# Official Journal C 88/2013

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  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.088.eng |
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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5626 March 2013 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.088.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 88

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5626 March 2013

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | RECOMMENDATIONS |
| | Council |
| 2013/C 088/01 | Council Recommendation of 21 March 2013 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (eighth EDF) for the financial year 2011 | 1 |
| 2013/C 088/02 | Council Recommendation of 21 March 2013 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (ninth EDF) for the financial year 2011 | 2 |
| 2013/C 088/03 | Council Recommendation of 21 March 2013 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (tenth EDF) for the financial year 2011 | 3 |

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Contents

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I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

RECOMMENDATIONS

Council

2013/C 088/01

Council Recommendation of 21 March 2013 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (eighth EDF) for the financial year 2011

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2013/C 088/02

Council Recommendation of 21 March 2013 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (ninth EDF) for the financial year 2011

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2013/C 088/03

Council Recommendation of 21 March 2013 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (tenth EDF) for the financial year 2011

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 088/04 | Euro exchange rates | 4 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 088/04

Euro exchange rates

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 088/05 | Call for proposals for modal shift, catalyst, motorways of the sea, traffic avoidance and common learning actions under the second Marco Polo programme (Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council — OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1) | 5 |
| 2013/C 088/06 | Call for proposals — EACEA/09/13 — MEDIA 2007 — Support to Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution | 6 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 088/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6756 — Norsk Hydro/Orkla/JV) (
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V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2013/C 088/05

Call for proposals for modal shift, catalyst, motorways of the sea, traffic avoidance and common learning actions under the second Marco Polo programme (Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council — OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1)

(Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council — OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1)

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2013/C 088/06

Call for proposals — EACEA/09/13 — MEDIA 2007 — Support to Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2013/C 088/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6756 — Norsk Hydro/Orkla/JV) (
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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

RECOMMENDATIONS

Council

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COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 21 March 2013

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (eighth EDF) for the financial year 2011

2013/C 88/01

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the fourth ACP-EEC Convention, signed at Lomé on 15 December 1989 (1) and amended by the Agreement signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing and administration of the Community aid under the Second Financial Protocol to the fourth ACP-EC Convention (3) (the ‘Internal Agreement’) setting up, amongst others, the eighth European Development Fund (eighth EDF), and in particular Article 33(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 16 June 1998 applicable to development finance cooperation under the fourth ACP-EC Convention (4), and in particular Articles 66 to 74 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the eighth EDF as at 31 December 2011, and the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on the activities funded by the eighth, ninth and tenth European Development Funds (EDFs) (5), concerning the financial year 2011, together with the Commission's replies contained in that Annual Report,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 33(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the eighth EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council. |
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Pursuant to Article 33(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the eighth EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council.

| (2) | The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the eighth EDF during the financial year 2011 has been satisfactory, |
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(2)

The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the eighth EDF during the financial year 2011 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the eighth EDF for the financial year 2011.

Done at Brussels, 21 March 2013.

For the Council

The President

P. HOGAN

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(1)  OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 3.

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(2)  OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 3.

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(3)  OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 108.

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(4)  OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 53.

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(5)  OJ C 344, 12.11.2012, p. 243.

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COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 21 March 2013

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (ninth EDF) for the financial year 2011

2013/C 88/02

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the Partnership agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1) and amended by the Agreement signed in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the Financing and Administration of Community Aid under the Financial Protocol to the Partnership Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Community and its Member States signed in Cotonou (Benin) on 23 June 2000 and the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (3) (the ‘Internal Agreement’), setting up, amongst others, the ninth European Development Fund (ninth EDF), and in particular Article 32(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 27 March 2003 applicable to the ninth European Development Fund (4), and in particular Articles 96 to 103 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the ninth EDF as at 31 December 2011 and the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on the activities funded by the eighth, ninth and tenth European Development Funds (EDFs) (5), concerning the financial year 2011, together with the Commission's replies contained in that Annual Report,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 32(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the ninth EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 32(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the ninth EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council.

| (2) | The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the ninth EDF during the financial year 2011 has been satisfactory, |
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The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the ninth EDF during the financial year 2011 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the ninth EDF for the financial year 2011.

Done at Brussels, 21 March 2013.

For the Council

The President

P. HOGAN

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(1)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.

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(2)  OJ L 287, 28.10.2005, p. 4.

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(3)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 355.

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(4)  OJ L 83, 1.4.2003, p. 1.

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(5)  OJ C 344, 12.11.2012, p. 243.

