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However, the Authority has been in doubt as regards the appropriateness and the effects of the Scheme for the development and the prevention of de-population of the region.
Inštitut za transportno ekonomijo je ocenil, da so turisti, ki so pripotovali z letalom, v letu 2007 zapravili 7480 NOK za vnaprej plačane nakupe in 6730 NOK za lokalne nakupe.
It is not obvious that the objectives could not have been achieved through other means, such as arranging packages by using scheduled flights.
Ocenjuje se, da bodo obiskovalci severne Norveške v letu 2012 zapravili 9000 NOK na osebo [54].
In its assessment the Authority has taken into account the Regional Aid Guidelines, which provide that:
Glede na to Nadzorni organ ugotavlja, da bi turistična industrija lahko igrala pomembno vlogo pri razvoju regije.
‘where, exceptionally, it is envisaged to grant individual ad hoc aid to a single firm or aid confined to one area of activity, it is the responsibility of the Member State to demonstrate that the project contributes towards a coherent regional development strategy’ (emphasis added) [53].
Gospodarski vpliv, ki bi ga lahko imela shema na severno Norveško, če bi povečala število turistov, ki prihajajo na to področje, in če bi severna Norveška postala bolj znana kot mednarodna turistična destinacija, bi lahko prispeval k stabilizaciji in morda k povečanju prebivalstva v regiji.
Northern Norway is considered a priority in terms of regional development and the aim of the Norwegian Government is to prevent depopulation and encourage settlement in this region.
Čeprav redni in izredni leti morda pomenijo dva ločena trga [55] in čeprav so neposredni redni leti na sever Norveške morda manj izvedljiva možnost za povečanje turizma v regiji (zlasti v nizki sezoni), Nadzorni organ kljub temu vztraja pri mnenju, da ni povsem jasno, zakaj rednih domačih letov ni mogoče uporabiti kot del paketnega potovanja, ko na primer organizatorji potovanj pripravljajo „pakete s povratnimi leti“.
Support for the tourist industry is seen as a key factor for the development of the region and the Norwegian authorities argue that the creation of employment possibilities is of particular importance in order to achieve the aim of preventing or reducing depopulation in the region.
Nadzorni organ ugotavlja, da ima Norveška dobro razvit decentraliziran sistem letališč zaradi pomembne vloge zračnega prevoza, zlasti v regijah na obrobju EGP, kot je severna Norveška.
The Institute of Transport Economics estimated that in 2007 foreign air-bound tourists spent NOK 7480 on prepaid purchases and NOK 6730 on local purchases.
Norveški organi so dejansko navedli več domačih linij zračnega prometa, ki so upravičene do nadomestila za javne storitve in v zvezi s katerimi država izbrani letalski družbi plačuje nadomestila za opravljanje letov na liniji, ki sicer ne bi bila komercialno uspešna.
It is estimated that in 2012 travellers to Northern Norway will spend NOK 9000 per person [54].
Po mnenju Nadzornega organa ni povsem jasno, zakaj navedenega cilja sheme, tj. prispevati k razvoju ene od najmanj poseljenih regij na Norveškem prek pomoči za čarterske lete iz tujine na Norveško z namenom povečanja števila turistov v nizki sezoni in s tem prispevanja k zagotovitvi celoletnih delovnih mest, ni mogoče vsaj delno doseči tudi prek uporabe rednih letov.
In that light, the Authority finds that the tourist industry could play an important role in the development of the region.
Glede na to Nadzorni organ meni, da ostajajo določeni dvomi v zvezi z vprašanjem, ali je shema najboljši instrument za uresničitev navedenih ciljev s čim manjšimi učinki izkrivljanja.
The economic impact the Scheme may have on Northern Norway, through an increase in tourism to the area and it becoming better known as an international tourist destination, could contribute to stabilising, and possibly increasing, population in the region.
Nadzorni organ zlasti meni, da bi lahko imela shema morebitne učinke izkrivljanja na trgu v zvezi z zagotavljanjem rednih letov.
