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The contractual payments are determined on the same calculation bases (6 % return on equity after tax).
Pogodbena plačila so določena na isti osnovi za izračun (6-odstotna donosnost lastniškega kapitala po obdavčitvi).
The contractual payments are described in the following table and are subject to the same conditions as for the contract relating to main line and regional public transport services:
Pogodbena plačila so opisana v spodnji preglednici, zanje pa veljajo enaka pravila kot pri pogodbi o izvajanju javne službe prevoza po glavnih in regionalnih železniških progah.
THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD 2005-14
POGODBA O IZVAJANJU JAVNE SLUŽBE PREVOZA ZA OBDOBJE 2005–2014
The second contract between the Danish Ministry of Transport and DSB concerns the provision of main line and regional public transport services during the period 2005-14.
Druga pogodba med danskim ministrstvom za promet in DSB se nanaša na opravljanje javnih služb prevoza po glavnih in regionalnih železniških progah v obdobju med letoma 2005 in 2014.
The purpose of the contract is described in the introduction as follows: ‘[t]o establish a clear framework for performance so as to guarantee the State the best possible result in terms of rail passenger transport for the financial resources made available to rail transport and to ensure that DSB has a sound financial situation’.
Predmet pogodbe je v uvodu opisan tako: „Določiti jasen okvir za tako opravljanje teh javnih storitev, da bo državi zagotovljen najboljši mogoči rezultat na področju železniškega potniškega prometa, ob upoštevanju razpoložljivih finančnih sredstev za železniški prevoz, in skrbeti, da ima družba DSB dober finančni položaj.“
CONTENT OF THE CONTRACT [13]
VSEBINA POGODBE [13]
Article 1.1 defines the scope of the contract.
V členu 1.1 je opredeljeno področje uporabe pogodbe.
It refers to the specific sections of the network on which public rail transport services are provided under the negotiated contract.
Omenjeni so posebni odseki omrežja, na katerih je zagotovljen promet kot javna storitev v skladu s pogodbo.
It should be noted that DSB does not receive the income from ticket sales on two specific routes.
Treba je opozoriti, da DSB na dveh posebnih povezavah ne prejema prihodkov od prodanih vozovnic.
The contract also relates to international links with Germany and to the Copenhagen–Ystad route, which was previously operated under the free traffic scheme.
Pogodba se nanaša tudi na mednarodne povezave z Nemčijo in povezavo Köbenhavn–Ystad, ki je bila prej zagotovljena v okviru prostega prometa.
The transport services to be provided by DSB are defined in a traffic plan (number and spacing of trains), a stop plan (servicing of stops) and a line plan (requirements in terms of rail connections).
Prevozne storitve, ki jih opravlja DSB, so opredeljene v načrtih prometa (število vlakov in razmiki med vlaki), postankov (ustavljanje na postajah) in prog (zahteve po povezavah).
The three plans are described in Article 1, as are the rules relating to seating capacity, frequency, reliability, user satisfaction, service interruptions and other special conditions.
Ti trije načrti so opisani v členu 1 poleg pravil o številu sedežev, pogostnosti, zanesljivosti, zadovoljstvu potnikov, prekinitvah storitev in drugih posebnih pogojih.
Article 2 concerns all forms of pricing, including specific provisions concerning journeys across the Øresund.
V členu 2 so določena podrobna pravila za določitev cen, ki zajemajo posebne določbe o prevozih čez ožino Öresund.
Article 3 concerns the scope of the transport services in relation to those operated under the free traffic scheme.
Člen 3 se nanaša na področje uporabe zadevnih prevoznih storitev v primerjavi s storitvami, ki se opravljajo v prostem prometu.
In particular, Article 3.3 states that it is possible to extend the public transport services provided beyond the current framework of the contract, without increasing the contractual payments.
V odstavku 3.3 je zlasti določeno, da je mogoče storitve javnega prevoza razširiti prek sedanjega okvira, vendar brez povečanja pogodbenih plačil.
