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Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 of 22 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 93 of the EC Treaty [3] does not lay down any limitation period for the examination of unlawful aid within the meaning of Article 1(f) thereof, i.e. aid implemented before the Commission is able to reach a conclusion about its compatibility with the common market.
Uredba Sveta (ES) št. 659/1999 z dne 22. marca 1999 o podrobnostih uporabe člena 93 pogodbe ES [3] ne navaja zastaralnega roka za preučitev nezakonite pomoči v smislu točke (f) njenega člena 1, to pomeni pomoči, ki je bila dana, ne da bi Komisija lahko izrazila svoje mnenje o njeni združljivosti s skupnim trgom.
However, Article 15 of that Regulation stipulates that the powers of the Commission to recover aid is subject to a limitation period of 10 years, that the limitation period begins on the day on which the aid is awarded to the beneficiary and that that limitation period is interrupted by any action taken by the Commission.
Vendar člen 15 navedene uredbe določa, da za pooblastila Komisije pri izterjavah velja desetletni zastaralni rok, da zastaralni rok začne teči z dnem, ko se upravičencu dodeli pomoč, in da se ta rok prekine z vsakršnim ukrepom, ki ga sprejme Komisija.
Consequently, the Commission considers that it is pointless to examine the aid covered by the limitation, i.e. aid granted more than ten years before any measure taken by the Commission concerning it.
Komisija zato meni, da nima pomena preučevati pomoči, za katero velja takšno zastaranje, torej pomoči, ki je bila dodeljena več kot deset let, preden je Komisija v zvezi z njo sprejela kakršen koli ukrep.
The Commission considers that the limitation period was interrupted by its request for information sent to France on 14 June 1996.
Komisija meni, da je ta rok prekinila zahteva po podatkih, ki jo je Komisija poslala Franciji 14. junija 1996.
Accordingly, the limitation applies to aid granted to beneficiaries before 14 June 1986.
Zato zastaranje velja za pomoč, ki je bila upravičencem dodeljena pred 14. junijem 1986.
The limitation therefore applies, in particular, to aid granted before 14 June 1986 by the Region of Corsica but paid to beneficiaries only in subsequent years, after the eligible investments had actually been made.
To zastaranje torej velja predvsem za pomoč, ki jo je korziška regija dodelila pred 14. junijem 1986, vendar so jo upravičenci prejeli šele v naslednjih letih, potem ko so bile naložbe, ki so izpolnjevale pogoje za odobritev podpore, dejansko uresničene.
Consequently, the Commission takes into account, in the analysis below, aid granted by decisions taken between 14 June 1986 and 31 December 1999.
Komisija je zato pri naslednji preučitvi upoštevala pomoč, katere sklepi o dodelitvi so bili sprejeti med 14. junijem 1986 in 31. decembrom 1999.
Aid for purchasing new vessels
Pomoč za nakup novih ladij
Decision 85/10a of 1985 laid down that aid could be granted for the purchase of vessels of less than 18 metres intended for fishing from Corsica if the vessels concerned, except where special derogation was granted, were built in France.
Sklep št. 85/10 bis iz leta 1985 je predvidel, da za nakup ladij, manjših od 18 metrov in namenjenih ribolovu na Korziki, veljajo subvencije, če so bile te ladje, razen izjemoma, zgrajene v Franciji.
The subsidy was 20 % of the purchase price, with an additional subsidy of 10 % where it was the first purchase of a new vessel and a further 10 % where the vessel was built in Corsica.
Subvencija je znašala 20 % nakupne cene, tej se je lahko prištela še dodatna 10-odstotna subvencija, če je šlo za začetek delovanja (prvi nakup nove ladje), in dodatna prav tako 10-odstotna subvencija, če je bila ladja zgrajena na Korziki.
In addition, with the aim of encouraging Corsican shipyards using traditional timber-construction methods, the subsidy could be increased by 20 % of the purchase price with a special contribution from the specific funding available for the promotion of the timber sector.
