# Official Journal C 347/2020

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6319 October 2020 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 347

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6319 October 2020

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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 347/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9885 — HAL Investments/De Drie Eiken) (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2020/C 347/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9350 — Santander Group/Mapfre Group/JV) (
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  ) | 2 |
| 2020/C 347/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9236 — Radeberger/Veltins/JV) (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2020/C 347/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9388 — Clearlake Capital Group/Francisco Partners Management/Perforce Software Holdings) (
  1
  ) | 4 |

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 347/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9885 — HAL Investments/De Drie Eiken) (
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2020/C 347/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9350 — Santander Group/Mapfre Group/JV) (
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2020/C 347/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9236 — Radeberger/Veltins/JV) (
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3

2020/C 347/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9388 — Clearlake Capital Group/Francisco Partners Management/Perforce Software Holdings) (
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2020/C 347/05 | Council conclusions on Eurojust’s annual report 2019 | 5 |
| 2020/C 347/06 | Notice for the attention of the persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria | 7 |
| 2020/C 347/07 | Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria apply | 8 |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 347/08 | Euro exchange rates — 16 October 2020 | 9 |
| 2020/C 347/09 | Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 November 2020
  (Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004( OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1 )) | 10 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2020/C 347/05

Council conclusions on Eurojust’s annual report 2019

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2020/C 347/06

Notice for the attention of the persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

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2020/C 347/07

Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria apply

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European Commission

2020/C 347/08

Euro exchange rates — 16 October 2020

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2020/C 347/09

Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 November 2020
  (Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004( OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1 ))

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004(

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 347/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9728 — Altice/OMERS/Allianz/Covage) (
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  ) | 11 |
| 2020/C 347/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10003 — DWS/Vertex Bioenergy) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2020/C 347/12 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10002 — Hoyer/Rhenus/JV) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 347/13 | Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 | 16 |
| 2020/C 347/14 | Publication of an amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 | 20 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2020/C 347/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9728 — Altice/OMERS/Allianz/Covage) (
  1
  )

1

11

2020/C 347/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10003 — DWS/Vertex Bioenergy) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

13

2020/C 347/12

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10002 — Hoyer/Rhenus/JV) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

14

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2020/C 347/13

Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

16

2020/C 347/14

Publication of an amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9885 — HAL Investments/De Drie Eiken)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 347/01)

On 14 August 2020, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32020M9885. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32020M9885. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

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

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9350 — Santander Group/Mapfre Group/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 347/02)

On 12 June 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9350. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9350. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

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

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9236 — Radeberger/Veltins/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 347/03)

On 20 February 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in German language and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9236. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9236. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9388 — Clearlake Capital Group/Francisco Partners Management/Perforce Software Holdings)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 347/04)

On 19 June 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9388. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9388. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

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Council conclusions on Eurojust’s annual report 2019

(2020/C 347/05)

The Council welcomes Eurojust’s annual report 2019 (7324/20) and the overall progress made by Eurojust in fulfilling its mission to facilitate and strengthen judicial cooperation between national authorities in the investigation and prosecution of the most serious forms of cross-border crime, including terrorism, cybercrime, migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings.

Judicial cooperation under extraordinary circumstances

| 1. | The Council is very appreciative of Eurojust’s efforts to safeguard operational continuity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. While criminals have been quick to seize opportunities to exploit this unprecedented health crisis, Eurojust has continued to bring prosecutors and judges from across the EU together in a virtual way. As such, Eurojust plays a crucial role in the Member States’ determination to make sure that justice is done under all circumstances. |
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The Council is very appreciative of Eurojust’s efforts to safeguard operational continuity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. While criminals have been quick to seize opportunities to exploit this unprecedented health crisis, Eurojust has continued to bring prosecutors and judges from across the EU together in a virtual way. As such, Eurojust plays a crucial role in the Member States’ determination to make sure that justice is done under all circumstances.

| 2. | The Council welcomes Eurojust’s joint report with the European Judicial Network in criminal matters (EJN), and with support from the Presidency, the General Secretariat of the Council and all Member States, about the impact that measures taken by governments to combat the spread of COVID-19 have on judicial cooperation (WK 3472/2020, as regularly revised). It provides a useful overview of the situation in each Member State, offering guidance to practitioners. |
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The Council welcomes Eurojust’s joint report with the European Judicial Network in criminal matters (EJN), and with support from the Presidency, the General Secretariat of the Council and all Member States, about the impact that measures taken by governments to combat the spread of COVID-19 have on judicial cooperation (WK 3472/2020, as regularly revised). It provides a useful overview of the situation in each Member State, offering guidance to practitioners.

New legal framework, further improvements and positive results

| 3. | The Eurojust Regulation (2018/1727) became applicable on 12 December 2019 and the Council welcomes the fact that Eurojust has officially become the European Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation. Significant changes to Eurojust’s governance structure, external relations policy and data protection regime have contributed to a more efficient and modern organisation while allowing for an increased focus on operational work. The Council stresses the importance of streamlining Eurojust’s decision-making process and entrusting the new Executive Board with the preparation or adoption of non-operational decisions. The Council welcomes the strengthened role of the European and national Parliaments in the democratic oversight of Eurojust’s activities, reflecting the importance of the EU’s democratic legitimacy. |
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The Eurojust Regulation (2018/1727) became applicable on 12 December 2019 and the Council welcomes the fact that Eurojust has officially become the European Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation. Significant changes to Eurojust’s governance structure, external relations policy and data protection regime have contributed to a more efficient and modern organisation while allowing for an increased focus on operational work. The Council stresses the importance of streamlining Eurojust’s decision-making process and entrusting the new Executive Board with the preparation or adoption of non-operational decisions. The Council welcomes the strengthened role of the European and national Parliaments in the democratic oversight of Eurojust’s activities, reflecting the importance of the EU’s democratic legitimacy.

