# Official Journal C 36/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 519 February 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 36

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 519 February 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 036/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2008/C 036/02 | Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 27 Member States applicable as from 1 January 2007(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1) and the Commission notice on the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 273, 9.9.1997, p. 3)) | 2 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 036/03 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 3 |
| 2008/C 036/04 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises | 10 |
| 2008/C 036/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| 2008/C 036/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 15 |

Notice No

Contents

page

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 036/01

Euro exchange rates

1

2008/C 036/02

Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 27 Member States applicable as from 1 January 2007(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1) and the Commission notice on the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 273, 9.9.1997, p. 3))

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1) and the Commission notice on the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 273, 9.9.1997, p. 3))

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 036/03

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

3

2008/C 036/04

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

10

2008/C 036/05

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
  1
  )

1

12

2008/C 036/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  )

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 036/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4952 — Carlsberg/Scottish & Newcastle assets) (
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  ) | 20 |
| 2008/C 036/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5051 — APW/GMG/EMAP) (
  1
  ) | 21 |
| 2008/C 036/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4962 — Sun Group/neckermann.de GmbH) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 22 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 036/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4952 — Carlsberg/Scottish & Newcastle assets) (
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  )

1

20

2008/C 036/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5051 — APW/GMG/EMAP) (
  1
  )

1

21

2008/C 036/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4962 — Sun Group/neckermann.de GmbH) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

22

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 9.2.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 36/1 |
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9.2.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

8 February 2008

(2008/C 36/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,4513 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 155,89 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4527 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,7448 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,4125 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6014 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 98,01 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,0245 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,658 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 265,48 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6963 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,6161 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,6725 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,536 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,75 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6233 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4537 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,322 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8466 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0581 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 366,69 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,346 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,4261 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2795 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 406,38 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6899 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 58,894 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 35,9075 |
| THB | Thai baht | 45,73 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,563 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 15,6472 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4513

JPY

Japanese yen

155,89

DKK

Danish krone

7,4527

GBP

Pound sterling

0,7448

SEK

Swedish krona

9,4125

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6014

ISK

Iceland króna

98,01

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,0245

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,658

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

265,48

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6963

PLN

Polish zloty

3,6161

RON

Romanian leu

3,6725

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,536

TRY

Turkish lira

1,75

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6233

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4537

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,322

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8466

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0581

KRW

South Korean won

1 366,69

ZAR

South African rand

11,346

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,4261

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2795

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 406,38

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6899

PHP

Philippine peso

58,894

RUB

Russian rouble

35,9075

THB

Thai baht

45,73

BRL

Brazilian real

2,563

MXN

Mexican peso

15,6472

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 9.2.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 36/2 |
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9.2.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/2

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Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 27 Member States applicable as from 1 January 2007

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1) and the Commission notice on the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 273, 9.9.1997, p. 3))

(2008/C 36/02)

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| 1.1.2008 | ... | 5,19 | 5,19 | 8,97 | 5,19 | 4,89 | 5,19 | 5,36 | 5,50 | 5,19 | 5,19 | 5,19 | 5,19 | 7,58 | 5,19 | 5,19 | 6,49 | 5,19 | 6,64 | 5,19 | 5,19 | 6,42 | 5,19 | 8,67 | 5,46 | 5,19 | 5,23 | 6,29 |
| 1.10.2007 | 31.12.2007 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 8,30 | 5,42 | 4,90 | 5,42 | 5,58 | 5,50 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 8,54 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 6,49 | 5,42 | 6,64 | 7,00 | 5,42 | 5,94 | 5,42 | 9,10 | 5,49 | 5,42 | 5,20 | 6,83 |
| 1.9.2007 | 30.9.2007 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 8,30 | 5,42 | 4,24 | 5,42 | 5,58 | 5,50 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 8,54 | 5,42 | 5,42 | 6,49 | 5,42 | 6,64 | 7,00 | 5,42 | 5,94 | 5,42 | 9,10 | 5,49 | 5,42 | 5,20 | 5,90 |
| 1.7.2007 | 31.8.2007 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 8,30 | 4,62 | 4,24 | 4,62 | 4,76 | 5,50 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 8,54 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 6,49 | 4,62 | 6,64 | 7,00 | 4,62 | 5,94 | 4,62 | 9,10 | 4,68 | 4,62 | 5,20 | 5,90 |
| 1.6.2007 | 30.6.2007 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 8,30 | 4,62 | 4,24 | 4,62 | 4,76 | 5,50 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 8,54 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 6,49 | 4,62 | 6,64 | 7,00 | 4,62 | 5,94 | 4,62 | 10,17 | 4,68 | 4,62 | 5,20 | 5,90 |
| 1.1.2007 | 31.5.2007 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 8,30 | 4,62 | 4,24 | 4,62 | 4,76 | 5,50 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 8,54 | 4,62 | 4,62 | 6,49 | 4,62 | 6,64 | 7,00 | 4,62 | 5,94 | 4,62 | 10,17 | 4,68 | 4,62 | 5,20 | 5,90 |

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PL

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UK

1.1.2008

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5,19

5,19

8,97

5,19

4,89

5,19

5,36

5,50

5,19

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5,19

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6,49

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6,64

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31.12.2007

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5,49

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30.9.2007

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5,42

4,24

5,42

5,58

5,50

5,42

5,42

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6,49

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6,64

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5,94

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5,49

5,42

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5,90

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31.8.2007

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4,62

8,30

4,62

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4,62

4,76

5,50

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4,62

4,62

4,62

8,54

4,62

4,62

6,49

4,62

6,64

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5,94

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4,62

5,20

5,90

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30.6.2007

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4,62

8,30

4,62

4,24

4,62

4,76

5,50

4,62

4,62

4,62

4,62

8,54

4,62

4,62

6,49

4,62

6,64

7,00

4,62

5,94

4,62

10,17

4,68

4,62

5,20

5,90

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31.5.2007

4,62

4,62

8,30

4,62

4,24

4,62

4,76

5,50

4,62

4,62

4,62

4,62

8,54

4,62

4,62

6,49

4,62

6,64

7,00

4,62

5,94

4,62

10,17

4,68

4,62

5,20

5,90

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 9.2.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 36/3 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/3

