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Case C-538/21 P: Appeal brought on 26 August 2021 by Republic of Cyprus against the judgment of the General Court (Second Chamber) delivered on 16 June 2021 in Case T-281/19, Cyprus v EUIPO
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: Court of Justice
Subjects: EU trade mark, foodstuff, meat, milk product, processed food product, registered trade mark, trade-mark law








C_2022084EN.01002202.xml










21.2.2022   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 84/22






Appeal brought on 26 August 2021 by Republic of Cyprus against the judgment of the General Court (Second Chamber) delivered on 16 June 2021 in Case T-281/19, Cyprus v EUIPO
(Case C-538/21 P)
(2022/C 84/28)
Language of the case: English

Parties


Appellants: Republic of Cyprus (represented by: S. Malynicz, BL, S. Baran, Barrister, V. Marsland, Solicitor)

Other party to the proceedings: European Union Intellectual Property Office
By order of 21 December 2021, the Court of Justice (Chamber determining whether appeals may proceed) held that the appeal was not allowed to proceed and that the Republic of Cyprus should bear its own costs.
State aid – Decision to raise no objections 2021/C 343/06
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: EFTA Surveillance Authority
Subjects: European Economic Area, Iceland, State aid, aid to undertakings, control of State aid, coronavirus disease, epidemic, tourism








C_2021343EN.01002501.xml










26.8.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 343/25






State aid – Decision to raise no objections
(2021/C 343/06)
The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:






Date of adoption of the decision


11 May 2021




Case No


86811




Decision No


039/21/COL




EFTA State


Iceland




Title


COVID-19 amendments to the digital gift voucher scheme




Legal basis


Legislative act Amending Act No 54/2020 on Digital Vouchers (lög um ferðagjöf)




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


To increase domestic demand for tourist services, thereby benefitting the tourist service sector




Form of aid


Grants (indirect aid)




Budget


ISK 1.4 billion




Duration


1 June 2021 to 31 August 2021




Economic sectors


Tourism




Name and address of the granting authority







The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs




Arnarhvoli við Lindargötu




101 Reykjavík




ICELAND








The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
Case C-539/21 P: Appeal brought on 26 August 2021 by CE against the judgment of the General Court (Seventh Chamber) delivered on 16 June 2021 in Case T-355/19, CE v Committee of the Regions
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: Court of Justice
Subjects: disciplinary proceedings, dismissal, full-time employment, indemnification, servant (EU), staff regulations (EU)








C_2022037EN.01000701.xml










24.1.2022   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 37/7






Appeal brought on 26 August 2021 by CE against the judgment of the General Court (Seventh Chamber) delivered on 16 June 2021 in Case T-355/19, CE v Committee of the Regions
(Case C-539/21 P)
(2022/C 37/11)
Language of the case: French

Parties


Appellant: CE (represented by: M. Casado García-Hirschfeld, avocate)

Other party to the proceedings: Committee of the Regions

Form of order sought

The appellant claims that the Court should:






—


set aside in part the judgment of 16 June 2021, CE v Committee of the Regions (T-355/19);










—


order the Committee of the Regions to pay all the costs, including those incurred before the General Court relating both to the main proceedings and to the interlocutory proceedings.





Grounds of appeal and main arguments

In support of her appeal, the appellant contests in particular paragraphs 69 and 70, 73 to 77, 83 to 91, 109 to 116, 126 to 139, 149 and 150 of the judgment under appeal. The appellant puts forward a single ground of appeal, alleging distortion of the facts and manifest errors of assessment resulting in an inadequate and inaccurate legal reasoning.
State aid – Decision to raise no objections 2021/C 343/08
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: EFTA Surveillance Authority
Subjects: European Economic Area, Norway, State aid, aid to undertakings, control of State aid, coronavirus disease, epidemic, voluntary organisation








C_2021343EN.01002701.xml










26.8.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 343/27






State aid – Decision to raise no objections
(2021/C 343/08)
The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:






Date of adoption of the decision


18.5.2021




Case No


86828




Decision No


042/21/COL




EFTA State


Norway




Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)


COVID-19 amendments to the aid scheme for voluntary sector organisations




Legal basis


The amended regulation on scheme to aid organisations in the voluntary sector (no reference number yet)




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


To ensure liquidity for voluntary organisations and through that stimulate activity and help voluntary organisations through the current COVID-19 crisis




Form of aid


Direct grants




Budget


NOK 1155 million




Intensity








—


Applicants may receive a grant of 70 % of additional costs and/or costs connected to the development and/or adjustment of activities










—


For events and other specified activities that take place as planned, applicants may receive a grant of 70 % of eligible costs










—


For events and other specified activities that are cancelled, applicants may receive a grant of 50 % of eligible costs








Duration


18.5.2021 – 31.12.2021




Economic sectors


Voluntary sector




Name and address of the granting authority







Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority




P.O. Box 800




N-6805 Førde




NORWAY








The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
State aid – Decision to raise no objections 2021/C 343/05
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: EFTA Surveillance Authority
Subjects: European Economic Area, Iceland, State aid, aid to undertakings, control of State aid, coronavirus disease, epidemic








