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Thus, the loan taken out by ELGA for the year 2009 has placed an excessive burden on the revenue it will receive over the next 10 years, since it already had to repay the loan taken out for 2008 for which it had earmarked in advance the insurance contributions for the following years.
Posojilo, ki ga je ELGA najela za leto 2009, je tako pretirano obremenilo prihodke, ki jih bo prejemala v naslednjih desetih letih, saj jo je bremenilo že plačilo posojila, ki ga je najela za leto 2008 in ga je vnaprej zavarovala s prispevki iz zavarovanja za naslednja leta.
However, it does not appear that the distinctions made under the aid scheme between undertakings in a comparable current legal position can be justified on the basis of the solidarity objective of the scheme in question, when considered in the context of the Greek legislation on compensation for damage caused by natural events.
Nikakor se ne zdi, da bi bilo mogoče razlikovanje v shemi pomoči med podjetji, ki so v primerljivem trenutnem in pravnem položaju, z vidika grške zakonodaje o nadomestilih za škodo, ki jo povzročijo naravne nesreče, upravičiti na podlagi solidarnostnih ciljev zadevne sheme.
First, similar or comparable risks must be borne by the undertakings themselves in sectors other than those covered by the scheme in question and, second, it is clear that even within the agricultural sector which is covered by this scheme some farmers will always be more exposed to certain risks than others (as a result of what they produce or their geographical location) with the result that aid will always be paid disproportionately to certain categories of farmer at the expense of others.
Prvič, tudi v drugih sektorjih, ki niso zajeti s to shemo, morajo namreč podjetja sama prevzeti podobna ali primerljiva tveganja, in, drugič, očitno je, da bodo nekateri proizvajalci iz istega kmetijskega sektorja, zavarovanega s to shemo, vedno bolj kot drugi izpostavljeni nekaterim tveganjem (glede na vrsto proizvodnje ali zemljepisno lego), tako da se bodo pomoči vedno večinoma izplačevale nekaterim kategorijam proizvajalcev v škodo drugih.
For these reasons the Commission concludes that the compensation paid by ELGA to agricultural producers in 2008 and 2009 under the compulsory insurance scheme is covered by Article 107(1) of the Treaty and constitutes State aid.
Komisija zato ugotavlja, da odškodnine, ki jih je ELGA v letih 2008 in 2009 proizvajalcem kmetijskih proizvodov izplačala v okviru sheme obveznega zavarovanja, spadajo na področje uporabe člena 107(1) Pogodbe in pomenijo državne pomoči.
Consequently, it should be examined whether a derogation from the general principle of prohibition of State aid under Article 107(1) of the Treaty can apply.
Posledično je treba preučiti možnost, da se odobri odstopanje od splošnega načela prepovedi državnih pomoči iz člena 107(1) Pogodbe.
Classification of the measures as unlawful aid
Opredelitev ukrepov kot nezakonitih pomoči
Given that the aid in question was granted and paid without being notified beforehand, it is unlawful aid within the meaning of Article 1(f) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999.
Ker so bile te pomoči dodeljene in izplačane brez predhodne priglasitve, so nezakonite pomoči v smislu člena 1(f) Uredbe (ES) št. 659/1999.
Assessment of the compatibility of the aid under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU
Presoja združljivosti pomoči na podlagi člena 107(3)(c) PDEU
Under Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty, aid to facilitate the development of certain economic activities or of certain economic areas may be considered to be compatible with the internal market where such aid does not adversely affect trading conditions to an extent contrary to the common interest.
V skladu s členom 107(3)(c) Pogodbe se pomoč za pospeševanje razvoja določenih gospodarskih dejavnosti ali določenih gospodarskih območij, kadar taka pomoč ne spreminja trgovinskih pogojev v obsegu, ki bi bil v nasprotju s skupnimi interesi, lahko šteje za združljivo z notranjim trgom.
