/03

| Date of adoption of the decision | 12.12.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 201/08 |
| Member State | Slovenia |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Državna schema tveganega kapitala |
| Legal basis | Zakonom o gospodarskih družbah (ZGD), Zakonom o družbah tveganega kapitala (ZDTK) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Risk capital, Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Form of aid | Provision of risk capital |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 35 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | 15.12.2008 - 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, Kotnikova 5 |
| SI–1000 Ljubljana |
| SLOVENIJA |

Date of adoption of the decision

12.12.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 201/08

Member State

Slovenia

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Državna schema tveganega kapitala

Legal basis

Zakonom o gospodarskih družbah (ZGD), Zakonom o družbah tveganega kapitala (ZDTK)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Risk capital, Small and medium-sized enterprises

Form of aid

Provision of risk capital

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 35 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

15.12.2008 - 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, Kotnikova 5

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/index.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 26.3.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 263/08 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Principado de Asturias |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gijón |
| Legal basis | Ley 15/2007, de Defensa de la Competencia; Ley 1/2002, de coordinación de competencias del Estado y las CCAA en materia de Defensa de la Competencia; Ley 3/1991, de Competencias Desleal; Carta de concesión de la ayuda del Mecanismo Financiero del Espacio Económico Europeo |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | — |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget/ EUR 1,9 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | 2009 - 2011 |
| Economic sectors | — |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Mecanismo Financiero del Espacio Ecónomico Europeo Rue Joseph II, 12-6 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Date of adoption of the decision

26.3.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 263/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Principado de Asturias

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gijón

Legal basis

Ley 15/2007, de Defensa de la Competencia; Ley 1/2002, de coordinación de competencias del Estado y las CCAA en materia de Defensa de la Competencia; Ley 3/1991, de Competencias Desleal; Carta de concesión de la ayuda del Mecanismo Financiero del Espacio Económico Europeo

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

—

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget/ EUR 1,9 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

2009 - 2011

Economic sectors

—

Name and address of the granting authority

Mecanismo Financiero del Espacio Ecónomico Europeo Rue Joseph II, 12-6

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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/index.htm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.4.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 186/09 |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Limited amounts of compatible aid |
| Legal basis | IDA Ireland and Enterprises Ireland: Industrial Development Acts 1986-2006; Údarás na Gaeltachta Acts 1979-1999; Shannon Development: Shannon Free Airport Development Company Limited Act 1959, as amended |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy |
| Form of aid | Direct grant, Reimbursable grant, Soft loan |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 100 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | until 31.12.2010 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Enterprise Development Agencies |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.4.2009

Reference number of the aid

N 186/09

Member State

Ireland

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Limited amounts of compatible aid

Legal basis

IDA Ireland and Enterprises Ireland: Industrial Development Acts 1986-2006; Údarás na Gaeltachta Acts 1979-1999; Shannon Development: Shannon Free Airport Development Company Limited Act 1959, as amended

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy

Form of aid

Direct grant, Reimbursable grant, Soft loan

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 100 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

until 31.12.2010

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Enterprise Development Agencies

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/index.htm

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/9 |
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Euro exchange rates (1)

28 April 2009

2009/C 98/04

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2992 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 125,08 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4485 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,89035 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,7475 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5038 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,7640 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 26,723 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 295,95 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7093 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,5470 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2283 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,1292 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,8511 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5918 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,0690 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,3310 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9504 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 757,75 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,4661 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,8692 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4403 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 135,30 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7122 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,485 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 43,6710 |
| THB | Thai baht | 46,050 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,9081 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 18,2830 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 65,6320 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2992

JPY

Japanese yen

125,08

DKK

Danish krone

7,4485

GBP

Pound sterling

0,89035

SEK

Swedish krona

10,7475

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5038

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,7640

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

26,723

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

295,95

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7093

PLN

Polish zloty

4,5470

RON

Romanian leu

4,2283

TRY

Turkish lira

2,1292

AUD

Australian dollar

1,8511

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5918

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,0690

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,3310

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9504

KRW

South Korean won

1 757,75

ZAR

South African rand

11,4661

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,8692

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4403

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 135,30

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7122

PHP

Philippine peso

63,485

RUB

Russian rouble

43,6710

THB

Thai baht

46,050

BRL

Brazilian real

2,9081

MXN

Mexican peso

18,2830

INR

Indian rupee

65,6320

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/10 |
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Update of the notification by Lithuania under Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code)

The possibility for a Member State to provide by law for an obligation to hold or carry papers and documents pursuant to Article 21(c)

2009/C 98/05

LITHUANIA

Amendment to the information provided by Lithuania and published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ C 18 of 24 January 2008).