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 36/03)

XA Number: XA 213/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Municipality of Slovenj Gradec

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v Mestni občini Slovenj Gradec za programsko obdobje 2007-2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v Mestni občini Slovenj Gradec za programsko obdobje 2007-2013 (II. Poglavje)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:

| | 2007: EUR 70 804,00 |
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2007: EUR 70 804,00

| | 2008: EUR 72 290,88 |
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2008: EUR 72 290,88

| | 2009: EUR 73 808,99 |
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2009: EUR 73 808,99

| | 2010: EUR 75 358,98 |
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2010: EUR 75 358,98

| | 2011: EUR 76 941,52 |
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2011: EUR 76 941,52

| | 2012: EUR 78 557,29 |
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2012: EUR 78 557,29

| | 2013: EUR 80 207,00 |
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2013: EUR 80 207,00

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of their setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of their setting up.

The purpose of aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland and pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs as regards investment in non-productive features, |
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up to 100 % of the real costs as regards investment in non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
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up to 100 % of the real costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least equal to 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least equal to 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and] up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and] up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred. |
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up to 100 % of actual costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs of education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs of education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for conservation and agricultural and rural development in the municipality of Slovenj Gradec for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned:

| — | Livestock farming (cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, etc.) |
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Livestock farming (cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, etc.)

| — | Plant production |
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Plant production

Name and address of granting authority:

| Mestna občina Slovenja Gradec |
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| Šolska ulica 5 |
| SLO-2380 Slovenj Gradec |

Mestna občina Slovenja Gradec

Šolska ulica 5

SLO-2380 Slovenj Gradec

Web address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200772&dhid=91254

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Signature of person responsible

Mayor. Municipality of Slovenj Gradec

Matjaž ZANOŠKAR

XA Number: XA 214/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Municipality of Puconci

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpora programom razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Puconci 2007-2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči na področju razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Puconci (II. Poglavje)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:

| | 2007: EUR 63 000 |
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2007: EUR 63 000

| | 2008: EUR 90 000 |
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2008: EUR 90 000

| | 2009: EUR 90 000 |
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2009: EUR 90 000

| | 2010: EUR 90 000 |
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2010: EUR 90 000

| | 2011: EUR 120 000 |
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2011: EUR 120 000

| | 2012: EUR 120 000 |
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2012: EUR 120 000

| | 2013: EUR 120 000 |
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2013: EUR 120 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

The purpose of aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland and pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs as regards investment in non-productive features, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the real costs as regards investment in non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
| --- | --- |

—

additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred in legal and administrative procedures. |
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—

up to 100 % of actual costs incurred in legal and administrative procedures.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred, this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual costs incurred, this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs of education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs of education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for agricultural and rural development in the municipality of Puconci includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture — Plant production and livestock farming

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Puconci |
| --- |
| Puconci 80 |
| SLO-9201 Puconci |

Občina Puconci

Puconci 80

SLO-9201 Puconci

Web address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200773&dhid=91273

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Signature of person responsible

Ludvik NOVAK

Mayor of Puconci

XA Number: XA 215/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Municipality of Zreče

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpore programom razvoja podeželja v Občini Zreče 2007-2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči v Občini Zreče

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:

| | 2007: EUR 25 000 |
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2007: EUR 25 000

| | 2008: EUR 25 600 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 25 600

| | 2009: EUR 26 200 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 26 200

| | 2010: EUR 26 900 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 26 900

| | 2011: EUR 27 600 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 27 600

| | 2012: EUR 28 320 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 28 320

| | 2013: EUR 29 000 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 29 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland and pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional buildings:

| — | up to 60 % of actual costs for investments to conserve non-productive heritage located on farms and for investment to conserve production facilities on farms, provided that it does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm. |
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up to 60 % of actual costs for investments to conserve non-productive heritage located on farms and for investment to conserve production facilities on farms, provided that it does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and products and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and products and for insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs of education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and for disseminating scientific knowledge. The aid shall be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

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up to 100 % of costs of education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and for disseminating scientific knowledge. The aid shall be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter III of the draft Rules on granting State aid in the municipality of Zreče includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture — Plant production and livestock farming

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Zreče |
| --- |
| Cesta na Roglo 13b |
| Zreče |

Občina Zreče

Cesta na Roglo 13b

Zreče

Web address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200772&dhid=91260

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and products includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Signature of person responsible:

Mayor of Zreče

Boris PODVRŠNIK

XA Number: XA 216/07

Member State: Italy

Region: Lombardia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Misure regionali di sostegno degli allevamenti suinicoli colpiti da virus della malattia vescicolare dei suini — Indennizzi per mancato reddito

Legal basis:

| — | Legge regionale 7 febbraio 2000, n. 7, «Norme per gli interventi regionali in agricoltura», art. 17 «Interventi sugli abbandoni produttivi ed abbattimenti» |
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Legge regionale 7 febbraio 2000, n. 7, «Norme per gli interventi regionali in agricoltura», art. 17 «Interventi sugli abbandoni produttivi ed abbattimenti»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 24.11.2006 n. 13296 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia» |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 24.11.2006 n. 13296 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 30.11.2006 n. 13723 «Modifica al decreto D.S. Sanità n. 13296/206 recante misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia» |
| --- | --- |