Chapter V.B.4 of the guidelines on aid for combating animal and plant diseases should apply to certain crops covered by the aid granted to producers in 2009 (oriental tobacco and summer potatoes).
Treba je opozoriti, da bi se morale za nekatere pridelave, ki so bile predmet dodelitve pomoči proizvajalcem v letu 2009 (orientalski tobak, poletni krompir), uporabljati določbe poglavja V.B.4 Smernic, ki se nanaša na pomoč za zatiranje bolezni živali in rastlin.
However, given that the Greek authorities have shown that the diseases in these crops resulted from adverse weather conditions (see also recital 44), in accordance with footnote 31 in Chapter V.B.4 of the guidelines, the Commission has evaluated the aid measures in accordance with the provisions of sub-chapter V.B.3.
Ker pa so grški organi dokazali, da so bile bolezni v teh pridelavah posledica slabih vremenskih pogojev (glej tudi uvodno izjavo 44), je Komisija v skladu z opombo 31 poglavja V.B.4 Smernic ukrepe pomoči ocenila v skladu z določbami podpoglavja V.B.3.
The conditions in the abovementioned provisions of the guidelines of relevance in this case are as follows:
Pogoji iz zgoraj navedenih določb, ki so upoštevni v obravnavanem primeru, so naslednji:
in accordance with point 125 of the guidelines, weather conditions such as frost, hail, rain or drought, i.e. conditions such as those in question which caused the loss of certain crops in Greece in 2008 and 2009, may be regarded as natural disasters once the level of damage reaches a certain threshold of normal production.
v skladu s točko 125 Smernic se slabe vremenske razmere, kot so slana, toča, deževje ali suša, torej dogodki, ki so v obravnavanem primeru v letih 2008 in 2009 povzročili izgube v nekaterih kmetijskih pridelavah v Grčiji, lahko štejejo med naravne nesreče, ko znesek škode doseže določen prag običajne proizvodnje.
Compensation for such events contributes to the development of the farm sector and should be authorised on the basis of Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty.
Nadomestilo za take dogodke prispeva k razvoju kmetijskega sektorja in ga je treba odobriti na podlagi člena 107(3)(c) Pogodbe.
Thus, to qualify for aid, the losses resulting from adverse weather conditions must reach 30 % of the annual average production of the interested party over the three preceding years or of a 3-year average based on the 5 preceding years, excluding the highest and lowest entry.
Pomoči se tako lahko dodelijo samo za škodo, ki je posledica slabih vremenskih razmer in znaša vsaj 30 % povprečne letne proizvodnje zadevnega subjekta v predhodnem triletju ali triletnega povprečja v predhodnem petletju, brez najvišjih in najnižjih vnosov.
In accordance with point 128 of the guidelines, the Commission may accept other methods of calculation of normal production, including regional reference values, provided that they are representative methods and are not based on abnormally high yields;
Komisija lahko v skladu s točko 128 Smernic sprejme druge možne načine izračunavanja običajne proizvodnje, vključno z regionalnimi referenčnimi vrednostmi, če je ugotovljeno, da so reprezentativne in niso izračunane na podlagi neobičajno visokih donosov;
notifications of aid measures should include appropriate supporting meteorological information.
priglasitve ukrepov pomoči morajo vsebovati ustrezne meteorološke podatke za njihovo podkrepitev.