Lithuanian national legislation does not lay down an obligation to hold or carry papers and documents at all times.

However, pursuant to the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens (Article 3(4)), when requested to do so by a police officer or any other law enforcement official, foreign nationals must present a personal identification document (travel document, residence permit or the like), as well as other documents specifying the purpose and conditions of their presence in the Republic of Lithuania and attesting to the lawfulness of their stay there.

Furthermore, the Law on National Borders and their Protection (Article 17(5)) and other legislative acts lay down that persons not holding personal identification documents are prohibited from entering areas subject to border regulations. Persons aged 16 and over who are nationals of the Republic of Lithuania or another European Union Member State or who enjoy the Community right to free movement are prohibited from entering border areas without personal identification documents. Persons aged under 16 who are nationals of the Republic of Lithuania or another European Union Member State or who enjoy the Community right to free movement are prohibited from entering border areas without a birth certificate, or a child's travel document or other personal identification documents. Other persons are prohibited from entering border areas if they are not in possession of a valid third-country citizen's passport or equivalent travel documents, an alien's passport or other personal identification attesting to the lawfulness of their stay in the Republic of Lithuania.

Persons may enter guarded national border areas only when in possession of a single-use or permanent permit issued by the State Border Guard Service, together with the documents referred to above. Such permits are not required in the case of persons crossing the national border and entering a guarded national border area by land, water or air pursuant to procedures laid down in laws and other legislation of the Republic of Lithuania.

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| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/11 |
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Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19, OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22, OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38, OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19, OJ C 331, 31.12.2008, p. 15, OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8)

2009/C 98/06

The publication of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code), is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 34 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to publication in the Officiaĺ Journal of the European Union, a monthly update is available on the website of Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security.

ESTONIA

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006

Under Estonian law, aliens arriving into Estonia without a letter of invitation, shall upon request by a border guard official upon entry into the country provide proof of sufficient monetary means to cover the costs of his/her stay in and departure from Estonia. Sufficient monetary means for each allowed day is considered to be 0,2 times the monthly minimum salary implemented by the Government of the Republic, i.e. EEK 870 (EUR 55,60).

Otherwise the person inviting shall assume responsibility for the costs of the alien's stay in and departure from Estonia.

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| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/12 |
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Commission communication pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 98/07

| Member State | Spain |
| --- | --- |
| Concerned routes | Almería — Sevilla |
| Date of entry into force of the public service obligations | Date of publication of this notice |
| Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public service obligation can be obtained | Dirección General de Aviación Civil |
| Subdirección General de Transporte Aéreo |
| Area de Explotación |
| Tel.: 915977505 |
| Fax: 915978643 |
| E-mail: mmederos@fomento.es |

Member State

Spain

Concerned routes

Almería — Sevilla

Date of entry into force of the public service obligations

Date of publication of this notice

Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public service obligation can be obtained

Dirección General de Aviación Civil

Subdirección General de Transporte Aéreo

Area de Explotación

Tel.: 915977505

Fax: 915978643

E-mail: mmederos@fomento.es

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/13 |
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Call for proposals EACEA/06/09

‘Under the Lifelong Learning’ Programme

Award of grants for actions to develop and implement the European Qualifications Framework (Eqf), including national and sectoral qualifications frameworks

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 98/08

1.   OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION

The objective of this call for proposals is to award grants to approximately 6-8 proposals, with participants from the maximum number of countries and sectors, to organise actions to facilitate consortia that will contribute to a successful and enduring implementation of the EQF, as an overarching framework to facilitate mobility and lifelong learning, through:

| — | support to the development, promotion and application of the learning outcomes approach for all qualifications at all levels, |
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support to the development, promotion and application of the learning outcomes approach for all qualifications at all levels,

| — | support to the development and implementation of overarching National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) based on learning outcomes at all levels, |
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support to the development and implementation of overarching National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) based on learning outcomes at all levels,

| — | support the referencing of national qualifications levels to the EQF in a transparent and credible way supporting mutual trust between countries and sectors. |
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support the referencing of national qualifications levels to the EQF in a transparent and credible way supporting mutual trust between countries and sectors.