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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 30.11.2006 n. 13723 «Modifica al decreto D.S. Sanità n. 13296/206 recante misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 28.12.2006 n. 15523 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia. Revoca del decreto D.G. Sanità n. 13723 del 30.11.2006» |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 28.12.2006 n. 15523 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia. Revoca del decreto D.G. Sanità n. 13723 del 30.11.2006»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 2.2.2007 n. 816 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia — modifica al decreto della D.G. Sanità n. 15523/06» |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 2.2.2007 n. 816 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia — modifica al decreto della D.G. Sanità n. 15523/06»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 20.2.2007 n. 1500 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia — modifica al decreto della D.G. Sanità n. 15523/06» |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 20.2.2007 n. 1500 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia — modifica al decreto della D.G. Sanità n. 15523/06»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 12.3.2007 n. 2329 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia — modifica al decreto della D.G. Sanità n. 15523/06» |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 12.3.2007 n. 2329 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia — modifica al decreto della D.G. Sanità n. 15523/06»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 9.5.2007 n. 4619 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia» |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 9.5.2007 n. 4619 «Misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Regione Lombardia»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 26.6.2007 n. 6929 «Ulteriori misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Lombardia. Revoca decreti DG Sanità n. 4619/07 e n. 5941/07» ed in particolare il punto 5 del capo I (Norme generali) relativo alle dotazioni minime di biosicurezza negli allevamenti |
| --- | --- |

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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 26.6.2007 n. 6929 «Ulteriori misure straordinarie per prevenire la diffusione della malattia vescicolare del suino in Lombardia. Revoca decreti DG Sanità n. 4619/07 e n. 5941/07» ed in particolare il punto 5 del capo I (Norme generali) relativo alle dotazioni minime di biosicurezza negli allevamenti

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 19.1.2007 n. 3890 «Malattia vescicolare del suino, misure sanitarie in zona di protezione» |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 19.1.2007 n. 3890 «Malattia vescicolare del suino, misure sanitarie in zona di protezione»

| — | Decreto della D.G. Sanità 26.6.2007 n. 6929, punto 5 del capo I (Norme generali) relativo alle dotazioni minime di biosicurezza negli allevamenti |
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Decreto della D.G. Sanità 26.6.2007 n. 6929, punto 5 del capo I (Norme generali) relativo alle dotazioni minime di biosicurezza negli allevamenti

| — | bozza di D.G.R. recante «Misure regionali di sostegno degli allevamenti suinicoli colpiti da virus della malattia vescicolare dei suini — Indennizzi per mancato reddito» |
| --- | --- |

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bozza di D.G.R. recante «Misure regionali di sostegno degli allevamenti suinicoli colpiti da virus della malattia vescicolare dei suini — Indennizzi per mancato reddito»

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 5 million

Maximum aid intensity: Up to 100 %

Date of implementation: From 15 September 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2007

Objective of the aid: Compensation for damage caused by epizootic disease.

The legal basis is Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006.

Aid to cover eligible damage resulting from the depopulation period.

The periods when farming is suspended for health reasons will be certified by way of declarations of competent health authorities.

The loss of income will be dealt with in various ways since, in areas where there areoutbreaks, all farm activities will be suspended and the animals slaughtered, whereas in protection and surveillance zones all animal movement will be stopped, which entails higher maintenance costs and a depreciation of the commercial value of animals.

Therefore:

for outbreaks, loss of income will be acknowledged for all animals slaughtered with respect to the period between the actual slaughter and the lifting of the banning order against the farm,

in protection and surveillance zones, breeding animals will not be taken into account, and the period of mandatory inactivity of farms will only be considered in respect of potentially unsold animals.

The compensation due to beneficiaries involved in the ‘Region of Lombardy's swine vesicular disease eradication and monitoring plan’ will be calculated on the basis of RICA network structural data and economic indicators as published by INEA (Istituto Nazionale di Economia Agraria)

Sector(s) concerned: Pig farming

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione Lombardia |
| --- |
| Direzione generale Agricoltura |
| Via Pola, 12/14 |
| I-20124 Milano |

Regione Lombardia

Direzione generale Agricoltura

Via Pola, 12/14

I-20124 Milano

Web address: www.regione.lombardia.it

www.agricoltura.regione.lombardia.it

Other information: —

Il Dirigente della Struttura Raccordo con le Politiche Nazionali e Comunitarie

Dr.ssa Enrica Gennari

XA Number: XA 226/07

Member State: Republic of Lithuania

Region: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Parama kreditų palūkanoms kompensuoti (Nr. XA 61/07 pakeitimas)

Legal basis: Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. rugpjūčio 10 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-380 „Dėl žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. balandžio 12 d. įsakymo Nr. 3D-159 „Dėl Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus be UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantijos, kompensavimo taisyklių patvirtinimo“ pakeitimo“.

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. rugpjūčio 10 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-378 „Dėl žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. balandžio 12 d. įsakymo Nr. 3D-160 „Dėl Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus su UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantija, kompensavimo taisyklių patvirtinimo“ pakeitimo“

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The planned annual budget is LTL 5 000 000 (EUR 1,45 million at the official exchange rate)

Maximum aid intensity: The maximum aid intensity per project is 40 % of the eligible expenditure

Date of implementation:

Duration of the scheme or the individual aid: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: Aid to SMEs.

The aid provided under this scheme is aid for investment in agricultural holdings.

The aim of this scheme is to create more favourable credit conditions and thus contribute to the promotion of investment in rural areas.

The scheme has been devised in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation No 1857/2006.