Poleg tega se je subvencija ob sklicevanju na posebno financiranje za spodbujanje lesnopredelovalnega sektorja lahko povečala za 20 % nakupnih stroškov, da bi tako spodbudili tradicionalne otoške delavnice lesenih konstrukcij.
The contribution from the shipowner had to be at least 10 %.
Lastnik ladje je moral prispevati najmanj 10 %.
Decision 90/99 amended the aid rates, increasing the basic rate from 20 % to 30 % and reducing the additional aid of 20 % for timber construction to 5 %.
Sklep št. 90/99 je spremenil stopnjo pomoči, in sicer se je osnovna stopnja z 20 % zvišala na 30 %. Dodatna pomoč za leseno konstrukcijo se je z 20 % znižala na 5 %.
Decision 95/16 amended the aid rates as follows: the basic rate remained at 30 % and it was laid down that the eligible investment could include the purchase of the hull, equipment and 80 lengths of net (6400 metres). The aid for a first purchase remained at 10 % and the specific aid where the vessel was built in Corsica was reduced from 10 % to 5 %, still with an additional 5 % in the case of timber construction.
Sklep št. 95/16 je stopnjo pomoči spremenil na naslednji način: osnovna stopnja ostane 30-odstotna, pri tem pa je določeno, da naložba, ki izpolnjuje pogoje za odobritev podpore, lahko obsega nakup trupa, opreme in 80 kosov mreže (6400 metrov); pomoč za začetek delovanja ostaja 10-odstotna, posebna pomoč za izgradnjo ladje na Korziki se z 10 % zmanjša na 5 %, ki pa se pri lesenih ladjah še vedno lahko poveča za 5 %.
The requirement for the vessel to be built in France was abolished.
Odpravljena je obvezna izgradnja v Franciji.
Decision 95/79 restricted aid for the purchase of nets to the first purchase of a vessel by the applicant.
Sklep št. 95/79 je pomoč za nakup mrež omejil na primere, ko gre za začetek delovanja prosilca.
The subsidy of 5 % where the vessel was timber-built in a Corsican shipyard was also abolished.
Poleg tega je bila odpravljena 5-odstotna subvencija, če je bila ladja iz lesa in če je bila zgrajena v eni od korziških delavnic.
Decision 97/36 did not make any substantial change to the provisions described above.
Sklep št. 97/36 ni bistveno spremenil opisanih določb.
It continued to stipulate that the contribution from the shipowner had to be at least 10 %.
Še naprej je določeno, da mora lastnik ladje prispevati najmanj 10 %.
Aid for converting and equipping vessels
Pomoč za predelavo in opremo ladij
Decision 85/10a of 1985 laid down that the conversion of vessels of less than 18 metres at a cost of at least 25000 French francs (FRF) was eligible for aid where the aim was to make a significant improvement to fishing potential (winches, net winches, echo sounders, gantries, navigation equipment, net rollers, etc.) and allow the refrigerated storage of fish or improve the energy efficiency of the means of propulsion (diesel engine of a capacity suited to the size of the vessel, adjustable pitch propeller, nozzles, etc.).
Sklep št. 85/10 bis iz leta 1985 je predvidel, da so predelave ladij, manjših od 18 metrov in po ceni najmanj 25000 francoskih frankov (FRF), upravičene do pomoči, če je njihov cilj občutno izboljšati ribolovno zmogljivost (vitel, vlečnica za mreže, naprava za sondiranje, ogredje, navigacijska naprava, kolesce škripca, itd.) in omogočiti zamrzovanje rib ali izboljšati energetsko zmogljivost pogonskih naprav (dizelski motor z močjo, prilagojeno velikosti ladje, vijak s spremenljivimi zarezami, šoba, itd.).
A subsidy of 15 % could be granted for the cost of this equipment.
Subvencija, ki jo je bilo mogoče dodeliti, je bila v višini 15 % stroškov takšne opreme.
Decision 93/25 increased this to 30 % of the cost of the investment.
Sklep št. 93/25 je to stopnjo zvišal na 30 % stroškov naložbe.
Decision 95/79 did not change the rate of aid but specified that, if the owner of the vessel applied for Community aid, the grant from the Corsican authorities would be calculated in accordance with the aid rates provided for in the relevant Community rules.
