G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

3 October 2019

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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Original: English

SUBSIDIES

NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES

EUROPEAN UNION

Addendum

The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to the subsidy programmes of Romania.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SMES ...... 4 1 SME'S DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION ...... 4 2 DEVELOPMENT OF SMES ...... 5 3 START-UP NATION ROMANIA ...... 6 4 ART AND HANDICRAFTS SUPPORTING PROGRAM ...... 7 5 DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG WOMEN FROM THE SME SECTOR ...... 9 6 PROGRAM FOR MICRO INDUSTRIALISATION ...... 10 II. COAL AND MINING ...... 11 7 COAL AND MINING ACTIVITIES ...... 11 III. ENVIRONMENT ...... 13 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...... 13 9 ALLOCATION FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ...... 14 IV. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...... 18 10 EXPORT PROMOTION ...... 18 11 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY STIMULATING INVESTMENTS THAT HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY ...... 20 12 DE MINIMIS AID SCHEME FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES ...... 25 13 DE MINIMIS AID SCHEME FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES AND INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE AREA OF THE DANUBE DELTA INTEGRATED TERRITORIAL INVESTMENT (DD ITI) ...... 26 14 STATE AID AND DE MINIMIS AID GRANTED FOR THE SUPPORT OF SMES ...... 28 15 STATE AID AND DE MINIMIS AID GRANTED FOR THE SUPPORT OF SMES FOR INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE AREA OF THE DANUBE DELTA INTEGRATED TERRITORIAL INVESTMENT (DD ITI) ...... 29 V. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ...... 30 16 INNOVATION AND RESEARCH ...... 30 17 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ...... 32 18 STATE AID FOR INNOVATION IN THE ITC SECTOR ...... 34 VI. CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION ...... 35 19 STATE AID AND DE MINIMIS AID GRANTED FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY ...... 35 VII. TRANSPORT ...... 38 20 STATE AID GRANTED FOR ROAD TRANSPORT ...... 38 21 STATE AID GRANTED FOR RAILROAD TRANSPORT ...... 40 22 STATE AID GRANTED FOR SUBWAY TRANSPORT ...... 42 23 STATE AID GRANTED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT ...... 43 24 STATE AID GRANTED FOR WATERWAY TRANSPORT ...... 44 25 STATE AID GRANTED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT ...... 47 26 STATE AID GRANTED FOR AIRPORTS ...... 48

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Official Exchange Rates

2017 1 EUR = Lei 4,5681 1 USD = Lei 4,0525

2018 1 EUR = Lei 4,6535 1 USD = Lei 3,9416 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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I. SMES

1 SME'S DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION

1. Title of the subsidy

The program for developing the commercialisation of market products and services (de minimis aid).

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Supporting Romanian companies, co-operatives and economic operators, by facilitating access to financing, in order to improve their economic and technical performances and to comply with requirements arising from Romania's status as a member state of the EU, while also increasing competitiveness, creating and maintaining jobs, increasing consumer protection and food safety.

400 new jobs were created through this program, of which 200 for graduates, unemployed or disadvantaged persons.

4. Background and Authority for subsidy (including the identification of legislation through which they are granted)

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of Business Environment, Commerce and Entrepreneurship.

Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development.

Decision N° 147/04.05.2012 of the President of the Agency for Implementing Projects and Programmes for SMEs for approving the Program for developing the commercialisation of market products and services.

Order N° 473/2014 for approving procedures regarding the implementation of the Program for developing the commercialisation of market products and services, the Program for developing entrepreneurial skills among young people and facilitating their access to finance - START, the multiannual national Program for developing entrepreneurial culture among women managers in small and medium enterprises sector, the multiannual national Program for supporting arts and handicrafts and the multiannual national program for setting-up and developing technological and business incubators.

Law N° 6/2017 regarding the State Budget for year 2017.

The de minimis aid scheme was approved by Order N° 978/02.07.2018 of the minister for business environment, commerce and entrepreneurship.

5. Form of the subsidy

Grant.

6. Beneficiaries of the subsidy

Legal persons (companies/co-operatives), in accordance with Art. 2, Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development, with subsequent amendments made by Government Ordinance N° 27/2006.

7. Total granted amount for the subsidy

2017 – 49.949.000 lei allocated for 216 signed contracts, with a maximum grant amount of 250.000 lei per beneficiary; total amount paid in 2017: 37.360.990 lei. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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2018 - 49.949.000 lei for 190 signed contracts, with a maximum grant amount of 250.000 lei per beneficiary; total amount paid in 2018: 0 lei.

8. Duration of subsidy and/or any other time limits, including the beginning date

The Program started in 2009.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

No effects on international trade.