In addition, the adverse climatic event that may be regarded as a natural disaster must be formally recognised as such by public authorities;
Poleg tega morajo neugoden vremenski pojav, ki se lahko šteje za naravno nesrečo, uradno priznati javni organi;
the gross aid intensity must not exceed 80 % (90 % in less favoured areas or in areas referred to in Article 36(a)(i), (ii) or (iii) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) [30], as designated by Member States in accordance with Articles 50 and 94 of that Regulation) of the reduction in income from the sale of the product, calculated by subtracting:
bruto intenzivnost pomoči ne sme presegati 80 % (90 % na območjih z omejenimi možnostmi ali na območjih iz člena 36(a)(i), (ii) in (iii) Uredbe Sveta (ES) št. 1698/2005 z dne 20. septembra 2005 o podpori za razvoj podeželja iz Evropskega kmetijskega sklada za razvoj podeželja (EKSRP) [30], kot jih določijo države članice v skladu s členoma 50 in 94 navedene uredbe) zmanjšanja prihodka od prodaje proizvoda, ki se izračuna z odštetjem:
the result of multiplying the quantity of product produced in the year of the adverse climatic event by the average selling price obtained during that year
količine proizvoda, proizvedenega v letu neugodnih vremenskih razmer, pomnožene s povprečno prodajno ceno, dobljeno v navedenem letu;
the result of multiplying the average annual quantity produced in the preceding 3-year period (or a 3-year average based on the preceding 5-year period, excluding the highest and lowest entry) by the average selling price obtained.
povprečne letne količine, proizvedene v predhodnem triletnem obdobju (ali triletnega povprečja, osnovanega na predhodnem petletnem obdobju, brez najvišjih in najnižjih vnosov), pomnožene s povprečno dobljeno prodajno ceno.
The amount thus eligible for aid may be increased by other costs specifically incurred by the farmer because of non-harvesting due to the adverse climatic event;
Znesek, ki je upravičen za pomoč, se lahko poveča z drugimi stroški, ki so kmetu nastali z izpadlo žetvijo zaradi neugodnih razmer;
the maximum amount of loss eligible for aid must be reduced by any amount received under insurance schemes and costs not incurred because of the adverse climatic event;
najvišji znesek izgube, upravičene do pomoči, mora biti zmanjšan za kakršen koli znesek, prejet iz zavarovalnih shem, in stroške, ki niso nastali zaradi neugodnih vremenskih razmer;
the calculation of loss must be made at the level of the individual holding, but the Commission may accept the use of averages provided that they are representative and do not result in significant overcompensation of any beneficiary;
izgube je treba izračunati na ravni posameznega gospodarstva, vendar lahko Komisija dovoli uporabo povprečij, če so ta reprezentativna in ne povzročijo znatnih čezmernih nadomestil za katerega koli upravičenca;
in any event the beneficiary must always bear part of the costs (point 125(d) of the guidelines);
upravičenec mora v vsakem primeru vedno sam kriti del stroškov (točka 125(d) Smernic);
the aid schemes must be introduced within 3 years and the aid must be paid out within 4 years of the occurrence of the expense or loss.
sheme je treba uvesti v roku treh let, pomoči pa morajo biti izplačane v roku štirih let od nastanka stroškov ali škode.
Compensation aid granted in 2008
Pomoči v obliki nadomestil, dodeljene v letu 2008
As regards the compensation aid of EUR 373257465,71 which ELGA granted to producers to make good the loss of their crops as a result of adverse weather conditions, the Commission finds that, for the most part, i.e. up to an amount of EUR 347193466,52 (see recital 42), it complies with the guidelines and the Exemption Regulation referred to in recital 72.
Komisija ugotavlja, da pomoči v obliki nadomestil v višini 373257465,71 EUR, ki jih je ELGA proizvajalcem dodelila za izgube, ki so jih v njihovi rastlinski pridelavi povzročile slabe vremenske razmere, večinoma, in sicer za znesek 347193466,52 EUR (glej uvodno izjavo 42), izpolnjujejo določbe Smernic in uredbe o izjemah, navedene v uvodni izjavi 72.
As regards the aid for further losses of the same crops, amounting to EUR 2472785,97, for the most part, i.e. up to an amount of EUR 2300185,51, it also complies with the guidelines and the Exemption Regulation referred to in recital 72.
Tudi pomoči za zaporedne izgube v isti rastlinski pridelavi v višini 2472785,97 EUR večinoma, in sicer za znesek 2300185,51 EUR, izpolnjujejo določbe Smernic in uredbe o izjemah, navedene v uvodni izjavi 72.