Nevertheless, while scheduled flights and non-scheduled flights may form two separate markets [55], and that for the purposes of increasing tourism in the region direct scheduled flights to Northern Norway may be a less viable alternative (in particular during the low-season), the Authority remains of the view that it is not entirely obvious why scheduled domestic flights cannot be used as part of a travel holiday package, for example when tour operators arrange ‘round-trip packages’.
Zato Nadzorni organ ugotavlja, da je primerno ustanoviti shemo samo za omejeno obdobje, da bi prispevala k vzpostavitvi uspešne turistične industrije na najmanj poseljenem področju na Norveškem.
The Authority notes that Norway has a well-developed, decentralised airport system due to the important role air travel plays as a mean of transport, in particular in regions in the periphery of the EEA such as Northern Norway.
Desetletno trajanje sheme, ki so ga navedli norveški organi, se zdi pretirano za uresničitev tega cilja.
Indeed, the Norwegian authorities have identified a number of domestic air transport routes as eligible for public service compensation and in respect of which the State compensates a selected airline to operate routes that would not otherwise be commercially viable.
Nadzorni organ meni, da bi morala biti shema omejena na triletno „začetno“ obdobje, ki bo omogočilo oceno ustreznosti sheme.
In the Authority's view, it is not entirely clear why the stated aim of the Scheme — to contribute to the development of one of the least populated regions in Norway through aid for charter flights from abroad to Norway with a view to increasing tourists numbers during the low season and thereby contributing to year-round jobs — could not also be achieved, at least in part, through the use of scheduled flights.
Zato bi morali norveški organi po koncu tega obdobja oceniti učinke sheme, pri tem pa upoštevati tako pozitivne učinke sheme kot tudi morebitne negativne učinke na konkurenco.
In that light, the Authority considers that certain doubts remain as to whether the Scheme is the best instrument with which to achieve the stated objectives with minimal distortive effects.
Pomoč mora biti sorazmerna s ciljem sheme
In particular, the Authority considers that the Scheme could have potential distortive effects on the market for the provision of scheduled flights.
V skladu s členom 61(3)(c) Sporazuma EGP se pomoč za pospeševanje razvoja nekaterih gospodarskih dejavnosti lahko šteje za združljivo z delovanjem Sporazuma EGP, „kadar takšna pomoč ne škoduje trgovinskim pogojem v obsegu, ki bi bil v nasprotju s skupnimi interesi“.
For that reason, the Authority finds that the establishment of the Scheme is appropriate only for a limited period of time in order to assist in establishing a viable tourist industry in the least populated area of Norway.
Da bi bila shema združljiva s skupnim trgom, mora biti sorazmerna s ciljem sheme.
The 10-year duration for the Scheme, argued for by the Norwegian authorities, would appear to be excessive in order to reach this goal.
Norveški organi menijo, da je bila shema zasnovana tako, da bo odobrena samo potrebna raven pomoči.
The Authority considers that the Scheme should be limited to a ‘start-up’ period of three years, which will allow the evaluation of the appropriateness of the Scheme.
Največja podpora (25 %) iz sklada za čarterske lete bo odobrena, če bo zasedenost sedežev znašala 60 % ali manj.
Therefore, the Norwegian authorities should evaluate the effects of the Scheme at the expiry of this period, taking into account both the positive effects of the Scheme and any negative effects on competition.
Intenzivnost pomoči se bo postopoma zmanjšala na nič, ko bo zasedenost sedežev dosegla povprečje 80 % [56].
The aid must be proportionate to the objective of the Scheme
Norveški organi menijo, da bo zaradi sheme, ki naj bi zmanjšala tveganje za organizatorje potovanj, zasedenost sedežev verjetno presegala 60 % in da je zato malo verjetno, da bo intenzivnost pomoči ustrezala 25 % stroškov čarterskih letov.
Pursuant to Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA Agreement, aid granted in order to facilitate the development of certain economic areas may be considered to be compatible with the functioning of the Agreement ‘where such aid does not adversely affect trading conditions to an extent contrary to the common interest’.
Nadzorni organ ugotavlja, da je glavna značilnost sheme vzpostavitev jamstva za organizatorje potovanj, da ne bodo odpovedali letov z majhno zasedenostjo sedežev.
