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The Commission invited interested parties to submit comments on the measures.
Komisija je pozvala zainteresirane stranke, naj predložijo svoje pripombe glede zadevnih ukrepov.
No third party submitted comments.
Pripomb ni predložila nobena tretja zainteresirana stranka.
In a letter of 31 May 2006, registered as received on 6 June, the Belgian authorities reacted to the decision initiating the procedure.
Belgijski organi so se na odločitev o začetku postopka odzvali z dopisom z dne 31. maja 2006, evidentiranim 6. junija 2006.
By letters of 13 December 2006 and 5 February 2007, they submitted additional information.
Dodatne informacije so posredovali z dopisoma z dne 13. decembra 2006 in 5. februarja 2007.
A meeting between the Commission and the Belgian authorities was held on 13 February 2007.
Dne 13. februarja 2007 je bil organiziran sestanek med Komisijo in belgijskimi organi.
Belgium submitted further information by letter of 20 February 2007.
Belgija je z dopisom z dne 20. februarja 2007 posredovala dodatne informacije.
On 23 February the Commission sent a new request for information to which the Belgian authorities replied by letter of 28 February.
Komisija je 23. februarja 2007 poslala novo zahtevo za informacije, na katero so belgijski organi odgovorili z dopisom z dne 28. februarja 2007.
The beneficiary of the aid would be General Motors Belgium in Antwerp (hereinafter ‘GM Belgium’), which is part of the General Motors Corporation (‘GMC’).
Prejemnica pomoči naj bi bila družba General Motors Belgium („GM Belgium“) iz Antwerpna, ki je del družbe General Motors Corporation („GMC“).
GMC activities in Europe (‘GM Europe’) are managed by a dedicated management team.
Dejavnosti GMC v Evropi („GM Europe“) upravlja posebna upravna ekipa.
The company, which was set up in 1924, produces car parts for internal use and for other GMC subsidiaries and also assembles cars.
Družba, ki je bila ustanovljena leta 1924, po eni strani proizvaja rezervne avtomobilske dele za lastno uporabo in za druge odvisne družbe GMC ter po drugi strani sestavlja motorna vozila.
In 2005 it produced 253000 cars.
Leta 2005 je izdelala 253000 vozil.
The bulk of production is exported.
Večina proizvodnje je namenjena izvozu.
The plant currently assembles the Opel Astra model, which is present on a segment of the automobile market where, as confirmed by the Belgian authorities, competition is particularly strong.
Tovarna trenutno sestavlja model Opel Astra, ki se na avtomobilskem trgu uvršča v razred, v katerem je konkurenca še posebej močna, kakor so potrdili belgijski organi.
The company employs around 5000 workers.
Družba zaposluje približno 5000 oseb.
GM Belgium has announced an investment programme of EUR 127 million for the period 2005-07, including:
General Motors Belgium je za obdobje 2005–2007 napovedal izvedbo investicijskega programa v vrednosti 127 milijonov EUR, ki naj bi obsegal:
The production of a new version of the Astra model: in addition to the three versions already being produced, the plant will manufacture the Astra with a retractable hardtop (the ‘cabrio’ or ‘Astra TwinTop’).
proizvodnjo nove izvedenke modela Astra: poleg treh izvedenk, katerih proizvodnja že poteka, bo tovarna proizvajala še vozilo Astra s trdo zložljivo streho (izvedenka „cabrio“ ali „Astra TwinTop“).
Until now, the ‘cabrio’ version has not been produced by GM Europe but has been outsourced to the Italian company Bertoné.
Doslej izvedenke „cabrio“ ni proizvajala družba GM Europe, temveč je proizvodnja potekala prek podizvajalca, italijanske družbe Bertone;
The doubling of the capacity of the press shop: the extension of the press activities is part of GM Europe’s strategy for production to be matched more closely to local needs.
podvojitev zmogljivosti stiskalniške delavnice: razvoj stiskalniških dejavnosti sodi v okvir strategije družbe GM Europe, ki si prizadeva za boljšo prilagoditev lokalnim potrebam.
