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G/SCM/N/284/EU |
European Union |
2015 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
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Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and foster the implementation of measures that are subject to new rules as to ensure better compliance of Member States and operators with the objectives, rules and targets of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP); To help fishermen to adapt to new sustainable fishing practices; To protect the environment through measures in support of fisheries resources management, including the transition to maximum sustainable yield (MSY), the introduction of the landing obligation and the adoption of long term management plans; To support environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, competitive fisheries which are more selective, produce less discards, and do less damage to marine ecosystems, the structural support granted under EU funds has no distortionary effects on trade
The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), which was reformed on 1 January 2014, aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable and that they provide a source of healthy food for EU citizens.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
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Fishermen, fishermen organisations, firms in the fisheries, aquaculture, and fish processing sectors, SMEs, producer organizations, professional organizations, fisheries local actions groups (FLAGs) and cooperative
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Type of measure
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Grants; Financial engineering instruments (normally guarantees and loans)
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 (under the EFF) and 2014 (under the EMFF)
Duration of the subsidy:
As regards the EFF: 2007 - 2013 (31 December 2015 by virtue of the n+2 rule).
As regards the EMFF: 2014 - 2020 (31 December 2023 by virtue of the new n+3 rule applicable in the new programming period)
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Keywords
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Fish
Environment
Sustainable
Natural resources
Eco
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU |
European Union |
2015 |
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Other support measures |
All products/economic activities |
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) |
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Environment related objective
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To support job creation, business competitiveness, economic growth, sustainable development, and improve citizens' quality of life
In 2007-2013 the objectives include the protection and improvement of the environment. For the period 2014-2020 the ERDF focuses its investments on several key priority areas including the low-carbon economy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
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The rules on eligibility are determined at the national level, except when there are general rules laid down in the applicable EU legislation.
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Type of measure
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- Productive investment leading to the creation or maintenance of jobs; - Investment in infrastructure; - Development of endogenous potential by measures which support regional and local development.
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Environment
Climate
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.10 |
European Union: France |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
Services |
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Environment related objective
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To help a number of public research institutions to provide the public with the scientific knowledge needed for a better understanding of the mechanisms of interaction between air transport and the environment (climate, alternative fuels, icing)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support for institutions engaged in research for the sustainable development of air transport
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Mainly ONERA (Office National d'Etudes et Recherches Aérospatiales)
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Permanent scheme funded on an annual basis under the Finance Law
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Keywords
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Environment
Climate
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.10 |
European Union: France |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
Services |
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Environment related objective
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To develop knowledge which improves the technological base in order to enhance the environmental performance of air transport
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Research for innovation and the sustainable development of air transport
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In addition to research institutions, around 100 enterprises were involved in 2011 and 2012
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Permanent arrangement funded on a yearly basis under the Finance Law
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.11 |
European Union: Germany |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To contribute to strengthening innovative medium and long term research and technology in one of the most important key technologies with spin off effects to other sectors
The priorities of the program are encouraging sustainable research in the fields: low pollutant and safe aircrafts of the next generation, low noise all weather helicopters, efficient and ecologically friendly engines in line with the ecological goals of the ACARE Vision 2020 and Flightpath 2050
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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National programme for civil aeronautical research and technology
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Producing enterprises, universities and research institutes for research and development expenditures
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Pollution
Eco
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.11 |
European Union: Germany |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Loans and financing |
Manufacturing |
Programme for aeronautical suppliers |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage research and development of components for an environmentally friendly, safe and efficient aviation system
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Programme for aeronautical suppliers
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Producing enterprises
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Type of measure
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Repayable loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Greece |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To promote economic growth in Greece by introducing investment aid schemes to improve entrepreneurship, technological development, the competitiveness of enterprises and regional cohesion and to promote green economy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Law 3908: Aid for Private Investment to promote Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship and Regional Cohesion (issued on 1 February 2011)
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Eligible investment plans in all branches of economic activity
Evaluation criteria include criteria relating to technological development, innovation and new products and services (e.g. Application of clean technologies and waste management), and criteria relating to the contribution of the investment to the economy and to regional development (e.g. Contribution of the investment to environmental protection and savings in terms of energy and natural resources)
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Type of measure
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Income tax exemption; Grants; Leasing subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the Implementation is not specified in the law but in the Minister's signed approval for each specific project. Duration of the Implementation can be extended.
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Keywords
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Clean
Waste
Environment
Energy
Natural resources
Green
Conservation
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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.13 |
European Union: Hungary |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
Tax concession related to development projects |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate investment activities, including environmental protection projects
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Tax concession related to development projects
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Eligible development projects including those who have a value of at least 100 million HUF and constitute the launch and operation of an independent environmental protection project
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Type of measure
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Corporate tax deduction
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013
Duration of the subsidy: The tax concession may be applied in the tax year following the year when the project was launched - or in the same tax year at the taxpayer's discretion - and in the following nine tax years, at the latest during the fourteenth tax year following the tax year in which the notification or the application was submitted.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.13 |
European Union: Hungary |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities, Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To mitigate the country's environmental problems, thus improving the quality of life of the society and promoting the adaptation of the economy to the environmental processes:
- Creation and maintenance of an environment suitable for living in;
- Protection and conservation of our assets;
- Prevention, economy, energy efficiency.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)
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Public and private institutions and enterprises with eligible development projects
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013
Duration of the subsidy: Until 2015
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Keywords
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Environment
Conservation
Energy
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.13 |
European Union: Hungary |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP) |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure sustainable growth and increased employment as well as to redress regional imbalances
The specific objectives of the program include the improvement of municipal and environmental conditions which determine living conditions for the population
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP)
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Public and private institutions and enterprises with eligible development projects
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support; Refundable equity contribution
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013
Duration of the subsidy: Until 2015
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Keywords
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