Article 4 lays down the rules, responsibilities and obligations in relation to station modernisation.
V členu 4 so določena pravila, odgovornosti in obveznosti v zvezi s posodobitvijo železniških postaj.
DSB is to prepare station modernisation plans to be submitted to the Danish Ministry of Transport for information.
DSB mora pripraviti načrte za posodobitev železniških postaj in jih predložiti v vednost danskemu ministrstvu za promet.
Article 5 of the contract lists DSB’s obligations relating to the operation of transport activities.
V členu 5 pogodbe so naštete posebne zaveze družbe DSB za opravljanje prevoznih dejavnosti.
Those obligations concern, among other factors, duties of information, equipment inspections, the obligation to make rolling stock available to operators who win tenders on certain routes, or specific conditions for the issue of tickets or passes for certain categories of passenger.
Te zaveze se med drugim nanašajo na obveščanje, inšpekcijske preglede opreme, obveznost dajanja voznega parka na razpolago izvajalcem storitev v primeru javnega razpisa za nekatere povezave in nekatere pogoje za izdajanje vozovnic ali brezplačnih vozovnic za nekatere kategorije potnikov.
Finally, Article 6 provides for the possibility of tendering procedures, and the conditions for organising such procedures, on certain routes and the resulting reduction of the contractual payments for the services concerned.
Nazadnje so v členu 6 določeni možnost in pogoji za organizacijo javnega razpisa za nekatere povezave in posledično zmanjšanje pogodbenih plačil za zadevne storitve.
CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS
POGODBENA PLAČILA
The financial compensation received by DSB is defined in Article 7 of the contract.
Finančna nadomestila za družbo DSB so določena v členu 7 pogodbe.
Generally, DSB retains the income from ticket sales [14].
Prihodke od prodanih vozovnic načeloma dobi DSB.
Contractual payments 2005-14
Pogodbena plačila za obdobje 2005–2014
The contractual payments are fixed and are not subject to automatic adjustments unless indicated otherwise in the contract.
Ta plačila so fiksna in jih ni mogoče samodejno prilagajati, razen če ni v pogodbi določeno drugače.
However, they are reviewed annually on the basis of the increase in the net prices index presupposed in the Finance Act.
Vendar se vsako leto prilagodijo glede na gibanje indeksa neto cen, navedenega v zakonu o javnih financah.
The contract does not specify how the level of the contractual payments was calculated.
V pogodbi ni navedeno, kako je izračunan znesek pogodbenih plačil.
The Danish Ministry of Transport has stated that the payments are based on a 10-year budget founded on estimates of costs and revenues.
Dansko ministrstvo za promet je navedlo, da plačila temeljijo na desetletnem proračunu, pripravljenem na podlagi ocen stroškov in prihodkov.
Among other factors, the contractual payments cover depreciation and interest relating to new rolling stock, as described in the following table:
Pogodbena plačila med drugim pokrivajo amortizacijo in obresti v zvezi z novim železniškim voznim parkom, kot je opisano v naslednji preglednici:
Depreciation of new rolling stock 2005-14
Amortizacija novega voznega parka v obdobju 2005–2014
(in DKK millions)
(v mio. DKK)
Local trains
Lokalni vlaki
The delivery schedule for the annual investments in new rolling stock is presented in the following table:
Načrt dobave za letne naložbe v nov vozni park je predstavljen v spodnji preglednici:
Delivery of new rolling stock
Dobava novega voznega parka
Several provisions have been inserted into the contract to take account of delays affecting the delivery of rolling stock under the contract for the period 2000-04.
V pogodbo je bilo vnesenih več določb zaradi upoštevanja zamud pri dobavi voznega parka v okviru pogodbe za obdobje 2000–2004.
Article 7.1.2. provides for the possibility of adjusting the contractual payments annually based on the delivery of new rolling stock.
