Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Cases where the Commission raises no objectionsText with EEA relevance.
Date: 2023-02-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Slovakia, State aid, Sweden, control of State aid








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17.2.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 61/1






Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2023/C 61/01)






Date of adoption of the decision


10.1.2023




Aid number


SA.62161




Member State


Lithuania




Region


Lithuania




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


SE Lithuanian airports




Legal basis


The Transport Development Programme of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for 2022-2030, approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania No 245 of 16 March 2022, in connection with the implementing provision, Order No 3-475 of the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania of 17 October 2022, approving the Description of the Progress measure No 10–001–05–03–03 ‘Improving connectivity by air transport’ for the implementation of the Transport Development Programme of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the years 2022-2030.




Type of measure


Ad Hoc Case
SE Lithuanian airports




Objective


Airport infrastructure or equipment




Form of aid


Direct grant




Budget


Overall budget: 57 100 000  EUR
Annual budget: 28 550 000  EUR




Intensity


25,0  %




Duration


Until 31.12.2024




Economic sectors


Passenger air transport




Name and address of the granting authority







Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania




Gedimino pr. 17, 01505 Vilnius, Lithuania








Other information


 




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Date of adoption of the decision


23.3.2022




Aid number


SA.100438




Member State


Slovakia




Region


Bratislavský, Západné Slovensko, Nitrianský kraj, Trnavský kraj, Trencianský kraj, Stredné Slovensko, Banskobystrický kraj, Zilinský kraj, Východné Slovensko, Kosický kraj, Presovský kraj




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Poskytnutie príspevku leteckým dopravcom na úhradu oprávnených nákladov alebo refundáciu výdavkov, ktoré súvisia so zmiernením negatívnych následkov prenosného ochorenia COVID-19




Legal basis








1.


výzva na predkladanie žiadostí ‘Podpora sektoru civilného letectva’ 2. zákon č. 429/2021 Z. z., ktorým sa mení a dopĺňa zákon č. 213/2019 o odplatách a o poskytovaní príspevku v civilnom letectve a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov 3. zákon č. 213/2019 o odplatách a o poskytovaní príspevku v civilnom letectve a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov 4. zákon č. 358/2015 o úprave niektorých vzťahov v oblasti štátnej pomoci a minimálnej pomoci a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov (zákon o štátnej pomoci)








Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy, Airport operation




Form of aid


Direct grant




Budget


Overall budget: 3 000 000  EUR
Annual budget: 3 000 000  EUR




Intensity


 




Duration


Until 30.6.2022




Economic sectors


Passenger air transport




Name and address of the granting authority







Ministerstvo dopravy a výstavby Slovenskej republiky




Námestie slobody 6, P.O.Box 100, 810 05 Bratislava








Other information


 




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


21.12.2022




Aid number


SA.102084




Member State


Germany




Region


 




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Erneuerbare Energien Gesetz — EEG 2023




Legal basis


Erneuerbare Energien Gesetz — EEG 2023




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Renewable energy




Form of aid


Other




Budget


Overall budget: 30 900 000 000  EUR
Annual budget: 2 880 000 000  EUR




Intensity


 




Duration


1.1.2023 — 31.12.2029




Economic sectors


Production of electricity




Name and address of the granting authority







Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz




Scharnhorststraße 34-37, 10115 Berlin, Deutschland








Other information


 




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


31.1.2023




Aid number


SA.102294




Member State


Croatia




Region


Croatia




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Reduction for EIUs on the amount of levy supporting renewable energy sources




Legal basis


Act on Renewable Energy Sources and High Efficiency Cogeneration (NN No 138/21) and draft Regulation on the Criteria for the Application of the Reduced Levy for Renewable Energy Sources and High-Efficiency Cogeneration




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Environmental protection, Energy