In particular, as the table in recital 42 shows, the condition referred to in point (a) of recital 72 is met, i.e. the level of the damage reached 30 % of normal production in the case of the compensation aid of EUR 347193466,52. As regards the aid for further losses, as regards 93,02 % of the total amount of this aid, i.e. EUR 2300185,51, the level of damage destroyed more than 30 % of normal production and, as a result, the condition referred to in point (a) of recital 72 is also met.
Kot je prikazano v preglednici v uvodni izjavi 42, je izpolnjen zlasti pogoj iz uvodne izjave 72(a), to pomeni, da je prag škode dosegel 30 % običajne proizvodnje v zvezi s pomočmi v obliki nadomestil v višini 347193466,52 EUR. Pri pomočeh za zaporedne izgube pri 93,02 % skupnega zneska teh pomoči, to je 2300185,51 EUR, višina škode presega 30 % običajne proizvodnje, tako da je pogoj iz uvodne izjave 72(a) prav tako izpolnjen.
On the basis of the information provided by the Greek authorities (see recital 39), the gross intensity of the compensation aid in question compared with the reduction in income from the sale of the product complies with the ceilings laid down in Article 11 of the Exemption Regulation (see point (c) of recital 72).
Na podlagi informacij, ki so jih predložili grški organi (glej uvodno izjavo 39), je bruto intenzivnost zadevnih pomoči v obliki nadomestil glede na znižanje prihodkov iz prodaje pridelka v skladu z zgornjimi mejami iz člena 11 uredbe o izjemah (glej uvodno izjavo 72(c)).
However, the calculation of the intensity does not refer to the average quantity produced over the preceding 3 years (or to a 3-year average) in accordance with Article 2 of the Exemption Regulation, given that a different method of calculating normal production was applied for the compensation aid in question (see recital 40 regarding the description of the method of calculation).
Vendar se izračun intenzivnosti ne nanaša na povprečno količino, proizvedeno v predhodnem triletju (ali na triletno povprečje) v skladu s členom 2 uredbe o izjemah, saj se je za zadevne pomoči v obliki nadomestil uporabil drug način izračuna običajne proizvodnje (glej uvodno izjavo 40 o opisu metode izračuna).
In accordance with point 128 of the guidelines, the Commission may accept methods of calculation other than those provided for in point 8 of Article 2 of the Exemption Regulation, provided that they are representative and not based on abnormally high yields.
Komisija lahko v skladu s točko 128 Smernic dovoli druge načine izračuna poleg načina, ki je predviden v členu 2(8) uredbe o izjemah, če so ti reprezentativni in ne temeljijo na neobičajno visokih donosih.
After having studied the description of the method of calculation used in this case, the Commission takes the view that it complies with the provision of the guidelines referred to above and, taking account of the intensity of this aid, that there is no risk of overcompensation of the losses suffered.
Komisija na podlagi analize opisa načina izračuna, ki se je uporabil v obravnavanem primeru, meni, da ta upošteva zgornjo določbo Smernic in da glede na intenzivnost teh pomoči ni nevarnosti za čezmerno nadomestilo nastalih izgub.
The Commission also finds that the meteorological data supplied by Greece on the events which occurred in the course of the 2007/2008 marketing year prove that climatic events justifying the grant of the compensation in question occurred.
Komisija tudi ugotavlja, da meteorološki podatki, ki jih je Grčija predložila v zvezi z dogodki v tržnem letu 2007–2008, kažejo na nastanek vremenskih pojavov, ki bi lahko upravičevali dodelitev zadevnih odškodnin.
Also, according to the information supplied regarding the aid in question (see recital 39), the aid was reduced by any amounts received from an insurance company and costs not incurred because of the event responsible for the loss.