| 4. | The Council acknowledges that Eurojust implemented the abovementioned organisational changes while continuing to meet the ever-increasing demand for operational support from the Member States. Last year, Eurojust’s support contributed to the arrest of nearly 2 700 suspects, the seizure or freezing of EUR 2 billion in criminal assets and the disruption of drug trades worth EUR 2,7 billion. The Council encourages Eurojust to continue adapting its operational support to the evolving needs of national prosecutors and judges. |
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The Council acknowledges that Eurojust implemented the abovementioned organisational changes while continuing to meet the ever-increasing demand for operational support from the Member States. Last year, Eurojust’s support contributed to the arrest of nearly 2 700 suspects, the seizure or freezing of EUR 2 billion in criminal assets and the disruption of drug trades worth EUR 2,7 billion. The Council encourages Eurojust to continue adapting its operational support to the evolving needs of national prosecutors and judges.

The importance of digitalisation

| 5. | The Council notes that one of the evolving needs in the field of cross-border judicial cooperation was clearly illustrated by the COVID-19 pandemic: we have to profoundly digitalise the way in which prosecutors and judges work together, bridging any distance by using secure connections for videoconferencing and the exchange of information and evidence. Against this background, the Council welcomes the presentation by Eurojust and the Commission of the outcome of the Digital Criminal Justice study, and encourages the submission of a concrete follow-up proposal in due course.
  The aim of Digital Criminal Justice is to not only bring cross-border cooperation between national prosecutors and judges up to modern standards, but also to establish the interconnectedness of EU information systems, including Eurojust’s Case Management System (CMS), in accordance with existing data protection legislation. By enabling Eurojust to exchange personal data with key partners such as Europol, Frontex, OLAF and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), links between or with ongoing criminal investigations can be more easily detected. |
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The Council notes that one of the evolving needs in the field of cross-border judicial cooperation was clearly illustrated by the COVID-19 pandemic: we have to profoundly digitalise the way in which prosecutors and judges work together, bridging any distance by using secure connections for videoconferencing and the exchange of information and evidence. Against this background, the Council welcomes the presentation by Eurojust and the Commission of the outcome of the Digital Criminal Justice study, and encourages the submission of a concrete follow-up proposal in due course.

The aim of Digital Criminal Justice is to not only bring cross-border cooperation between national prosecutors and judges up to modern standards, but also to establish the interconnectedness of EU information systems, including Eurojust’s Case Management System (CMS), in accordance with existing data protection legislation. By enabling Eurojust to exchange personal data with key partners such as Europol, Frontex, OLAF and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), links between or with ongoing criminal investigations can be more easily detected.

Cooperation is key

| 6. | The Council calls on Eurojust to identify further avenues for closer cooperation with its JHA counterparts. In particular, the Council underlines the importance of establishing good cooperation between Eurojust and the EPPO by setting out the future relations between the two organisations in a detailed working arrangement. This would allow the EPPO to benefit to the fullest extent possible from Eurojust’s knowledge and expertise in the field of judicial cooperation, including cooperation with Member States not participating in the EPPO as well as with non-EU partners. The Council also encourages Eurojust to further strengthen its operational cooperation with the networks it hosts or supports, e.g. the EJN, the Genocide Network, the Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) Network and the European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN). |
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The Council calls on Eurojust to identify further avenues for closer cooperation with its JHA counterparts. In particular, the Council underlines the importance of establishing good cooperation between Eurojust and the EPPO by setting out the future relations between the two organisations in a detailed working arrangement. This would allow the EPPO to benefit to the fullest extent possible from Eurojust’s knowledge and expertise in the field of judicial cooperation, including cooperation with Member States not participating in the EPPO as well as with non-EU partners. The Council also encourages Eurojust to further strengthen its operational cooperation with the networks it hosts or supports, e.g. the EJN, the Genocide Network, the Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) Network and the European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN).

| 7. | The Council welcomes the conclusion of the cooperation agreement between Eurojust and Serbia, which is now the fourth country in the Western Balkans region to have such an agreement in place. The Council is also pleased that Eurojust will be hosting the next phase of the EuroMed Justice project, aimed at increased cooperation between judicial authorities in the South Partner Countries (SPC) and EU Member States. The Council encourages Eurojust to continue expanding its worldwide network of prosecutors and judges in third States. It therefore calls on the European Commission to support, in accordance with the Union’s external relations policy, Eurojust’s needs for cooperation with those third States that Eurojust considers a priority, as described in its corresponding four-year strategy, by submitting, where appropriate, to the Council recommendations for authorising the Commission to negotiate cooperation agreements between Eurojust and selected third States. |
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The Council welcomes the conclusion of the cooperation agreement between Eurojust and Serbia, which is now the fourth country in the Western Balkans region to have such an agreement in place. The Council is also pleased that Eurojust will be hosting the next phase of the EuroMed Justice project, aimed at increased cooperation between judicial authorities in the South Partner Countries (SPC) and EU Member States. The Council encourages Eurojust to continue expanding its worldwide network of prosecutors and judges in third States. It therefore calls on the European Commission to support, in accordance with the Union’s external relations policy, Eurojust’s needs for cooperation with those third States that Eurojust considers a priority, as described in its corresponding four-year strategy, by submitting, where appropriate, to the Council recommendations for authorising the Commission to negotiate cooperation agreements between Eurojust and selected third States.