V členu 7.1.2 je predvidena možnost, da se pogodbena plačila vsako leto prilagodijo glede na dobavo novega voznega parka.
Such adjustments could, however, not lead to DSB receiving greater compensation.
Te prilagoditve pa ne bi smele povzročiti, da bi DSB prejela večje nadomestilo.
The adjustments are not made where they would be of less than DKK 8 million.
Prilagoditve se ne izvedejo, če je zadevni znesek manjši od 8 milijonov DKK.
The second contract between the Danish Ministry of Transport and DSB S-tog a/s concerns the provision of public transport services on the electrified metropolitan rail network during the period 1 January 2005-31 December 2014.
Druga pogodba med danskim ministrstvom za promet in družbo DSB S-tog a/s se nanaša na opravljanje storitev javnega prevoza v elektrificiranem metropolitanskem železniškem omrežju v obdobju od 1. januarja 2005 do 31. decembra 2014.
The contract is based on a system of provisions similar to those in the contract relating to main line and regional public transport services.
Ta pogodba temelji na sistemu podobnih določb kot pogodba o javnih storitvah prevoza po glavnih in regionalnih železniških progah.
It lays down the performance obligations of DSB S-tog a/s with regard to the lines concerned, transport services, requirements in terms of capacity, regularity and reliability of service as well as levels of user satisfaction and service interruptions.
V njej so določene storitve, ki jih mora opraviti družba DSB S-tog a/s, in sicer v zvezi z zadevnimi progami, prevoznimi storitvami, zahtevami glede zmogljivosti, rednosti in zanesljivosti storitve ter stopnje zadovoljstva potnikov in celo prekinitev storitev.
The contract also lays down the conditions relating to price fixing, station modernisation and reporting.
Določeni so tudi pogoji za določanje cen, posodobitev železniških postaj in obveščanje.
It specifies the penalties in the event of non-compliance with the contract.
Določene so sankcije v primeru neupoštevanja pogodbe.
As in the contract relating to main line and regional public transport services, the contract lays down the conditions for reviewing those payments as well as the contractual payments for the depreciation of rolling stock.
V tej pogodbi so enako kot v pogodbi o izvajanju javne službe prevoza po glavnih in regionalnih železniških progah določeni pogoji za spreminjanje teh plačil in pogodbena plačila za amortizacijo voznega parka.
REASONS LEADING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE DECISION INITIATING THE PROCEDURE
RAZLOG ZA SPREJETJE ODLOČITVE O SPROŽITVI POSTOPKA
In its decision initiating the procedure, the Commission expressed doubts regarding the compatibility with the internal market of the public service compensation paid to DSB.
Komisija je v odločitvi o sprožitvi postopka izrazila dvom o združljivosti nadomestil za zagotavljanje javnih storitev, izplačanih družbi DSB, z notranjim trgom.
The Commission stated that the purpose of the procedure was to determine whether the public transport service contracts in question involved State aid to DSB, and whether the contractual payments entailed overcompensation of the costs incurred by DSB in fulfilling the public service obligations defined in the contracts.
Omenila je, da je cilj postopka ugotoviti, ali obravnavane pogodbe o izvajanju javne službe prevoza zajemajo dodelitev državne pomoči družbi DSB in ali so izplačana pogodbena plačila čezmerno nadomestila stroške, ki jih je DSB imela zaradi izpolnjevanja nalog javne službe, opredeljenih v pogodbah.
First of all, the Commission questioned whether the arrangements gave DSB an economic advantage.
Prvič, Komisija se je vprašala o obstoju gospodarske prednosti v korist družbe DSB.
To that end, it applied the criteria set out by the Court of Justice in the judgment in Altmark [16].
Zato je uporabila merila, ki jih je Sodišče določilo v sodbi Altmark [16].
