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De norske myndigheder mener, at ordningen, som reducerer risikoen for rejsearrangørerne, sandsynligvis vil medføre en belægning på over 60 %, og at det derfor er usandsynligt, at støtteintensiteten vil svare til 25 % af charteromkostningerne.
The Authority considers that the Norwegian authorities have satisfied some of the Authority's doubts in that regard and thus demonstrated that there is a need for state intervention and that the Scheme is necessary as a tool to prevent depopulation in the region of Northern Norway.
Tilsynsmyndigheden mener, at ordningens vigtigste funktion er at udgøre en garanti for rejsearrangørerne, så de ikke aflyser fly med lav belægningsprocent.
The Authority also considers that the Charter Fund can be viewed as a tool with which to increase tourism in the region and in turn increase employment in one of Norway's least populated regions.
Støtten kan maksimalt udgøre 25 % af charteromkostningerne.
This finding is supported by third parties from various businesses in the tourist sector in the region, which have expressed themselves in favour of the Scheme.
Yderligere omkostninger i forbindelse med charterflyvninger med en belægning på under 60 % godtgøres ikke.
However, the Authority has been in doubt as regards the appropriateness and the effects of the Scheme for the development and the prevention of de-population of the region.
Det anslås, at det årlige støttebeløb fra charterfonden vil ligge på under 10 mio. NOK om året.
It is not obvious that the objectives could not have been achieved through other means, such as arranging packages by using scheduled flights.
Tilsynsmyndigheden mener, at dette relativt lave støttebeløb står i forhold til målet.
In its assessment the Authority has taken into account the Regional Aid Guidelines, which provide that:
Så lavt et beløb vil sandsynligvis ikke kunne påvirke samhandelen negativt.
‘where, exceptionally, it is envisaged to grant individual ad hoc aid to a single firm or aid confined to one area of activity, it is the responsibility of the Member State to demonstrate that the project contributes towards a coherent regional development strategy’ (emphasis added) [53].
Det er således muligt at skelne ordningen fra Kommissionens beslutning i forbindelse med en præmieordning for rejsearrangører i Grækenland [57].
Northern Norway is considered a priority in terms of regional development and the aim of the Norwegian Government is to prevent depopulation and encourage settlement in this region.
Under denne ordning ville rejsearrangører modtage 40 EUR pr. turist.
Support for the tourist industry is seen as a key factor for the development of the region and the Norwegian authorities argue that the creation of employment possibilities is of particular importance in order to achieve the aim of preventing or reducing depopulation in the region.
Som Tilsynsmyndigheden forstår ordningen, var den ikke begrænset til kompensation for ekstra transportomkostninger i forbindelse med at hente turister til Grækenland [58].
The Institute of Transport Economics estimated that in 2007 foreign air-bound tourists spent NOK 7480 on prepaid purchases and NOK 6730 on local purchases.
I modsætning til charterfonden, som har til formål at tilskynde rejsearrangører til at indgå kontraktforpligtelser, inden de modtager bestillinger fra turister ved at yde dem kompensation, såfremt de ikke får godtgjort deres transportomkostninger ved at hente turister til Nordnorge.
It is estimated that in 2012 travellers to Northern Norway will spend NOK 9000 per person [54].
Tilsynsmyndigheden bemærker endvidere som allerede beskrevet, at støttemodtagerne under ordningen kan befinde sig enten i Norge eller i udlandet, og at de kan indgå aftaler om charterflyvninger med enten norske eller ikkenorske luftfartsselskaber.
In that light, the Authority finds that the tourist industry could play an important role in the development of the region.
Lignende situationer behandles lige under ordningen.
The economic impact the Scheme may have on Northern Norway, through an increase in tourism to the area and it becoming better known as an international tourist destination, could contribute to stabilising, and possibly increasing, population in the region.
Tilsynsmyndigheden mener derfor ikke, at ordningen er diskriminerende.