The enhanced self-supply of bodywork parts and the more efficient logistics between the group's various subsidiaries will make it possible to reduce the number of parts transported between plants.
Z izboljšanjem samooskrbe s karoserijskimi deli in učinkovitostjo logistike med različnimi odvisnimi družbami v skupini se bo zmanjšal prevoz delov med tovarnami.
These two additional activities will limit the reduction in the workforce in Antwerp and guarantee the future of the plant.
S tema dvema dodatnima dejavnostma je mogoče omejiti zmanjševanje števila zaposlenih v Antwerpnu in zagotoviti prihodnost tovarne.
They entail the introduction of new machines, new components, new assembly techniques and new working methods.
Za njuno izvajanje sta potrebni namestitev novih strojev in komponent ter uvedba novih tehnik sestavljanja in metod dela.
For this reason, a training programme linked to these additional activities and covering the period 2005-07 has been set up.
Zato je bil v zvezi s temi dodatnimi dejavnostmi v obdobju 2005–2007 organiziran program usposabljanja.
The costs amount to EUR 19,94 million, and the notified aid to EUR 5338500. As Antwerp is located in a non-assisted area, the maximum aid intensity is 50 % for general training and 25 % for specific training.
Stroški tega programa znašajo 19,94 milijona EUR, medtem ko znaša priglašena pomoč 5338500 EUR. Ker se Antwerpen nahaja v regiji, ki ni upravičena do državne pomoči, lahko intenzivnost pomoči za splošno usposabljanje znaša največ 50 %, za posebno usposabljanje pa največ 25 %.
The aid is to be granted as ad hoc aid by the Flemish Region (Vlaamse Gemeenschap).
Pomoč mora kot „ad hoc“ pomoč dodeliti flamska regija (Vlaams Gewest).
According to the information provided by Belgium, the programme includes elements of general training costing EUR 6,22 million. The general training will cover activities related to:
Glede na podatke, ki jih je predložila Belgija, je program sestavljen iz dela „splošno usposabljanje“, katerega stroški znašajo 6,22 milijona EUR. To splošno usposabljanje bo pokrivalo dejavnosti, povezane z naslednjimi postavkami:
technical training (EUR 2,63 million) (trainers: 90 % external and 10 % internal): welding, fork-lift-truck drivers, roller bridge, toolmakers, maintenance technicians, Allen Bradley, Controllogix;
tehnično usposabljanje (2,63 milijona EUR) (inštruktorji: 90 % zunanjih in 10 % notranjih): varjenje, vozniki viličarja, „roller bridge“, orodjarji, vzdrževalci, Allen Bradley, ControlLogix,
basic training (EUR 0,79 million) (trainers: 95 % external and 5 % internal): IT training (office software: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), social skills (presentation, communication, leadership, etc.) and upgrading of basic knowledge (finance for non-finance staff, ISO standards, safety skills);
osnovno usposabljanje (0,79 milijona EUR) (inštruktorji: 95 % zunanjih in 5 % notranjih): računalniško usposabljanje (pisarniški programi: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint itd.), socialne sposobnosti (predstavitev, komunikacija, vodstvene funkcije itd.) in izboljšanje osnovnih znanj (finance za nefinančnike, standardi ISO, varnost),
general coordination (EUR 0,89 million) (advisers: 100 % internal): a temporary team comprising staff from different departments will be in charge of the development, follow-up and support of the general training activities included in the training programmes.
splošna koordinacija (0,89 milijona EUR) (svetovalci: 100 % notranjih): začasna ekipa za sprejem zaposlenih iz različnih služb se bo ukvarjala s pripravo, spremljanjem in podporo dejavnosti splošnega usposabljanja, vključenih v programe usposabljanja.