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COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 21 March 2013

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (tenth EDF) for the financial year 2011

2013/C 88/03

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1) and amended by the Agreement signed in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing of Community aid under the multiannual financial framework for the period 2008 to 2013 in accordance with the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement and on the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (3) (the ‘Internal Agreement’) setting up, amongst others, the 10th European Development Fund (‘10th EDF’), and in particular Article 11(8) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 215/2008 of 18 February 2008 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the 10th European Development Fund (4), and in particular Articles 142 to 144 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the 10th EDF as at 31 December 2011 and the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on the activities funded by the 8th, 9th and 10th European Development Funds (EDFs) (5), concerning the financial year 2011, together with the Commission's replies contained in that Annual Report,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 11(8) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the 10th EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council. |
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Pursuant to Article 11(8) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the 10th EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council.

| (2) | The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the 10th EDF during the financial year 2011 has been satisfactory, |
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(2)

The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the 10th EDF during the financial year 2011 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the 10th EDF for the financial year 2011.

Done at Brussels, 21 March 2013.

For the Council

The President

P. HOGAN

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(1)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.

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(2)  OJ L 287, 28.10.2005, p. 4.

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(3)  OJ L 247, 9.9.2006, p. 32.

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(4)  OJ L 78, 19.3.2008, p. 1.

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(5)  OJ C 344, 12.11.2012, p. 243.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

25 March 2013

2013/C 88/04

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2935 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 122,55 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4542 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,85160 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,4361 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2213 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,5430 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,738 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 306,45 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7021 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1607 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4150 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,3528 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,2356 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3199 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,0396 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5465 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6086 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 435,52 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 12,0035 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,0368 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5935 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 599,18 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,0080 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 52,840 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 39,8300 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,908 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6031 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 15,9715 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 70,1413 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2935

JPY

Japanese yen

122,55

DKK

Danish krone

7,4542

GBP

Pound sterling

0,85160

SEK

Swedish krona

8,4361

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2213

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,5430

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,738

HUF

Hungarian forint

306,45

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7021

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1607

RON

Romanian leu

4,4150

TRY

Turkish lira

2,3528

AUD

Australian dollar

1,2356

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3199

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,0396

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5465

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6086

KRW

South Korean won

1 435,52

ZAR

South African rand

12,0035

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,0368

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5935

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 599,18

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,0080

PHP

Philippine peso

52,840

RUB

Russian rouble

39,8300

THB

Thai baht

37,908

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6031

MXN

Mexican peso

15,9715

INR

Indian rupee

70,1413

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

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

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Call for proposals for modal shift, catalyst, motorways of the sea, traffic avoidance and common learning actions under the second Marco Polo programme

(Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council — OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1)

2013/C 88/05

The European Commission is hereby launching a call for proposals for the selection procedure 2013 under the second Marco Polo programme. The call is closing on 23 August 2013.

Information on the modalities of the call and guidance to proposers on how to submit projects is available at the following website:

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/marcopolo/getting-funds/call-for-proposals/2013/index_en.htm

The helpdesk of the Marco Polo programme can be reached via e-mail: eaci-marco-polo-helpdesk@ec.europa.eu and fax: +32 22979506.

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS — EACEA/09/13

MEDIA 2007 — Support to Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution

2013/C 88/06

1.   Objectives and description

This notice of call for proposals is based on Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) (1).

One of the measures to be implemented under this Decision is to support Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution.

The Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution scheme constitutes one of the ways in which the MEDIA 2007 programme ensures that the latest technologies and trends are incorporated into the business practices of beneficiaries of the programme.

The main objective of this scheme is to support the creation and exploitation of catalogues of European works to be distributed digitally across borders to a wider audience and/or to cinema exhibitors through advanced distribution services, integrating where necessary digital security systems in order to protect online content.

2.   Eligible applicants

This notice is aimed at European companies whose activities contribute to the abovementioned objectives.

Applicants must be established in one of the following countries:

| — | the 27 countries of the European Union, |
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the 27 countries of the European Union,

| — | the EEA countries, |
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the EEA countries,

| — | Switzerland, |
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Switzerland,

| — | Croatia, |
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Croatia,

| — | Bosnia and Herzegovina (under the condition of the finalisation of the negotiation process and the formalisation of the participation of this country to the MEDIA programme). |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina (under the condition of the finalisation of the negotiation process and the formalisation of the participation of this country to the MEDIA programme).