Part of the interest is reimbursed if the project's eligible expenditure falls into the following categories:

Economic sector(s) concerned: Primary production of agricultural products

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija |
| --- |
| Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6) |
| LT-01103 Vilnius |

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6)

LT-01103 Vilnius

Web address: http://www.zum.lt/min/Isakymai/dsp_isakymas.cfm?IsakymasID=3585&langparam=LT

http://www.zum.lt/min/Isakymai/dsp_isakymas.cfm?IsakymasID=3584&langparam=LT

Other information: The intensity of the State aid will be calculated in accordance with the method notified to the Commission and approved in the Commission's decisions regarding State aid measures N 114/05 ‘Parama kreditų palūkanoms kompensuoti’ (Decision C(2006) 6786), N 112/05 ‘Parama žemės pirkimui’ (Decision C(2006) 5704) and N 371/05 ‘Parama panaudotos linų sektoriaus technikos pirkimui’ (Decision C(2006) 6867)

XA Number: XA 227/07

Member State: Latvia

Region: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Atbalsta shēma “Atbalsts ieguldījumiem lauksaimniecības nozarē”

Legal basis: Ministru kabineta 2007. gada 23. janvāra noteikumi Nr. 78 “Noteikumi par valsts atbalstu lauksaimniecībai 2007. gadā un tā piešķiršanas kārtību” 6. pielikuma III, IV atbalsta programma

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The total amount available under the aid scheme is LVL 7 000 000 in 2007 and LVL 10 000 000 in 2008

Maximum aid intensity: The aid amounts to 25 % in the case of: acquisition of new technological equipment for use in agricultural production; acquisition of computer hardware and software; acquisition of new tractor technology and associated equipment for use in agriculture; acquisition of trailers for transporting animals.

The aid amounts to 40 % of the cost of establishing fruit plantations, subject to the following limits:

Aid for the establishment of permanent plantations covers all fruit-growing sectors and involves no restrictions as regards beneficiaries. The conditions of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 are thus fulfilled

Date of implementation: From the date of publication of the aid scheme

Duration of the scheme or the individual aid: Until 30 July 2008

Objective of the aid: The purpose of the aid is to support investment in agriculture so as to increase the added value of agricultural production and improve the quality of production.

The following items of expenditure are eligible in the case of aid for the establishment of permanent plantations:

This is in conformity with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Economic sector(s) concerned: The aid is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in agricultural activities

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Latvijas Republikas Zemkopības ministrija |
| --- |
| Rīga, LV-1981 |
| Rīga 30.8.2007. |

Latvijas Republikas Zemkopības ministrija

Rīga, LV-1981

Rīga 30.8.2007.

Web address: http://www.zm.gov.lv/doc_upl/N0186_7p6.doc

Other information: The Latvian authorities confirm that Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 will be complied with

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| 9.2.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 36/10 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/10

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2008/C 36/04)

| Aid No | XA 7044/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Republic of Lithuania |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Parama kreditų palūkanoms kompensuoti (Nr. XA 7020/07 pakeitimas) |
| Legal basis | Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. rugpjūčio 10 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-378 „Dėl žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. balandžio 12 d. įsakymo Nr. 3D-160 „Dėl Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus su UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantija, kompensavimo taisyklių patvirtinimo“ pakeitimo“ |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | LTL 4,0 million (EUR 1,16 million at the official exchange rate) |
| Loans guaranteed | — |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | — |
| Loans guaranteed | — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 1.5.2007 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2008 (1) |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| All manufacturing
  All services | Manufacturing (including processing of agricultural products) and rural services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija
  Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6), LT-01103 Vilnius |
| Large individual aid grants | In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation | Yes |

Aid No

XA 7044/07

Member State

Republic of Lithuania

Region

—

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Parama kreditų palūkanoms kompensuoti (Nr. XA 7020/07 pakeitimas)

Legal basis

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. rugpjūčio 10 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-378 „Dėl žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. balandžio 12 d. įsakymo Nr. 3D-160 „Dėl Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus su UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantija, kompensavimo taisyklių patvirtinimo“ pakeitimo“

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

LTL 4,0 million (EUR 1,16 million at the official exchange rate)

Loans guaranteed

—

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

—

Loans guaranteed

—

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1.5.2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2008 (1)

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sector(s) concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

All manufacturing

All services

Manufacturing (including processing of agricultural products) and rural services

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6), LT-01103 Vilnius

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XA 7045/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Lombardia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Interventi regionali in materia di agriturismo, educazione alimentare ed ambientale, artigianato, commercio, manutenzione del territorio, turismo rurale, trasformazione e commercializzazione dei prodotti agricoli, servizi essenziali, servizi immateriali |
| Legal basis | — | Legge regionale 7 febbraio 2000, n. 7, «Norme per gli interventi regionali in agricoltura» |

Aid No

XA 7045/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Lombardia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Interventi regionali in materia di agriturismo, educazione alimentare ed ambientale, artigianato, commercio, manutenzione del territorio, turismo rurale, trasformazione e commercializzazione dei prodotti agricoli, servizi essenziali, servizi immateriali

Legal basis

—

Legge regionale 7 febbraio 2000, n. 7, «Norme per gli interventi regionali in agricoltura»

| — | Legge regionale 8 giugno 2007, n. 10, «Disciplina regionale dell'agriturismo» |
| --- | --- |

—

Legge regionale 8 giugno 2007, n. 10, «Disciplina regionale dell'agriturismo»

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 30 million

Loans guaranteed

—

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

—

Loans guaranteed

—

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

1.10.2007

Duration of the scheme or the individual aid

Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

No

Limited to specific sectors

Yes.

Agriculture

Hunting

Forests

Tourism

Trade

Craft industry

Service sector

| — | Coalmining |
| --- | --- |

—

Coalmining

| — | All manufacturing |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing

or

Steel

Shipbuilding

Synthetic fibres

Motor vehicles

Other manufacturing

| — | The service sector generally |
| --- | --- |

—

The service sector generally

or

Transport services

Financial services

Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione Lombardia — Direzione generale Agricoltura |
| --- |
| Via Pola, 12/14 |
| I-20124 Milano |

Regione Lombardia — Direzione generale Agricoltura

Via Pola, 12/14

I-20124 Milano

Large individual aid grants

In accordance with Article 6 of the Regulation

No

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(1)  If the Commission revises Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 and extends its period of validity, the duration of the scheme will be extended, if necessary, and the Commission will be notified accordingly.

