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The exceptions provided for in Article 87(2) of the Treaty, which concern aid of a social character granted to individual consumers, aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences and aid granted to certain areas of the Federal Republic of Germany, do not apply in this case.
Izjeme iz člena 87(2) Pogodbe, ki zadevajo pomoč socialnega značaja, dodeljeno posameznim porabnikom, pomoč za popravo škode po naravnih nesrečah ali izjemnih dogodkih in pomoč, dodeljeno posameznim območjem Zvezne republike Nemčije, se v tem primeru ne uporabljajo.
Neither does the scheme qualify for the exception allowed by Article 87(3)(a) of the Treaty for aid to promote the economic development of areas where the standard of living is abnormally low or where there is serious underemployment, because the measure in question applies throughout Italy and not only in the Article 87(3)(a) areas of the country.
Program tudi ni upravičen do izjeme, ki jo dopušča člen 87(3)(a) Pogodbe za pomoč za spodbujanje gospodarskega razvoja območij, kjer je življenjska raven izjemno nizka ali kjer je visoka brezposelnost, saj se zadevni ukrep uporablja za vso Italijo in ne samo za območja države iz člena 87(3)(a).
Finally, the scheme does not appear to contribute in any way to the development of such areas.
Končno, ne zdi se, da bi program kakor koli pripomogel k razvoju takšnih območij.
In the same way, the scheme cannot be considered to be an important project of common European interest or to remedy a serious disturbance in Italy’s economy, as provided for by Article 87(3)(b) of the Treaty; nor does it have as its object the promotion of culture and heritage conservation as provided for by Article 87(3)(d) of the Treaty.
Enako se program ne more obravnavati, kot da je pomemben projekt v skupnem evropskem interesu ali da odpravlja resne motnje v italijanskem gospodarstvu, kot predvideva člen 87(3)(b) Pogodbe; niti si ne prizadeva za ohranjanje kulture in kulturne dediščine, kot predvideva člen 87(3)(d) Pogodbe.
Finally, the scheme in question must be examined in the light of Article 87(3)(c) of the Treaty.
Končno je treba zadevni program preučiti v zvezi s členom 87(3)(c) Pogodbe.
The tax advantages granted by the scheme are not linked to specific investments, job creation or specific projects.
Davčne ugodnosti, ki jih omogoča program, niso povezane z določenimi naložbami, odpiranjem delovnih mest ali določenimi projekti.
They simply constitute a reduction in the costs that would normally have to be borne by the firms concerned in the course of their business and must therefore be regarded as operating aid that is incompatible with the common market.
Gre preprosto za znižanje stroškov, ki bi jih zadevna podjetja sicer imela pri poslovanju, zato je ugodnosti treba obravnavati kot državno pomoč za tekoče poslovanje, ki pa ni združljiva s skupnim trgom.
CONCLUSIONS
VI SKLEPI
The Commission concludes that the tax incentives granted under this measure constitute operating aid that does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the general ban on such aid and is therefore incompatible with the common market.
Komisija sklene, da so davčne spodbude, dodeljene po tem ukrepu, državna pomoč za tekoče poslovanje in niso upravičene do nobene izjeme pri splošni prepovedi takšne pomoči in so zato nezdružljive s skupnim trgom.
The Commission also finds that Italy has unlawfully implemented the measure in question.
Komisija tudi ugotavlja, da je Italija zadevni ukrep izvedla v nasprotju z zakonom.
Where unlawfully granted state aid is found to be incompatible with the common market, the natural consequence of such a finding is that the aid should be recovered from the beneficiaries.
Če je nezakonito dodeljena državna pomoč nezdružljiva s skupnim trgom, je samoumevna posledica takšne ugotovitve, da morajo upravičenci pomoč vrniti.
Through recovery of the aid, the competitive position that existed before the aid was granted is restored as far as possible.
Z vračilom pomoči se poskuša čim bolj ponovno vzpostaviti položaj, ki je obstajal pred dodelitvijo pomoči.
Although in this case the procedure was closed shortly after the end of the first tax year of application of the scheme and therefore before the tax due by most beneficiaries had to be paid, the Commission cannot rule out the possibility that some firms may already have benefited from the aid in terms, for example, of lower advance payments of taxes relating to the current tax year.