Nevertheless, while scheduled flights and non-scheduled flights may form two separate markets [55], and that for the purposes of increasing tourism in the region direct scheduled flights to Northern Norway may be a less viable alternative (in particular during the low-season), the Authority remains of the view that it is not entirely obvious why scheduled domestic flights cannot be used as part of a travel holiday package, for example when tour operators arrange ‘round-trip packages’.
I lyset af ovenstående mener Tilsynsmyndigheden, at støtten står i forhold til ordningens mål.
The Authority notes that Norway has a well-developed, decentralised airport system due to the important role air travel plays as a mean of transport, in particular in regions in the periphery of the EEA such as Northern Norway.
Tilladelsens varighed
Indeed, the Norwegian authorities have identified a number of domestic air transport routes as eligible for public service compensation and in respect of which the State compensates a selected airline to operate routes that would not otherwise be commercially viable.
I lyset af Tilsynsmyndighedens tvivl i beslutning nr. 246/12/KOL, hvad angår ordningens virkning på udviklingen og forhindring af affolkningen i regionen, er en periode på tre år mere passende.
In the Authority's view, it is not entirely clear why the stated aim of the Scheme — to contribute to the development of one of the least populated regions in Norway through aid for charter flights from abroad to Norway with a view to increasing tourists numbers during the low season and thereby contributing to year-round jobs — could not also be achieved, at least in part, through the use of scheduled flights.
Under alle omstændigheder bør behovet for og niveauet af driftsstøtten løbende tages op til vurdering for at sikre, at den også på lang sigt er relevant for regionen [59].
In that light, the Authority considers that certain doubts remain as to whether the Scheme is the best instrument with which to achieve the stated objectives with minimal distortive effects.
En sådan længere periode vil fremme vurderingen af ordningens varige virkninger.
In particular, the Authority considers that the Scheme could have potential distortive effects on the market for the provision of scheduled flights.
Efter en periode på tre år bør Norge derfor forelægge en rapport med en vurdering af ordningens virkninger i forhold til at udvikle turismen og forhindre affolkningen af regionen samt dens virkning på konkurrencevilkårene, så Tilsynsmyndigheden kan vurdere, om ordningen er nødvendig og egnet.
For that reason, the Authority finds that the establishment of the Scheme is appropriate only for a limited period of time in order to assist in establishing a viable tourist industry in the least populated area of Norway.
Tilsynsmyndigheden mener, at alle betingelserne i artikel 61, stk. 1, i EØS-aftalen er opfyldt, og at den anmeldte charterfondsordning derfor omfatter statsstøtte.
The 10-year duration for the Scheme, argued for by the Norwegian authorities, would appear to be excessive in order to reach this goal.
På baggrund af ovenstående vurdering mener Tilsynsmyndigheden, at charterfondsordningen er forenelig med EØS-aftalen i henhold til afvigelsen i artikel 61, stk. 3, litra c), i EØS-aftalen.
The Authority considers that the Scheme should be limited to a ‘start-up’ period of three years, which will allow the evaluation of the appropriateness of the Scheme.
Tilsynsmyndigheden har imidlertid været i tvivl om ordningens hensigtsmæssighed og virkninger i forhold til at udvikle turismen og forhindre affolkningen af regionen.
Therefore, the Norwegian authorities should evaluate the effects of the Scheme at the expiry of this period, taking into account both the positive effects of the Scheme and any negative effects on competition.
Navnlig med hensyn til, om målene kunne nås med andre midler.
The aid must be proportionate to the objective of the Scheme
Tilsynsmyndigheden har derfor konkluderet, at ordningen kan godkendes i en periode på tre år fra datoen for denne beslutning.
Pursuant to Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA Agreement, aid granted in order to facilitate the development of certain economic areas may be considered to be compatible with the functioning of the Agreement ‘where such aid does not adversely affect trading conditions to an extent contrary to the common interest’.