2.   ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

The submission of applications for grants under this call is open especially to consortia of European, national, regional and sectoral organisations, including, for example, ministries, qualifications authorities, sectoral associations, social partners and other key stakeholders with an interest and role in qualifications systems. Applicants should also be sufficently representative in terms of the sector, labour market or education and training system(s) that their project is intended to benefit.

Applications for funding may only be made by consortia consisting of organisations drawn from at least 7 different eligible countries.

Applications may be submitted by organisations (including all partner organisations) established in one of the following countries:

| — | the 27 EU Member States, |
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the 27 EU Member States,

| — | the three EFTA-EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), |
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the three EFTA-EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway),

| — | Turkey. |
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Turkey.

At least three countries of the partnership must be EU Member States.

3.   ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

The activities eligible under this call, which will be carried out by consortia, may include projects which produce networks through which the mutual exchange of experiences produces concrete outcomes and enduring (that is, beyond the life of the project) solutions. The project's intended concrete outcomes and proposed solutions must be precisely formulated and made explicit in the application.

Activities could include, for example:

| — | surveys and research in the chosen field to identify issues, challenges and barriers, |
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surveys and research in the chosen field to identify issues, challenges and barriers,

| — | workshops and seminars to examine the challenges, and to propose solutions to these, |
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workshops and seminars to examine the challenges, and to propose solutions to these,

| — | establishing specialised working groups and networks to progress solutions, |
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establishing specialised working groups and networks to progress solutions,

| — | drafting guidance and other information tools/manuals to assist experts and stakeholders in interpreting and applying the EQF; providing translations as appropriate, |
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drafting guidance and other information tools/manuals to assist experts and stakeholders in interpreting and applying the EQF; providing translations as appropriate,

| — | promoting awareness of the project's activities and disseminating results to relevant stakeholders. |
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promoting awareness of the project's activities and disseminating results to relevant stakeholders.

Activities must start between 1 January 2010 and 31 March 2010. The maximum duration of projects is 24 months.

4.   AWARD CRITERIA

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

| 1. | Relevance (15 %). |
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1.

Relevance (15 %).

| 2. | Methodological quality (15 %). |
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2.

Methodological quality (15 %).

| 3. | Quality of the work programme (10 %). |
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3.

Quality of the work programme (10 %).

| 4. | Quality of the Partnership (20 %). |
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4.

Quality of the Partnership (20 %).

| 5. | The Cost-Benefit Ratio (10 %). |
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5.

The Cost-Benefit Ratio (10 %).

| 6. | Dissemination (15 %). |
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6.

Dissemination (15 %).

| 7. | Impact (15 %). |
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7.

Impact (15 %).

5.   BUDGET

The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects under this call amounts to EUR 2 million. Grants will amount to between EUR 200 000 and EUR 300 000 per project.

The Community financial contribution will not exceed 75 % of the total eligible costs.

The Agency reserves the right not to distribute all the funds available.

6.   DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Applications must be despatched, date as postmark, to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, no later than 14 August 2009 to:

| Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency |
| --- |
| Life Long Learning Programme, Key Activity 1 — EQF |
| Call for Proposals EACEA/06/09 |
| Avenue du Bourget 1 (BOU2 2/145) |
| B-1140 Brussels |

Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency

Life Long Learning Programme, Key Activity 1 — EQF

Call for Proposals EACEA/06/09

Avenue du Bourget 1 (BOU2 2/145)

B-1140 Brussels

Proposals will only be accepted if elecronically completed in full using the official application form and signed in original by the person who is authorised to enter into legally binding commitments on behalf of the applicant organisation.

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

7.   FURTHER INFORMATION

Detailed guidelines of the call for proposals and the application form are available on the following website:

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2009/index_en.htm

Applications must be submitted using the form provided and contain all the annexes and information required.