Sklep št. 95/79 je, ne da bi spremenil stopnjo pomoči, podrobno določil, da se prispevek Korzike, kadar lastnik ladje zaprosi za ugodnost iz pomoči Skupnosti, izračuna na podlagi stopenj pomoči, predvidenih v referenčni uredbi Skupnosti.
The minimum cost above which investment is eligible was lowered to FRF 20000.
Minimalni strošek, pri katerem je naložba upravičena do podpore, se je znižal na 20000 FRF.
Decision 95/79 also laid down that, if the application for aid for converting or equipping a vessel was submitted for the first purchase of a new or second-hand vessel by a fisherman, the first 80 lengths of net could receive a 30 % subsidy.
Sklep št. 95/79 je tudi predvidel, da se pri prošnjah za pomoč za predelavo ali opremo ladje, povezanih z začetkom delovanja (ribičev prvi nakup nove ali rabljene ladje), prvih 80 kosov mrež lahko subvencionira po 30-odstotni stopnji.
Aid for purchasing second-hand vessels
Pomoč za nakup rabljenih ladij
Decision 85/10a of 1985 laid down that a grant of 10 % could be paid for the purchase of a second-hand vessel at a price of at least FRF 50000.
Sklep št. 85/10 bis iz leta 1985 je predvidel, da za nakup rabljene ladje po ceni najmanj 50000 FRF lahko velja 10-odstotna subvencija glede na to ceno.
An additional subsidy of 5 % could be paid for a first purchase.
K temu se je pri začetku delovanja lahko prištela 5-odstotna subvencija.
The purchaser had to contribute at least 15 % of the cost of the vessel.
Kupec je moral prispevati najmanj 15 % cene ladje.
Decision 91/1032 increased the basic rate from 10 % to 15 %.
Sklep št. 91/1032 je osnovno stopnjo z 10 % zvišal na 15 %.
Decision 95/16 increased the rate to 20 % for vessels less than 20 years old.
Sklep št. 95/16 je to stopnjo pri ladjah, mlajših od 20 let, zvišal na 20 %.
Aid for aquaculture
Pomoč za ribogojstvo.
Aid for aquaculture was laid down in the 1994 planning agreement between the national and regional governments and in the single programming document for Community aid under Objective 1.
Pomoč za ribogojstvo je bila opredeljena z okvirno pogodbo med državo in regijo iz leta 1994 ter z enotnim programskim dokumentom za pomoč Skupnosti v okviru 1. cilja.
The rules on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) were applied for the implementation of projects part-financed by the Community.
Veljati so začeli predpisi o Usmeritvenem finančnem instrumentu za ribištvo (IFOP) za izvajanje projektov, ki jih sofinancira Skupnost.
Aid for collective or private investments.
Pomoč je namenjena skupnim ali zasebnim naložbam.
Collective investments cover the promotion of fishery products, market research and technical support for aquaculture undertakings.
Skupne naložbe so povezane z oglaševanjem morskih proizvodov in tržnih študij ter s tehnično pomočjo ribogojnim podjetjem.
The maximum rate of aid was 25 % of the investment in order to take account of possible financing by the FIFG.
Znesek pomoči je bil največ 25 % zneska naložbe, da se je upoštevalo morebitno financiranje IFOP-a.
REASONS FOR OPENING THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE
RAZLOGI ZA UVEDBO URADNEGA POSTOPKA OBRAVNAVE
The Commission based its decision to open the formal investigation procedure on the various versions of the Guidelines for the examination of State aid to fisheries and aquaculture (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines).
Komisija se je pri odločitvi za uvedbo uradnega postopka obravnave v svoji preučitvi sklicevala na več različic glavnih smernic za preučitev državne pomoči v ribiškem in ribogojnem sektorju (v nadaljevanju „glavne smernice“).
According to point 3.4 of the 2001 Guidelines [4], currently in force, unlawful aid must be examined in the light of the Guidelines applicable when it is granted.