This item is not training in itself but represents the cost of advisory services in connection with the general part of the training programme;
To postavka ne sodi v okvir usposabljanja kot takega, ampak se vključi v stroške svetovalnih storitev, povezanih s splošnim delom programa usposabljanja,
simulated work environment (SWE) (EUR 1,89 million) (trainers: 100 % internal): training on the global production principles implemented in a complex work environment.
simulirano delovno okolje (1,89 milijona EUR) (inštruktorji: 100 % notranjih): usposabljanje o načelih globalizirane proizvodnje, ki poteka v kompleksnem delovnem okolju.
In a simulated work environment, explanation of the following concepts and demonstration of their increasing importance: workplace organisation, safety, working to standards, visual management, cost saving, permanent improvement, etc. All 5000 employees of GM Belgium will follow the SWE training in groups of 17.
V simuliranem delovnem okolju („SDO“) se pojasnijo spodaj navedena načela in prikaže njihova vedno večja vloga: organizacija delovnega mesta, varnost, delo v skladu s standardi, vizualno upravljanje, prihranki pri stroških, nenehne izboljšave itd. Usposabljanja SDO se bo v skupinah po 17 oseb udeležilo vseh 5000 zaposlenih v družbi General Motors Belgium v Antwerpnu.
It will take place in a dedicated training room containing a simulated production line with wooden cars.
Potekalo bo v posebnem prostoru za usposabljanje, opremljenem s simulirano proizvodno linijo in lesenimi motornimi vozili.
The specific training costs amount to EUR 13,73 million and cover activities related to:
Stroški posebnega usposabljanja znašajo 13,73 milijona EUR; v ta znesek so vključeni stroški naslednjih dejavnosti:
on-the-job training (EUR 4,54 million) (trainers: 100 % internal): practical training of workers, on an individual basis, at their workplace;
usposabljanje med delom (4,54 milijona EUR) (inštruktorji: 100 % notranjih): praktično individualno usposabljanje delavcev na njihovem delovnem mestu,
training related to the extension of the press activities (EUR 4,35 million) (trainers: 20 % external and 80 % internal): a broader variety and larger quantity of metal sheets will be produced at GM Belgium.
usposabljanje, povezano s stiskalniškimi dejavnostmi (4,35 milijona EUR) (inštruktorji: 20 % zunanjih in 80 % notranjih): GM Belgium bo proizvodnjo razširil na več vrst kovinskih plošč in hkrati povečal tudi količino teh proizvodov.
In order to prepare the current workforce for this, a higher degree of technical skills is required.
Da bi se ustrezno pripravili na to delo, morajo že zaposleni delavci pridobiti višjo raven tehničnega znanja.
Accordingly, training activities will take place that increase the technical skills of the press workforce (perforating matrixes, cutting tools, etc.);
Zato bodo organizirane dejavnosti usposabljanja, katerih namen bo izboljšati tehnično znanje delavcev, ki delajo v postopku stiskanja (perforacijski kalupi, rezilna orodja itd.),
specific technical training (EUR 4,82 million) (trainers: 20 % external and 80 % internal): the start of production of the Astra TwinTop will affect the plant’s existing production processes, in particular the press, bodywork, paint shop, assembly, quality control and logistic activities.
posebno tehnično usposabljanje (4,82 milijona EUR) (inštruktorji: 20 % zunanjih in 80 % notranjih): začetek proizvodnje vozila Astra TwinTop bo vplival na dosedanje proizvodne postopke v tovarni, predvsem kar zadeva stiskanje, karoserijo, ličarsko delavnico, sestavljanje, kontrolo kakovosti in logistične dejavnosti.
Likewise, the workplace layout will be fully reorganised.
Poleg tega je treba delavnice popolnoma preurediti.
A group of engineering and team representatives will assist the heads of section in implementing these modifications to the production process.