C_2021343EN.01002401.xml










26.8.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 343/24






State aid – Decision to raise no objections
(2021/C 343/05)
The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:






Date of adoption of the decision


10 May 2021




Case No


86805




Decision No


037/20/COL




EFTA State


Iceland




Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)


COVID-19 amendments and prolongations of the Closure grants and Resilience grants schemes




Legal basis


Legislative Act amending Act No 38/2020 and Act No 160/2020




Type of measure


Schemes




Objective


Contribute to the continued economic activity of undertakings that have suffered loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic and containment measures imposed to fight the spreading of the virus




Form of aid


Direct grants




Budget


Resilience grants scheme: Estimated budget of 20.5 billion
Closure grants scheme: Estimated budget of ISK 1 billion and a maximum budget of ISK 2 billion




Duration


Resilience grants scheme: 31 December 2021
Closure grants scheme: 30 September 2021




Economic sectors


All sectors




Name and address of the granting authority







Iceland Revenue and Customs




Tryggvagata 19




101 Reykjavík




ICELAND








The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
State aid – Decision to raise no objections 2021/C 343/09
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: EFTA Surveillance Authority
Subjects: European Economic Area, Norway, State aid, aid to undertakings, catering industry, control of State aid, coronavirus disease, epidemic, floriculture, retail trade, stock








C_2021343EN.01002801.xml










26.8.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 343/28






State aid – Decision to raise no objections
(2021/C 343/09)
The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:






Date of adoption of the decision


20.5.2020




Case No


86839




Decision No


051/21/COL




EFTA State


Norway




Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)


COVID-19 aid scheme for lost inventory




Legal basis


The amended regulation on complementing and executing the law on temporary aid scheme for undertakings with substantial loss in turnover after august 2020 (not yet adopted)




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


To compensate restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels that offer food to other customers than hotel guests, and flower retailers, for inventory loss




Form of aid


Direct grants




Budget


25 million NOK




Intensity


100 %




Duration


9.6.2021 – 31.12.2021




Economic sectors


Food services and flower retailers




Name and address of the granting authority







Brønnøysundregistrene




Postboks 900




N-8910 Brønnøysund




NORWAY








The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
Case T-268/19: Order of the General Court of 26 August 2021 — Imagina Media Audiovisual and Others v Commission
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: audiovisual industry, award of contract, consortium, rights of the defence, tendering








C_2021422EN.01003801.xml










18.10.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 422/38






Order of the General Court of 26 August 2021 — Imagina Media Audiovisual and Others v Commission
(Case T-268/19) (1)

(2021/C 422/50)
Language of the case: English
The President of the Sixth Chamber has ordered that the case be removed from the register.


(1)  OJ C 213, 24.6.2019.
Euro exchange rates (Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.) 25 August 2021 2021/C 343/02
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate, money








C_2021343EN.01001401.xml










26.8.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 343/14






Euro exchange rates (1)

25 August 2021
(2021/C 343/02)

1 euro =











 


Currency


Exchange rate




USD


US dollar


1,1736 




JPY


Japanese yen


129,00 




DKK


Danish krone


7,4366 




GBP


Pound sterling


0,85590 




SEK


Swedish krona


10,2248 




CHF


Swiss franc


1,0739 




ISK


Iceland króna


148,60 




NOK


Norwegian krone


10,3863 




BGN


Bulgarian lev


1,9558 




CZK


Czech koruna


25,531 




HUF


Hungarian forint


348,76 




PLN


Polish zloty


4,5779 




RON


Romanian leu


4,9290 




TRY


Turkish lira


9,8787 




AUD


Australian dollar


1,6191 




CAD


Canadian dollar


1,4827 




HKD


Hong Kong dollar


9,1357 




NZD


New Zealand dollar


1,6900 




SGD


Singapore dollar


1,5901 




KRW


South Korean won


1 370,17 




ZAR


South African rand


17,5801 




CNY


Chinese yuan renminbi


7,6031 




HRK


Croatian kuna


7,4925 




IDR


Indonesian rupiah


16 943,59 




MYR


Malaysian ringgit


4,9350 




PHP


Philippine peso


58,495 




RUB


Russian rouble


86,6276 




THB


Thai baht


38,465 




BRL


Brazilian real


6,1707 




MXN


Mexican peso


23,7798 




INR


Indian rupee


87,1520 






(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
State aid – Decision to raise no objections 2021/C 343/04
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: EFTA Surveillance Authority
Subjects: European Economic Area, Norway, State aid, aid to undertakings, control of State aid, coronavirus disease, epidemic, indemnification








C_2021343EN.01002301.xml










26.8.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 343/23






State aid – Decision to raise no objections
(2021/C 343/04)
The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:






