ISSN 1725-2423
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 131
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 48
28 May 2005
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/1 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
27 May 2005
(2005/C 131/01)
1 euro=
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,2551 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
135,27 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4434 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,6871 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,1975 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,5479 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
81,13 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
7,971 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CYP |
Cyprus pound |
0,5764 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
30,516 |
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EEK |
Estonian kroon |
15,6466 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
253,16 |
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LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
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LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,6962 |
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MTL |
Maltese lira |
0,4293 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,1617 |
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ROL |
Romanian leu |
36 168 |
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SIT |
Slovenian tolar |
239,53 |
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SKK |
Slovak koruna |
39,189 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
1,7280 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,6475 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,5845 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
9,7623 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,7590 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
2,0816 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 258,36 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
8,3279 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
10,3878 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,315 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
11 907,76 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,7693 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
68,246 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
35,235 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
50,779 |
Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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28.5.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/2 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.3831 — Oranje-Nassau Group/SHV Holdings/Edinburgh Oil & Gas)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2005/C 131/02)
(Text with EEA relevance)
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On 23 May 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Oranje-Nassau Group B.V. (‘ONG’, the Netherlands) and SHV Holdings (‘SHV’, the Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Edinburgh Oil & Gas plc (‘Edinburgh’, UK) through a newly created vehicle company Dyon UK Limited, by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3831 — Oranje-Nassau Group/SHV Holdings/Edinburgh Oil & Gas, to the following address:
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28.5.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/3 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.3817 — Wegener/PCM/JV)
(2005/C 131/03)
(Text with EEA relevance)
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On 19 May 2005 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the Dutch undertakings PCM Holding BV (PCM) and Koninklijke Wegener NV (Wegener) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of a newly created company constituting a joint venture (JV) by way of transfer of assets. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M. 3817 — Wegener/PCM/JV, to the following address:
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28.5.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/4 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(2005/C 131/04)
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Germany
Aid No: N 12/05
Title: Framework plan for joint task ‘Improving agricultural structures and coastal protection’ for the period 2005-08; amendment 2005: promotion of the stability of the forests
Objective: The scheme Framework plan of the joint task ‘improvement of the agrarian structure and the coastal protection’ for the period 2005 — 2008 will be modified with a measures for the promotion of the stability of the forests.
Legal basis:
Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe ‘Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes’, Rahmenplan ‘Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes’
Budget: EUR 1,1 billion per year (co-financed and nationally financed)
Aid intensity or amount: Variable
Duration: 2005-2008
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Germany
Aid No: N 13/05
Title: Framework plan for joint task ‘Improving agricultural structures and coastal protection’ for the period 2005-08; extension until the year 2008
Objective: The approved scheme Framework plan of the joint task ‘improvement of the agrarian structure and the coastal protection’ for the period 2004 — 2007; amendments 2004 (N 113/04) will be (partly) prolonged for one year.
Legal basis:
Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe ‘Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes’, Rahmenplan ‘Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes’
Budget: EUR 1,195 billion per year (co-financed and nationally financed)
Aid intensity or amount: Variable
Duration: 2005-2008
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Aid No: N 35/2005
Title: Extension to the Northern Ireland Beef Quality Initiative
Objective: The approved Northern Ireland Beef Quality Initiative (N 327/2002) will be prolonged by two years.
Legal basis: Administrative scheme, in accordance with the Budget (No 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2002.
Budget: GBP 8 million (EUR 11,6 million)
Aid intensity or amount: Variable
Duration: Prolongation from 2006/07 to 2008/09 (new duration: 2002/03 to 2008/09)
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy (Tuscany)
Aid No: N 50/2005
Title: Contributions to farmers taking part in the plan to monitor catarrhal fever in sheep (Blue tongue). Amendment to Regional Law No 25/2003.
Objective: Preventive measure within the framework of the plan to monitor and eradicate the epizootic disease known as Blue tongue.
Legal basis:
Ordinanza ministeriale 11 maggio 2001‘Programma di vaccinazione per la febbre catarrale degli ovini (Blue tongue)’
Budget: EUR 600 000
Aid intensity or amount: EUR 90 per animal per year.
Duration:
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: France
Aid No: N 86/2005
Title: Aid for traceability and quality improvement in the cereals sector. Amending and extending Aid N 358/2004.
Objective: To guarantee the quality of French cereal production.
Legal basis:
Articles L 621-1 et suivants du Code rural
Budget: EUR 1 300 000
Aid intensity or amount: According to eligible costs: 15 %, 30 %
Duration: 1 year.