Čeprav se je v tem primeru postopek končal kmalu po koncu prvega davčnega leta uporabe programa, torej preden so upravičenci plačali davke, Komisija ne more izključiti možnosti, da so nekatera podjetja mogoče že imela ugodnosti od pomoči, na primer v obliki znižanih predplačil davkov za tekoče davčno leto.
The Commission notes that, following the opening of the formal investigation, the Italian authorities publicly warned the scheme’s potential beneficiaries of the possible consequences should the Commission find that the measure in question constituted incompatible aid.
Komisija ugotavlja, da so italijanski organi po sprožitvi formalne preiskave javno opozorili potencialne upravičence programa na morebitne posledice, če bi Komisija ugotovila, da gre pri zadevnem ukrepu za pomoč, ki je nezdružljiva s skupnim trgom.
The Commission nevertheless considers it necessary that any aid already made available to the beneficiaries should be recovered.
Komisija kljub temu meni, da je treba povrniti vsako pomoč, ki je bila na voljo upravičencem.
To that end, Italy should be required to enjoin the potential beneficiaries of the scheme, within two months of the date of notification of this Decision, to reimburse the aid with interest calculated in accordance with Chapter V of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 93 of the EC Treaty [9].
Zato bi morali od Italije zahtevati, da morebitnim upravičencem po programu v dveh mesecih po uradnem obvestilu o tej odločbi naroči, naj povrnejo pomoč vključno z obrestmi, izračunanimi v skladu s poglavjem V Uredbe Komisije (ES) št. 794/2004 z dne 21. aprila 2004 o izvajanju Uredbe Sveta (ES) št. 659/1999 o določitvi podrobnih pravil za uporabo člena 93 Pogodbe ES [9].
In particular, where the aid has already been made available through reductions in payments of taxes due for the current tax year, Italy must collect the entire tax due by means of the final scheduled payment for 2004.
Zlasti tam, kjer je bila pomoč že dodeljena v obliki znižanja plačil davkov za tekoče davčno leto, mora Italija pobrati ves davek prek končnega načrtovanega plačila za leto 2004.
In any event, full recovery must be completed at the latest by the end of the first tax year following the date of notification of the present Decision.
Vsekakor morajo biti sredstva popolnoma vrnjena najpozneje do konca prvega davčnega leta po datumu uradnega obvestila o tej odločbi.
Italy should be required to provide the Commission with the necessary information, compiling a list of the beneficiaries concerned and indicating clearly the measures planned and already taken to secure immediate and effective recovery of the unlawful state aid.
Od Italije bi morali zahtevati, da Komisiji pošlje potrebne podatke, ki zajemajo seznam zadevnih upravičencev in iz katerih so jasno razvidni načrtovani in že sprejeti ukrepi za zagotovitev takojšnjega in učinkovitega vračila nezakonite državne pomoči.
It should also be called upon to forward to the Commission, within two months of the notification of this Decision, all documents giving evidence that recovery proceedings have been initiated against the beneficiaries of the unlawful aid.
Treba bi jo bilo tudi pozvati, da Komisiji v dveh mesecih po uradnem obvestilu o tej odločbi posreduje vse dokumente, ki dokazujejo, da so se proti upravičencem nezakonite pomoči začeli postopki za vračilo.
This Decision concerns the scheme as such and must be implemented immediately, including recovery of aid granted under the scheme.
Ta odločba se nanaša na sam program in jo je treba izpolniti takoj, vključno z vračilom pomoči, dodeljene po programu.
However, it is without prejudice to the possibility that all or part of the aid granted in individual cases may be deemed compatible, in particular under Article 5(b) of the Block Exemption Regulation for aid to SMEs,
Vendar ne vpliva na možnost, da se vsa ali del pomoči, dodeljene v posameznih primerih, lahko obravnava kot združljiva, zlasti v skladu s členom 5(b) Uredbe o skupinskih izjemah za pomoč malim in srednje velikim podjetjem –
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
SPREJELA NASLEDNJO ODLOČBO: Člen 1
Italy shall abolish the aid scheme referred to in Article 1 with effect from the tax year current on the date of notification of this Decision.