In order to be compatible with the common market, the scheme must be proportionate to the objective of the scheme.
Največja podpora je 25 % stroškov čarterskih letov.
The Norwegian authorities are of the view that the Scheme has been designed so that only the necessary level of aid is granted.
Dodatni stroški, ustvarjeni s čarterskimi leti z zasedenostjo sedežev pod 60 %, ne bodo povrnjeni.
Maximum support (25 %) from the Charter Fund will be given at a cabin factor of 60 % or less.
Ocenjuje se, da bo celotni znesek dodeljene pomoči iz sklada za čarterske lete nižji od 10 milijonov NOK na leto.
The aid intensity will gradually decrease to zero when the cabin factor reaches an average of 80 % [56].
Nadzorni organ ugotavlja, da je ta relativno nizek znesek pomoči sorazmeren.
The Norwegian authorities submit that the Scheme, which reduces the risk for tour operators, is likely to lead to a cabin factor exceeding 60 %, and therefore, it is unlikely that the aid intensity will correspond to 25 % of the charter costs.
Malo verjetno je, da bo takšen nizek znesek neupravičeno škodljivo vplival na trgovino.
The Authority finds that the main feature of the Scheme is to establish a guarantee for tour operators so that they do not cancel flights with a low cabin factor.
Shemo je zato mogoče ločiti od odločbe Komisije EU v zvezi s shemo premij za organizatorje potovanj v Grčiji [57].
The maximum support is 25 % of the charter costs.
Navedena shema je določala, da bodo organizatorji potovanj prejeli 40 EUR na turista.
Additional costs incurred on charter flights with a cabin factor below 60 % will not be reimbursed.
Kot navedeno shemo razume Nadzorni organ, tani bila omejena na nadomestila za dodatne stroške prevoza turistov v Grčijo [58].
The total yearly amount of aid granted from the Charter Fund it is estimated to be below NOK 10 million per year.
To je v nasprotju s skladom za čarterske lete, katerega cilj je spodbuditi organizatorje potovanj, da sprejmejo pogodbene obveznosti pred prejetjem rezervacij turistov, in sicer z nadomestili v primeru, da jim niso povrnjeni stroški prevoza turistov na sever Norveške.
The Authority finds that this relatively low amount of aid is proportionate.
Kot je bilo že opisano, Nadzorni organ ugotavlja tudi, da so upravičenci sheme lahko na Norveškem ali v tujini in da lahko sklenejo pogodbe o čarterskih letih z norveškimi ali drugimi letalskimi prevozniki.
Such a low amount is unlikely to be liable to affect trade in an unduly adverse manner.
Enake situacije so v okviru sheme enako obravnavane.
The Scheme can thus be distinguished from the EU Commission's decision in relation to a premium scheme for tour operators in Greece [57].
Zato Nadzorni organ meni, da shema ni diskriminatorna.
That scheme provided that tour operators would receive EUR 40 per tourist.
Ob upoštevanju navedenega Nadzorni organ ugotavlja, da je pomoč sorazmerna s ciljem sheme.
As the Authority understands that scheme, it was not limited to compensation for extra transport costs incurred in bringing tourists to Greece [58].
Trajanje veljavnosti dovoljenja
This is, in contrast to the Charter Fund, which aims to encourage tour operators to enter into contractual obligations prior to receiving bookings from tourists by compensating them in the event that they are not being reimbursed for the transport costs of bringing tourists to Northern Norway.
Glede na dvome, ki jih je Nadzorni organ izrazil v svoji Odločbi 246/12/COL v zvezi z vplivom sheme na razvoj in preprečevanje upadanja prebivalstva v navedeni regiji, je bolj ustrezno obdobje treh (3) let.
The Authority also notes, as already described, that beneficiaries of the Scheme can be located either in Norway or abroad and that they can enter into charter flight agreements with either Norwegian or non-Norwegian air carriers.
V vseh primerih je treba potrebo po pomoči za tekoče poslovanje in njeno stopnjo redno preverjati, da se zagotovi njena dolgoročna ustreznost za zadevno regijo [59].