Future-proof resources

| 8. | The Council underlines that enabling Eurojust to reach its full potential would result in a stronger EU security chain as a whole. The evolving security threat landscape requires an effective response from both law enforcement and judiciary, and large-scale investments in police cooperation at EU level will undeniably lead to more complex cross-border cases being referred to Eurojust. Against this background, the Council considers it necessary to avoid a judicial ‘bottleneck’ in the EU’s response against organised crime and terrorism. |
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The Council underlines that enabling Eurojust to reach its full potential would result in a stronger EU security chain as a whole. The evolving security threat landscape requires an effective response from both law enforcement and judiciary, and large-scale investments in police cooperation at EU level will undeniably lead to more complex cross-border cases being referred to Eurojust. Against this background, the Council considers it necessary to avoid a judicial ‘bottleneck’ in the EU’s response against organised crime and terrorism.

| 9. | The Council acknowledges that while Eurojust’s operational workload and tasks have increased considerably in recent years, its budget has not kept pace. The Council therefore considers that Eurojust should be continuously provided with adequate resources to ensure that Eurojust is not only able to meet the growing demand for operational support from the Member States but is also able to give ongoing support to the judicial networks hosted at Eurojust and become a future-proof agency through the abovementioned profound digitalisation of judicial cooperation and further expansion of its global network. |
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The Council acknowledges that while Eurojust’s operational workload and tasks have increased considerably in recent years, its budget has not kept pace. The Council therefore considers that Eurojust should be continuously provided with adequate resources to ensure that Eurojust is not only able to meet the growing demand for operational support from the Member States but is also able to give ongoing support to the judicial networks hosted at Eurojust and become a future-proof agency through the abovementioned profound digitalisation of judicial cooperation and further expansion of its global network.

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Notice for the attention of the persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

(2020/C 347/06)

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons and entities designated in Annex I to Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP (1), as implemented by Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1506 (2), and in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 (3), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1505 (4), concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

The Council of the European Union has decided that the persons and entities that appear in the abovementioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP and Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012. The grounds for designation of those persons and entities appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes.

The attention of the persons and entities concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 16 of the Regulation).

The persons and entities concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation that the decision to include them on the abovementioned list should be reconsidered, before 1 March 2021, to the following address:

| Council of the European Union |
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| General Secretariat |
| RELEX.1.C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

RELEX.1.C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

Any observations received will be taken into account for the purpose of the Council’s next review, pursuant to Article 34 of Decision 2013/255/CFSP and Article 32(4) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, of the list of designated persons and entities.

The attention of the persons and entities concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

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(1)  OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.

(2)  OJ L 342 I, 16.10.2020, p. 6.

(3)  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 342 I, 16.10.2020, p. 1.

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Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria apply

(2020/C 347/07)

The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

The legal basis for this processing operation are Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP (2), as implemented by Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1506 (3), and Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 (4), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1505 (5).

The controller of this processing operation is the Council of the European Union represented by the Director-General of RELEX (Foreign Affairs, Enlargement, Civil Protection) of the General Secretariat of the Council and the department entrusted with the processing operation is RELEX.1.C that can be contacted at:

| Council of the European Union |
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| General Secretariat |
| RELEX.1.C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

RELEX.1.C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Decision 2013/255/CFSP, as implemented by Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1506, and Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, as implemented by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1505.

The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil the listing criteria as laid down in Decision 2013/255/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the statement of reasons and any other data related thereto.

The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission.

Without prejudice to restrictions pursuant to Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, the exercise of the rights of the data subjects such as the right of access, as well as the rights to rectification or to object will be answered in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.

Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the restrictive measures or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started.

Without prejudice to any judicial, administrative or non-judicial remedy, data subjects may lodge a complaint with the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.

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(1)  OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39.

(2)  OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.

(3)  OJ L 342 I, 16.10.2020, p. 6.

(4)  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

(5)  OJ L 342 I, 16.10.2020, p. 1.

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European Commission

| 19.10.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 347/9 |
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C 347/9

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Euro exchange rates (1)

16 October 2020

(2020/C 347/08)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1741 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 123,59 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4420 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,90915 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,3593 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0721 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 163,20 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,9570 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,279 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 364,36 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,5558 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,8763 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 9,3300 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6555 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5497 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,0993 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7746 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5942 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 341,16 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 19,3867 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,8639 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5820 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 17 317,86 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8708 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 57,148 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 91,5767 |
| THB | Thai baht | 36,608 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 6,6054 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 24,8720 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 86,0715 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1741

JPY

Japanese yen

123,59

DKK

Danish krone

7,4420

GBP

Pound sterling

0,90915

SEK

Swedish krona

10,3593

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0721

ISK

Iceland króna

163,20

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,9570

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,279

HUF

Hungarian forint

364,36

PLN

Polish zloty

4,5558

RON

Romanian leu

4,8763

TRY

Turkish lira

9,3300

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6555

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5497

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,0993

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7746

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5942

KRW

South Korean won

1 341,16

ZAR

South African rand

19,3867

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,8639

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5820

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

17 317,86

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8708

PHP

Philippine peso

57,148

RUB

Russian rouble

91,5767

THB

Thai baht

36,608

BRL

Brazilian real

6,6054

MXN

Mexican peso

24,8720

INR

Indian rupee

86,0715

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

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| 19.10.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 347/10 |
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C 347/10

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Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 November 2020

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004(
  OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1))

(2020/C 347/09)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basispoints has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basispoints to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 312, 21.9.2020, p. 3.