Italija na dan uradnega obvestila o tej odločbi ukine program pomoči iz člena 1 z začetkom veljavnosti od tekočega davčnega leta.
Italy shall take the necessary measures to recover from the beneficiaries the aid referred to in Article 1 and unlawfully made available to them.
Italija sprejme vse potrebne ukrepe, da od upravičencev dobi povrnjeno pomoč iz člena 1, ki so jo dobili nezakonito.
Recovery shall be effected without delay and in accordance with the procedures of national law provided that they allow the immediate and effective implementation of the Decision.
Povračilo se izvede nemudoma in v skladu s postopki nacionalnega prava pod pogojem, da omogočajo takojšnjo in učinkovito izvedbo odločbe.
The recovery shall be completed at the earliest opportunity.
Vračilo se opravi čim prej.
In particular, where the aid has already been made available by means of lower part-payments of taxes due for the current tax year, Italy shall collect the entire tax due by means of the final scheduled payment for 2004.
Zlasti tam, kjer je bila pomoč že dodeljena v obliki znižanja delnega plačila davkov za tekoče davčno leto, Italija pobere ves davek prek končnega načrtovanega plačila za leto 2004.
In all other cases, Italy shall recover the tax due at the latest by the end of the tax year current on the date of notification of this Decision.
V vseh drugih primerih Italija dobi nazaj davek, ki bi ga morala pobrati, najpozneje do konca tekočega davčnega leta na dan uradnega obvestila o tej odločbi.
The aid to be recovered shall bear interest, running from the date on which it was first put at the disposal of the beneficiaries until its actual recovery.
Na pomoč, ki jo je treba vrniti, tečejo obresti, in sicer od dneva, ko je bila prvič na voljo upravičencu, do njenega dejanskega vračila.
The interest shall be calculated in accordance with Chapter V of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004.
Obresti se izračunajo v skladu s poglavjem V Uredbe Komisije (ES) št. 794/2004.
Within two months of the date of notification of this Decision, Italy shall enjoin all beneficiaries of the aid referred to in Article 1 to reimburse the unlawful aid, with interest.
V dveh mesecih po dnevu uradnega obvestila o tej odločbi Italija naroči vsem upravičencem pomoči iz člena 1, naj vrnejo nezakonito pridobljeno pomoč, vključno z obrestmi.
Within two months of the date of notification of this Decision, Italy shall inform the Commission of the measures already taken and planned to comply with it.
V dveh mesecih po dnevu uradnega obvestila o tej odločbi Italija obvesti Komisijo o že sprejetih in načrtovanih ukrepih za njeno uresničitev.
This information shall be provided using the questionnaire in Annex I to this Decision.
Te informacije se pošljejo z uporabo vprašalnika v Prilogi 1 k tej odločbi.
Within the same period of time, Italy shall transmit all documents giving evidence that the recovery proceedings have been initiated against the beneficiaries of the unlawful aid.
V enakem časovnem obdobju Italija pošlje vse dokumente, ki dokazujejo, da so se proti upravičencem nezakonite pomoči začeli postopki za vračilo.
OJ C 221, 3.9.2004, p. 7.
UL C 221, 3.9.2004, str. 7.
Case C-143/99 Adria-Wien Pipeline [2001] ECR I-8365.
Zadeva C-143/99 Adria-Wien Pipeline [2001] Recueil I-8365.
Case 173/73 Italy v Commission [1974] ECR 709.
Zadeva 173/73 Italija proti Komisiji [1974] Recueil 709.
Case 203/82 Italy v Commission [1983] ECR 2525.
Zadeva 203/82 Italija proti Komisiji [1983] Recueil 2525.
Case T-214/95 Het Vlaamse Gewest v Commission [1998] ECR II-717.
Zadeva T-214/95 Het Vlaamse Gewest proti Komisiji [1998] Recueil II-717.
