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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2002/C 186/02)

Date of adoption of the decision: 2.7.2002

Member State: Germany (Bayern)

Aid No: N 57/02

Title: Förderung des bayerischen Weinabsatzes

Objective: To introduce consumers in other Member States to quality wines from Bavaria and at the same time contribute to the development of Bavarian winegrowing areas and enterprises

Legal basis: Bayerisches Weinabsatzförderungsgesetz und Ausführungsverordnung zum Bayerischen Weinabsatzförderungsgesetz

Budget: Average of EUR 1 million per year

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

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Date of adoption of the decision: 3.7.2002

Member State: Sweden

Aid No: N 77/02

Title: Organic farming aid

Objective: To increase the sales and consumption of products from organic farming that have been produced pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91

Legal basis: Budget Bill 2002 to be enacted by the Swedish parliament

Budget: Maximum SEK 20 million (approximately EUR 2166495), nationally financed

Aid intensity or amount: Variable

Duration: One year

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Date of adoption of the decision: 3.7.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 790/01

Title: State-region planning contracts. Milk production in mountain regions

Objective: To maintain dairy farms and ensure the diversification of improved agricultural products in these regions

Budget: EUR 1265000 per year

Aid intensity or amount: Variable

Duration: Until 2006

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: 3.7.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 796/01

Title: Aid to improve the quality of milk and milk products

Objective: To improve the overall quality of milk and milk products, in terms of health and hygiene, and technological and organoleptic quality

Budget: EUR 2,02 million in 2001

Aid intensity or amount: 100 % of expenditure

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Date of adoption of the decision: 2.7.2002

Member State: Netherlands

Aid No: N 857/01

Title: 27 November 2001, Regulation issued by horticultural marketing board

Objective: To limit waste in the wine sector

Legal basis: Verordening van het Productschap Tuinbouw van 27 november 2001, houdende vaststelling bestemmingsheffing ten behoeve van de vruchtenwijnhandel in Nederland voor het jaar 2002

Budget: EUR 6300

Aid intensity or amount: The measure does not constitute an aid scheme

Duration: 2002

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

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