Therefore, the Authority does not consider the Scheme to be discriminatory.
Zato mora Norveška po treh (3) letih predložiti poročilo o oceni učinkov sheme na razvoj turizma in na preprečevanje upadanja prebivalstva v regiji ter njenih učinkov na konkurenco, da lahko Nadzorni organ oceni nujnost in ustreznost sheme.
In light of the above, the Authority finds that the aid is proportionate to the object of the Scheme.
Nadzorni organ meni, da so izpolnjeni vsi pogoji iz člena 61(1) Sporazuma EGP in da shema sklada za čarterske lete zato pomeni državno pomoč.
Duration of authorization
Na podlagi zgornje ocene Nadzorni organ meni, da je shema sklada za čarterske lete združljiva s Sporazumom EGP v skladu z odstopanjem iz člena 61(3)(c) Sporazuma EGP.
The Authority in its Decision No 246/12/COL of 27 June 2012 raised doubts as to whether the Scheme could be approved for a period extending beyond 31 December 2013.
Vendar pa je imel Nadzorni organ dvome v zvezi z ustreznostjo in učinki sheme na razvoj in preprečevanje upadanja prebivalstva regije.
In the light of the comments received, a longer period is necessary to achieve a measurable impact on the development of the region.
Zlasti je podvomil o tem, ali bi bilo mogoče cilje doseči z drugimi sredstvi.
Given the doubts expressed by the Authority in its Decision No 246/12/COL as regards the effect of the Scheme on the development and the prevention of depopulation in that region a period of three (3) years is more appropriate.
Zato je Nadzorni organ sklenil, da se shema lahko odobri za obdobje treh let od datuma te odločbe.
In all cases, the need for and level of operating aid should be regularly re-examined to ensure its long-term relevance to the region concerned [59].
Poleg tega se morajo norveški organi zavezati, da bodo pripravili in predložili oceno sheme, v kateri bodo navedli učinke sheme na razvoj turizma in preprečevanje upadanja prebivalstva v regiji ter njene učinke na konkurenco.
Such a longer period will facilitate the evaluation of the Scheme's durable effects.
Oceno mora izdelati neodvisni strokovnjak, nato pa jo je treba predložiti Nadzornemu organu.
Therefore, after a period of three (3) years Norway should submit a report evaluating the effects of the Scheme on the development of tourism and the prevention of depopulation in the region and its effects on competition so that the Authority can assess the necessity and appropriateness of the Scheme.
Norveške organe je treba opozoriti na obveznost iz člena 21 dela II Protokola 3 v povezavi s členoma 5 in 6 Odločbe o izvedbenih določbah [60], da morajo zagotoviti letna poročila o izvajanju sheme.
The Authority considers that all of the conditions set out in Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement are met and that consequently the Charter Fund Scheme entails state aid.
Poleg tega je treba norveške organe opozoriti, da morajo vse načrte za spremembo te sheme priglasiti Nadzornemu organu –
On the basis of the above assessment, the Authority considers that the Charter Fund Scheme is compatible with the EEA Agreement pursuant to the derogation in Article 61(3)(c) of the EEA Agreement.
SPREJEL NASLEDNJI SKLEP:
The Authority has, however, been in doubt as regards the appropriateness and the effects of the Scheme for the development and the prevention of de-population of the region.
Člen 1
In particular in relation to whether the objectives could be achieved through other means.
Shema sklada za čarterske lete za severno Norveško, ki so jo priglasili norveški organi, pomeni državno pomoč v smislu člena 61(1) Sporazuma EGP.
Therefore, the Authority has concluded that the Scheme can be approved for a period of three years from the date of this Decision.
Člen 2
In addition, the Norwegian authorities shall be committed to prepare and produce an evaluation of the Scheme, documenting its effects on the development of tourism and the prevention of depopulation in the region and its effects on competition.
Shema pomoči je združljiva z delovanjem Sporazuma EGP v skladu s členom 61(3)(c) Sporazuma pod pogojem, da se bo izvajala tri (3) leta od datuma te odločbe.