Sicer so se glede na informacije o zadevnih pomočeh (glej uvodno izjavo 39) te zmanjšale za zneske, ki jih je morebiti izplačala zavarovalnica, in za stroške, ki niso nastali zaradi dogodka, ki je povzročil izgube.
In addition, the loss was calculated at the level of the individual holding.
Poleg tega so se izgube izračunale na ravni posameznega gospodarstva.
Lastly, the deadlines for payment of the aid following the loss, as referred to in point (g) of recital 72, were met.
Nazadnje, roki za izplačilo pomoči po nastanku izgube, ki so navedeni v uvodni izjavi 72(g), so upoštevani.
In the light of the foregoing, the Commission is therefore in a position to conclude that the compensation aid of EUR 349493652,03 granted by ELGA to producers in 2008 to make good their crop losses, of which EUR 2300185,51 relates to aid for further damage to the same crops, complied with the relevant provisions of the guidelines and the Exemption Regulation and may, consequently, be regarded as State aid compatible with the internal market under Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty.
Komisija torej lahko na podlagi navedenega ugotovi, da so bile pomoči v obliki nadomestil v višini 349493652,03 EUR, ki jih je ELGA v letu 2008 proizvajalcem dodelila za povračilo škode v njihovi rastlinski pridelavi, od tega se 2300185,51 EUR nanaša na pomoči za zaporedne izgube v isti rastlinski pridelavi, v skladu z zadevnimi določbami Smernic in uredbe o izjemah, zato jih je mogoče šteti za državne pomoči, ki so združljive z notranjim trgom na podlagi člena 107(3)(c) Pogodbe.
However, as the table in recital 42 shows, the compensation aid of EUR 26063999,19 granted by ELGA to producers of agricultural products in 2008 to make good their crop losses does not comply with point 8 of Article 2 of the Exemption Regulation relating to the damage threshold as compared with normal production.
Kot je prikazano v preglednici v uvodni izjavi 42, pomoči v obliki nadomestil v višini 26063999,19 EUR, ki jih je ELGA v letu 2008 proizvajalcem kmetijskih proizvodov dodelila za povračilo izgub v njihovi rastlinski pridelavi, niso v skladu z določbami člena 2(8) uredbe o izjemah v zvezi s pragom škode glede na običajno proizvodnjo.
The Commission finds that this compensation aid does not comply with all the relevant conditions in the guidelines and the Exemption Regulation and, consequently, does not qualify for the derogation provided for in Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty.
Komisija ugotavlja, da te pomoči v obliki nadomestil niso združljive z vsemi upoštevnimi pogoji iz Smernic in uredbe o izjemah, zato zanje ni mogoče uporabiti odstopanja iz člena 107(3)(c) Pogodbe.
As regards the compensation aid of EUR 7338119,74 granted by ELGA to farmers in 2008 for livestock asset losses, it follows from recital 43 that, according to the Greek authorities, that aid, having been paid under the specific compulsory insurance scheme, does not constitute State aid.
V zvezi s pomočmi v obliki nadomestil v višini 7338119,74 EUR, ki jih je ELGA v letu 2008 kmetom dodelila za izgube živalskih osnovnih sredstev, iz uvodne izjave 43 izhaja, da te pomoči po mnenju grških organov niso državne pomoči, ker so bile izplačane v okviru posebnega obveznega zavarovanja.
Although those authorities arrive at this conclusion in respect of all the compensation aid granted by ELGA in 2008 and 2009, it is only for the aid in question that it has not provided additional information enabling that aid to be regarded as compatible with the guidelines.
Čeprav navedeni organi tako sklepajo v zvezi z vsemi pomočmi v obliki nadomestil, ki jih je ELGA dodelila v letih 2008 in 2009, pa samo za zadevne pomoči niso predložili dodatnih informacij, na podlagi katerih bi se lahko te pomoči štele za združljive s Smernicami.
For that reason the Commission concludes that that aid does not meet the relevant conditions of the guidelines and the Exemption Regulation and consequently does not qualify for the derogation provided for in Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty.