Although the Commission considered that the recipient undertaking was indeed responsible for fulfilling clearly defined public transport service obligations (recitals 69 to 76 of the decision initiating the procedure), it did, however, express doubts as to the existence of parameters established in advance in an objective and transparent manner, on the basis of which the compensation for 2009-14 was calculated (recitals 77 to 80 of that decision).
Čeprav je Komisija menila, da je bil upravičenec v resnici odgovoren za izpolnjevanje jasno opredeljenih obveznosti javne službe prevoza (uvodne izjave od 69 do 76 odločitve o sprožitvi postopka), je, nasprotno, izrazila dvom o obstoju vnaprej ter objektivno in pregledno določenih meril, na podlagi katerih je bilo izračunano nadomestilo za obdobje 2009–2014 (uvodne izjave od 77 do 80 navedene odločitve).
The Commission also expressed doubts about whether the compensation was limited to the amount necessary to cover all or part of the costs incurred in discharging public service obligations, taking into account the relevant revenues and a reasonable profit for discharging those obligations.
Komisija je podvomila tudi o tem, ali nadomestila niso presegala tistega, kar je potrebno za kritje vseh ali dela stroškov, ki so nastali z izpolnjevanjem obveznosti javne službe ob upoštevanju realiziranih prejemkov in razumnega dobička zaradi izpolnjevanja teh obveznosti.
In that regard, the Commission wished more specifically to examine DSB’s surplus profits (recitals 83 to 90 of the decision initiating the procedure), the delays in the delivery of the rolling stock (recitals 91 to 100 of that decision) and the specific circumstances regarding the Copenhagen–Ystad route (recitals 101 to 103 of that decision).
Komisija je glede tega želela posebej preučiti presežke dobička DSB (uvodne izjave od 83 do 90 odločitve o sprožitvi postopka), zamude pri dobavi voznega parka (uvodne izjave od 91 do 100 navedene odločitve) in poseben primer povezave Köbenhavn–Ystad (uvodne izjave od 101 do 103 navedene odločitve).
Moreover, the Commission noted that the public transport service contracts had not been awarded by tendering procedure.
Komisija je poleg tega opozorila, da pogodbe o izvajanju javne službe prevoza niso bile dodeljene po postopku javnega razpisa.
It therefore expressed doubts as to whether the level of compensation needed had been determined on the basis of an analysis of the costs which a typical undertaking, well run and adequately provided with means of transport so as to be able to meet the necessary public service obligations, would have incurred in discharging those obligations, taking into account the relevant revenues and a reasonable profit for discharging the obligations (recitals 104 to 107 of the decision).
Zato je izrazila dvom, da je bila raven potrebnega nadomestila določena na podlagi analize stroškov, ki bi jih povprečno, dobro vodeno podjetje, ki je ustrezno opremljeno s prevoznimi sredstvi, zato da lahko zadosti zahtevam javne službe, imelo pri izpolnjevanju teh obveznosti ob upoštevanju realiziranih prejemkov in razumnega dobička zaradi izpolnjevanja teh obveznosti (uvodne izjave od 104 do 107 navedene odločitve).
Public service compensation constitutes state resources and is likely to distort competition and affect trade between Member States, which is why the Commission expressed concern as to whether the public transport service contracts involved State aid to DSB.
Nadomestila za javne storitve so državna sredstva ter lahko izkrivljajo konkurenco in vplivajo na trgovino med državami članicami, zato je Komisija izrazila skrb, da pogodbe o izvajanju javne službe prevoza vsebujejo elemente državne pomoči v korist družbi DSB.
The Commission then considered whether the public transport service contracts were compatible with the internal market on the basis of Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69 [17].
Komisija se je nato vprašala o združljivosti pogodb o izvajanju javne službe prevoza z notranjim trgom na podlagi člena 14 Uredbe (EGS) št. 1191/69 [17].