Form of aid


Other




Budget


Overall budget: 780 000 000  HRK
Annual budget: 130 000 000  HRK




Intensity


75,0  %




Duration


Until 31.12.2028




Economic sectors


Mining of hard coal, Extraction of natural gas, Mining of iron ores, Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slate, Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals, Extraction of salt, Other mining and quarrying n.e.c., Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs, Processing and preserving of potatoes, Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice, Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables, Manufacture of oils and fats, Support activities for animal production, Manufacture of sugar, Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food, Manufacture of other non-distilled fermented beverages, Manufacture of malt, Preparation and spinning of textile fibres, Weaving of textiles, Finishing of textiles, Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics, Manufacture of carpets and rugs, Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting, Manufacture of non-wovens and articles made from non-wovens, except apparel, Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles, Manufacture of leather clothes, Manufacture of knitted and crocheted hosiery, Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur, Sawmilling and planing of wood, Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels, Manufacture of assembled parquet floors, Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials, Manufacture of pulp, Manufacture of paper and paperboard, Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites, Manufacture of wallpaper, Manufacture of refined petroleum products, Manufacture of industrial gases, Manufacture of dyes and pigments, Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals, Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals, Manufacture of fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, Manufacture of plastics in primary forms, Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms, Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c., Manufacture of man-made fibres, Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products, Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes; retreading and rebuilding of rubber tyres, Manufacture of other rubber products, Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles, Manufacture of plastic packing goods, Manufacture of other plastic products, Manufacture of flat glass, Shaping and processing of flat glass, Manufacture of hollow glass, Manufacture of glass fibres, Manufacture and processing of other glass, including technical glassware, Manufacture of refractory products, Manufacture of ceramic tiles and flags, Manufacture of ceramic sanitary fixtures, Manufacture of ceramic insulators and insulating fittings, Manufacture of other technical ceramic products, Manufacture of other ceramic products, Manufacture of cement, Production of abrasive products, Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c., Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys, Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel, Cold drawing of bars, Cold rolling of narrow strip, Cold drawing of wire, Aluminium production, Lead, zinc and tin production, Copper production, Other non-ferrous metal production, Processing of nuclear fuel, Casting of iron, Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy, Treatment and coating of metals, Manufacture of cutlery, Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs, Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine products, Manufacture of electronic components, Manufacture of batteries and accumulators, Manufacture of fibre optic cables, Manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables, Manufacture of other electrical equipment, Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements, Manufacture of motorcycles, Manufacture of other transport equipment n.e.c., Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes, Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products, Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery, Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes, Manufacture of other food products n.e.c., Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals, Manufacture of prepared pet foods, Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters, Manufacture of paper stationery, Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard, Manufacture of explosives, Manufacture of glues, Manufacture of fibre cement, Casting of steel, Casting of light metals, Manufacture of steel drums and similar containers, Manufacture of light metal packaging, Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles, Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay, Manufacture of lime and plaster




Name and address of the granting authority







Croatian OPERATION OF ENERGY d.o.o.




Ulica Grada Vukovara 284, Zagreb








Other information


 




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Date of adoption of the decision


14.12.2022




Aid number


SA.102347




Member State


Sweden




Region


 




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Tax reductions for pure and high blended liquid biofuels




Legal basis


Act on Excise Duties on Energy (1994:1776)




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Environmental protection, Renewable energy




Form of aid


Tax rate reduction




Budget


Overall budget: 7 200 000 000  SEK




Intensity


 




Duration


1.1.2023 — 31.12.2026




Economic sectors


Manufacture of refined petroleum products, Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals




Name and address of the granting authority







Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket)




771 83 Ludvika, Sweden








Other information


 




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


29.7.2022




Aid number


SA.103500




Member State


France




Region


France




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Régime cadre notifié relatif aux aides à la recherche, au développement et à l’innovation (RDI) dans le cadre de la relance




Legal basis


Régime cadre notifié relatif aux aides à la recherche, au développement et à l’innovation (RDI) dans le cadre de la relance




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Research, development and innovation




Form of aid


Direct grant, Soft loan, Repayable advances, Other forms of tax advantage, Other




Budget


Overall budget: 3 667 000 000  EUR
Annual budget: 1 833 500 000  EUR




Intensity


 




Duration


Until 31.12.2023




Economic sectors


All economic sectors eligible to receive aid




Name and address of the granting authority







Direction générale des entreprises (DGE)




61 boulevard Vincent Auriol, 75013 Paris








Other information


 




The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
https://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm






Date of adoption of the decision


16.12.2022




Aid number


SA.103821




Member State


Czechia




Region


Praha, Severozápad, Severovýchod, Strední Morava, Moravskoslezko, Strední Cechy, Jihozápad, Jihovýchod




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Modernisation Fund — programme HEAT.




Legal basis


Modernization fund, general program document; Heat program — specific program document




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Energy efficiency, Environmental protection




Form of aid


Direct grant




Budget


Overall budget: 30 000 000 000  CZK
Annual budget: 10 000 000 000  CZK




Intensity


 




Duration


15.1.2023 — 14.1.2026




Economic sectors


Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply




Name and address of the granting authority







State Environmental Fund of Czech Republic (‘State Environmental Fund’)




Olbrachtova 2006/9, CZ-140 00 Prague, Czech Republic








Other information


 




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Date of adoption of the decision


7.12.2022




Aid number


SA.104518




Member State


Italy




Region


 




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Reintroduction of the COVID-19 scheme for the reduction of track access charges for rail freight and commercial rail passenger service




Legal basis


D.L. 9/8/2022, n. 115 Misure urgenti in materia di energia, emergenza idrica, politiche sociali ed industriali.