Pri uvajanju teh sprememb proizvodnih postopkov bo vodje oddelkov usmerjala skupina predstavnikov inženirjev in ekip delavcev.
In its decision of 26 April 2006 to initiate the procedure, the Commission expressed its doubts as to the necessity of the aid and wondered whether the training activities would have been undertaken in any event, even without aid.
Komisija je v odločitvi o začetku postopka preiskave z dne 26. aprila 2006 („odločitev o začetku postopka“) izrazila dvom o nujnosti pomoči in se spraševala, ali ne bi bile dejavnosti usposabljanja v vsakem primeru izvedene tudi brez pomoči.
As the aid did not seem to lead to additional activities on the part of the beneficiary, it appeared to have no positive effect, but to be only distortive.
Ker vse kaže na to, da prejemnik pomoči ni izvedel dodatnih dejavnosti usposabljanja, pomoč očitno ni imela nikakršnih pozitivnih učinkov, temveč je šlo samo za izkrivljanje konkurence.
If this analysis were confirmed, the aid could not be authorised.
Če bi bila ta analiza potrjena, se pomoč ne bi smela odobriti.
Regarding the training activities linked to the launch of a new model, the Commission observed that, in the car industry, the production of a new model is a normal and regular feature necessary to maintain competitiveness.
Kar zadeva dejavnosti usposabljanja, povezane z začetkom proizvodnje novega modela, je Komisija ugotovila, da je v avtomobilski industriji proizvodnja novih modelov običajen in reden dejavnik, potreben za ohranjanje konkurenčnosti podjetja.
The training costs associated with the launching of a new model are therefore normally incurred by car makers solely on the basis of the market incentive.
Stroške usposabljanja, povezane z začetkom proizvodnje novega modela, zato običajno prevzamejo sami proizvajalci motornih vozil že samo na podlagi tržne spodbude.
Clearly, in order to produce new models, car manufacturers need to train their workforce in the new techniques to be adopted.
Razumljivo je, da morajo za proizvodnjo novih modelov proizvajalci motornih vozil zaposlene usposobiti za uporabo novih tehnik.
Consequently, the training activities in question would most probably have been undertaken by GM Europe in any event, notably in the absence of aid.
Zato je več kot verjetno, da bi družba GM Europe zadevne dejavnosti usposabljanja izvedla v vsakem primeru, in predvsem brez pomoči.
This seems also to be the behaviour of most competitors in the industry.
Zdi se, da tako deluje tudi večina konkurenčnih podjetij v tem sektorju.
The Commission raised similar questions about the incentive effect of the aid in supporting the extension of the press activities: press-related training expenses are necessary for (increasing) the production of car parts, which is a normal activity in the automobile industry.
Komisija je podobne pomisleke izrazila tudi glede stimulacijskega učinka pomoči, ki naj bi pripomogla k razvoju stiskalniških dejavnosti: stroški usposabljanja, povezani s to dejavnostjo, so nujni za zagotavljanje (povečanje) proizvodnje rezervnih delov, kar je v avtomobilski industriji običajna dejavnost.
Car parts constitute an important and indispensable input to the assembly plant and represent a significant part of the cost of the car.
Rezervni deli so za tovarno, ki sestavlja vozila, pomembno in nujno potrebno proizvodno sredstvo ter pomemben del cene motornih vozil.
Thus, market forces alone should suffice to prompt the company to incur the corresponding training expenses.
Torej bi morale že same tržne sile spodbujati podjetje, da nosi s tem povezane stroške usposabljanja.
Therefore, the training activities covered would probably have been undertaken in any event, and notably in the absence of aid.
Zato je verjetno, da bi podjetje financirane dejavnosti usposabljanja izvedlo v vsakem primeru, in predvsem brez pomoči.
The Commission therefore asked Belgium to explain why, in this case and contrary to what is observed for most car manufacturers in the Community, it considers that the beneficiary would not be able (or willing) to cover the expected costs of the training activities thanks to the benefits it can derive from them (in particular, the ability to produce a new product and/or the increased productivity of the trained workforce).
