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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2003/C 39/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision: 8.7.2002

Member State: Germany

Aid No: N 359/02

Title: Prolongation of the rescue and restructuring scheme for SMEs of the Land of Saxony until 31 December 2002

Objective: Rescuing and restructuring of SMEs in difficulty

Legal basis: §§ 23 und 44 der Haushaltsordnung des Freistaates Sachsen, Richtlinie des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Wirtschaft und Arbeit über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Rettung und Umstrukturierung von kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen im Freistaat Sachsen

Budget: EUR 3,068 million (already approved, see E 30/2001, ex N 626/96 - Germany) for the entire year 2002

Duration: Limited until 31 December 2002

Other information: Germany submits an annual report on the implementation of the scheme

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 16.10.2002

Member State: United Kingdom

Aid No: NN 51/02

Title: Energy efficiency best practice programme (EEBPP)

Objective: To encourage research, development and demonstration projects in the field of energy efficiency performance measures and technologies

Legal basis: The Science and Technology Act (1965)

Budget: EUR 17 million (about EUR 27 million)

Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 % of eligible costs depending on stage of R & D supported. Additional bonuses where applicable

Duration: Until December 2006

Other information: Annual report

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

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Date of adoption of the decision: 27.11.2002

Member State: United Kingdom

Aid No: NN 101/02

Title: Aid in favour of British Energy plc

Objective: Rescue aid

Legal basis: Ad hoc

Aid intensity or amount: Maximum GBP 899000000 which can be increased up to maximum GBP 1175000000 if two creditors request two specific payments

Duration: Six months

Other information: Commitment of the United Kingdom to communicate to the Commission, within six months after authorisation of the rescue measure, a restructuring plan or a liquidation plan or proof that the loan has been reimbursed in full amount.

Commitment of the United Kingdom to report on a monthly basis to the Commission on payments made to British Energy plc and to inform it of any substantial change in the situation of the company in particular in case of insolvency and its possible impact on the maximum aid amount

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

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Date of adoption of the decision: 11.12.2002

Member State: Italy

Aid No: NN 142/01

Title: Urgent measures concerning air transport

Objective: Establishment for airlines and airport service providers based in Italy of insurance cover similar to that existing before 11 September 2001 relating to risks of war and terrorism

Legal basis: Decreto legge n. 354 del 28 settembre 2001. Legge 27 novembre 2001, n. 413; legge 27 febbraio 2002 n. 14; legge 24 maggio 2002 n. 100; decreto del presidente del Consiglio dei ministri 2 ottobre 2002 (Gazzetta ufficiale dell'8 ottobre - Serie Generale - n. 326)

Budget: State-issued insurance

Duration: From 28 September 2001 to 31 October 2002

Other information: Amended scheme renewed until 31 October 2002 and notified in the context of this aid

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids