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G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: France |
2013 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Services |
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Environment related objective
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To promote environment-related research in air transport.
2. Policy objective
The main purpose of these subsidies is 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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Public research institutions
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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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2011-2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.9 |
European Union: France |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
Services, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ehnance the environmental performance of air transport.
2. Policy objective
The overall objective of the research is to develop knowledge which improves the technological base in order to enhance the environmental performance of air transport.
The research involves improving the understanding of phenomena with a view to selective further investigation in areas likely to yield gains in performance and in calculation accuracy with a view to shorter design cycles, as well as full-size testing.
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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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Research institutions and enterprises
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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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2011-2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.11 |
European Union: Greece |
2013 |
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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 investments in clean technologies, waste management, environmental protection and energy and natural resources.
Investment body evaluation criteria:
(c) Application of clean technologies and waste management.
(d) Contribution of the investment to environmental protection and savings in terms of energy and natural resources.
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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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Investments in all branches of economic activity.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how determined).
Eligible investment plans
1. The aid scheme governed by the law shall apply to investment plans in all branches of economic activity, subject to the paragraphs below.
2. The aid scheme governed by the law shall not apply, in terms of regional aid, to the following branches exempted from the scope of the General Block Exemption Regulation,
the steel sector, as defined in Article 2(29) of the General Block Exemption Regulation;
e. the synthetic fibres sector, as defined in Article 2(30) of the General Block Exemption Regulation;
f. the coal sector, as ‘coal' is defined in Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 of 23 July 2002 on State aid to the coal industry;
g. the shipbuilding sector, as defined in the framework on State aid to shipbuilding (2003/C317/06).
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Type of measure
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Tax reliefs, grants and subsidies
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2012
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Keywords
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Waste
Environment
Clean
Natural resources
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Hungary |
2013 |
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 protect the environment.
Tax concession is granted for:
a) development projects with a value of at least 100 million HUF, if it constitutes the launch and operation of an independent environmental protection project or a wideband Internet service or a food facility project or a basic research, applied research and experimental development or a motion picture and video production project.
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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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Companies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Tax concession is granted to a taxpayer whose development project entails an investment of at least 3 billion HUF or 1 billion HUF if the project is started and operated in preferable regions.
Tax concession is granted for:
a) development projects with a value of at least 100 million HUF, if it constitutes the launch and operation of an independent environmental protection project or a wideband Internet service or a food facility project or a basic research, applied research and experimental development or a motion picture and video production project.
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Type of measure
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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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2011-2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Hungary |
2013 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Environment and Energy Operational Programme. |
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Environment related objective
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To adapt to climate change.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The developments identified in the Environment and Energy Operational Programme are intended 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.
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Public and private enterprises
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support schemes
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Conservation
Energy
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Hungary |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
South Great Plain Operational Programme. |
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Environment related objective
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To improve environmental conditions of regions.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The overall objective for the South Great Plain Region is to ensure sustainable growth and increased employment as well as to redress regional imbalances. Based on comparative territorial advantages, the specific objectives of the development programme are the following:
- Improving and increasing the competitiveness of the regional economy, promotion of change in economic structure based on innovation.
- Improvement of municipal and environmental conditions which determine living conditions for the population, in order to boost regional cohesion.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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South Great Plain Operational Programme.
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Public and private enterprises
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support schemes
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Hungary |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
South Transdanubia Operational Programme. |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Three specific objectives were determined for the sake of accomplishing the strategic objective:
- Protection of the natural and built environment in the Region,
- Competitive economy based on local characteristics,
- To stop the increase of social differences within the region.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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South Transdanubia Operational Programme.
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Public and private enterprises
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support schemes
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Hungary |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
North Great Plain Operational Programme (NGPOP) |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The NOGPOP sets the following long-term overall objective:
In order for the strategic objective to be achieved, the following objectives have been set:
- Strengthening the region's SME sector,
- Improving the income generating ability of tourism,
- Improving the population's mobility,
- Developing the region's human resources,
- Improving the environmental status of the built and natural environment.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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North Great Plain Operational Programme (NGPOP)
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Public and private enterprises
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support schemes
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Hungary |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP) |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
An overall objective of CETOP is to ensure that, making an efficient use of socio-economic innovation and relying on on-going revival efforts, the Central Transdanubia Region maintains its outstanding economic position and revenue-generation ability among Hungarian regions.
Achievement of this overall objective is promoted by specific development goals as follows:
- Create an innovative and competitive economic environment
- Improve the tourist potential of the Region
- Sustainable development of the settlement network in the Region
- Amplify regional cohesion through investments in environment, and transport infrastructure
- Establish efficient and renewable human infrastructure background
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP)
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Public and private enterprises
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support schemes
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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Environment
Sustainable
Renewable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/EU/ADD.12 |
European Union: Hungary |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Central Hungary Operational Programme (CHOP) |
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Environment related objective
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To promote sustainable development.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The overall objective of the operational programme is to improve the international competitiveness of the Central Hungary Region, observing the principle of sustainable development.
With an eye to achieving the overall objective, two specific objectives have been set:
to develop factors influencing the Region's competitiveness.
to develop the Region's internal cohesion and the harmony of its spatial structure.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Central Hungary Operational Programme (CHOP)
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Public and private enterprises
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Type of measure
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Non-repayable support schemes
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011-2012
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Keywords
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