Date of adoption of the decision


12 May 2020




Case No


86817




Decision No


041/21/COL




EFTA State


Norway




Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)


COVID-19 Prolongation and amendments to the compensation scheme for large public events




Legal basis


Parliamentary decision authorising the scheme and setting out its main conditions and a letter of assignment from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to Innovation Norway




Type of measure


Aid scheme




Objective


Compensation of damage caused by exceptional occurrence




Form of aid


Direct grant




Budget


NOK 260 million




Intensity


60 %




Duration


Until 31 December 2021




Economic sectors


All sectors




Name and address of the granting authority







Innovation Norway




Pb. 448 Sentrum




Akersgata 13




N-0104 Oslo




NORWAY








The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10260 – LACTALIS / LEERDAMMER) (Text with EEA relevance) 2022/C 5/01
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: Directorate-General for Competition, European Commission
Subjects: cheese factory, dairy industry, economic concentration, merger control








C_2022005EN.01000101.xml










5.1.2022   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 5/1






Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case M.10260 – LACTALIS / LEERDAMMER)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2022/C 5/01)
On 26 August 2021, 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 French 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 policy’ 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 32021M10260. EUR-Lex is the online point of access to European Union law.






(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Case T-269/19: Order of the General Court of 26 August 2021 — Imagina Media Audiovisual v Commission
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: United States, audiovisual industry, award of contract, equal treatment, public prosecution, rights of the defence, tendering








C_2021422EN.01003802.xml










18.10.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 422/38






Order of the General Court of 26 August 2021 — Imagina Media Audiovisual v Commission
(Case T-269/19) (1)

(2021/C 422/51)
Language of the case: English
The President of the Sixth Chamber has ordered that the case be removed from the register


(1)  OJ C 213, 24.6.2019.
Case T-521/21: Action brought on 26 August 2021 — 6Minutes Media v EUIPO — ad pepper media International (ad pepper the e-advertising network)
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: EU trade mark, advertising, consultancy, data processing, registered trade mark, software, trade-mark law








C_2021422EN.01002601.xml










18.10.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 422/26






Action brought on 26 August 2021 — 6Minutes Media v EUIPO — ad pepper media International (ad pepper the e-advertising network)
(Case T-521/21)
(2021/C 422/35)
Language in which the application was lodged: German

Parties


Applicant: 6Minutes Media GmbH (Berlin, Germany) (represented by: N. Marquard and P. Koch, lawyers)

Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal: ad pepper media International NV (Nuremberg, Germany)

Details of the proceedings before EUIPO


Proprietor of the trade mark at issue: Other party to the proceedings before the Board of Appeal

Trade mark at issue: EU figurative mark ad pepper the e-advertising network in grey and red — EU trade mark No 9 680 737

Procedure before EUIPO: Cancellation proceedings

Contested decision: Decision of the Fifth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 18 June 2021 in Case R 1621/2020-5

Form of order sought

The applicant claims that the Court should:






—


annul the contested decision in so far as it dismissed the application for revocation of EU trade mark No 9 680 737 and revoke EU trade mark No 9 680 737 in its entirety;










—


order the defendant and — in the event of formal intervention — also the other party before the Board of Appeal to pay the costs of the proceedings, including the costs incurred by the applicant.





Pleas in law







—


Infringement of Article 58(1)(a) in conjunction with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council;










—


Infringement of Article 58(1)(a) in conjunction with Article 18(1)(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council;










—


Infringement of Article 58(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council by the defendant’s decision which is vitiated by an error of law without proof of genuine use.
State aid – Decision to raise no objections 2021/C 343/07
Date: 2021-08-26
Institutions: EFTA Surveillance Authority
Subjects: European Economic Area, Norway, State aid, aid to undertakings, control of State aid, coronavirus disease, epidemic, tourism








C_2021343EN.01002601.xml










26.8.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 343/26






State aid – Decision to raise no objections
(2021/C 343/07)
The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:






Date of adoption of the decision


12 May 2021




Case No


86812




Decision No


040/21/COL




EFTA State


Norway




Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)


COVID-19 Amendments and prolongation of the liquidity support grant scheme for undertakings in the tourism sector




Legal basis


Parliamentary Decision, authorising the amendments and prolongation, and a letter of additional assignment to Innovation Norway from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Providing access to liquidity for undertakings facing a sudden shortage of liquidity due to the impact on the economy of the COVID-19 outbreak.




Form of aid


Grants




Budget


NOK 1 550  million




Intensity


Up to 80 % of the eligible costs for small and medium sized businesses. Up to 70 % of the eligible costs for large enterprises. The costs for tangible and intangible assets necessary for project implementation up to a maximum of 50 %.




Duration


12.5.2021 – 31.12.2021




Economic sectors


NACE 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 74.903, 77, 79, 82.3, 90, 91 and 93.




Name and address of the granting authority







Innovation Norway




Akersgata 13




N-0104 Oslo




NORWAY




Pb. 448 Sentrum








The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/