These were: (1) Trevisan SpA, industrial painting plants; (2) Isagro SpA, pharmaceuticals, (3) Digital Multimedia Technologies (DMT) SpA, media, (4) Terna SpA, public utilities (electricity); (5) Procomac SpA, bottling plants; (6) Azimut Holding SpA, financial services; (7) Greenvision Ambiente SpA, services, (8) Panariagroup SpA, ceramics; (9) RGI SpA, IT applications; (10) Geox SpA, clothing.
Te družbe so bile: (1) Trevisan SpA, obrati barvne industrije; (2) Isagro SpA, farmacevtski proizvodi, (3) Digital Multimedia Technologies (DMT) SpA, mediji, (4) Terna SpA, javno podjetje (elektrika); (5) Procomac SpA, polnilnice pijač; (6) Azimut Holding SpA, finančne storitve; (7) Greenvision Ambiente SpA, storitve, (8) Panariagroup SpA, keramika; (9) RGI SpA, IT aplikacije; (10) Geox SpA, oblačila.
Information regarding the implementation of Commission Decision of 16.03.2005 on aid scheme C8/2004 (ex NN164/2003) implemented by Italy in favour of newly listed companies
Informacije o izvajanju Odločbe Komisije z dne 16.03.2005 o programu pomoči C8/2004 (prej NN164/2003), ki ga Italija izvaja v korist družb, katerih delnice so začele kotirati na borzi
Total number of beneficiaries and total amount of aid to be recovered
Skupno število upravičencev in skupni znesek pomoči, ki jo je treba vrniti
Please explain in detail how the amount of aid to be recovered from individual beneficiaries will be calculated
Prosimo, razložite podrobno, kako boste izračunali, koliko pomoči morajo vrniti posamezni upravičenci
The principal
Glavnica
The interest.
Obresti
What is the total amount of unlawful aid granted under this scheme that is to be recovered (gross aid equivalent; at … prices)?
Koliko skupaj znaša nezakonito dodeljena pomoč po tem programu, ki jo je treba vrniti (bruto protivrednost pomoči; po … cenah)?
What is the total number of beneficiaries from whom unlawful aid granted under this scheme is to be recovered?
Koliko je vseh upravičencev, ki morajo vrniti nezakonito dodeljeno pomoč po tem programu?
Please describe in detail what measures have already been taken and what measures are planned to ensure immediate and effective recovery of the aid.
Prosimo, podrobno opišite, katere ukrepe za zagotovitev takojšnjega in učinkovitega vračila pomoči ste že sprejeli in katere nameravate sprejeti.
Please also indicate where relevant the legal basis for the measures taken/planned.
Prosimo, da navedete tudi pravno podlago za sprejete/načrtovane ukrepe, kjer je to ustrezno.
By what date will the recovery of the aid be completed?
Kdaj bo pomoč vrnjena?
Information by individual beneficiary
Informacije po posameznem upravičencu
Please provide details for each beneficiary from whom unlawful aid granted under the scheme is to be recovered in the table below.
Prosimo, da v spodnji tabeli navedete podrobne podatke o vsakem upravičencu, ki mora vrniti nezakonito dodeljeno pomoč po tem programu.
Identity of the beneficiary
Identiteta upravičenca
Amount of unlawful aid granted [1]Currency: ….
Znesek nezakonito dodeljene pomoči [1]Valuta: …
Amounts reimbursed [2]Currency: …
Vrnjeni zneski [2]Valuta: …
Amount of aid put at the disposal of the beneficiary (in gross aid equivalent; at … prices)
Znesek pomoči, ki jo je imel upravičenec na voljo (v bruto protivrednosti; po … cenah)
(°) Gross amounts reimbursed (including interests)
(°) Vrnjeni bruto zneski (vključno z obrestmi)
Article 1 The state aid scheme in the form of tax incentives for companies admitted to listing on a regulated European market, provided for by Articles 1(1)(d) and 11 of Decree-Law No 269 of 30 September 2003, which Italy has put into effect, is incompatible with the common market.