Komisija zato ugotavlja, da te pomoči ne izpolnjujejo upoštevnih pogojev iz Smernic in uredbe o izjemah, zato zanje ni mogoče uporabiti odstopanja iz člena 107(3)(c) Pogodbe.
In any event the Commission stresses that, in order to fulfil its duty to cooperate with the Commission, the Member State concerned must provide all the information necessary to enable the Commission to verify that the conditions for the derogation from which it seeks to benefit are satisfied [31].
Komisija v vsakem primeru poudarja, da mora zadevna država članica, da bi izpolnila dolžnost sodelovanja s Komisijo, predložiti vse dokaze, na podlagi katerih lahko ta institucija preveri, ali so izpolnjeni pogoji za odstopanje, ki ga želi uporabiti.
In this particular case the Greek authorities have never invoked the application of the guidelines, nor have they provided any document enabling the Commission to examine the data in the light of the guidelines, despite the indications made by the Commission in paragraph 21 of the decision to open the formal investigation procedure.(82) As regards the aid of EUR 114374,86 for crop losses caused by bears, that aid is not covered by Chapter V of the guidelines on risk and crisis management.
Grški organi se v obravnavanem primeru niso nikjer sklicevali na uporabo Smernic niti niso predložili nobenega dokumenta, na podlagi katerega bi lahko Komisija proučila podatke z vidika teh smernic, in to kljub navedbam Komisije v točki 21 odločitve o sprožitvi postopka.(82) Pomoči v višini 114374,86 EUR za izgube v rastlinski pridelavi zaradi medveda niso zajete z določbami poglavja V Smernic, ki se nanaša na obvladovanje tveganj in kriz.
In accordance with point 23 of the guidelines, in the case of aid measures not covered by the guidelines, the Commission assesses them on a case-by-case basis and will only approve such measures if the positive contribution to the development of the sector clearly outweighs the risks of distortions of competition that they pose.
Komisija v skladu s točko 23 Smernic pri ukrepih pomoči, ki niso zajeti v Smernicah, oceni vsak primer posebej in take ukrepe odobri samo, če pozitivni prispevek k razvoju sektorja jasno prevlada nad tveganji za izkrivljanje konkurence.
According to point 113 of the guidelines, where State aid for risk management is to be authorised, a minimum contribution from producers to the losses must be provided for to mitigate the risk of distortions of competition and provide an incentive for them to minimise the risks.
V skladu s točko 113 Smernic je treba pri odobritvi državne pomoči za obvladovanje tveganj predvideti zahtevo za najnižji prispevek proizvajalcev k izgubam, da se zmanjša tveganje za izkrivljanje konkurence in zagotovi spodbuda za čim večje zmanjšanje tveganja.
However, in this case the intensity of the aid granted was 100 % and, in the Commission’s opinion, the complete lack of a contribution by producers to the losses incurred could pose a risk of distortions of competition.
V obravnavanem primeru je bila intenzivnost dodeljenih pomoči 100-odstotna in po mnenju Komisije bi lahko neobstoj kakršnega koli prispevka proizvajalcev k izgubam pomenil tveganje za izkrivljanje konkurence.
For that reason the Commission takes the view that a minimum contribution by producers of the order of 20 % should have been required in this case.
Komisija zato meni, da bi se moral v tem primeru zahtevati vsaj 20-odstotni prispevek proizvajalcev.
As a result, this aid is compatible with the internal market up to a level of 80 % of its intensity, i.e. EUR 91500. However, the remaining amount of the aid, corresponding to 20 % of its intensity, is deemed incompatible with the internal market.
Posledično so te pomoči združljive z notranjim trgom do 80 % njihove intenzivnosti, to je v znesku 91500 EUR. Nasprotno pa se za preostali znesek, ki ustreza 20 % intenzivnosti, navedene pomoči štejejo za nezdružljive z notranjim trgom.