The evaluation is to be made by an independent expert and shall be submitted to the Authority.
Ob koncu tega obdobja treh (3) let Norveška Nadzornemu organu predloži poročilo z oceno učinkov sheme na razvoj turizma in na preprečevanje upadanja prebivalstva v regiji ter njenih učinkov na konkurenco.
The Norwegian authorities are reminded of the obligation under Article 21 of Part II of Protocol 3 in conjunction with Articles 5 and 6 of the Implementing Provisions Decision [60] to provide annual reports on the implementation of the Scheme.
Člen 3
The Norwegian authorities are also reminded that all plans to modify this Scheme must be notified to the Authority.
Ta odločba je naslovljena na Kraljevino Norveško.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Člen 4
Article 1
Besedilo te odločbe v angleškem jeziku je edino verodostojno.
The Charter Fund Scheme for Northern Norway as notified by the Norwegian authorities constitutes state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement.
V Bruslju, 10. julija 2013
Article 2
Za Nadzorni organ Efte
The aid scheme is compatible with the functioning of the EEA Agreement pursuant to its Article 61(3)(c) subject to the condition that it is implemented for a period of three (3) years from the date of this Decision.
Predsednica
At the expiry of this three (3) year period, Norway shall submit a report to the Authority with an evaluation of the effects of the Scheme on the development of tourism and the prevention of depopulation in the region and its effects on competition.
Član kolegija
Article 3
Dogodek št. 632837 in 322824.
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Norway.
Dogodek št. 638133.
Article 4
UL C 291, 27.9.2012, str. 2, in Dopolnilo EGP št. 53, 27.9.2012, str. 36.
Only the English language version of this decision is authentic.
Dogodek št. 644991.
Done at Brussels, 10 July 2013.
Innovative Experiences (dogodek št. 650797), NHO Reiseliv (dogodek št. 650549), NHO Luftfart (dogodek št. 650733), Avinor (dogodek št. 650806), VinterTroms AS (dogodek št. 650827), Northern Norway Tourist Board Ltd (dogodek št. 650958), hotelski verigi Rica Hotels in Thon Hotels (dogodek št. 650880) ter Voigt Travel b.v.
For the EFTA Surveillance Authority
(dogodek št. 668161).
President
Dogodka št. 653590 in 653595.
College Member
Dogodek št. 669821.
Event Nos 632837 and 322824.
Čarterski let pomeni izredni let.
Event No 638133.
Letala vrste Boeing 737 in večja letala.
OJ C 291, 27.9.2012, p. 2 and EEA Supplement No 53, 27.9.2012, p. 36.
Naslednja letališča na severu Norveške lahko trenutno sprejemajo velika letala:
Event No 644991.
Tromsø, Bodø, Harstad Narvik/Evenes, Alta, Kirkenes (Høybuktmoen), Bardufoss, Svalbard, Lakselv (Banak), Andøya (imenovana tudi „letališča severnega sija“).
Innovative Experiences (Event No 650797), NHO Reiseliv (Event No 650549), NHO Luftfart (Event No 650733), Avinor (Event No 650806), VinterTroms AS (Event No 650827), Northern Norway Tourist Board Ltd (Event No 650958), Hotel chains Rica Hotels and Thon Hotels (Event No 650880) and Voigt Travel b.v.
V zvezi z letališčem Svalbard glej Protokol 40 k Sporazumu EGP.
(Event No 668161).
Glej oddelek 2.5 za podrobnejši opis sheme.
Event Nos 653590 and 653595.
Pojem „serija čarterskih letov“ pomeni čarterske lete med dvema destinacijama, ki se ponavljajo v omejenem časovnem obdobju (npr. tedenski leti med mestom Bodø in Londonom med februarjem in aprilom).
Event No 669821.
Zasedenost sedežev je odstotek prodanih sedežev za posamezen let.
A charter flight is defined as a non-scheduled flight.
Zasedenost sedežev se določi tako, da se dejansko število odhajajočih potnikov deli z največjim številom sedežev na letalu.
Aircraft of Boeing 737-category and above.