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C 36/12

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 36/05)

| Aid No | XE 1/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Freistaat Sachsen |
| Title of aid scheme | Einstellung arbeitsloser Personen in zusätzliche Arbeitsverhältnisse |
| Legal basis | Vorhabensbereich C der Richtlinie des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Wirtschaft und Arbeit über die Förderung von aus dem Europäischen Sozialfonds mitfinanzierten Vorhaben für mehr Arbeit, mehr Selbständigkeit und mehr Beschäftigungsfähigkeit;
  §§ 23, 44 der Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung;
  Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1083/2006 (Allgemeine Strukturfondsverordnung), Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1081/2006 (ESF-Verordnung) |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 7,689739 million
  Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 18.12.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Objective | Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers |
| Economic sectors | All Community sectors  (1)eligible for employment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Sächsische Aufbaubank — Förderbank |
| Pirnaische Straße 9 |
| D-01069 Dresden |

Aid No

XE 1/08

Member State

Germany

Region

Freistaat Sachsen

Title of aid scheme

Einstellung arbeitsloser Personen in zusätzliche Arbeitsverhältnisse

Legal basis

Vorhabensbereich C der Richtlinie des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Wirtschaft und Arbeit über die Förderung von aus dem Europäischen Sozialfonds mitfinanzierten Vorhaben für mehr Arbeit, mehr Selbständigkeit und mehr Beschäftigungsfähigkeit;

§§ 23, 44 der Sächsischen Haushaltsordnung;

Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1083/2006 (Allgemeine Strukturfondsverordnung), Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1081/2006 (ESF-Verordnung)

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 7,689739 million

Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

18.12.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Economic sectors

All Community sectors  (1)eligible for employment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Sächsische Aufbaubank — Förderbank

Pirnaische Straße 9

D-01069 Dresden

| Aid No | XE 2/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Cyprus |
| Region | Κύπρος (Kypros) |
| Title of aid scheme | Σχέδιο Καταβολής Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων τόσο σε Εργοδότες όσο και σε Εργοδοτούμενα Άτομα με Αναπηρία (Shedio Katabolis Koinonikon Asfaliseon toso se Ergodotes oso kai se Ergodotoymena Atoma me Anapiria) |
| Legal basis | Απόφαση Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με αριθμό 57.798 και ημερομηνία 30.4.2003
  Απόφαση Εφόρου Ελέγχου Κρατικών Ενισχύσεων με αριθμό Ε.Ε.Κ.Ε. 25.6.002.282(715.2.1.4.1.1.12) και ημερομηνία 16 Νοεμβρίου 2007 |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,11 million
  Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 2.1.2008 |
| Duration | 31.3.2008 |
| Objective | Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers |
| Economic sectors | All Community sectors  (2)eligible for employment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Τμήμα Εργασίας, Υπουργείο Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων |
| CY-1480 Λευκωσία |

Aid No

XE 2/08

Member State

Cyprus

Region

Κύπρος (Kypros)

Title of aid scheme

Σχέδιο Καταβολής Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων τόσο σε Εργοδότες όσο και σε Εργοδοτούμενα Άτομα με Αναπηρία (Shedio Katabolis Koinonikon Asfaliseon toso se Ergodotes oso kai se Ergodotoymena Atoma me Anapiria)

Legal basis

Απόφαση Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με αριθμό 57.798 και ημερομηνία 30.4.2003

Απόφαση Εφόρου Ελέγχου Κρατικών Ενισχύσεων με αριθμό Ε.Ε.Κ.Ε. 25.6.002.282(715.2.1.4.1.1.12) και ημερομηνία 16 Νοεμβρίου 2007

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,11 million

Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

2.1.2008

Duration

31.3.2008

Objective

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Economic sectors

All Community sectors  (2)eligible for employment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Τμήμα Εργασίας, Υπουργείο Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων

CY-1480 Λευκωσία

| (Tmima Ergasias, Ypoyrgeio Ergasias kai Koinonikon Asfaliseon |
| --- |
| CY-1480 Leykosia) |

(Tmima Ergasias, Ypoyrgeio Ergasias kai Koinonikon Asfaliseon

CY-1480 Leykosia)

Other information

The scheme is partially financed with EU Objective 3 funds

| Aid No | XE 3/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Cyprus |
| Region | Κύπρος (Kypros) |
| Title of aid scheme | Σχέδιο Παροχής Κινήτρων για Πρόσληψη Ατόμων με Σοβαρή Αναπηρία στον Ιδιωτικό Τομέα (Shedio Parohis Kinitron gia Proslipsi Atomon me Sobari Anapiria ston Idiotiko Tomea) |
| Legal basis | Απόφαση Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με αριθμό 57.798 και ημερομηνία 30.4.2003
  Απόφαση Εφόρου Ελέγχου Κρατικών Ενισχύσεων με αριθμό Ε.Ε.Κ.Ε.25.6.002.283(714.2.1.4.1.1.12) και ημερομηνία 16.11.2007 |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,43 million
  Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 2.1.2008 |
| Duration | 31.3.2008 |
| Objective | Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers; Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers |
| Economic sectors | All Community sectors  (3)eligible for employment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Τμήμα Εργασίας, Υπουργείο Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων |
| CY-1480 Λευκωσία |

Aid No

XE 3/08

Member State

Cyprus

Region

Κύπρος (Kypros)

Title of aid scheme

Σχέδιο Παροχής Κινήτρων για Πρόσληψη Ατόμων με Σοβαρή Αναπηρία στον Ιδιωτικό Τομέα (Shedio Parohis Kinitron gia Proslipsi Atomon me Sobari Anapiria ston Idiotiko Tomea)

Legal basis

Απόφαση Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με αριθμό 57.798 και ημερομηνία 30.4.2003

Απόφαση Εφόρου Ελέγχου Κρατικών Ενισχύσεων με αριθμό Ε.Ε.Κ.Ε.25.6.002.283(714.2.1.4.1.1.12) και ημερομηνία 16.11.2007