| From | To | AT | BE | BG | CY | CZ | DE | DK | EE | EL | ES | FI | FR | HR | HU | IE | IT | LT | LU | LV | MT | NL | PL | PT | RO | SE | SI | SK | UK |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.11.2020 | ... | -0,35 | -0,35 | 0,00 | -0,35 | 0,46 | -0,35 | 0,13 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | 0,22 | 0,72 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | -0,35 | 0,29 | -0,35 | 2,54 | 0,05 | -0,35 | -0,35 | 0,27 |
| 1.10.2020 | 31.10.2020 | -0,26 | -0,26 | 0,00 | -0,26 | 0,46 | -0,26 | 0,18 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | 0,22 | 0,72 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | -0,26 | 0,29 | -0,26 | 2,54 | 0,12 | -0,26 | -0,26 | 0,38 |
| 1.9.2020 | 30.9.2020 | -0,17 | -0,17 | 0,00 | -0,17 | 0,46 | -0,17 | 0,22 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | 0,22 | 0,93 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | -0,17 | 0,44 | -0,17 | 2,54 | 0,20 | -0,17 | -0,17 | 0,51 |
| 1.8.2020 | 31.8.2020 | -0,11 | -0,11 | 0,00 | -0,11 | 0,62 | -0,11 | 0,22 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | 0,22 | 0,93 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | -0,11 | 0,61 | -0,11 | 2,54 | 0,32 | -0,11 | -0,11 | 0,75 |
| 1.7.2020 | 31.7.2020 | -0,15 | -0,15 | 0,00 | -0,15 | 1,13 | -0,15 | 0,14 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | 0,26 | 0,93 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | -0,15 | 0,98 | -0,15 | 3,21 | 0,32 | -0,15 | -0,15 | 0,75 |
| 1.6.2020 | 30.6.2020 | -0,22 | -0,22 | 0,00 | -0,22 | 1,77 | -0,22 | 0,05 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | 0,26 | 0,78 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | -0,22 | 1,35 | -0,22 | 3,21 | 0,32 | -0,22 | -0,22 | 0,94 |
| 1.5.2020 | 31.5.2020 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,00 | -0,31 | 2,25 | -0,31 | -0,05 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,26 | 0,52 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 1,84 | -0,31 | 3,21 | 0,26 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,94 |
| 1.4.2020 | 30.4.2020 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,00 | -0,31 | 2,25 | -0,31 | -0,05 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,26 | 0,40 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 1,84 | -0,31 | 3,21 | 0,26 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,94 |
| 1.3.2020 | 31.3.2020 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,00 | -0,31 | 2,25 | -0,31 | -0,05 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,26 | 0,30 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 1,84 | -0,31 | 3,21 | 0,26 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,94 |
| 1.2.2020 | 29.2.2020 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,00 | -0,31 | 2,25 | -0,31 | -0,07 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,26 | 0,30 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 1,84 | -0,31 | 3,21 | 0,18 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,94 |
| 1.1.2020 | 31.1.2020 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,00 | -0,31 | 2,25 | -0,31 | -0,12 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,26 | 0,30 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 1,84 | -0,31 | 3,21 | 0,11 | -0,31 | -0,31 | 0,94 |

From

To

AT

BE

BG

CY

CZ

DE

DK

EE

EL

ES

FI

FR

HR

HU

IE

IT

LT

LU

LV

MT

NL

PL

PT

RO

SE

SI

SK

UK

1.11.2020

...

-0,35

-0,35

0,00

-0,35

0,46

-0,35

0,13

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

0,22

0,72

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

-0,35

0,29

-0,35

2,54

0,05

-0,35

-0,35

0,27

1.10.2020

31.10.2020

-0,26

-0,26

0,00

-0,26

0,46

-0,26

0,18

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

0,22

0,72

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

-0,26

0,29

-0,26

2,54

0,12

-0,26

-0,26

0,38

1.9.2020

30.9.2020

-0,17

-0,17

0,00

-0,17

0,46

-0,17

0,22

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

0,22

0,93

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

-0,17

0,44

-0,17

2,54

0,20

-0,17

-0,17

0,51

1.8.2020

31.8.2020

-0,11

-0,11

0,00

-0,11

0,62

-0,11

0,22

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

0,22

0,93

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

-0,11

0,61

-0,11

2,54

0,32

-0,11

-0,11

0,75

1.7.2020

31.7.2020

-0,15

-0,15

0,00

-0,15

1,13

-0,15

0,14

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

0,26

0,93

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

-0,15

0,98

-0,15

3,21

0,32

-0,15

-0,15

0,75

1.6.2020

30.6.2020

-0,22

-0,22

0,00

-0,22

1,77

-0,22

0,05

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

0,26

0,78

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

-0,22

1,35

-0,22

3,21

0,32

-0,22

-0,22

0,94

1.5.2020

31.5.2020

-0,31

-0,31

0,00

-0,31

2,25

-0,31

-0,05

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

0,26

0,52

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

1,84

-0,31

3,21

0,26

-0,31

-0,31

0,94

1.4.2020

30.4.2020

-0,31

-0,31

0,00

-0,31

2,25

-0,31

-0,05

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

0,26

0,40

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

1,84

-0,31

3,21

0,26

-0,31

-0,31

0,94

1.3.2020

31.3.2020

-0,31

-0,31

0,00

-0,31

2,25

-0,31

-0,05

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

0,26

0,30

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

1,84

-0,31

3,21

0,26

-0,31

-0,31

0,94

1.2.2020

29.2.2020

-0,31

-0,31

0,00

-0,31

2,25

-0,31

-0,07

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

0,26

0,30

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

1,84

-0,31

3,21

0,18

-0,31

-0,31

0,94

1.1.2020

31.1.2020

-0,31

-0,31

0,00

-0,31

2,25

-0,31

-0,12

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

0,26

0,30

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

-0,31

1,84

-0,31

3,21

0,11

-0,31

-0,31

0,94

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 19.10.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 347/11 |
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19.10.2020

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 347/11

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9728 — Altice/OMERS/Allianz/Covage)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 347/10)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Altice France S.A. (France), controlled by Altice Europe N.V. (Altice’), |
| --- | --- |

—

Altice France S.A. (France), controlled by Altice Europe N.V. (Altice’),

| — | OMERS Infrastructure European Holdings B.V. (Netherlands), controlled by OMERS Administration Corporation (‘OMERS’), |
| --- | --- |

—

OMERS Infrastructure European Holdings B.V. (Netherlands), controlled by OMERS Administration Corporation (‘OMERS’),

| — | Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg II S.à r.l. (Luxembourg), belonging to the group Allianz (‘Allianz’), |
| --- | --- |

—

Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg II S.à r.l. (Luxembourg), belonging to the group Allianz (‘Allianz’),

| — | Covage S.A.S. (‘Covage’, France), jointly controlled by Cube Infrastructure and Partners Group. |
| --- | --- |

—

Covage S.A.S. (‘Covage’, France), jointly controlled by Cube Infrastructure and Partners Group.