3.   Eligible actions

The following actions are eligible under this call for proposals:

| 1. | video on demand (VoD): service enabling individuals to select audiovisual works from a central server for viewing on a remote screen by streaming and/or downloading; |
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video on demand (VoD): service enabling individuals to select audiovisual works from a central server for viewing on a remote screen by streaming and/or downloading;

| 2. | digital cinema distribution (DCD): digital delivery (to an acceptable commercial standard) of ‘core content’, i.e. feature films, TV films or series, shorts (fiction, animation and creative documentary) to cinemas for theatrical exploitation (via hard disc, satellite, online, etc.). |
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digital cinema distribution (DCD): digital delivery (to an acceptable commercial standard) of ‘core content’, i.e. feature films, TV films or series, shorts (fiction, animation and creative documentary) to cinemas for theatrical exploitation (via hard disc, satellite, online, etc.).

The action duration shall be a minimum of three years.

New actions have to start between 1 July 2013 and 1 March 2014.

4.   Award criteria

Each submitted eligible action will be assessed in the light of the following award criteria:

| — | catalogue and editorial line (10 %), |
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catalogue and editorial line (10 %),

| — | European dimension of the catalogue (20 %), |
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European dimension of the catalogue (20 %),

| — | quality and cost-effectiveness of the business model submitted (20 %), |
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quality and cost-effectiveness of the business model submitted (20 %),

| — | marketing strategy (20 %), |
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marketing strategy (20 %),

| — | innovative aspects of the action (10 %), |
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innovative aspects of the action (10 %),

| — | grouping and networking dimension (10 %), |
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grouping and networking dimension (10 %),

| — | target audience and potential impact (10 %). |
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target audience and potential impact (10 %).

5.   Budget

The total budget available is EUR 6 000 000.

The maximum contribution per action under these guidelines is EUR 1 000 000.

The financial contribution will take the form of a grant. The financial contribution awarded will not exceed 50 % of the eligible costs.

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

6.   Deadline for submission of applications

Applications must be submitted to the Executive Agency (EACEA) no later than 24 June 2013.

Only applications submitted on the official application form, duly signed by the person entitled to enter into legally binding commitments on behalf of the applicant organisation, will be accepted. Envelopes must clearly mention:

MEDIA 2007 — Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution — EACEA/09/13

Applications must be sent by registered mail or courier service (at the applicant's own expense) to the following address:

| Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency |
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| MEDIA 2007 — Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution — EACEA/09/13 |
| Ms Sari Vartiainen |
| BOUR 03/66 |
| Avenue du Bourget/Bourgetlaan 1 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

MEDIA 2007 — Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution — EACEA/09/13

Ms Sari Vartiainen

BOUR 03/66

Avenue du Bourget/Bourgetlaan 1

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Applications sent by fax or e-mail will be rejected.

7.   Full details

The detailed guidelines, together with the application forms, can be found at the following Internet address:

http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/newtech/vod_dcc/index_en.htm

Applications must comply with all the terms of the guidelines and be submitted on the forms provided.

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(1)  OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 12.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6756 — Norsk Hydro/Orkla/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 88/07

| 1. | On 18 March 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Norsk Hydro ASA (‘Hydro’, Norway) and Orkla ASA (‘Orkla’, Norway) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, joint control of a newly created company constituting a joint venture (JV) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 18 March 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Norsk Hydro ASA (‘Hydro’, Norway) and Orkla ASA (‘Orkla’, Norway) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, joint control of a newly created company constituting a joint venture (JV) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | Hydro is a global supplier of aluminium with activities throughout the value chain, including the production and sale of primary aluminium, soft-alloy extrusions, building systems and flat-rolled products, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Hydro is a global supplier of aluminium with activities throughout the value chain, including the production and sale of primary aluminium, soft-alloy extrusions, building systems and flat-rolled products,

| — | Orkla is a Norwegian company with international operations. Its main focus is the branded consumer goods sector. In addition it operates in the aluminium, hydro power and financial investment sector, |
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Orkla is a Norwegian company with international operations. Its main focus is the branded consumer goods sector. In addition it operates in the aluminium, hydro power and financial investment sector,

| — | JV will own and operate the soft-alloy extrusion businesses of each of Orkla's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sapa Holding AB, and Hydro, including their respective building systems and precision tubing activities. |
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JV will own and operate the soft-alloy extrusion businesses of each of Orkla's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sapa Holding AB, and Hydro, including their respective building systems and precision tubing activities.

| 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.6756 — Norsk Hydro/Orkla/JV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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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.6756 — Norsk Hydro/Orkla/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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