Derudover skal de norske myndigheder bestræbe sig på at udarbejde en vurdering af ordningen, hvori de dokumenterer ordningens virkninger i forhold til at udvikle turismen og forhindre affolkningen af regionen samt dens virkninger på konkurrencevilkårene.
In order to be compatible with the common market, the scheme must be proportionate to the objective of the scheme.
Vurderingen skal foretages af en uafhængig ekspert og forelægges Tilsynsmyndigheden.
The Norwegian authorities are of the view that the Scheme has been designed so that only the necessary level of aid is granted.
De norske myndigheder gøres opmærksomme på forpligtelsen ifølge artikel 21 i del II i protokol 3 sammenholdt med artikel 5 og 6 i gennemførelsesbeslutningen [60] til at forelægge årlige rapporter om ordningens gennemførelse.
Maximum support (25 %) from the Charter Fund will be given at a cabin factor of 60 % or less.
De norske myndigheder erindres ligeledes om, at alle planer om at ændre denne ordning skal anmeldes til Tilsynsmyndigheden —
The aid intensity will gradually decrease to zero when the cabin factor reaches an average of 80 % [56].
VEDTAGET FØLGENDE BESLUTNING:
The Norwegian authorities submit that the Scheme, which reduces the risk for tour operators, is likely to lead to a cabin factor exceeding 60 %, and therefore, it is unlikely that the aid intensity will correspond to 25 % of the charter costs.
Artikel 1
The Authority finds that the main feature of the Scheme is to establish a guarantee for tour operators so that they do not cancel flights with a low cabin factor.
Charterfondsordningen for Nordnorge som anmeldt af de norske myndigheder udgør statsstøtte, jf. artikel 61, stk. 1, i EØS-aftalen.
The maximum support is 25 % of the charter costs.
Artikel 2
Additional costs incurred on charter flights with a cabin factor below 60 % will not be reimbursed.
Støtteordningen er forenelig med EØS-aftalen i henhold til dennes artikel 61, stk. 3, litra c), forudsat at den gennemføres i en periode på tre år efter datoen for denne beslutning.
The total yearly amount of aid granted from the Charter Fund it is estimated to be below NOK 10 million per year.
Efter denne periode på tre (3) år forelægger Norge Tilsynsmyndigheden en rapport med en evaluering af ordningens virkninger, hvad angår udvikling af turismen og forhindring af affolkning af regionen samt ordningens indvirkning på konkurrencevilkårene.
The Authority finds that this relatively low amount of aid is proportionate.
Artikel 3
Such a low amount is unlikely to be liable to affect trade in an unduly adverse manner.
Denne beslutning er rettet til Kongeriget Norge.
The Scheme can thus be distinguished from the EU Commission's decision in relation to a premium scheme for tour operators in Greece [57].
Artikel 4
That scheme provided that tour operators would receive EUR 40 per tourist.
Kun den engelske udgave af denne beslutning er autentisk.
As the Authority understands that scheme, it was not limited to compensation for extra transport costs incurred in bringing tourists to Greece [58].
Udfærdiget i Bruxelles, den 10. juli 2013.
This is, in contrast to the Charter Fund, which aims to encourage tour operators to enter into contractual obligations prior to receiving bookings from tourists by compensating them in the event that they are not being reimbursed for the transport costs of bringing tourists to Northern Norway.
På EFTA-Tilsynsmyndighedens vegne
The Authority also notes, as already described, that beneficiaries of the Scheme can be located either in Norway or abroad and that they can enter into charter flight agreements with either Norwegian or non-Norwegian air carriers.
Medlem af Kollegiet
Therefore, the Authority does not consider the Scheme to be discriminatory.
Registreringsnr.
In light of the above, the Authority finds that the aid is proportionate to the object of the Scheme.
632837 og 322824.
Duration of authorization
Registreringsnr.
The Authority in its Decision No 246/12/COL of 27 June 2012 raised doubts as to whether the Scheme could be approved for a period extending beyond 31 December 2013.
638133.
In the light of the comments received, a longer period is necessary to achieve a measurable impact on the development of the region.