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
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28.5.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/6 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.3820 — Avnet/Memec)
(2005/C 131/05)
(Text with EEA relevance)
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On 20 May 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Avnet, Inc. (‘Avnet’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Memec Group Holdings Limited (‘Memec’, USA) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3820 — Avnet/Memec, to the following address:
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28.5.2005 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/7 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.3770 — Lufthansa/Swiss)
(2005/C 131/06)
(Text with EEA relevance)
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On 20 May 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa’, Germany), the holding company of the Lufthansa Group, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Swiss International Air Lines Ltd (‘Swiss’, Switzerland), by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3770 — Lufthansa/Swiss, to the following address:
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28.5.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/8 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.3773 — Lehman Brothers/Europe Realty/IHG Portfolio)
(2005/C 131/07)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 10 May 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3773. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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28.5.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/8 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/3725 — Cargill/Pagnan)
(2005/C 131/08)
(Text with EEA relevance)
On 22 March 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:
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from the Europa competition web site (http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This web site provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3725. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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28.5.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/9 |
NEW NATIONAL SIDE OF EURO CIRCULATION COINS
(2005/C 131/09)
Euro circulation coins have legal tender status throughout the euro area. The Commission publishes all new euro coin designs (1) with a view to informing anyone required to handle coins in the course of their work and the public at large. In accordance with the Council conclusions of 8 December 2003 (2), Member States and countries that have concluded a Monetary Agreement with the Community providing for the issuance of euro circulation coins are allowed to issue certain quantities of commemorative euro circulation coins on condition that not more than one new coin design is issued per country per year and that only the 2 EUR denomination is used. These coins have the technical features of normal euro circulation coins, but bear a commemorative design on the obverse national side.
Issuing State: Spain
Subject of commemoration: 4th centenary of the first edition of ‘The ingenious nobleman Don Quixote of La Mancha’
Factual description of the design: The inner part of the coin depicts an image of ‘El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha’, who appears holding a lance, and windmills in the background. To the left, there is a marked sector in which the word ‘ESPAÑA’ appears incused, and underneath this sector the MINT mark ‘M’. On the outer ring of the coin, the twelve stars of the European Union are depicted, with, on the right, four of them (corresponding to the positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 on a clock) incused within an arc. The year of mintage appears at the bottom among three stars.
Issue volume: 8 million coins
Approximate issue period: April 2005
(1) See OJ C 373 of 28.12.2001, pp. 1-30 for a reference to all national sides that were issued in 2002.
(2) See conclusions of the General Affairs Council of 8 December 2003 on changes in the design of national sides of euro coins. See also Commission Recommendation of 29 September 2003 on a common practice for changes to the design of national obverse sides of euro circulation coins (OJ L 264 of 15.10.2003, p. 38-39).
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28.5.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/10 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(2005/C 131/10)
(Text with EEA relevance)
Date of adoption:
Member State: Germany
Aid No: N 23/2005
Title: Prolongation of Temporary Defensive Measures for Shipbuilding
Objective: Contract related aid
Legal basis:
Richtlinien des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Arbeit zu befristeten Schutzmassnahmen für den Schiffbau vom 24. Oktober 2002
Budget: EUR 149 000 000
Aid intensity or amount: 6 % — grant
Duration: 24.10.2002—31.3.2005
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption:
Member State: Finland
Aid No: N 39/2005
Title: Temporary Defensive Mechanism for Shipbuilding
Objective: Contract related aid
Legal basis:
Valtioneuvoston asetus telakkateollisuuden kilpailuedellytysten turvaamiseen myönnettävästä valtion avustuksesta, 30.12.2004
Budget: EUR 13 660 000
Aid intensity or amount: 6 % — grant
Duration: 1.1.2004—31.3.2005
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Ireland
Aid No: N 89/04
Title: Guarantee in favour of the Housing Finance Agency (HFA)
Social housing schemes funded by the HFA
Legal basis: Section 17 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002
Objective: The provision of social housing by local authorities, the provision of social housing by bodies authorized under Section 17 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002 (voluntary housing bodies).
Budget: Limit fixed at EUR 6 billion.
Duration: 10 years
Other information: Form of interventions: State guarantees and preferential funding
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Finland
Aid No: N 179/04
Title: Finnish municipal guarantees
Objective: to safeguard the joint funding of the Finnish municipal sector.