Nezakonito pomoč je treba po točki 3.4 trenutno veljavnih glavnih smernic iz 2001 [4] preučiti glede na glavne smernice, ki so veljale ob dodelitvi pomoči.
In 1986 and 1987, the Guidelines applicable were those published in 1985 [5].
Glavne smernice, veljavne leta 1986 in 1987, so bile tiste, objavljene v letu 1985 [5].
Subsequently, the Guidelines applicable were the following: those published in 1988 [6] for aid granted from 1 January 1989, those published in 1992 [7] for aid granted from 1 July 1992, those published in 1994 [8] for aid granted from 1 January 1995 and those published in 1997 [9] for aid granted from 1 January 1997.
Pozneje so bile veljavne naslednje glavne smernice: glavne smernice, objavljene leta 1988 [6], za pomoč, ki je bila dodeljena s 1. januarjem 1989, glavne smernice, objavljene leta 1992 [7], za pomoč, ki je bila dodeljena s 1. julijem 1992, glavne smernice, objavljene leta 1994 [8], za pomoč, ki je bila dodeljena s 1. januarjem 1995, in glavne smernice, objavljene leta 1997 [9], za pomoč, ki je bila dodeljena s 1. januarjem 1997.
The Commission also referred to the successive Council Regulations concerning Community structural measures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, to which these Guidelines constantly refer, in particular as regards eligible investments and permissible aid rates.
Komisija se je med drugim ravnala po zaporednih uredbah Sveta o strukturnih ukrepih Skupnosti v ribiškem in ribogojnem sektorju, na katere so se te glavne smernice ves čas nanašale, predvsem v zvezi z naložbami, ki izpolnjujejo pogoje za odobritev podpore, in odobrenimi stopnjami pomoči.
These regulations are as follows: Council Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83 of 4 October 1983 on a common measure for restructuring, modernising and developing the fishing industry and for developing aquaculture [10], Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector [11], Council Regulation (EC) No 3699/93 of 21 December 1993 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products [12] and Council Regulation (EC) No 2468/98 of 3 November 1998 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products [13].
Te uredbe so naslednje: Uredba Sveta (EGS) št. 2908/83 z dne 4. oktobra 1983 o skupnem prestrukturiranju, posodobitvi in razvoju ribiškega in ribogojnega sektorja [10], Uredba Sveta (EGS) št. 4028/86 z dne 18. decembra 1986 o ukrepih Skupnosti za izboljšanje in prilagoditev struktur ribiškega in ribogojnega sektorja [11], Uredba Sveta (ES) št. 3699/93 z dne 21. decembra 1993 o določitvi meril in pogojev strukturne pomoči Skupnosti za ribiški in ribogojni sektor ter za predelavo in trženje njunih izdelkov [12] ter Uredba Sveta (ES) št. 2468/98 z dne 3. novembra 1998 o določitvi strukturne pomoči Skupnosti za ribiški in ribogojni sektor ter predelavo in trženje njunih izdelkov [13].
The Commission expressed doubts on the compatibility of these aid measures for two reasons.
Komisija je izrazila dvome o združljivosti teh ukrepov pomoči iz dveh razlogov.
Firstly, based on the Guidelines, the Commission pointed out that aid for the purchase of new vessels was compatible with the common market if granted for investments contributing to achievement of the objectives of the multiannual guidance programme for the fishing fleet (MAGP), which sets out a number of requirements and a list of the means necessary for their fulfilment, in particular adjustment of the capacity of the fishing fleet of each Member State in line with the fishery resources to which it has access.
Najprej je Komisija na podlagi glavnih smernic spomnila, da je pomoč za nakup novih ladij združljiva s skupnim trgom, če se nameni za naložbe, ki se uvrščajo med cilje večletnega usmeritvenega programa za ribiško ladjevje (POP), programa, ki obsega obveznosti in seznam sredstev, potrebnih za njihovo uresničitev, predvsem prilagoditev zmogljivosti ribiškega ladjevja vsake države članice ribolovnim virom, do katerih ima dostop.
However, France did not achieve the objective set out in MAGP III [14], in force from 1992 to 1996.