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS EACEA/07/09

‘Under the Lifelong Learning’ Programme

Support for European cooperation in education and training

2009/C 98/09

Part A — Raising national awareness of lifelong learning strategies and of European cooperation in education and training

Part B — Support for transnational cooperation in the development and implementation of national and regional lifelong learning strategies

1.   OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION

The objectives of the call for proposals are:

| — | to support awareness-raising activities and the establishment of fora and other activities that will contribute to better coherence and coordination in the establishment and implementation of coherent and comprehensive national lifelong learning strategies, |
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to support awareness-raising activities and the establishment of fora and other activities that will contribute to better coherence and coordination in the establishment and implementation of coherent and comprehensive national lifelong learning strategies,

| — | to support trans-national cooperation in the development and implementation of coherent and comprehensive national lifelong learning strategies at both the national and regional level, covering all types and levels of learning, |
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to support trans-national cooperation in the development and implementation of coherent and comprehensive national lifelong learning strategies at both the national and regional level, covering all types and levels of learning,

| — | to support the identification of the main critical factors influencing the successful putting into place of national lifelong learning strategies, |
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to support the identification of the main critical factors influencing the successful putting into place of national lifelong learning strategies,

| — | to exchange experiences and good practice and to jointly experiment, test and transfer innovation in relation to the development and implementation of lifelong learning strategies, |
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to exchange experiences and good practice and to jointly experiment, test and transfer innovation in relation to the development and implementation of lifelong learning strategies,

| — | to ensure strong institutional commitment, coordination and partnership with all stakeholders, |
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to ensure strong institutional commitment, coordination and partnership with all stakeholders,

| — | to implement lifelong learning strategies to achieve efficiency and equity. |
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to implement lifelong learning strategies to achieve efficiency and equity.

2.   ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Part A —   Raising national awareness of lifelong learning strategies and of European cooperation in education and training

Applications for funding may be made by one potential beneficiary or by a partnership composed of several beneficiaries indicated below.

Beneficiaries can be national ministries in charge of education and training, other public bodies and stakeholders’ organisations — such as regional, national or European associations or other private bodies — active in the field of lifelong learning (pre-primary, schools, VET, higher education and adult learning).

Part B —   Support for transnational cooperation in the development and implementation of national and regional lifelong learning strategies

Applications for funding may only be made by partnerships consisting of organisations drawn from at least 3 different eligible countries.

Beneficiaries can be national ministries in charge of education and training, other public bodies and stakeholders’ organisations — such as associations or other private bodies — at the European or national level active in the field of lifelong learning (pre-primary, schools, VET, higher education and adult learning).

Applications may be submitted by organisations (including all partner organisations) established in one of the following countries:

| — | the 27 EU Member States, |
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the 27 EU Member States,

| — | the three EFTA-EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), |
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the three EFTA-EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway),

| — | Turkey. |
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Turkey.

At least one country of the partnership must be an EU Member State (applies only to Part B of this call).

3.   ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

Part A —   Raising national awareness of lifelong learning strategies and of European cooperation in education and training

The activities to be financed under this part of the call include:

| — | awareness-raising activities supporting national debates and dialogue linked to the establishment and implementation of lifelong learning strategies (such as national or regional conferences, seminars or workshops), |
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awareness-raising activities supporting national debates and dialogue linked to the establishment and implementation of lifelong learning strategies (such as national or regional conferences, seminars or workshops),

| — | the establishment of fora and other activities which will contribute to better coherence and coordination in the process of establishing and implementing coherent and comprehensive national lifelong learning strategies, |
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the establishment of fora and other activities which will contribute to better coherence and coordination in the process of establishing and implementing coherent and comprehensive national lifelong learning strategies,

| — | dissemination of existing tools or reference material (e.g. information activities, including media campaigns, publicity events, etc.), |
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dissemination of existing tools or reference material (e.g. information activities, including media campaigns, publicity events, etc.),

| — | follow-up action linked to existing national programmes aiming at establishing and implementing the Education and Training Open Method of Coordinaton at national level. |
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follow-up action linked to existing national programmes aiming at establishing and implementing the Education and Training Open Method of Coordinaton at national level.

Part B —   Support for transnational cooperation in the development and implementation of national and regional lifelong learning strategies

The activities to be financed under this part of the call include:

| — | cooperation projects, |
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cooperation projects,

| — | studies, analysis, |
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studies, analysis,

| — | development, testing and transfer of innovative practices, |
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development, testing and transfer of innovative practices,

| — | conferences, seminars, |
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conferences, seminars,

| — | actions aiming at the creation and development of networks at the regional, national and European level. |
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actions aiming at the creation and development of networks at the regional, national and European level.