Altice, OMERS and Allianz acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Covage.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2.

| — | for Altice: telecommunications, content, media, entertainment and advertising activities. In the telecommunications sector, Altice operates chiefly in wholesale and retail markets for fixed and mobile telephony services for residential and non-residential customers. Through its subsidiary SFR FTTH (jointly with Allianz and OMERS), Altice is also engaged in the deployment, operation, sale, financing and maintenance of fibre networks in France, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Altice: telecommunications, content, media, entertainment and advertising activities. In the telecommunications sector, Altice operates chiefly in wholesale and retail markets for fixed and mobile telephony services for residential and non-residential customers. Through its subsidiary SFR FTTH (jointly with Allianz and OMERS), Altice is also engaged in the deployment, operation, sale, financing and maintenance of fibre networks in France,

| — | for OMERS: administrator of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Primary Pension Plan, |
| --- | --- |

—

for OMERS: administrator of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Primary Pension Plan,

| — | for Allianz: international industrial and services group providing insurance and asset management for individuals and businesses, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Allianz: international industrial and services group providing insurance and asset management for individuals and businesses,

| — | for Covage: design, financing, deployment and operation of broadband telecommunications networks in France (chiefly fibre) and sale of internet access services exclusively on wholesale markets. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Covage: design, financing, deployment and operation of broadband telecommunications networks in France (chiefly fibre) and sale of internet access services exclusively on wholesale markets.

3.

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

4.

Observations must reach the Commission no later than ten days following the date on which this notification is published. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9728 — Altice/OMERS/Allianz/Covage

Observations can be sent to the Commission by e-mail, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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

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 ‘Merger Regulation’).

1

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19.10.2020

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C 347/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10003 — DWS/Vertex Bioenergy)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 347/11)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | DWS Alternatives Global Limited (‘DWS’, United Kingdom), ultimately controlled by Deutsche Bank AG (‘DB’, Germany), |
| --- | --- |

—

DWS Alternatives Global Limited (‘DWS’, United Kingdom), ultimately controlled by Deutsche Bank AG (‘DB’, Germany),

| — | Vertex Bioenergy, S.L. (‘Vertex’, Spain), ultimately controlled by Trilantic Capital Partners (‘Trilantic’, the US). |
| --- | --- |

—

Vertex Bioenergy, S.L. (‘Vertex’, Spain), ultimately controlled by Trilantic Capital Partners (‘Trilantic’, the US).

DWS acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Vertex. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for DWS: an asset management company with a wide investment portfolio, which includes investments in infrastructure assets in Europe, |
| --- | --- |

—

for DWS: an asset management company with a wide investment portfolio, which includes investments in infrastructure assets in Europe,

| — | for Vertex: a producer of bioethanol with facilities in Spain and France. In connection with its bioethanol production, Vertex also produces dried distillers grains with solubles (or DDGS), carbon dioxide, corn oil, and electricity. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Vertex: a producer of bioethanol with facilities in Spain and France. In connection with its bioethanol production, Vertex also produces dried distillers grains with solubles (or DDGS), carbon dioxide, corn oil, and electricity.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the 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.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10003 — DWS/Vertex Bioenergy

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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

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 ‘Merger Regulation’).

1

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

2

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| 19.10.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 347/14 |
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19.10.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 347/14

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10002 — Hoyer/Rhenus/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 347/12)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Cotac Europe GmbH (‘Cotac’, Germany), controlled by Hoyer GmbH Internationale Fachspedition (‘Hoyer’, Germany), |
| --- | --- |

—

Cotac Europe GmbH (‘Cotac’, Germany), controlled by Hoyer GmbH Internationale Fachspedition (‘Hoyer’, Germany),

| — | Contargo GmbH und Co. KG (‘Contargo’, Germany), belonging to the group Rhenus SE & Co. KG (‘Rhenus’, Germany), which in turn is controlled by Rethmann SE & Co. KG, |
| --- | --- |

—

Contargo GmbH und Co. KG (‘Contargo’, Germany), belonging to the group Rhenus SE & Co. KG (‘Rhenus’, Germany), which in turn is controlled by Rethmann SE & Co. KG,

| — | Multimodal Tank Care GmbH (‘JV’, Germany). |
| --- | --- |

—

Multimodal Tank Care GmbH (‘JV’, Germany).

Hoyer and Rhenus acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation, joint control of JV.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2.

| — | Hoyer: international logistics company that, in particular, transports liquid goods such as chemicals, foodstuffs, gas and mineral oil by road, rail and sea, |
| --- | --- |

—

Hoyer: international logistics company that, in particular, transports liquid goods such as chemicals, foodstuffs, gas and mineral oil by road, rail and sea,

| — | Cotac: operates a Europe-wide network of tank cleaning and service stations for road tankers, gas containers and CIP processes. |
| --- | --- |

—

Cotac: operates a Europe-wide network of tank cleaning and service stations for road tankers, gas containers and CIP processes.

| — | Rhenus: provides logistics services for contract, transport, harbour and public transport logistics. |
| --- | --- |

—

Rhenus: provides logistics services for contract, transport, harbour and public transport logistics.

| — | Contargo: operates a hinterland logistics network, providing in particular container depots and interim storage at terminals. |
| --- | --- |

—

Contargo: operates a hinterland logistics network, providing in particular container depots and interim storage at terminals.

| — | JV: provides tank cleaning and repair services. |
| --- | --- |

—

JV: provides tank cleaning and repair services.