Program državnih pomoči v obliki davčnih spodbud za družbe, ki so dobile dovoljenje za vključitev na organizirani evropski trg, predviden v členih 1(1)(d) in 11 Zakonskega odloka št. 269 z dne 30. septembra 2003, ki ga je Italija uresničila, ni združljiv s skupnim trgom.
on State aid No C 5/2004 (ex N 609/2003) which Germany is planning to implement for Kronoply
o državni pomoči št. C 5/2004 (prej N 609/2003), Nemčije za Kronoply
(notified under document number C(2005) 3497)
(notificirano pod dokumentarno številko C(2005) 3497)
Having called on interested parties to submit their comments pursuant to those provisions [1] and having regard to their comments,
po pozivu vsem zainteresiranim strankam, naj predložijo svoje pripombe v skladu z navedenimi členi [1] in ob upoštevanju teh pripomb,
By letter dated 22 December 2003 (A/39031), Germany notified the Commission that it was planning to award an investment grant to Kronoply GmbH, Heiligengrabe (Brandenburg) (hereinafter ‘Kronoply’) under the multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects [2] (‘1998 multisectoral aid framework’).
Nemčija je z dopisom z dne 22. decembra 2003 (A/39031) sporočila svojo namero, da bo Kronoplyju GmbH, Heilligengrabe (Brandenburg) (v nadaljevanju „Kronoply“) v okviru večsektorskega okvira regionalne pomoči za velike naložbene programe [2] (v nadaljevanju „večsektorski okvir pomoči iz leta 1998“) dodelila investicijsko podporo.
The notified aid was registered under No N 609/03.
Pomoč je bila vpisana v evidenco pod številko N 609/03.
By letter dated 18 February 2004 (SG/D/200649), the Commission informed Germany of its decision to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty.
Komisija je Nemčiji (SG/D/200649) z dopisom z dne 18. februarja 2004 sporočila svoj sklep, da bo na podlagi člena 88(2) Pogodbe ES sprožila postopek v zvezi z navedeno pomočjo.
The Commission called on interested parties to submit their comments.
Komisija je zainteresirane stranke pozvala, naj predložijo svoje pripombe v zvezi s to pomočjo.
By letter dated 19 March 2004 (A/32003), Germany submitted its comments.
Nemčija je z dopisom z dne 19. marca 2004 (A/32003) sporočila svoje pripombe.
By letter dated 24 May 2004 (A/33878), Luther Menold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH submitted comments on behalf of Kronoply.
Z dopisom z dne 24. maja 2004 (A/33878) se je v imenu podjetja Kronoply izrazila pravniška pisarna Luther Menold Rechtsanwaltgesellschaft mbH.
The comments were forwarded to Germany on 19 November 2004 (D/58277).
Ta pripomba je bila 19. novembra 2004 posredovana Nemčiji (D/58277).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE AID
OPIS POMOČI
First notification N 813/2000
Prva prijava N 813/2000
The present case is related to Case No N 813/2000, in which the Commission approved aid to Kronoply.
Zadevna odločba je povezana s pomočjo N 813/2000, ki jo je Komisija odobrila za podjetje Kronoply.
On 3 July 2001 (SG/D/289524) the Commission approved a gross aid intensity of 31,5% for Kronopoly under the 1998 multisectoral aid framework in connection with the construction of a production plant for Oriented Strand Board [4] ( ‘OSB’) in Heiligengrabe, Brandenburg, an assisted area within the meaning of Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty.
Komisija je 3. julija 2001 odobrila (SG/D/289524) bruto intenzivnost pomoči v višini 31,5 odstotka za Kronoply po večsektorskem okviru pomoči iz leta 1998 za gradnjo proizvodnega obrata za „Oriented Strand Boards“ [4] (v nadaljevanju „OSB“) v Heiligengrabnu, Brandenburg, v regiji prejemnici pomoči v smislu člena 87(3)(a) Pogodbe ES.
The aid intensity was set 3,5 percentage points lower than the maximum because the relevant market was considered to be in decline.
Intenzivnost pomoči je bila določena na 3,5 odstotne točke pod najvišjo intenzivnostjo pomoči, saj je bil upoštevni trg označen kot trg v upadanju.
The Commission calculated the three assessment criteria to be applied in determining the maximum allowable aid intensity under the 1998 multisectoral aid framework.