Legal basis: Laki Kuntien takauskeskuksesta N:o 487/1996 (Annettu Helsingissä 28 päivänä kesäkuuta 1996)
Duration: the joint funding system has been operating since 1996.
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption:
Member State: United Kingdom
Aid No: N 213/03
Title: Project ATLAS: broadband infrastructure scheme for business parks
Objective: Promoting access to broadband infrastructure for SME's (telecommunication) [Scotland]
Legal basis: Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 19990, as amended 1 April 2001 by Scottish Statutory Instrument 2001, No. 126
Budget: GBP 9 700 000 (EUR 15 000 000)
Duration: 25 years
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption:
Member State: Italy
Aid No: N 346/04
Title: Aid to Altair Chimica
Objective: Environmental protection
Legal basis:
legge 662/1996 and accordo programma quadro of 23.6.2004
Aid intensity or amount: EUR 4 971 816 — grant
Duration: 2005-2006
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Ireland (All regions)
Aid No: N 354/04
Title: Company Holding Regime
Objective: Tax relief (All sectors)
Legal basis: Finance Act 2004
Aid intensity or amount: Estimated annual and overall revenue losses EUR 10 million
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: France — Guadeloupe
Aid No: N 385/04
Title: Social aid scheme to benefit certain categories of passengers on air services linking Guadeloupe to mainland France
Objective: Compensation for the handicaps due to Guadeloupe's remoteness — Air transport
Legal basis:
Article 60 de la loi no 2003-660 du 21 juillet 2003 de programme pour l'outre-mer
Budget: EUR 6 255 810 for the first year
Duration: Indefinite
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Germany (Sachsen-Anhalt)
Aid No: N 457/2004
Title: Aid in favour of Q-Cells AG
Objective: Regional aid
Legal basis: Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe (GA) ‘Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur’ vom 6. Oktober 1969 in Verbindung mit den einschlägigen Bestimmungen von Teil II des 31. Rahmenplan zur GA, zuletzt genehmigt bis zum 31. Dezember 2006 durch den Beschluss der Kommission in der Beihilfesache Nr. N 642/02 vom 1.10.2003 ( ABl. C 284 vom 27.11.2003, S. 2 )
Aid amount: 15 % (SME bonus) of EUR 49 800 000 eligible costs
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Spain
Aid No: N 458/04
Title: Public support to Espacio Editorial Andaluza Holding, S.L.
Legal basis: Convenio Marco de Colaboración entre la Consejería de la presidencia y la Entidad ‘Espacio Editorial Andaluza, SL’, firmado el 23 de octubre de 2001
Propuesta de colaboración y proyecto de Convenio Especifico de Colaboración de la Consejería de la presidencia y la Entidad ‘El Correo de Andalucia, SL’ para la ejecución del Proyecto de difusión ‘Biblioteca de Autores Andaluces’
Budget: EUR 69 000
Aid intensity or amount: Measure not constituting aid
Duration: From the signature of the proyecto de Convenio Especifico to 1 January 2005.
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Hungary (All regions)
Aid No: N 504/04
Title: Amendment of the tax development benefit
Objective: Regional development
Legal basis:
1996. évi LXXXI. Törvény a társasági adóról és az osztalékadóról
Budget: Estimated EUR 73 million for 2005
Aid intensity or amount: Unchanged
Duration: 2005-2006
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy
Aid No: N 676/02
Title: Cableways, Valle d'Aosta
Objective: Cableway installations
Legal basis:
Disegno di legge regionale n. 169/2002
Budget: EUR 15 million per year
Duration: until 2006
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Germany (Sachsen)
Aid No: NN 15/04
Title: Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes
Objective: Investment incentives to increase efficiency, reduce costs and increase product quality (Seamless Tubes)
Legal basis: Fördergebietsgesetz von 1993 (genehmigt als Beihilfesache Nr. N 2070/95) und Investitionszulagengesetz in den Neuen Ländern (1996 und 1999 — genehmigt als Beihilfesachen Nr. N 494/A/95 und C72/1998).
