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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2003/C 175/05)

Date of adoption of the decision: 24.6.2003

Member State: France

Aid No: N 363/02

Title: Operating aids in the livestock sector for the Overseas Departments

Objective: To favour the development of the livestock sector and mitigate the specific constraints of the French Overseas Departments

Budget: EUR 1 million a year (EUR 0,5 million for Guyane and EUR 0,5 million for Réunion)

Aid intensity or amount: Variable according to the measure

Duration: Five years

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: 25.6.2003

Member State: Italy (Cremona)

Aid No: N 691/02

Title: Criteria for the granting of aid in the agri-food sector

Objective: To subsidize promotional and advertising activities in favour of agri-food products

Legal basis: Modifiche e integrazioni al regolamento provinciale n. 103 del 22.12.1999 "criteri per la concessione di contributi nel settore agro-alimentare"

Budget: Approximately EUR 30000 a year for the first three years

Aid intensity or amount: For promotion: 100 % of eligible expenses; For advertising: maximum 50 % of eligible expenses

Duration: Five years

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: 25.6.2003

Member State: Spain

Aid No: N 710/02

Title: Aid to compensate for the damage caused by adverse weather conditions to apricot production in Hellin

Objective: Compensation for the damage caused by adverse weather conditions to apricot production in Hellin

Legal basis: Proyecto de Orden por la que se establecen ayudas para reparar los daños causados por las condiciones climáticas adversas en la producción de albaricoque en la comarca de Hellin

Budget: EUR 2500000

Aid intensity or amount: Less than the losses incurred

Duration: 2002

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: 25.6.2003

Member State: The Netherlands

Aid No: N 777/02

Title: BGA-Pootgoedfonds (Aid and parafiscal taxes in the seed potato sector)

Objective: To increase the level of parafiscal charges aimed at financing sales promotion and reseach in the seed potato sector

Legal basis: Verordening heffingen pootaardappelen 2003

Budget: Maximum EUR 450000 for sales promotion and maximum EUR 300000 for research

Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 %

Duration: Indefinite

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: 25.6.2003

Member State: The Netherlands

Aid No: N 801/02

Title: Framework Knowledge and Advice

Objective: Providing market research related to the development of quality agricultural products, training and consultancy

Legal basis: Kaderwet LNV-subsidies (artikelen 2 en 4)

Budget: EUR 2500000 in 2003

Aid intensity or amount: Maximum up to 75 %

Duration: Indefinite

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