Komisija je zato Belgijo zaprosila za pojasnilo, zakaj v tem primeru in v nasprotju z ustaljenimi praksami pri večini proizvajalcev motornih vozil v Skupnosti meni, da prejemnik pomoči ne bi mogel (ali hotel) predvidenih stroškov dejavnosti usposabljanja kriti z dobičkom, ki mu ga bodo le-te prinesle (predvsem da ne bi mogel proizvajati novega proizvoda in/ali povečati produktivnosti usposobljenih zaposlenih).
The Commission also argued that, at this stage of the procedure, Belgium has not provided evidence that market forces alone would not prompt the company to undertake the planned training programme.
Komisija je poleg tega trdila, da Belgija na tej stopnji postopka ni predložila dokazov, da tržne sile same po sebi ne bi mogle pripraviti podjetja k temu, da organizira načrtovani program usposabljanja.
The Commission decision to initiate the procedure was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 1 September 2006 [3].
Odločitev o začetku postopka je bila objavljena v Uradnem listu Evropske unije z dne 1. septembra 2006 [3].
Belgium contests the Commission's initial assessment on two grounds.
Belgija začetno oceno Komisije spodbija zaradi dveh razlogov.
First, it considers that the principles of legal certainty, equality of treatment and good administration have been infringed.
Prvič, Belgija meni, da so bila kršena načela pravne varnosti, enakosti obravnave in dobrega upravljanja.
For example, Belgium observes that the Commission has consistently approved similar training aid in the past, including for GM Belgium.
Tako ugotavlja, da je Komisija v preteklosti sistematično potrjevala podobne pomoči za usposabljanje, tudi v korist družbe GM Europe.
The Belgian authorities also claim that the Commission changed dramatically its interpretation of Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid [4] (‘the Regulation’) only six months before its expiry.
Belgijski organi poleg tega navajajo, da je Komisija temeljito spremenila razlago Uredbe Komisije (ES) št. 68/2001 z dne 12. januarja 2001 o uporabi členov 87 in 88 Pogodbe ES pri pomoči za usposabljanje [4], in sicer le šest mesecev pred iztekom njene veljavnosti.
According to the Belgian authorities, the Regulation has been applied in a consistent manner for four and half years.
Po njihovem mnenju se je Uredba (ES) št. 68/2001 štiri leta in pol uporabljala enotno.
Under the principle of good administration, the Commission should have waited for its expiry and amended it at the time in accordance with the new approach.
Na podlagi načela dobrega upravljanja bi morala torej Komisija počakati, da se izteče njena veljavnost, in jo nato spremeniti v skladu z novim pristopom.
As a subsidiary argument, Belgium alleges that the training activities concerned have important positive effects for the economy.
Kot dodaten razlog Belgija navaja, da imajo zadevne dejavnosti usposabljanja pomembne pozitivne učinke na gospodarstvo.
It also asserts that this training programme goes beyond the mere needs of the company.
Poleg tega zagotavlja, da ta program usposabljanja presega zgolj potrebe podjetja.
However, this assertion has been substantiated only for certain parts of the training programme.
Vendar je bila ta trditev potrjena samo za določene dele programa usposabljanja.
Belgium also argues that, like the earlier versions of the model, the Astra TwinTop could have been built by Bertoné.
Belgija poleg tega trdi, da bi lahko vozilo Astra TwinTop, podobno kot predhodne izvedenke tega modela, proizvajala družba Bertone.
Lastly, the Belgian authorities had already claimed before the initiation of the procedure [5] that GM Europe had carried out comparative studies to determine the best location for production of the Astra TwinTop and that the training aid had been a factor in the award of the project to GM Belgium.