Vendar Francija ni izpolnila ciljev, ki jih je določil POP III [14], veljaven od leta 1992 do leta 1996.
It accordingly had to stop granting aid for the construction and modernisation of fishing vessels as from 1 January 1997.
Zato je s 1. januarjem 1997 morala prekiniti dodeljevanje pomoči za izgradnjo in posodobitev ribiških ladij.
Subsequently, by letter dated 28 October 1998, the Commission told France that it could restart granting investment aid on certain conditions.
Pozneje je Komisija v pismu z dne 28. oktobra 1998 Franciji sporočila, da se pomoč za naložbe pod določenimi pogoji lahko obnovi.
In its letter dated 30 October 2001 informing France of its decision to initiate the formal investigation procedure, the Commission assumed that the aid granted from 1 January 1997 to 28 October 1998 infringed the Guidelines applicable over that period.
Komisija je v svojem pismu z dne 30. oktobra 2001, s katerim je Francijo obvestila o sklepu, da sproži uradni postopek obravnave, domnevala, da je bila pomoč, odobrena med 1. januarjem 1997 in 28. oktobrom 1998, v nasprotju z glavnimi smernicami, veljavnimi v tistem obdobju.
Secondly, the Commission noted that, given the possible aid rates and the possibility of cumulation with aid under other schemes, the aid had exceeded the maximum permissible rate.
Nakar je Komisija ugotovila, da je bila pomoč glede na možne stopnje pomoči in možno kopičenje drugih režimov pomoči odobrena v nasprotju z najvišjo odobreno stopnjo.
The Commission expressed doubts regarding the compatibility of the aid granted from 1 January 1997 to 28 October 1998 for converting and equipping vessels where the work carried out resulted in an increase in the vessel’s engine capacity since, in the same way as for aid for purchasing vessels, aid of this kind did not contribute to achieving the objectives of the MAGP.
Komisija je izrazila dvome o združljivosti pomoči, dodeljenih med 1. januarjem 1997 in 28. oktobrom 1998 za predelavo in opremo ladij, če se je zaradi izvedenih del zmogljivost ladje povečala, ker se, enako kot pomoč za nakup ladij, tudi tovrstna pomoč ne uvršča med cilje POP.
The Commission expressed doubts regarding the compatibility of some of the aid granted for purchasing second-hand vessels from 1 January 1989 because the Decision of the Assembly of Corsica provided for the possibility of granting such aid for purchasing vessels without any maximum age limit although the 1988 Guidelines, applicable at that time, prohibited aid for vessels more than 15 years old, reduced to 10 years by the 1992 Guidelines, applicable from 1 July 1992, and the subsequent Guidelines.
Komisija je izrazila dvome o združljivosti nekaterih pomoči, ki so bile od 1. januarja 1989 dodeljene za nakup rabljenih ladij, ker je sklep korziške skupščine predvidel možnost, da se tovrstna pomoč za nakup ladij dodeli brez določitve najvišje starostne meje, medtem ko so takrat veljavne glavne smernice iz leta 1988 izključevale možnost dodelitve pomoči za ladje, starejše od 15 let. To starostno mejo so glavne smernice iz leta 1992, veljavne od 1. julija 1992, pa tudi poznejše, znižale na 10 let.
In addition, the Commission informed France that the 1998 Guidelines and subsequent Guidelines stipulated that aid for purchasing second-hand vessels could be granted only in the event of first purchases by young fishermen or possibly the acquisition of part-ownership or the replacement of a vessel following total loss.
Po drugi strani je Komisija Francijo opozorila, da so glavne smernice iz leta 1988 in poznejše predvidele, da je pomoč za nakup rabljenih ladij možna le pri začetkih delovanja mladih ribičev ali eventualno pri dostopu do lastnine z udeležbenim režimom ali pri nadomestitvi ladje po popolni izgubi.
It also pointed out that, given the possible aid rates and the possibility of cumulation with aid under other schemes, the aid might have exceeded the maximum permissible rate.