Komisija je ocenila tri korekcijske dejavnike za izračunavanje najvišje intenzivnosti pomoči v skladu z večsektorskim okvirom pomoči iz leta 1998.
Consequently, in order to comply with those criteria, the maximum allowable aid intensity was calculated to be 31,5% (competition factor 0,75, capital-labour factor 0,8 and regional impact factor 1,5).
Najvišja intenzivnost pomoči od tu znaša 31,5 odstotka (dejavnik konkurenčnosti 0,75, dejavnik „razmerje kapitalski vložek – delovna mesta“ 0,8 in dejavnik „regionalni učinki“ 1,5).
The amount of aid involved was therefore €35,4 million [5].
Pomoč je tako znašala 35,4 milijona EUR [5].
Calculation of the competition factor caused some disagreement between the Commission and Germany.
Določitev dejavnika konkurenčnosti je vodila k nestrinjanju med Komisijo in Nemčijo.
Both sides agreed, however, that the relevant market consisted of OSB and plywood products.
Obe strani sta opredelili upoštevni trg kot tistega za OSB in izdelke iz vezanega lesa.
Germany initially provided studies which showed that this market was not in decline.
Nemčija je na začetku predložila raziskave, iz katerih je izhajalo, da ta trg ne upada.
The Commission had doubts concerning those studies because the results hinged on exceptionally strong demand growth for 2000 as compared with previous years.
Komisija je dvomila v te raziskave, ker so izhajale iz nenavadno močnega povečanja povpraševanja za leto 2000 v primerjavi z letom poprej.
Information was exchanged on several occasions before Germany reduced the notified aid intensity from 35% to 31,5%:
Po večkratni izmenjavi informacij je Nemčija znižala intenzivnost priglašene pomoči s 35 odstotkov na 31,5 odstotka.
By letter dated 22 December 2000 (A/40955), Germany notified its intention to grant aid to Kronoply under the 1998 multisectoral aid framework.
Z dopisom z dne 22. decembra 2000 (A/40955) je Nemčija sporočila svojo namero, da bo podjetju Kronoply dodelila pomoč v okviru večsektorskega okvira pomoči iz leta 1998.
On 3 January 2001 (D/56400) the Commission requested further information.
Komisija je 3. januarja 2001 (D/56400) zahtevala dodatne informacije.
A meeting was held on 11 January 2001 between representatives of the German Government, the Land of Brandenburg, the company involved and the Commission.
januarja 2001 so se na razgovoru sestali zastopniki nemške zvezne vlade, dežele Brandenburg, zadevnega podjetja in Komisije.
The German Government provided the requested information by letters dated 9 February 2001 (A/31359) and 20 February 2001 (A/31463).
Zvezna vlada je z dopisoma z dne 9. februarja 2001 (A/31359) in 20. februarja 2001 (A/31463) predložila zahtevane informacije.
By letter of 9 April 2001 (D/51511), the Commission sent additional questions to which Germany replied on 21 May 2001 (A/34090).
Z dopisom z dne 9. aprila 2001 (D/51511) je Komisija Nemčiji poslala dodatna vprašanja, na katera je Nemčija odgovorila v dopisu z dne 21. maja 2001 (A/34090).
By letter dated 19 June 2001 (A/34812), Germany reduced the notified aid intensity from 35% to 31,5%.
Z dopisom z dne 19. junija 2001 (A/34812) je Nemčija sporočila zmanjšanje intenzivnosti pomoči s 35 na 31,5 odstotka.
By letter dated 5 July 2001 (SG/D/289525), the Commission informed Germany that it had no objections to the aid.
Z dopisom z dne 5. julija 2001 (SG/D/289525) je Komisija Nemčiji sporočila, da nima ugovorov zoper pomoč.
By letter dated 3 January 2002 (A/30013), Germany requested an amendment to the Commission decision.
Z dopisom z dne 3. januarja 2002 (A/30013) je Nemčija zaprosila za spremembo odločbe Komisije.
It provided evidence that the growth in demand estimated for 2000 had been achieved and that the market was therefore not in decline.
Nemčija je predložila dokaze, da je do napovedanega povečanja povpraševanja za leto 2000 dejansko prišlo in da trg torej ne upada.