ARGUMENTS OF THE DANISH AUTHORITIES FOLLOWING THE INITIATION OF THE PROCEDURE
TRDITVE DANSKIH ORGANOV PO SPROŽITVI POSTOPKA
In their letter of 12 December 2008, the Danish authorities take the view that they have already provided, in response to the Commission’s previous requests for information, all the factual and legal information required by the Commission in order to establish that the contractual payments do not constitute State aid or, at the very least, that any State aid would be compatible with the Treaty.
Danski organi v dopisu z dne 12. decembra 2008 menijo, da so že v okviru prejšnjih zahtev Komisije za informacije poslali dejanske in pravne elemente, ki jih Komisija potrebuje za ugotovitev, da pogodbena plačila niso državna pomoč ali vsaj, da je morebitna državna pomoč združljiva s Pogodbo.
The Danish authorities have therefore quoted the factual and legal information already presented to the Commission.
Tako so spomnili na dejanske in pravne elemente, ki so jih poslali Komisiji.
In addition, they have set out arguments concerning the factual and legal information which requires further explanation due to events occurring in the interim or in the light of comments made by the Commission in its decision to open a formal investigation.
Poleg tega so predstavili trditve o dejanskih in pravnih elementih, ki jih je bilo treba natančneje pojasniti zaradi dogodkov, ki so se med tem zgodili, ali z vidika pripomb, ki jih je Komisija navedla v odločitvi o sprožitvi formalnega postopka preiskave.
In principle, the Danish authorities also indicate that they support the argument set out by the Commission concerning, first, the verification of the existence of State aid by applying the criteria in the judgment in Altmark and, second, the legal basis for assessing compatibility with the Treaty.
Danski organi poleg tega načeloma trdijo, da se strinjajo s sklepanjem Komisije, kar zadeva, po eni strani, preverjanje obstoja državne pomoči na podlagi meril iz sodbe Altmark in, po drugi strani, pravno podlago za oceno združljivosti s Pogodbo.
On the other hand, the Danish authorities disagree with the Commission’s interpretation of the judgment in Danske Busvognmænd (also known as the ‘Combus’ judgment) [18].
Nasprotno pa so izrazili nestrinjanje z razlago, ki jo je Komisija navedla glede sodbe Danske Busvognmænd (znana tudi kot sodba Combus).
The Commission has stated that, if the public transport service contract involves State aid, that aid should have been notified.
Komisija namreč meni, da če pogodba o izvajanju javne službe prevoza pomeni državno pomoč, bi ta morala biti priglašena.
Conversely, the Danish authorities consider that, if Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69 is applicable and if the compensation provided for under the public transport service contract complies with the Regulation, that compensation is exempt from the notification requirement pursuant to Article 17(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1191/69.
Nasprotno pa danski organi menijo, da če se uporablja Uredba (EGS) št. 1191/69 in so nadomestila, predvidena v okviru pogodbe o izvajanju javne službe prevoza, v skladu z Uredbo, za ta nadomestila ne velja obveznost priglasitve na podlagi člena 17(2) Uredbe (EGS) št. 1191/69.
Lastly, Denmark wishes to emphasise that recent case-law, and particularly the judgment of the General Court of the European Union in Case T-289/03 BUPA and Others v Commission, states that the criteria set out in the judgment in Altmark should be applied, taking account of the situation in the sector concerned and the fact that the Member States have a wide discretion.
Nazadnje, Danska poudarja, da je v novejši sodni praksi in zlasti v sodbi Splošnega sodišča Evropske unije v zadevi T-289/03 (Bupa) določeno, da je treba merila iz sodbe Altmark uporabljati ob upoštevanju položaja v zadevnem sektorju in da imajo države članice široko diskrecijsko pravico.
The second criterion in the judgment in Altmark
Drugo merilo iz sodbe Altmark
The Danish authorities note that the Commission has acknowledged that the second criterion in the judgment in Altmark was fulfilled with regard to the compensation paid for the period 1998-2008, but that it expresses doubts regarding the period 2009-14.