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,43 million

Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

2.1.2008

Duration

31.3.2008

Objective

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers; Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors

All Community sectors  (3)eligible for employment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Τμήμα Εργασίας, Υπουργείο Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων

CY-1480 Λευκωσία

| (Tmima Ergasias, Ypoyrgeio Ergasias kai Koinonikon Asfaliseon |
| --- |
| CY-1480 Leykosia) |

(Tmima Ergasias, Ypoyrgeio Ergasias kai Koinonikon Asfaliseon

CY-1480 Leykosia)

Other information

The scheme is co-financed under the Objective 3 Single Programming Document

| Aid No | XE 4/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y León |
| Title of aid scheme | Subvenciones cofinanciadas por el Fondo Social Europeo, para la contratación de personas con discapacidad en las empresas |
| Legal basis | Orden EYE/2074/2007, de 19 de diciembre, por la que se convocan subvenciones cofinanciadas por el Fondo Social Europeo, para la contratación de personas con discapacidad en las empresas ordinarias. Código de Registro de Ayudas EYE 005 (BOCyL de 27 de diciembre de 2007)
  Art. 37 de la Ley 13/1982, de 2 de abril, de Integración Social de Minusválidos |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,334474 million
  Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 27.12.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2008 |
| Objective | Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers |
| Economic sectors | All Community sectors  (4)eligible for employment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Dirección General de Economía Social |
| C/ Pío del Río Hortega, No 8-1o |
| E-47014 Valladolid |

Aid No

XE 4/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Castilla y León

Title of aid scheme

Subvenciones cofinanciadas por el Fondo Social Europeo, para la contratación de personas con discapacidad en las empresas

Legal basis

Orden EYE/2074/2007, de 19 de diciembre, por la que se convocan subvenciones cofinanciadas por el Fondo Social Europeo, para la contratación de personas con discapacidad en las empresas ordinarias. Código de Registro de Ayudas EYE 005 (BOCyL de 27 de diciembre de 2007)

Art. 37 de la Ley 13/1982, de 2 de abril, de Integración Social de Minusválidos

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,334474 million

Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

27.12.2007

Duration

31.12.2008

Objective

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Economic sectors

All Community sectors  (4)eligible for employment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Dirección General de Economía Social

C/ Pío del Río Hortega, No 8-1o

E-47014 Valladolid

Other information

The scheme is part-financed by the European Social Fund

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(1)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(2)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(3)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(4)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/15

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 36/06)

| Aid No | XS 234/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Title of aid scheme | Pacchetti Integrati di Agevolazioni (PIA) finalizzati alla competitività e all'innovazione del sistema produttivo. Fondo unico regionale per le attività produttive. POR FERS 2007-2013 Asse I-Asse III |
| Legal basis | Deliberazione della Giunta regionale del 9.7.2007 n. 1163 |
| Annual expenditure planned | EUR 20 000 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | A:   Investments
  Small firms: 15 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments. Small firms located in the areas in the Umbria Region assisted under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty: 20 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments (up to the maximum admissible amount under the current guidelines on national regional aid).
  Medium-sized firms: 7.5 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments. Medium-sized firms located in the areas in the Umbria Region assisted under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty: 10 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments (up to the maximum admissible amount under the current guidelines on national regional aid).
  b)   Consultancy and other services and activities
  Small and medium-sized enterprises: 50 % gge of eligible costs.
  c)   Industrial research and pre-competitive development
  SMEs: a capital grant of 35 % of eligible costs of pre-competitive (experimental) development.
  SMEs: a capital grant of 60 % of eligible costs of industrial research projects.
  For SMEs located in areas aided by the Umbria Region under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty, the grant is raised by 5 % |
| Date of implementation | 18.7.2007 |
| Duration of scheme | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective of the aid | To support investment by SMEs from the handicraft and industrial sectors in production and production services, covering at least two of the following:







  A | — | INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION, comprising:







  A.I | : | Investment in fixed assets aimed at innovating products or production processes |
| A.II | : | Research and development laboratories |
| A.III | : | Investment in information and communication technology. |

Aid No

XS 234/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Umbria

Title of aid scheme

Pacchetti Integrati di Agevolazioni (PIA) finalizzati alla competitività e all'innovazione del sistema produttivo. Fondo unico regionale per le attività produttive. POR FERS 2007-2013 Asse I-Asse III

Legal basis

Deliberazione della Giunta regionale del 9.7.2007 n. 1163

Annual expenditure planned

EUR 20 000 000

Maximum aid intensity

A:   Investments

Small firms: 15 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments. Small firms located in the areas in the Umbria Region assisted under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty: 20 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments (up to the maximum admissible amount under the current guidelines on national regional aid).

Medium-sized firms: 7.5 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments. Medium-sized firms located in the areas in the Umbria Region assisted under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty: 10 % gge of the total cost of eligible investments (up to the maximum admissible amount under the current guidelines on national regional aid).

b)   Consultancy and other services and activities

Small and medium-sized enterprises: 50 % gge of eligible costs.

c)   Industrial research and pre-competitive development

SMEs: a capital grant of 35 % of eligible costs of pre-competitive (experimental) development.

SMEs: a capital grant of 60 % of eligible costs of industrial research projects.

For SMEs located in areas aided by the Umbria Region under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty, the grant is raised by 5 %

Date of implementation

18.7.2007

Duration of scheme

30.6.2008

Objective of the aid

To support investment by SMEs from the handicraft and industrial sectors in production and production services, covering at least two of the following:

A

—

INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION, comprising:

A.I

:

Investment in fixed assets aimed at innovating products or production processes

A.II

:

Research and development laboratories

A.III

:

Investment in information and communication technology.