Type of measure


Scheme
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana S.p.A




Objective


Coordination of transport




Form of aid


Direct grant




Budget


Overall budget: 15 000 000  EUR
Annual budget: 15 000 000  EUR




Intensity


 




Duration


Until 31.12.2022




Economic sectors


Freight rail transport




Name and address of the granting authority







Ministero delle infrastrutture e della mobilità sostenibili — Direzione Generale per il trasporto e le infrastrutture ferroviarie




Via Caraci 36 00157 Roma








Other information


 




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


21.12.2022




Aid number


SA.104606




Member State


Germany




Region


Germany




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


TCF — Temporary cost containment of natural gas, heat and electricity price increases




Legal basis


Natural Gas and Heat Price Break Law




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy




Form of aid


Direct grant




Budget


Overall budget: 49 000 000 000  EUR
Annual budget: 49 000 000 000  EUR




Intensity


 




Duration


Until 31.12.2023




Economic sectors


Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply




Name and address of the granting authority







Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action




c/o Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Scharnhorststr. 34-37, 10115 Berlin








Other information


 




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Date of adoption of the decision


2.2.2023




Aid number


SA.105829




Member State


Greece




Region


 




Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary)


Τροποποίηση της υπό στοιχεία Α.1105/29-07-2022 ΚΥΑ του Αναπληρωτή Υπουργού Οικονομικών, του Υφυπουργού Οικονομικών, του Υφυπουργού Ανάπτυξης και Επενδύσεων και του Υφυπουργού στον Πρωθυπουργό ‘Διαδικασία και προϋποθέσεις επιχορήγησης για το έτος 2022 του μεταφορικού κόστους για τη διανομή εντύπων, καθώς και του κόστους δημοσιογραφικού χάρτου εκδοτικών επιχειρήσεων που εκδίδουν εφημερίδες και περιοδικά τοπικής, περιφερειακής και πανελλήνιας κυκλοφορίας, οι οποίες επλήγησαν από τη σοβαρή οικονομική διαταραχή που προκλήθηκε από τη ρωσική επίθεση κατά της Ουκρανίας και τις κυρώσεις που επιβλήθηκαν από την ΕΕ και τους διεθνείς εταίρους καθώς και από τα αντίμετρα που ελήφθησαν, με βάση τις διατάξεις του άρθρου 81 του ν.4949/2022.’.




Legal basis


Ν. 4949/2022 (30-6-2022 Α’126), «Ενσωμάτωση της παρ. 5 του άρθρου 1 της Οδηγίας (ΕΕ) 2017/952 του Συμβουλίου της 29ης Μαΐου 2017 για την τροποποίηση της Οδηγίας (ΕΕ) 2016/1164 όσον αφορά τις ασυμφωνίες στη μεταχείριση υβριδικών μέσων με τρίτες χώρες (L144), κύρωση της Σύμβασης μεταξύ του Ελληνικού Δημοσίου και της Επιχείρησης Καζίνο Ευρέoς Φάσματος Ελληνικού Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία, για την παραχώρηση άδειας λειτουργίας επιχείρησης καζίνο (ΕΚΑΖ) ευρέος φάσματος δραστηριοτήτων στον Μητροπολιτικό Πόλο Ελληνικού — Αγίου Κοσμά, θέσπιση ολοκληρωμένου πλαισίου για την απόδοση βιώσιμης προοπτικής ανάπτυξης και την εκ νέου λειτουργία των Ναυπηγείων Σκαραμαγκά, τροποποιήσεις του Κώδικα Αναγκαστικών Απαλλοτριώσεων Ακινήτων και του Οργανισμού του Νομικού Συμβουλίου του Κράτους, επείγουσες φορολογικές και τελωνειακές ρυθμίσεις και άλλες επείγουσες διατάξεις




Type of measure


Scheme




Objective


Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy




Form of aid


Direct grant




Budget


Overall budget: 20 000 000  EUR
Annual budget: 20 000 000  EUR




Intensity


 




Duration


Until 31.12.2023




Economic sectors


Printing of newspapers, Publishing of journals and periodicals




Name and address of the granting authority







Υπουργείο Οικονομικών, Ανεξάρτητη Αρχή Δημοσίων Εσόδων (ΑΑΔΕ)




Καραγιώργη Σερβίας 10, Αθήνα, ΤΚ 105 62








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