Activities must start between 1 January 2010 and 31 March 2010. The maximum duration of projects is 12 months.

4.   AWARD CRITERIA

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

Part A —   Raising national awareness of lifelong learning strategies and of European cooperation in education and training

| — | Relevance |
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Relevance

| — | Quality of the work programme |
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—

Quality of the work programme

| — | Impact |
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—

Impact

| — | Quality of the valorisation plan |
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—

Quality of the valorisation plan

| — | Budget |
| --- | --- |

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Budget

Part B —   Support for transnational cooperation in the development and implementation of national and regional lifelong learning strategies

| — | Relevance |
| --- | --- |

—

Relevance

| — | Quality of the work programme |
| --- | --- |

—

Quality of the work programme

| — | Quality of the methodology |
| --- | --- |

—

Quality of the methodology

| — | Impact |
| --- | --- |

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Impact

| — | Budget |
| --- | --- |

—

Budget

All criteria have the same weight.

5.   BUDGET

The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects amounts to EUR 2,787 million.

Financial contribution from the Community cannot exceed 75 % of the total eligible costs.

The maximum grant per project will be EUR 120 000 for Part A and EUR 200 000 for Part B.

The Agency reserves the right not to distribute all the funds available.

6.   DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Applications must be despatched, date as postmark, to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, no later than 14 August 2009 to:

| Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency |
| --- |
| Life Long Learning Programme, Key Activity 1 |
| Call for Proposals EACEA/07/09 Part A or Part B |
| Avenue du Bourget 1 (BOU2 2/145) |
| B-1140 Brussels |

Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency

Life Long Learning Programme, Key Activity 1

Call for Proposals EACEA/07/09 Part A or Part B

Avenue du Bourget 1 (BOU2 2/145)

B-1140 Brussels

Proposals will only be accepted if elecronically completed in full using the official application form and signed in original by the person who is authorised to enter into legally binding commitments on behalf of the applicant organisation.

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

7.   FURTHER INFORMATION

Detailed guidelines of the call for proposals and the application form are available on the following website:

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2009/index_en.htm

Applications must be submitted using the form provided and contain all the annexes and information required.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5498 — SD/JTIA/MIBRAG)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 98/10

| 1. | On 21 April 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Severocèskè doly a.s. (‘SD’, Czech Republic) controlled by Čez a.s. (‘CEZ’, Czech Republic) and J&T Investment Advisors s.r.o. (‘JTIA’, Czech Republic), through the special purpose investment vehicle, Blitz F09-acht GmbH (‘HoldCo’) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of MIBRAG B.V. (the Netherlands) and its wholly owned subsidiary Mitteldeutsche Braunkohlengesellschaft mbH (‘MIBRAG’, Germany), collectively ‘MIBRAG Group’, which are at present jointly controlled by NRG Energy Inc. (US) and URS Corporation (US), by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 21 April 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Severocèskè doly a.s. (‘SD’, Czech Republic) controlled by Čez a.s. (‘CEZ’, Czech Republic) and J&T Investment Advisors s.r.o. (‘JTIA’, Czech Republic), through the special purpose investment vehicle, Blitz F09-acht GmbH (‘HoldCo’) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of MIBRAG B.V. (the Netherlands) and its wholly owned subsidiary Mitteldeutsche Braunkohlengesellschaft mbH (‘MIBRAG’, Germany), collectively ‘MIBRAG Group’, which are at present jointly controlled by NRG Energy Inc. (US) and URS Corporation (US), by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for SD: lignite mining in Czech Republic, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for SD: lignite mining in Czech Republic,

| — | for CEZ: different activities in the energy sector like (i) generation, (ii) distribution and (iii) sale of electricity and heat in the Czech Republic and (iv)electricity trading and operation of power plants in some other European countries, |
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for CEZ: different activities in the energy sector like (i) generation, (ii) distribution and (iii) sale of electricity and heat in the Czech Republic and (iv)electricity trading and operation of power plants in some other European countries,

| — | for JTIA: investment advisory services in various areas mainly in the Czech and the Slovak Republic, |
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for JTIA: investment advisory services in various areas mainly in the Czech and the Slovak Republic,

| — | for MIBRAG Group (namely MIBRAG B.V. and its wholly owned subsidiary MIBRAG): lignite mining in Germany. |
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for MIBRAG Group (namely MIBRAG B.V. and its wholly owned subsidiary MIBRAG): lignite mining in Germany.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | 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 2 2964301 or 2967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5498 — SD/JTIA/MIBRAG, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-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 2 2964301 or 2967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5498 — SD/JTIA/MIBRAG, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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OTHER ACTS