Prav tako je opozorila, da je bila pomoč glede na možne stopnje pomoči in možno kopičenje drugih režimov pomoči lahko dodeljena v nasprotju z najvišjo odobreno stopnjo.
COMMENTS SUBMITTED BY FRANCE
PRIPOMBE FRANCIJE
In its reply, France gave a detailed explanation of the reasons why the aid granted had not, in fact, exceeded the permissible rates, including where there had been cumulation with aid from other sources, in particular Community aid.
Francija v svojem odgovoru obširno pojasni razloge, zaradi katerih odobrene stopnje dejansko niso bile prekoračene, tudi pri kopičenju pomoči iz drugih virov, predvsem pomoči Skupnosti.
In support of its arguments, it enclosed a copy of the Aid Guide drafted by ADEC.
V podporo tem pojasnilom je priložila „Vodnik o pomoči“, ki ga je pripravil ADEC.
France also explained that the age requirements for vessels for the purposes of aid for purchasing second-hand vessels, as laid down in the Guidelines, had been included in the Guide and had been respected.
Francija tudi razloži, da so bili pogoji, ki jih v zvezi s starostjo ladij pri pomoči za nakup rabljenih ladij določajo glavne smernice, prevzeti tudi v tem vodniku ter da so bili upoštevani.
France also forwarded to the Commission, along with its comments following the opening of the formal investigation procedure, information on aid granted for aquaculture required by the ‘injunction to provide information’ contained in the Commission letter dated 30 October 2001.
Francija je Komisiji hkrati s svojimi pripombami v zvezi z uvedbo uradnega postopka obravnave poslala podatke o pomoči, dodeljeni za ribogojstvo, ki jih je zahteval „ukaz o predložitvi podatkov“ iz pisma Komisije z dne 30. oktobra 2001.
The aid measures in question confer a financial advantage on a category of undertakings carrying out a specific activity, i.e. fishing or aquaculture.
Zadevni ukrepi pomoči so prinesli finančno prednost skupini podjetij, ki izvajajo posebno dejavnost, to je ribolov ali ribogojstvo.
The resources necessary for implementing these measures are public resources.
Sredstva, ki so potrebna za izvajanje teh ukrepov, so javna sredstva.
Since the products of the beneficiary undertakings are sold on the Community market, the measures strengthen the position of those undertakings, both on the French market compared with undertakings from other Member States wanting to introduce their own products onto that market and on the market of the other Member States compared with undertakings selling their products on those markets.
Ker se izdelki podjetij, upravičenih do pomoči, prodajajo na trgu Skupnosti, se s takšnimi ukrepi utrjuje položaj teh podjetij tako na francoskem trgu v primerjavi s podjetji iz drugih držav članic, ki bi na tem trgu rada začela prodajati svoje izdelke, kot na trgih drugih držav članic v primerjavi s podjetji, ki na teh trgih prodajajo svoje izdelke.
Consequently, these measures distort or threaten to distort competition.
Zato takšni ukrepi izkrivljajo konkurenco ali grozijo, da jo bodo izkrivili.
They constitute State aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty.
So državna pomoč v smislu odstavka 1 člena 87 Pogodbe.
These measures can be considered compatible with the common market only if eligible for one of the derogations provided for in the Treaty.
Ti ukrepi se lahko smatrajo za združljive s skupnim trgom samo, če lahko zanje velja ena od izjem, ki jih predvideva Pogodba.
Since this aid benefits undertakings in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, to be able to benefit from the derogation provided for, they must correspond to one of the exceptions provided for by the Guidelines (the various versions of these which have been applicable since 1986 are listed in recital 30).
Ker takšna pomoč koristi podjetjem ribiškega in ribogojnega sektorja, morajo za upravičenost do predvidene izjeme ustrezati eni od izjem, ki jih predvidevajo glavne smernice (njihove različice, veljavne od leta 1986, so naštete v uvodni izjavi 30).
Aid for purchasing new vessels (1986-1999)
Pomoč za nakup novih ladij (obdobje 1986–1999)
In its comments, France explained that the maximum aid rates had been respected.
Francija je v svojih pripombah razložila, da so bile najvišje stopnje upoštevane.