EUT C 291 af 27.9.2012, s. 2, og EØS-tillæg nr. 53 af 27.9.2012, s. 36.
Given the doubts expressed by the Authority in its Decision No 246/12/COL as regards the effect of the Scheme on the development and the prevention of depopulation in that region a period of three (3) years is more appropriate.
Registreringsnr.
In all cases, the need for and level of operating aid should be regularly re-examined to ensure its long-term relevance to the region concerned [59].
644991.
Such a longer period will facilitate the evaluation of the Scheme's durable effects.
Innovative Experiences (registreringsnr.
Therefore, after a period of three (3) years Norway should submit a report evaluating the effects of the Scheme on the development of tourism and the prevention of depopulation in the region and its effects on competition so that the Authority can assess the necessity and appropriateness of the Scheme.
650797), NHO Reiseliv (registreringsnr.
The Authority considers that all of the conditions set out in Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement are met and that consequently the Charter Fund Scheme entails state aid.
650549), NHO Luftfart (registreringsnr.
On the basis of the above assessment, the Authority considers that the Charter Fund Scheme is compatible with the EEA Agreement pursuant to the derogation in Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA Agreement.
650733), Avinor (registreringsnr.
The Authority has, however, been in doubt as regards the appropriateness and the effects of the Scheme for the development and the prevention of de-population of the region.
650806), VinterTroms AS (registreringsnr.
In particular in relation to whether the objectives could be achieved through other means.
650827), Northern Norway Tourist Board Ltd (registreringsnr.
Therefore, the Authority has concluded that the Scheme can be approved for a period of three years from the date of this Decision.
650958), hotelkæderne Rica Hotels og Thon Hotels (registreringsnr.
In addition, the Norwegian authorities shall be committed to prepare and produce an evaluation of the Scheme, documenting its effects on the development of tourism and the prevention of depopulation in the region and its effects on competition.
650880) og Voigt Travel b.v.
The evaluation is to be made by an independent expert and shall be submitted to the Authority.
(registreringsnr.
The Norwegian authorities are reminded of the obligation under Article 21 of Part II of Protocol 3 in conjunction with Articles 5 and 6 of the Implementing Provisions Decision [60] to provide annual reports on the implementation of the Scheme.
668161).
The Norwegian authorities are also reminded that all plans to modify this Scheme must be notified to the Authority.
Registreringsnr.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
653590 og 653595.
Article 1
Registreringsnr.
The Charter Fund Scheme for Northern Norway as notified by the Norwegian authorities constitutes state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement.
669821.
Article 2
Charterflyvninger defineres som ikkeregelmæssige flyvninger.
The aid scheme is compatible with the functioning of the EEA Agreement pursuant to its Article 61(3)(c) subject to the condition that it is implemented for a period of three (3) years from the date of this Decision.
Fly i kategorien Boeing 737 og større.
At the expiry of this three (3) year period, Norway shall submit a report to the Authority with an evaluation of the effects of the Scheme on the development of tourism and the prevention of depopulation in the region and its effects on competition.
Følgende lufthavne i Nordnorge kan på nuværende tidspunkt håndtere store fly:
Article 3
Tromsø, Bodø, Harstad Narvik/Evenes, Alta, Kirkenes (Høybuktmoen), Bardufoss, Svalbard, Lakselv (Banak) og Andøya (også kaldet »nordlyslufthavnene«).
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Norway.
Med hensyn til Svalbard henvises til protokol 40 til EØS-aftalen.
Article 4
Se afsnit 2.5 nedenfor for at få en mere detaljeret beskrivelse af ordningen.
Only the English language version of this decision is authentic.
»Række af charterflyvninger« er charterflyvninger mellem to destinationer, som gentages inden for en begrænset periode (f.eks. ugentlige flyvninger mellem Bodø og London fra februar til april).
Done at Brussels, 10 July 2013.
Belægningsprocenten angiver andelen af solgte pladser i et fly.