Serija čarterskih letov s povprečno zasedenostjo sedežev pod 60 % je upravičena do pomoči;
The following airports in Northern Norway can currently handle large aircraft:
vendar je najvišji znesek pomoči, ki se lahko dodeli, še vedno enak 25 % stroškov čarterskega leta z zasedenostjo sedežev 60 %.
Tromsø, Bodø, Harstad Narvik/Evenes, Alta, Kirkenes (Høybuktmoen), Bardufoss, Svalbard, Lakselv (Banak), Andøya (also called ‘the Northern lights airports’).
Če bo zasedenost sedežev manjša od 60 %, pomoč ne bo pokrila celotne izgube čarterskega prevoznika.
As for Svalbard, see Protocol 40 to the EEA Agreement.
To je prikazano na sliki v odstavku 26.
See Section 2.5 below for a more detailed description of the Scheme.
To ustreza pomoči v višini 25 % skupnih stroškov čarterskih letov.
The term ‘charter series’ means charter flights between two destinations repeated over a limited period of time (e.g. weekly flights between Bodø and London from February to April).
Skupni stroški čarterskih letov so ocenjeni na 33600000 NOK (stroški v višini 300000 NOK na povratni let, pomnoženi s 112).
The cabin factor is the percentage of sold seats in a flight.
Glej belo knjigo norveške vlade „The High North.
The cabin factor will be determined according to the actual number of departing passengers, divided with the maximum seat capacity for the aircraft.
Vision and Policy Instruments“, (Meld.
Charter series with an average cabin factor of less than 60 % is eligible for aid;
St.
however, the maximum aid that can be granted is still 25 % of the charter costs incurred with a cabin factor of 60 %.
7 (2011–2012), kratka različica, str. 25).
With a cabin factor of less than 60 %, the aid will not cover all of the charter operator's loss.
Ena prednostna naloga je „ohraniti osredotočenost na potovalno in turistično industrijo na severu Norveške in na otočju Svalbard ter spodbujati nadaljnje sodelovanje in usklajevanje med udeleženci v potovalni in turistični industriji“ (str. 37).
This is illustrated in the figure at paragraph 26 below.
Politično izhodišče norveške vlade za obdobje 2009–2013 se nanaša na pomembnost turizma, zlasti za severno Norveško:
This corresponds to 25 % aid intensity of the total charter costs.
„Severna Norveška je edinstvena turistična destinacija in ji je treba dati priložnost, da uresniči in razvije svoje možnosti“ (str. 22) (http://arbeiderpartiet.no/file/download/4861/58544/file/soriamoria2_english.pdf).
The total charter cost is estimated to be NOK 33600000 (NOK 300000 in costs per flight rotation multiplied with 112).
Glej strategijo za turizem norveške vlade:
See the Norwegian Government's white paper ‘The High North.
„Avinor uveljavlja letališča severnega sija kot enotno blagovno znamko za največja letališča severne Norveške […] Avinor podpira sklad za čarterske lete za severno Norveško […] Takšen sklad za čarterske lete je namenjen spodbujanju čarterskih potovanj v regijo.
Vision and Policy Instruments’, (Meld.
Povratne informacije industrije kažejo, da bo to pomembna pobuda za povečanje novega prometa“ ( „Destination Norway – National strategy for the tourism industry“, str. 76).
St. 7 (2011-2012), the short version, p. 25).
Okrožje Nordland je na primer pripravilo strategijo za turizem za obdobje 2011–2015 („Strategy for Tourism in Nordland for the period 2011 until 2015“; http://www.nfk.no/Filnedlasting.aspx?MId1=1266 & FilId=11230).
One priority is to ‘maintain focus on the travel and tourism industry in North Norway and Svalbard and to promote further cooperation and coordination between actors in the travel and tourism industry’ (p. 37).
Smernice o državni regionalni pomoči za obdobje 2007–2013, UL L 231, 3.9.1994, str. 1, in Dopolnilo EGP št. 32, str. 42, na voljo tudi na:
The Norwegian Government's political platform form 2009-2013 refers to the importance of tourism and in particular for Northern Norway:
Smernice so bile nazadnje spremenjene 6.