Nazadnje, belgijski organi so že pred začetkom postopka [5] izjavili, da je družba GM Europe opravila primerjalne študije, da bi določila najprimernejšo lokacijo za proizvodnjo izvedenke Astra TwinTop, in da je pomoč za usposabljanje pripomogla k odločitvi za dodelitev projekta družbi GM Belgium.
Belgium considers that, under the circumstances, the aid is necessary.
Belgija meni, da je v teh okoliščinah pomoč potrebna.
The Commission considers that the measure constitutes state aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty: it takes the form of a grant by the Flemish Government and is therefore financed through state resources.
Komisija meni, da je ukrep državna pomoč v smislu člena 87(1) Pogodbe: pomoč je namreč dodeljena v obliki subvencije flamske vlade in se torej financira iz državnih sredstev.
The measure is selective as it is limited to General Motors Belgium.
Ukrep je selektiven, saj zadeva samo General Motors Belgium.
This selective grant could distort competition between GM Europe's production plants by conferring on General Motors Belgium an advantage relative to the other plants in the group.
Ta selektivna subvencija bi lahko izkrivljala konkurenco med proizvodnimi tovarnami družbe GM Europe, s tem ko daje družbi General Motors Belgium prednost pred drugimi tovarnami v skupini.
It could also distort competition with other car manufacturers.
Lahko bi prišlo tudi do izkrivljanja konkurence v odnosu do drugih proizvajalcev motornih vozil.
Moreover, the market for motor vehicles is characterised by extensive trade between Member States.
Poleg tega je za avtomobilski trg značilna intenzivna trgovina med državami članicami.
The Commission also notes that GM Europe’s plants are located in different Member States.
Komisija tudi ugotavlja, da se tovarne skupine GM Europe nahajajo v različnih državah članicah.
Thus, the aid could distort competition and affect trade between Member States.
Pomoč bi lahko torej izkrivljala konkurenco in vplivala na trgovino med državami članicami.
In the light of the above, the Commission concludes that the notified measure constitutes state aid.
Na podlagi zgornjih navedb Komisija ugotavlja, da je priglašeni ukrep državna pomoč.
Belgium does not dispute this conclusion.
Belgija te ugotovitve ne izpodbija.
Belgium asks that the aid be approved on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 as the aid is related to a training programme.
Belgija zahteva odobritev pomoči na podlagi Uredbe (ES) št. 68/2001. Pomoč je namreč povezana s programom usposabljanja.
In accordance with Article 5 of the Regulation, where the amount of aid granted to one enterprise for a single training project exceeds EUR 1 million, the aid is not exempted from the notification requirement of Article 88(3) of the Treaty.
V skladu s členom 5 Uredbe Komisije (ES) št. 68/2001 v primeru, da znesek pomoči, dodeljene istemu podjetju za posamezen projekt usposabljanja, presega 1 milijon EUR, pomoč ni izvzeta iz obveznosti priglasitve, določene v členu 88(3) Pogodbe.
The Commission notes that the proposed aid in this case amounts to EUR 5,338 million, that it is to be granted to one company and that the training project is a single project.
Komisija ugotavlja, da v zadevnem primeru pomoč znaša 5,338 milijona EUR, da bo dodeljena samo enemu podjetju in da je projekt usposabljanja posamezen projekt.
It therefore considers that the notification requirement applies to the proposed aid and that it has been duly complied with by Belgium.
Meni torej, da je za zadevno pomoč uporabljena obveznost priglasitve, ki jo je Belgija ustrezno izpolnila.
Recital 16 to Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 explains that this type of aid cannot be automatically exempted: ‘It is appropriate that large amounts of aid remain subject to an individual assessment by the Commission before they are put into effect.’
V uvodni izjavi 16 Uredbe Komisije (ES) št. 68/2001 je pojasnjeno, da ta vrsta pomoči ne more biti avtomatično izvzeta: „Pomoči v večjih zneskih mora Komisija preveriti posamično, preden se dodelijo.“