For the EFTA Surveillance Authority
Belægningsprocenten beregnes på grundlag af det faktiske antal rejsende passagerer divideret med flyets maksimale sædekapacitet.
President
Rækker af charterflyvninger med en gennemsnitlig belægning på under 60 % er støtteberettigede.
College Member
Der kan dog højst udbetales støtte på 25 % af charteromkostningerne ved en belægning på 60 %.
Event Nos 632837 and 322824.
Dette svarer til en støtteintensitet på 25 % af de samlede charteromkostninger.
Event No 638133.
De samlede charteromkostninger anslås til 33600000 NOK (omkostninger på 300000 NOK pr. returflyvning ganget med 112).
OJ C 291, 27.9.2012, p. 2 and EEA Supplement No 53, 27.9.2012, p. 36.
Se den norske regerings hvidbog »Nordområdene.
Event No 644991.
Se den norske regerings turismestrategi:
Innovative Experiences (Event No 650797), NHO Reiseliv (Event No 650549), NHO Luftfart (Event No 650733), Avinor (Event No 650806), VinterTroms AS (Event No 650827), Northern Norway Tourist Board Ltd (Event No 650958), Hotel chains Rica Hotels and Thon Hotels (Event No 650880) and Voigt Travel b.v.
Nordland amt har f.eks. udarbejdet en turismestrategi for 2011-2015 (»Reiselivsstrategi for Nordland 2011-2015«) (http://www.nfk.no/Filnedlasting.aspx?MId1=1266 & FilId=11230).
(Event No 668161).
Tilsynsmyndighedens retningslinjer for statsstøtte med regionalt sigte for 2007-2013, EFT L 231 af 3.9.1994, s. 1, og EØS-tillæg nr. 32 af 3.9.1994, s. 42, som også findes på:
Event Nos 653590 and 653595.
Retningslinjerne blev senest ændret den 6. april 2006 og offentliggjort i EUT L 54 af 28.2.2008, s. 1, og EØS-tillæg nr. 11 af 28.2.2008, s. 1.
Event No 669821.
Retningslinjerne svarer til »Retningslinjer for statsstøtte med regionalt sigte for 2007-2013« vedtaget af Europa-Kommissionen og offentliggjort i EUT C 54 af 4.3.2006, s. 13 (i det følgende benævnt »regionalstøtteretningslinjerne«).
A charter flight is defined as a non-scheduled flight.
De tre amter er NUTS II-regioner.
Aircraft of Boeing 737-category and above.
Finnmark er den tyndest befolkede region med 1,6 indbyggere pr. km 2.
The following airports in Northern Norway can currently handle large aircraft:
Fonden til udvikling af flyruter har endnu ikke tildelt støtte under ordningen.
Tromsø, Bodø, Harstad Narvik/Evenes, Alta, Kirkenes (Høybuktmoen), Bardufoss, Svalbard, Lakselv (Banak), Andøya (also called ‘the Northern lights airports’).
I tre år befløj luftfartsselskabet »Norwegian« en rute mellem Tromsø og en af Europas største byer.
As for Svalbard, see Protocol 40 to the EEA Agreement.
Trods støtte fra Avinor var ruten ikke rentabel og blev lukket i marts 2011.
See Section 2.5 below for a more detailed description of the Scheme.
I lyset af det begrænsede antal internationale ruter antages det, at luftfartsselskaberne kun har en ringe handelsmæssig interesse i ruter mellem de nordnorske lufthavne og europæiske byer (registreringsnr.
The cabin factor will be determined according to the actual number of departing passengers, divided with the maximum seat capacity for the aircraft.
632837).
Charter series with an average cabin factor of less than 60 % is eligible for aid;
Direkte virkninger henviser til forbrug, der betales med turisternes egne penge.
however, the maximum aid that can be granted is still 25 % of the charter costs incurred with a cabin factor of 60 %.
Anmeldelsen, s. 11 (registreringsnr.