3.

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.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.10002 — Hoyer/Rhenus/JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

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

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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19.10.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 347/16

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Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

(2020/C 347/13)

The European Commission has approved this minor amendment in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (1).

The application for approval of this minor amendment can be consulted in the Commission’s eAmbrosia database.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘QUESO LOS BEYOS’

EU No: PGI-ES-00806-AM01 – 31.5.2019

PDO ( ) PGI (X)

1.   Name

‘Queso Los Beyos’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Spain

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.3. Cheese

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in 1 applies

The Protected Geographical Indication ‘Queso Los Beyos’ covers cheese made from raw or pasteurised cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk, without mixing them together, using lactic coagulation; it is matured for a minimum period of 15 days, or 60 days if it is made from raw milk; and it must meet the product specifications and demonstrate all the characteristics listed below.

Physical characteristics

Shape: cylindrical, with flat faces or slightly concave.

Size: height between 3 and 9 cm, diameter between 7 and 11 cm, with a tolerance margin of ± 0,5 cm for both height and diameter.

Weight: between 250 and 500 grams, with a tolerance margin of ± 5 %

Chemical characteristics

Dry matter: Minimum 50 %

Fat content of the dry matter: Minimum 45 %

Protein content of the dry matter: Minimum 30 %

Organoleptic characteristics

Thin, coarse rind, varying in colour from creamy yellow to pale yellow or light brown, depending on the origin of the milk used, i.e. whether it is cow’s, goat’s or sheep's milk.

Hard to semi-hard paste, closed, no holes caused by fermentation and not many holes of mechanical origin, friable or crumbly when cut; white in colour for cheese made from goat’s milk, marble or pale yellow in colour for cheese made from cow’s or sheep’s milk.

Firm texture, zero or very slight elasticity, medium to high friability.

Slight odour or mild aroma for cheese made from cow’s milk, stronger odour or aroma for sheep’s and goat’s cheese that is mildly reminiscent of the species it originates from.

Mild flavour, which can be more intense in cheese made from sheep’s milk, with light hints of sheep or goat in the respective cheese; slightly salty and lightly acidic, pleasant and well-balanced, with a fresh, milky aftertaste for cheese made from cow’s milk and a more intense, long-lasting aftertaste for cheese made from sheep’s and goat’s milk.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

Cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk; lactic ferments, calcium chloride, rennet and salt. These are the ingredients that were used in traditional cheese-making and are still used today.

3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

Processing and maturing take place in the identified geographical area.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

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3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

Cheese that meets the requirements for marketing under the PGI label must be labelled at source at the registered cheese-making facility that has produced and matured it. As well as the label of the cheese-maker in question (commercial label), it must have a numbered label as a visible guarantee of the product’s identity; the numbered label must bear the words ‘Indicación Geográfica Protegida’ and ‘Queso Los Beyos’, as well as the PGI logo. The commercial label must indicate in capital letters the species of animal from which the milk used to make the cheese originates and the name and address of the producer; the aim is to avoid misleading the consumer.

Logo, in three colour versions, minimum size 1 cm.

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The defined geographical area for the making and maturing of cheese under the PGI ‘Queso Los Beyos’ label consists of the municipalities of Oseja de Sajambre, Amieva and Ponga; Oseja de Sajambre is administratively part of the Autonomous Community of Castile-Leon and Ponga and Amieva are part of Asturias.

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

The geographical area has natural borders on all sides made up by mountains: the Cantabrian Mountains to the south; the foothills of the western massif of the Picos de Europa to the east; the Fontecha mountain range to the north and the Ponga hills to the west. These mountains have made the development of transport links with the area difficult as it is necessary to cross high mountain passes with difficult access.

However, within the area itself, although the rugged terrain is not without its difficulties, various paths and tracks have facilitated links between villages and allowed access to shared herds or flocks, which has resulted in an area with similar customs developing in an area with shared features, regardless of the administrative boundaries.

Approximately a third of the land is used for pastures that can be grazed throughout most of the year.

In general, there are different types of terrain which can be found in all three municipalities; first, at high altitudes, uneven rocky peaks with mountain pastureland (passes) interspersed between the rocks; second, at mid-altitudes, woodland, with a scattering of green pastureland; third, at low altitudes, hay meadows with clumps of trees.

The terrain in this area has undoubtedly played a vital role in the development of this unique type of cheese through the exploitation of surplus milk products resulting from a way of life with few alternatives for the local inhabitants. As already mentioned above, the great difficulties faced in the development of external transport links, even though the internal links between municipalities in the defined area were good, were instrumental in fostering close relations between local inhabitants who, for a certain period of every year, lived together with their flocks or herds in the passes, sharing a physical area and a way of life. This led to a common way of exploiting the resources available and thus to the production of Queso Los Beyos.

The characteristics of the land have also been essential in encouraging traditional production and flock or herd management based on (extensive) highly seasonal wood-pastureland activities, depending on the altitude and type of pastureland. A system of milk and meat farming led to two main activities: the breeding of young from each animal species and the making of cheese from surplus milk once the suckling young had been weaned.

Historically flocks or herds became very specific in species, depending on the type of terrain, even within each municipality, which tended to favour one species over another; shepherds would thus keep flocks of sheep or herds of goats or cows but would rarely mix them and, consequently, the product obtained would be cheese made from cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk but rarely from a mix of all three. This was one of the main factors in the development of this type of cheese.