Commission

| 29.4.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 98/21 |
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29.4.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 98/21

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Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the lists provided for in Articles 11 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar and repealing Regulation (EC) No 817/2006, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009

2009/C 98/11

In Common Position 2009/351/CFSP (1), the Council of the European Union decided to amend certain annexes to Common Position 2006/318/CFSP (2), having determined that:

| 1. | The persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex VI of Regulation (EC) 194/2008 are:






  (a) | individual members of the Government of Burma/Myanmar; or |
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1.

The persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex VI of Regulation (EC) 194/2008 are:

(a)

individual members of the Government of Burma/Myanmar; or

| (b) | natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, as referred to in Articles 4(1) and 5(1) of Common Position 2006/318/CFSP. |
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(b)

natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, as referred to in Articles 4(1) and 5(1) of Common Position 2006/318/CFSP.

| 2. | The legal persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex VII are:






  (a) | enterprises owned or controlled by the Government of Burma/Myanmar or public bodies, corporations, including companies established under private law in which the public authorities have a majority stake, and agencies of that State; |
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2.

The legal persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex VII are:

(a)

enterprises owned or controlled by the Government of Burma/Myanmar or public bodies, corporations, including companies established under private law in which the public authorities have a majority stake, and agencies of that State;

| (b) | enterprises owned or controlled by individual members of the Government of Burma/Myanmar or natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them; or |
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(b)

enterprises owned or controlled by individual members of the Government of Burma/Myanmar or natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them; or

| (c) | legal persons, entities or bodies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, enterprises referred to in point (a) or (b). |
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(c)

legal persons, entities or bodies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, enterprises referred to in point (a) or (b).

Consequently the Commission has, pursuant to Article 18(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 (3), adopted Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009 (4) which amends Annexes VI and VII to Regulation (EC) 194/2008.

Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 provides for:

| 1. | the freezing of all funds, other financial assets and economic resources belonging to the persons, groups and entities listed in Annex VI and that no funds, other financial assets and economic resources may be made available to them, whether directly or indirectly; and |
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1.

the freezing of all funds, other financial assets and economic resources belonging to the persons, groups and entities listed in Annex VI and that no funds, other financial assets and economic resources may be made available to them, whether directly or indirectly; and

| 2. | a prohibition on new investment in the enterprises, legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex VII. |
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2.

a prohibition on new investment in the enterprises, legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex VII.

The attention of the persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex VI is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated in the websites listed in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for essential needs or specific payments in accordance with Article 13 of that Regulation.

The persons, entities and bodies on the lists in Council Regulation 194/2008 as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009 may submit at any time a request to the Council of the European Union, together with any supporting documentation, for the decision to include and/or maintain them on the lists referred to above to be reconsidered. Such requests should be made to the following address:

| Council of the European Union |
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| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Council of the European Union

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

The persons, entities and bodies added to Annexes VI or VII of Council Regulation 194/2008 by means of Common Position 2009/351/CFSP and Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009, may make their views on their listing known to the Commission. Such communications should be sent to:

| The European Commisson |
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| DG External Relations |
| (Directorate A, Unit A2 — CHAR 12/45) |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

The European Commisson

DG External Relations

(Directorate A, Unit A2 — CHAR 12/45)

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Such requests and information will be considered when they are received. In this respect, the attention of the persons and entities concerned is drawn to the constant review by the Council of the lists according to Article 9 of Common Position 2006/318/CFSP.

The attention of the persons and entities concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Commission Regulation (EC) No 353/2009 before the Court of First Instance of the European Communities, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 230(4) and (5) of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

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(1)  OJ L 108, 29.4.2009.

(2)  OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 77.

(3)  OJ L 66, 10.3.2008, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 108, 29.4.2009.

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