The total charter cost is estimated to be NOK 33600000 (NOK 300000 in costs per flight rotation multiplied with 112).
Ifølge de norske myndigheder er tallene udelukkende baseret på skøn med henblik på at udarbejde et budget for charterfonden.
Vision and Policy Instruments’, (Meld.
Tallene i tabellen er afrundede og derfor ikke præcise.
St. 7 (2011-2012), the short version, p. 25).
Det er muligt, at den norske stat kan bidrage med midler over statsbudgettet.
One priority is to ‘maintain focus on the travel and tourism industry in North Norway and Svalbard and to promote further cooperation and coordination between actors in the travel and tourism industry’ (p. 37).
En belægning på 80 % anses som standard for branchens dækningspunkt.
The Norwegian Government's political platform form 2009-2013 refers to the importance of tourism and in particular for Northern Norway:
Tabellen er udarbejdet af charterfonden som et eksempel på, hvordan ordningen vil fungere med flyvninger fra London til Nordnorge med et Boeing 737-800.
‘Northern Norway is a unique travel destination and must be given the opportunity to realize and release its potential’ (p. 22) (http://arbeiderpartiet.no/file/download/4861/58544/file/soriamoria2_english.pdf).
Det anslås, at luftfartsselskabets nettoomkostninger over for rejsearrangøren vil udgøre 300000 NOK pr. returflyvning.
See the Norwegian Government's tourism strategy:
632837).
For instance, the County of Nordland has prepared a ‘Strategy for Tourism in Nordland for the period 2011 until 2015’ (http://www.nfk.no/Filnedlasting.aspx?MId1=1266 & FilId=11230).
Avinor AS er et statsejet selskab, som driver størstedelen af de civile lufthavne i Norge.
The Authority's Guidelines on National Regional Aid for 2007-2013, OJ L 231, 3.9.1994, p. 1, and EEA Supplement No 32, 3.9.1994, p. 42, also available at:
Innovative Experiences repræsenterer 33 oplevelsesbaserede rejseselskaber i Nordnorge.
The Guidelines were last time amended on 6.4.2006, published in OJ L 54, 28.2.2008, p. 1 and EEA Supplement No 11, 28.2.2008, p. 1.
NHO Reiseliv repræsenterer over 2500 selskaber, som beskæftiger ca. 55000 medarbejdere.
The Guidelines correspond to the ‘Guidelines on National Regional Aid for 2007-2013’ adopted by the European Commission, published in OJ C 54, 4.3.2006, p. 13 (the ‘Regional Aid Guidelines’).
VinterTroms AS er ejet af seks rejseselskaber i Nordnorge.
Finnmark has the lowest population density with 1,6 inhabitants per square kilometre.
NHO Luftfart repræsenterer selskaber i luftfartssektoren i Norge og andre interesserede selskaber.
In 2009, the Authority approved an aid scheme for route development from the second largest city in Northern Norway, Bodø, see the Authority's Decision No 179/09/COL (‘the Route Development Fund Bodø’).
NHO Luftfart (registreringsnr.
The Route Development Fund has not yet granted any aid under the scheme.
650733) (uofficiel oversættelse fra norsk til engelsk).
For three years, the airline company ‘Norwegian’ operated a route between Tromsø and one of the biggest cities in Europe.
Forordning (EF) nr. 1008/2008 af 24. september 2008 om fælles regler for driften af lufttrafiktjenester i Fællesskabet (EUT L 293 af 31.10.2008, s. 3).
Despite receiving support from Avinor, this route was not profitable.
Indarbejdet i EØS-aftalen i bilag XIII, punkt 64a.
The route was shut down in March 2011.
Registreringsnr.
Air Baltic has operated a seasonal route between Tromsø and Riga twice a week from 1 April to 30 September.
653590/653595 og 669821.
This route was shut down in 2011.
Figuren er udarbejdet som illustrerende eksempel af charterfonden (registreringsnr.
SAS operates a route between Tromsø and Stockholm twice a week from 1 July to 15 August.