The specificities of this area were indeed crucial in the development of the type of cheese; moreover, the cheese-making methods used by the local inhabitants of these villages, due to the specificities of the area, have also left their mark on the final product.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

The specificity of this product is immediately obvious in its external appearance, which is completely different from all the other types of cheese produced locally. Queso Los Beyos’ is recognisable because it is a small cheese whose height is slightly less than its diameter. Its small size is not an accident: its size means that it can be drained and dried more quickly. This is an important factor as the whey has always been removed primarily during the mould stage; during this stage, the curd dries through gravity and is compressed by its own weight (self-compression). It is a method that is still used today to give the paste its specific texture and appearance. The special characteristics of this paste, i.e. closed and friable or crumbly when cut, are what makes this product unique. The flavour of the cheese made from cow’s milk is mild, although it becomes more intense for the cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk, which is reminiscent of the species it originates from. They are all slightly acidic due to the cheese-making process, in particular the type of lactic coagulation used, which stops the flavour from becoming too strong.

There are several texts which highlight the traditional nature of this cheese made from cow’s, sheep’s or goat's milk, for example: in ‘Los quesos artesanales de Asturias’ (Traditional Asturian Cheese, 1985), we are told that ‘Queso Los Beyos can be made from cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk but local tradition dictates that they cannot be mixed together’; José A. Fidalgo Sánchez, in Asturias, parada y fonda (Places to Stay in Asturias, 1988), says much the same thing; Enric Canut et al agree in Quesos (Cheese, 1992); in ‘Manual de quesos, queseros y quesómanos’ (Manual for Cheese, Cheese-making and Cheese Connoisseurs), Canut states again that ‘full-cream cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk is used, but the different types are never mixed together’.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the product’s quality, its reputation or another characteristic

The cheese owes its name to the Los Beyos gorge, which was gouged out of limestone by the river Sella which runs through the municipalities that make up the defined area, and traditionally enjoys great prestige in relation to its place of origin.

The main link between the geographical area and the cheese is its reputation. There is much proof of this. In Miñano’s ‘Diccionario’ (1827), an explicit reference is made to the quality of the cheese, although there are bibliographic references to it before this date in the land registry of the Marquess of La Ensenada (1752) and in the municipal by-laws of the municipalities in this area (the first of which date from 1779). Later, many books and texts mention the cheese or turn it into a feature, even going as far as calling it the ‘jewel of the east’ or ‘son of the gorges’, as Juan Gabriel Pallarés does in his ‘Guía de productos de la tierra’ (Guide to Local Products, 1998).

The prestige of this cheese can also be seen in the many books on gastronomy which refer to it: ‘Guía del buen comer español’ (Guide to Good Eating in Spain, 1929), which praises ‘the excellent flavour of the cheese’; ‘Lecciones de cocina regional’ (Lessons in Regional Cooking, 1962), in which this cheese is referred to as ‘having a very good flavour’; ‘Comer en Asturias’ (Eating in Asturias, 1980), which claims it is one of the most important Asturian cheeses; ‘at least five cheeses are produced in Asturias’; a similar reference is made to it in ‘Cocina práctica de los quesos de España’ (Practical Cooking Guide for Spanish Cheese, 1983). Moreover, it is mentioned in ‘El Gran libro de la cocina asturiana’ (The Great Asturian Cookery Book, 1986)

As explained above, although this cheese started out as a cheese for family consumption or as payment for rent, it came to be used, albeit to a limited extent, as something to give as a present or a form of payment or exchange. It also became a source of direct income as it was made from surplus milk. These transactions were initially limited to local trade and then spread further through markets as they became established in neighbouring municipalities, such as the market at Cangas de Onís. There are those who believe that it was actually at this market that the cheese received its name, as it came from the Los Beyos gorge.

It was in this municipality that the cheese took part in a contest and exhibition of cheese from the Picos de Europa, which dates back to the Autumn Fair of 1942. There is evidence in the town hall of its participation in this contest in which it continued to compete for top position with other types of local cheese.

Queso Los Beyos also held its own contest. The Asturian newspaper ‘La Nueva España’ reported on 10 December 1984 that ‘since yesterday, Ponga has its own Los Beyos cheese contest’. In other articles from the same year, we find: ‘Los Beyos cheese is good for the economy’ and ‘the reputation of El Beyos cheese is growing’. On 28 May 2004, ‘La Voz de Asturias’ announced the first Los Beyos cheese gastronomic days which it said were planned to coincide with the 21st contest for this cheese. The municipality of Amieva has held a similar contest since 1992. Information can be found in the town halls on the list of participants, the members of the jury, the prizes awarded and the list of winners.

Today, these contests are still in the news, with cheese-makers from all three municipalities in the area taking part and a wide public following.

Reference to publication of the product specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

https://www.mapa.gob.es/es/alimentacion/temas/calidad-diferenciada/pliegoquesolosbeyosversion62020_tcm30-539927.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 17.

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| 19.10.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 347/20 |
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19.10.2020

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 347/20

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Publication of an amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

(2020/C 347/14)

The European Commission has approved this minor amendment in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (1).

The application for approval of this minor amendment can be consulted in the Commission’s eAmbrosia database.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘BRABANTSE WAL ASPERGES’

EU No: PDO-NL-01177-AM01 – 27.1.2020

PDO (X) GI ( )

1.   Name

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’

2.   Member State or Third Country

The Netherlands

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.6: Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies

General

The designation ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ refers to the edible shoots of asparagus grown in the Brabantse Wal. The name refers exclusively to fresh asparagus falling within quality class 1.

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ are the edible shoots of the asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis), which are marketed either peeled or unpeeled.

