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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry, Other
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Payment Under…
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Payment Under Environmental Programs:
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 10) is to introduce environmentally friendly production methods that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi natural grasslands. (...)
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 11, Conversion and maintaining the organic farming) is to introduce organic farming and increase the share of organic farming in traditional agriculture that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs (...)
Support for Natura 2000 and Water Framework Directive payments is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 12, NATURA 2000 support for private forestland is provided under regional assistance areas). The objective is considering the need to maintain biological and landscape diversity, it is necessary to ensure areas the agricultural lands compensation for the restrictions in NATURA 2000.
The support for grazing animals (animal welfare) is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 14). The objective of this measure is to improve animal welfare, to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands. This support is available for farmers (natural and legal persons, civil law partnerships and other associations of persons without the status of a legal person). (...)
Environment related objective
Support under the RDP is provided for environmentally friendly and sustainable production methods, animal welfare and to secure the continuous land use in NATURA 2000 areas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Payment Under Environmental Programs:
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 10) is to introduce environmentally friendly production methods that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi natural grasslands. (...)
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 11, Conversion and maintaining the organic farming) is to introduce organic farming and increase the share of organic farming in traditional agriculture that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs (...)
Support for Natura 2000 and Water Framework Directive payments is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 12, NATURA 2000 support for private forestland is provided under regional assistance areas). The objective is considering the need to maintain biological and landscape diversity, it is necessary to ensure areas the agricultural lands compensation for the restrictions in NATURA 2000.
The support for grazing animals (animal welfare) is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 14). The objective of this measure is to improve animal welfare, to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands. This support is available for farmers (natural and legal persons, civil law partnerships and other associations of persons without the status of a legal person). (...)
Agriculture, forestry, biological diversity
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of RDP 2014 2020. For de minimis measure the validation period ends 2027.
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Organic
Soil
Sustainable
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Insurance support
Environment related objective
To offer a sustainable solution to agricultural producers to manage the losses caused (more than 20%) by adverse weather conditions, climate disasters and animal and plant diseases or pest infestations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Insurance support
The insurance support is provided for small and medium sized agricultural enterprises (SMEs).
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of RDP 2014 2020
Keywords
Climate
Natural disaster
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN FISHERIES SECTOR: European…
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN FISHERIES SECTOR: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014 2020 Support:
(...) Estonia implements following articles of EMFF:
(...)
• Article 38 Limitation of the impact of fishing on the marine environment and adaptation of fishing to the protection of species.
• Article 40 Protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems and compensation regimes in the framework of sustainable fishing activities.
• Article 41 Energy efficiency and mitigation of climate change.
(...)
Environment related objective
To ensure that fishing activities contribute to the creation of environmental conditions capable of being sustained long term which are necessary for economic and social development.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN FISHERIES SECTOR: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014 2020 Support:
(...) Estonia implements following articles of EMFF:
(...)
• Article 38 Limitation of the impact of fishing on the marine environment and adaptation of fishing to the protection of species.
• Article 40 Protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems and compensation regimes in the framework of sustainable fishing activities.
• Article 41 Energy efficiency and mitigation of climate change.
(...)
Beneficiaries can be operators (natural or legal persons who operate or hold any undertaking carrying out any of the activities related to any stage of production, processing, marketing, distribution and retail chains of fisheries and aquaculture products), fishermen or organisations of fishermen.
Type of measure
Grants
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Validation period is according to EMFF OP 2014-2020
Keywords
Climate
Energy
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy Energy grants (Energy aid scheme)
Environment related objective
Promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy; reduction of negative environmental impacts associated with energy production and usage and promotion of the transition towards a low-carbon energy system.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy grants (Energy aid scheme)
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises and communities on a case-by-case consideration. Subsidies are granted on application and are paid according to the progress of the project
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy programmes are valid until end of 2022 (1098/2017) and 2025 (129/2020).
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Income or price support Energy Feed-in tariff for renewable energy
Environment related objective
Environmental protection and promotion of renewable energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Feed-in tariff for renewable energy
The subsidy can be provided for producers of electricity from the abovementioned sources.
Type of measure
From of the subsidy is operating aid. The aid amount is the difference between the target price and electricity spot price. Biogas and small-CHP are also eligible for heat premium, which is paid if the plant produces heat as well.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The feed-in tariff for wind power, biogas and small-CHP has been closed for new plants in 2017 and for new forest chip plants in 2021. However, the producers within the scheme are eligible for the operating aid for the first 12 years of production.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Manufacturing Aid for alternative fuel infrastructure
Environment related objective
Promotion of charging and biogas fueling infrastructure
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid for alternative fuel infrastructure
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises and communities based on tendering. Subsidies are granted on application and are paid according to the progress of the project.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy programme is valid until the end of 2021
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments Energy, Manufacturing
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the…
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System
Environment related objective
To reduce carbon leakage risk of electro-intensive industry due to higher electricity prices caused by EU Emissions Trading System and operators being unable to pass on those costs to product prices without losing significant market share
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System
Aid is provided to installations operating in industrial sectors and subsectors exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage due to indirect emission costs. The aid is non-discretionary; aid is provided to each installation meeting the criteria set in legislation, with aid amount calculated as per formulae in legislation.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The last payments of the aid scheme will be made in 2021 based on indirect costs incurred in 2020
Keywords
Emissions
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Tax concessions Manufacturing
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed…
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry and datacenters
Environment related objective
To improve competitiveness of the industry when tax on electricity is levied in order to reach environmental and energy policy goals.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry and datacenters
Electricity is taxed on the basis of category II (industry) if it is used for industrial manufacturing and processing of goods or professional glasshouse cultivation. Electricity is taxed on the basis of category II (datacenter) if it is used in datacenters which capacity is more than 5 MW.
Type of measure
Differentiated tax rate
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Valid until 31.12.2023
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Tax concessions Energy
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP…
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power plants
Environment related objective
To relieve the energy content tax burden of CHP-power plants which are part of the emission trade sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power plants
CHP-power plants which use natural gas, coal, LPG, light or heavy fuel oil and biofuel oil.
Type of measure
Differentiated tax rate and excise duty refund
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Valid until 31.12.2023
Keywords
Bio
Emissions
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Grants and direct payments Other
State aid for collection, transportation and…
State aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by providing aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil
Measure description Coverage of the measure
State aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil
All waste oil management companies can apply for the aid and it is granted to all projects that comply with the conditions of the programme.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy programme was renewed in 2019 and the new programme is in force 2019 – 2020 (and further to 2021).
Keywords
Environment
Waste