B

—

CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, comprising:

| B.I | : | Specialised consultancy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| B.II | : | Consultancy regarding information and communication technology |
| B.III | : | Certification. |

B.I

:

Specialised consultancy

B.II

:

Consultancy regarding information and communication technology

B.III

:

Certification.

C

—

INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND PRE-COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Industrial research and pre-competitive (experimental) development projects eligible for aid under Article 11 of Law No 598/94

Economic sectors

LIST OF ELIGIBLE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES UNDER THE ATECO 2002 CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

Section D ‘Manufacturing’ with the exception of:

| — | Tobacco industry — Division 16: growing and preliminary processing of tobacco connected to primary production of agricultural commodities listed in Annex 1 to the EC Treaty. |
| --- | --- |

—

Tobacco industry — Division 16: growing and preliminary processing of tobacco connected to primary production of agricultural commodities listed in Annex 1 to the EC Treaty.

| — | Manufacture of coke oven products: all of group 23.1. |
| --- | --- |

—

Manufacture of coke oven products: all of group 23.1.

| — | Manufacture of man-made fibres: all of class 24.70. |
| --- | --- |

—

Manufacture of man-made fibres: all of class 24.70.

| — | Iron and steel production: all of class 27.10 and categories 27.22.1 and 27.22.2 (only tubes with a diameter exceeding 406.4 mm). |
| --- | --- |

—

Iron and steel production: all of class 27.10 and categories 27.22.1 and 27.22.2 (only tubes with a diameter exceeding 406.4 mm).

| — | Shipbuilding and ship repair: categories 35.11.1 and 35.11.3. |
| --- | --- |

—

Shipbuilding and ship repair: categories 35.11.1 and 35.11.3.

Section K ‘Real estate, renting, information technology, research and other professional and business activities’ limited to division 72 (entire division) and division 74 (class 74.3, category 74.81.2, classes 74.82 and 74.86 and category 74.87.5).

Section O ‘Other community, social and personal service activities’ limited to division 90, division 92 (limited to category 92.11) and division 93 (only category 93.01.1).

FURTHER EXCLUSIONS

The aid is not available for the manufacture of products imitating or replacing milk and other dairy commodities as defined by Community legislation

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione dell'Umbria — Giunta regionale — Direzione regionale Sviluppo economico, istruzione, formazione e lavoro — Servizio Politiche di sostegno alle imprese — Servizio Politiche per l'offerta pubblica di servizi alle imprese e diffusione della innovazione e della ricerca |
| --- |
| Via Mario Angeloni, 61 |
| I-06100 Perugia |

Regione dell'Umbria — Giunta regionale — Direzione regionale Sviluppo economico, istruzione, formazione e lavoro — Servizio Politiche di sostegno alle imprese — Servizio Politiche per l'offerta pubblica di servizi alle imprese e diffusione della innovazione e della ricerca

Via Mario Angeloni, 61

I-06100 Perugia

| Aid No | XS 235/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Finanziamenti agevolati alle imprese artigiane a sostegno degli investimenti aziendali |
| Legal basis | Decreto del presidente della Regione n. 0131/2003 (già comunicato in esenzione XS 111/03) e successive modifiche e integrazioni (già comunicate in esenzione XS 55/07)
  Decreto del presidente della Regione n. 0176/Pres. del 13 giugno 2007, che approva modifiche e integrazioni al DPREG 0272/2005 (Testo unico delle disposizioni regolamentari in materia di incentivi a favore del settore artigiano), con particolare riferimento al titolo II, capo III (Finanziamenti agevolati per sostenere gli investimenti aziendali) (oggetto della presente comunicazione) |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 3 million |
| Loans guaranteed | — |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | — |
| Loans guaranteed | — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 28.6.2007 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2008 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Motor vehicles | Yes |
| Other manufacturing | Yes |
| — | Processing and marketing of agricultural products |

Aid No

XS 235/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Finanziamenti agevolati alle imprese artigiane a sostegno degli investimenti aziendali

Legal basis

Decreto del presidente della Regione n. 0131/2003 (già comunicato in esenzione XS 111/03) e successive modifiche e integrazioni (già comunicate in esenzione XS 55/07)

Decreto del presidente della Regione n. 0176/Pres. del 13 giugno 2007, che approva modifiche e integrazioni al DPREG 0272/2005 (Testo unico delle disposizioni regolamentari in materia di incentivi a favore del settore artigiano), con particolare riferimento al titolo II, capo III (Finanziamenti agevolati per sostenere gli investimenti aziendali) (oggetto della presente comunicazione)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 3 million

Loans guaranteed

—

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

—

Loans guaranteed

—

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

28.6.2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2008

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Motor vehicles

Yes

Other manufacturing

Yes

—

Processing and marketing of agricultural products

Yes

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| --- |
| Direzione centrale Attività produttive |
| Servizio Sostegno e promozione comparto produttivo artigiano |
| Via Trento, 2 |
| I-34132 Trieste |

Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Direzione centrale Attività produttive

Servizio Sostegno e promozione comparto produttivo artigiano

Via Trento, 2

I-34132 Trieste

Large individual aid grants

In accordance with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 238/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Legge 1329/1965 ‘Sabatini’ — Agevolazioni per l'acquisto o la locazione finanziaria di nuove macchine utensili o di produzione |
| Legal basis | Legge 1329/1965 ‘Sabatini’
  Decreto del presidente della Regione 0244/2006 (già comunicato in esenzione XS 156/2006)
  Decreto del presidente della Regione 0178/Pres. del 18 giugno 2007 che approva modifiche ed integrazioni al DPREG 0244/2006 recante ‘Regolamento concernente criteri e modalità per la concessione delle agevolazioni di cui alla legge 1329/1965’ (oggetto della presente comunicazione) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 35 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.7.2007 |
| Duration | 31.1.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | Motor vehicles, Other manufacturing, Processing and marketing of agricultural products, Financial services, Other services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Direzione centrale Attività produttive |
| Servizio Sostegno e promozione comparto produttivo industriale |
| Via Trento, 2 |
| I-34132 Trieste |