Aid intensity or amount:
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Special tax allowance: EUR 285 076 |
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Investment allowance: EUR 107 919,77 |
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Total: around EUR 394 000 |
Duration: 24 months (1998 to 1999)
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
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28.5.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 131/13 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(2005/C 131/11)
(Text with EEA relevance)
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy
Aid No: N 83/2004
Title: Financing of structures for the calculation and the management of databases
Objective: Research and development
Legal basis:
Progetto di avviso pubblico del ministero della Ricerca
Budget: EUR 25 million
Aid intensity or amount: Variable, depending on the stage of the research and the recipients
Duration: 4 years
Other information: Annual implementation report to be sent to the Commission
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: France
Aid No: N 107/2004
Title: Dock dues in the overseas departments
Objective: To compensate for the additional production costs incurred by local producers as a result of the disadvantages associated with remoteness, as recognised by Article 299(2) of the EC Treaty.
Legal basis:
Projet de loi relatif à l'octroi de mer portant application de la Décision du Conseil [de l'Union européenne] du 10 février 2004 relative au régime de l'octroi de mer dans les départements français d'outre-mer et prorogeant la décision 89/688/CE.
Budget: The planned budget for the scheme is EUR 165 million. This is only an estimation, given the type of aid and the number and variability of factors involved.
Aid intensity or amount: To compensate for the additional costs of the disadvantages associated with remoteness.
Duration:
Other information: Requirement to submit a detailed annual report on the application of the scheme incorporating the data relating to checks on overcompensation and aid cumulation
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption:
Member State: Spain (Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid)
Aid No: N 133/2004
Title: Scheme to support Research and Technological Development (RTD) projects from SMEs in the Comunidad de Madrid
Objective: Research and Technological Development (all sectors)
Legal basis:
Orden del Consejero de Educación de la Comunidad de Madrid
Budget: EUR 5 600 000
Intensity or amount: For industrial research, the maximum gross aid intensity is 60 % (including 10 % bonus for SMEs). For pre-competitive development activities, the maximum gross aid intensity is 35 % (including 10 % bonus for SMEs).
Duration: Until 31 December 2005
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Finland (Southeast Finland)
Aid No: N 188/2004
Title: South East Finland Risk Capital Fund
Objective: Risk Capital
Legal basis:
Toimenpiteen oikeusperustana ovat laki (1353/1999) ja asetus (1354/1999) rakennerahasto-ohjelmien kansallisesta hallinnoinnista, laki (1068/2000) ja asetus (1200/2000) yritystoiminnan tukemisesta, Kaakkois-Suomen Interreg III A -ohjelma-asiakirja 17.10.2001 ja täydennysosa 25.6.2002 sekä Kaakkois-Suomen Interreg III A -ohjelman hallintokomitean 23. syyskuuta 2003 tekemä päätös, joka perustui Imatran Seudun Kehitysyhtiö Oy:n hankehakemukseen.
Budget: EUR 5 million
Duration:
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Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Belgium
Aid No: N 201/2004
Title: Reduction in excise duty on energy products and electricity
Objective: Energy saving
Legal basis:
Arrêté Royal du 29.2.2004 publié sur le Moniteur belge le 5 mars 2004/Koninklijk Besluit van 29.2.2004, gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad van 5 maart 2004
Aid intensity or amount: Variable, according to the type of firm
Duration: 10 years
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Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Denmark
Aid No: N 389/2004
Title: Amendment to the Regional development aid scheme (Ex N 808/1999)
Objective: Promote regional development
Legal basis:
Finansloven
Budget: EUR 26,9 million per year
Aid intensity or amount: In accordance with regional aid map 2000-2006
Duration: 1.1.2000—31.12.2006
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Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: Italy
Aid No: N 476/04
Title: Public contribution to cableways of Prada-Costabella
Legal basis:
Articolo 69 della legge regionale 30 gennaio 2004, n.1.
Budget: EUR 1 million
Aid intensity or amount: measure not constituting aid
Duration: 2005
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Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: France
Aid No: N 478/03
Title: Individual State aid case relating to the MEDEA+ scheme (T 207)
Objective: Development of a new 65 nm process for producing CMOS integrated circuits on 300 mm silicon wafers
Legal basis: Programme MEDEA+
Budget: EUR 26 million
Aid intensity or amount: max. 30 %
Duration: 3 years
Other information: Type of aid: grants
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Date of adoption of the decision:
Member State: France (Réunion)
Aid No: N 549/2003
Title: Amendment of scheme N 324/2000 — Measure for energy conservation and development of renewable forms of energy — Réunion
Objective: Regional aid — Environmental aid
Legal basis:
délibération du Conseil Régional de la Réunion
Budget: Between EUR 15 000 000 and EUR 20 000 000
Aid intensity or amount: Variable, from 20 % to 65 % (75 % for SMEs) according to the type of energy
Duration: Until 31 December 2006
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