Danski organi opozarjajo, da je Komisija priznala, da se je drugo merilo iz sodbe Altmark upoštevalo pri nadomestilu, izplačanem za obdobje 1998–2008, vendar je glede tega podvomila v zvezi z obdobjem 2009–2014.
The Danish authorities take the view that those doubts are based on a misunderstanding, because, as in the case of the preceding period, the compensation was calculated on the basis of a 10-year budget for the period 2005-14.
Danski organi menijo, da ta dvom temelji na nesporazumu, ker je bilo nadomestilo enako kot v prejšnjem obdobju izračunano na podlagi desetletnega proračuna za obdobje 2005–2014.
They have submitted that budget to the Commission, together with the estimates and assumptions underlying the budget, namely:
Ta proračun so poslali Komisiji ter predstavili napovedi in predpostavke, uporabljene za utemeljitev tega proračuna, in sicer:
general annual inflation of 2,5 %,
splošne letne inflacije v višini 2,5 %;
an increase in ticket prices of 2,5 %, in line with inflation,
zvišanja cen vozovnic za 2,5 % v skladu z inflacijo;
an average increase in productivity of 2,5 % a year,
povprečnega povečanja produktivnosti za 2,5 % na leto;
an annual interest rate of 5,15 %,
letne obrestne mere v višini 5,15 %;
a 6 % return on equity after tax,
6-odstotne donosnosti lastniškega kapitala po obdavčitvi;
investments in rolling stock amounting to approximately DKK 10 billion,
naložb v vozni park v vrednosti približno 10 milijard DKK; povečanja števila prevoženih kilometrov za približno 20 %;
an increase of approximately 20 % in the number of kilometres travelled,
povečanja števila potnikov za približno 20 %;
an increase of approximately 20 % in the number of passengers,
povečanje števila potnikov za približno 20 %,
a payroll tax exemption for DSB’s staff,
oprostitev davka na izplačane plače za zaposlene v družbi DSB.
Furthermore, Denmark states that that budget was prepared on the basis of the obligations related to charges connected with infrastructure in 2003.
Danska je poleg tega pojasnila, da je bil ta proračun prvotno pripravljen na podlagi obveznosti glede pristojbin za infrastrukturo v letu 2003.
The changes made to those obligations and the subsequent reduction in the compensation paid to DSB were, in the meantime, incorporated into the contract before it was signed.
Spremembe teh obveznosti in posledično zmanjšanje nadomestil, izplačanih družbi DSB, so bile v tem času vključene v pogodbo, preden je bila podpisana.
The Ministry of Transport set out the contents of the contract and the budget in Act No 112 of 2004, and those data were included in the Finance Act.
Ministrstvo za promet je vsebino pogodbe in proračun predstavilo v aktu št. 112 iz leta 2004, ti podatki pa so bili vključeni tudi v zakon o javnih financah.
The third criterion in the judgment in Altmark
Tretje merilo iz sodbe Altmark
The Danish authorities have submitted arguments and information on the three aspects in respect of which the Commission expressed doubts concerning a risk of overcompensation.
Danski organi so predložili trditve in informacije o treh vidikih, o katerih je Komisija izrazila dvom v zvezi s tveganjem čezmernih nadomestil.
i. DSB’s surplus profits
i. Presežki dobička družbe DSB
First of all, the Danish authorities consider that DSB’s surplus profits are not due to overcompensation.
Najprej, danski organi menijo, da izboljšanje poslovnega izida DSB ni posledica čezmernih nadomestil.
According to Denmark, the bases of calculation of the compensation were correct and the surplus profits are not therefore attributable to overcompensation, but due to other circumstances.
Po njihovem mnenju je bila osnova za izračun nadomestila pravilna, torej doseženega izboljšanja poslovnega izida ni mogoče pripisati morebitnim čezmernim nadomestilom, temveč drugim okoliščinam.