Aid No

XS 238/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Legge 1329/1965 ‘Sabatini’ — Agevolazioni per l'acquisto o la locazione finanziaria di nuove macchine utensili o di produzione

Legal basis

Legge 1329/1965 ‘Sabatini’

Decreto del presidente della Regione 0244/2006 (già comunicato in esenzione XS 156/2006)

Decreto del presidente della Regione 0178/Pres. del 18 giugno 2007 che approva modifiche ed integrazioni al DPREG 0244/2006 recante ‘Regolamento concernente criteri e modalità per la concessione delle agevolazioni di cui alla legge 1329/1965’ (oggetto della presente comunicazione)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 35 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.7.2007

Duration

31.1.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

Motor vehicles, Other manufacturing, Processing and marketing of agricultural products, Financial services, Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Direzione centrale Attività produttive

Servizio Sostegno e promozione comparto produttivo industriale

Via Trento, 2

I-34132 Trieste

| Aid No | XS 312/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Sicilia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Misura 123 — Accrescimento del valore aggiunto dei prodotti agricoli e forestali (trasformazione e commercializzazione dei prodotti allegato I in prodotti fuori allegato I) |
| Legal basis | PSR Sicilia 2007/2013 — articolo 28 del regolamento (CE) n. 1698/2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Planned average annual amount | EUR 8,6 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation | Yes
  50 % of eligible investment |
| Date of implementation | 31.1.2008 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2013, unless the new exemption Regulation to replace Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, which expires on 30 June 2008, necessitates revision of the scheme to make it comply with the new rules |
| Objective | Aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Aid limited to certain sectors | Yes |
| Agri-food industry | |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Siciliana — Assessorato Agricoltura e foreste — Dipartimento Interventi strutturali |
| Viale Regione Siciliana (angolo via Leonardo da Vinci) |
| I-90145 Palermo |

Aid No

XS 312/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Sicilia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Misura 123 — Accrescimento del valore aggiunto dei prodotti agricoli e forestali (trasformazione e commercializzazione dei prodotti allegato I in prodotti fuori allegato I)

Legal basis

PSR Sicilia 2007/2013 — articolo 28 del regolamento (CE) n. 1698/2005

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Planned average annual amount

EUR 8,6 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation

Yes

50 % of eligible investment

Date of implementation

31.1.2008

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2013, unless the new exemption Regulation to replace Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, which expires on 30 June 2008, necessitates revision of the scheme to make it comply with the new rules

Objective

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Aid limited to certain sectors

Yes

Agri-food industry

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Siciliana — Assessorato Agricoltura e foreste — Dipartimento Interventi strutturali

Viale Regione Siciliana (angolo via Leonardo da Vinci)

I-90145 Palermo

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Commission

| 9.2.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 36/20 |
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9.2.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4952 — Carlsberg/Scottish & Newcastle assets)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 36/07)

| 1. | On 1 February 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Carlsberg A/S (‘Carlsberg’, Denmark) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of the undertaking Scottish & Newcastle plc (‘S&N assets’, United Kingdom) by way of public offer announced on 25 January 2008. |
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On 1 February 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Carlsberg A/S (‘Carlsberg’, Denmark) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of the undertaking Scottish & Newcastle plc (‘S&N assets’, United Kingdom) by way of public offer announced on 25 January 2008.

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






  — | for Carlsberg: production and distribution of beer and other beverages, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Carlsberg: production and distribution of beer and other beverages,

| — | for S&N assets: the production and distribution of beer and other beverages primarily in China, France, Greece, Russia, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. |
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for S&N assets: the production and distribution of beer and other beverages primarily in China, France, Greece, Russia, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

| 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. |
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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.

| 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) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4952 — Carlsberg/Scottish & Newcastle assets, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

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) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4952 — Carlsberg/Scottish & Newcastle assets, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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| 9.2.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 36/21 |
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9.2.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/21

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5051 — APW/GMG/EMAP)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 36/08)

| 1. | On 1 February 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which investment funds controlled by Apax Partner Worldwide LLP (‘APW’, United Kingdom) and the undertaking Guardian Media Group plc (‘GMG’, United Kingdom), via an acquisition vehicle, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the of the undertaking Emap plc (‘Emap’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 1 February 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which investment funds controlled by Apax Partner Worldwide LLP (‘APW’, United Kingdom) and the undertaking Guardian Media Group plc (‘GMG’, United Kingdom), via an acquisition vehicle, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the of the undertaking Emap plc (‘Emap’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for APW: private equity fund, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for APW: private equity fund,

| — | for GMG: newspapers, magazines; radio and internet businesses, |
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for GMG: newspapers, magazines; radio and internet businesses,

| — | for Emap: provision of ‘business to business’ media services delivered through multiple platforms. |
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for Emap: provision of ‘business to business’ media services delivered through multiple platforms.

| 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. |
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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.

| 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) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5051 — APW/GMG/EMAP, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

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) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5051 — APW/GMG/EMAP, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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| 9.2.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 36/22 |
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9.2.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 36/22

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4962 — Sun Group/neckermann.de GmbH)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 36/09)

| 1. | On 1 February 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Sun Group (‘Sun Group’, USA) indirectly acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking neckermann.de GmbH (‘neckermann’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 1 February 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Sun Group (‘Sun Group’, USA) indirectly acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking neckermann.de GmbH (‘neckermann’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Sun Group: private equity portfolio investments, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Sun Group: private equity portfolio investments,

| — | for neckermann: distance retail sales of a wide range of consumer goods. |
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for neckermann: distance retail sales of a wide range of consumer goods.

| 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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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) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4962 — Sun Group/neckermann.de GmbH, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

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) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4962 — Sun Group/neckermann.de GmbH, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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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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