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ are placed on the market with three gradings in class 1 and must have the following quality characteristics with regard to thickness and colour:

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A white = 16-22 mm thick

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AA white = 22-28 mm thick

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AAA white = 28+ mm thick

The maximum permitted thickness deviation is 1 mm for 10 % of a batch’s weight.

The length of the asparagus varies between 20 cm and 24 cm. The maximum permitted difference in length per quantity sold is 2 cm.

In order to be eligible for quality class 1, asparagus must be straight with a clear white, regular exterior and be at least 20 cm long; it must not be discoloured or open at the tip; it must not be hollow and must not be damaged or have any ‘rust’ (brown patches).

Organoleptic characteristics

Taste characteristics

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ differ in taste from other asparagus by being slightly salty and very rarely bitter.

Visual characteristics

The asparagus have a clear white exterior.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

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3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

Growing and harvesting must be carried out exclusively by the growers themselves in the geographical area.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

In order to guarantee the quality, freshness and regional link of the asparagus, they must, within 4 hours of harvesting, be refrigerated at not more than 4 °C for a minimum period of 12 hours.

No processing or preservation techniques are applied, except for peeling if the buyer so wishes.

The asparagus are packed by the grower in order to guarantee their origin and recognisability and to preserve their quality. The quality of unpacked asparagus deteriorates 12 hours after harvest as a result of drying-out and discolouration.

The asparagus are available to consumers and the catering trade in different units of weight: unpeeled in plastic sacks or peeled in sealed plastic trays.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

The packaging of asparagus designated as ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ must bear a label with the EU protected designation of origin (PDO) logo and the logo shown below.

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4.   Concise description of the defined geographical area

The defined geographical area where ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ are grown lies in the South-West of North Brabant Province in the municipalities Bergen op Zoom, Woensdrecht (the ‘Wouwse plantation’, including the Kalmthoutse Heide) and part of Steenbergen and Roosendaal. This area is designated the ‘Brabantse Wal’.

5.   Link with the geographical area

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ have a soft, mild flavour with little or no bitterness. The initial taste varies from salty to slightly sweet in some cases. Their refined aroma, with no dominant notes, allows them to be prepared in many different ways and combined with a wide range of dishes. It is this taste that distinguishes ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ from other asparagus.

The name ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ has for many years now been directly linked with the ‘Brabantse Wal’ geographical area. The ‘Brabantse Wal’ is a distinctive cultural-historical and geological area located in the south-western corner of Brabant. The geographical area differs from the surrounding land in that it is located in a higher-lying area (‘de wal’, meaning ‘the ridge’). This came into being through a build-up of sand deposits.

The sandy soil of the ‘Brabantse Wal’ – which is light and well drained – provides a favourable soil structure for growing ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’, as the low resistance of the loose sandy soil allows the asparagus to prosper.

The ‘Brabantse Wal’ is the Netherlands’ oldest growing area and up to and including the 1950s Bergen op Zoom was the Netherlands’ largest asparagus-growing area.

The growing area covers about 50 ha.

The geographical area is characterised by a mild maritime climate. The mild maritime climate is strongly influenced by the warm Gulf Stream in the nearby Atlantic Ocean, which also warms up the North Sea. This gives rise to a prevailing westerly to south-westerly wind, which blows the relatively dry, salty sea air from Zeeland across the ‘Brabantse Wal’. That wind ‘strikes’ the ‘Brabantse Wal’. The remaining moisture from the salty sea air settles on the sandy soil of the ‘Brabantse Wal’ and also influences the salty taste of ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’.

Water is one of the elements which give the asparagus their taste. The salty groundwater – which follows a natural underground course from the ‘Kalmthoutse Heide’ via the ‘Brabantse Wal’ towards Zeeland – is the main source of nutrients for the asparagus, which comprise 95 % water. The water-soluble minerals that are naturally present in the sandy soil intensify the salty taste of the asparagus. Extra watering would weaken this characteristic and is therefore hardly ever carried out. Nor is it necessary to add any salt to dishes prepared using these asparagus.

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ owe their special characteristics not only to the climate and soil in the growing area but also to the long asparagus-growing tradition in the region and the skills of the growers, who have now been growing these asparagus for generations.

The history of growing ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ in the area stretches back decades.

The Huijbergen monastery’s account books even refer to the purchase of an asparagus knife back in 1685.

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ are grown exclusively outdoors (and harvested from mid-April to the end of June) in a sustainable manner.

The asparagus are grown underground beneath large mounds of earth. As no sunlight enters the mounds, the upward-growing shoots remain white instead of turning green.

The mature asparagus fronds are left in the fields until autumn, allowing the asparagus to absorb the nutrients produced by the plant itself.

The leaves are removed in late autumn, and in spring a new asparagus bed is laid.

‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ are harvested by hand, sometimes using harvest carts which raise from the ground and then re-place the plastic sheets covering the asparagus. Harvesting takes place from mid-April to the end of June.

Growing ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ requires specific effort and know-how on the growers’ part.

The relatively dry, salty sea air means that ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ are characterised by low disease pressure, as a result of which fewer chemical plant protection products are used than is common when growing asparagus elsewhere.

Unnecessary use of plant protection products is also avoided by monitoring the plants closely. These chemical products are used only if necessary and not, as is usual when growing asparagus, in accordance with a specific schedule.

The specific taste of ‘Brabantse Wal asperges’ is obtained in part as a result of the fact that fewer chemical plant protection products are used than is customary in the growing of other asparagus.

The growers also regularly take soil samples in order to examine the soil’s mineral balance. As a result of this, fertiliser is used only if necessary.

Because the asparagus is allowed to grow naturally, without unnecessary intervention, it is strong and more resistant to disease than other types of asparagus and maintains its organoleptic characteristics.

Reference to publication of the product specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of the Regulation)

https://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/Productdossier%20Brabantse%20Wal%20asperges.pdf

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