2 DEVELOPMENT OF SMES

1. Title of the subsidy

The UNCTAD/EMPRETEC Romania Program for supporting SMEs development.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Supporting development of small and medium-sized enterprises, creation of jobs, increasing the number of small and medium-sized enterprises able to face competition and competitive forces stemming from the globalization of markets.

4. Background and Authority for subsidy (including the identification of legislation through which they are granted)

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of Business Environment, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development. Law N° 6/2017 regarding the State Budget for year 2017. Law N° 2/2018 regarding the State Budget for year 2018.

The de minimis aid scheme for 2018 was approved by Order N° 956/26.06.2018 for approving the procedure for implementing the UNCTAD/EMPRETEC Program.

5. Form of the subsidy

Grant.

6. Beneficiaries of the subsidy

Individuals who, at the time of applying to the program, fulfil the following criteria:

a) Are Romanian citizens or foreigners speaking Romanian language; b) Have graduated secondary or tertiary educational cycle and hold a Diploma of Baccalaureate/Bachelor's or other proof of graduating; c) Fill in the forms for applying to the program; d) Take responsibility in participating to all workshop activities during the 9 days of training.

7. Total granted amount for the subsidy

2017 – 504.000 lei. 2018 – 504.000 lei.

8. Duration of subsidy and/or any other time limits, including the beginning date

The Program started in 2009. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

No effects on international trade.

3 START-UP NATION ROMANIA

1. Title of the subsidy

The Start-Up Nation Romania Program (de minimis aid).

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

The main goal of this de minimis aid scheme is stimulating the establishment and development of small and medium sized enterprises and improving their economic performance, creation of jobs, inclusion of disadvantaged persons, unemployed and recent graduates on the labour market and expansion of investments in new and innovative technologies.

Through this program, over 17.000 new jobs have been created, of which 14.000 are specifically for disadvantaged persons, unemployed and graduates from 2012 onwards.

4. Background and Authority for subsidy (including the identification of legislation through which they are granted)

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of Business Environment, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development. Law N° 6/2017 regarding the State Budget for year 2017.

Government Emergency Ordinance N° 10/2017 for stimulating the establishment of new small and medium-sized enterprises, approved by Law N° 112/2017. The de minimis aid scheme was approved by Order N° 692/06.06.2017 of the minister for business environment, commerce and entrepreneurship.

5. Form of the subsidy

Grant.

6. Beneficiaries of the subsidy

Legal persons (companies/co-operatives) in accordance with Government Emergency Ordinance N° 10/2017 and certain eligibility criteria.

7. Total granted amount for the subsidy

The online application system was opened on 14.06.2017 and closed on 14.07.2017. 19.297 business plans were registered by the application, of which 10.000 business plans were verified and 1.469 SMEs were rejected. 8.531 applications were accepted. As a result, 8.444 contracts have been signed within the budget limits and the contracting phase was finalized on 15.11.2017. Between 15.11.2017 and 01.10.2018 (deadline for reimbursements), 493 applicants have given up funding for various reasons, so the final active contracts settled at 7.951. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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N° of reimbursements N° of approved and paid N° of rejected N° AIMMAIPE submitted by beneficiaries reimbursements reimbursements - 1st tranche - 1 Brașov 367 342 25 2 Cluj 1936 1899 37 3 Constanța 654 649 5 4 Craiova 528 509 19 5 Iași 672 660 12 6 Ploiești 2074 2044 30 7 Târgu Mureș 422 420 2 8 Timișoara 643 636 7 TOTAL AMOUNT 7.296 7.159 137

Of the total number of 7.591 applicants, 7.296 have submitted the reimbursement documentation within the limit of the procedural deadline (31.12.2018). Out of these, 7.159 were effectively paid and 137 were rejected due to non-compliance with the reimbursement procedures, or due to giving up funding.

Outputs of the Start-up Nation Romania Program 2017-2018:

- 3.296 of total start-ups have a woman as a legal representative (46%); - 3.972 of all the legal representatives of the paid beneficiaries are under 35 years old (55.5%); - 1.684 of the legal representatives of the paid beneficiaries are between 36 and 45 years old (23.5%); - 1.503 of the legal representatives of the paid beneficiaries are over 45 years old (21%); - 17.717 newly-created jobs by the paid beneficiaries, of which: o 14.365 are unemployed, graduates after 2012 or disadvantaged individuals.

Of the total of 7.159 granted reimbursements, credit institutions have managed and certified the reimbursements as follows:

o 1.441 by CEC Bank; o 2.011 by BCR (Romanian Commercial Bank); o 3.707 by BT (Bank Transilvania).

In 2017, a total of 3.397.670 lei were payed to beneficiaries from the national budget.

In 2018, a total of 1.175.646.480 lei were payed to beneficiaries from the national budget and 144.897.890 lei were paid from EU funds.

8. Duration of subsidy and/or any other time limits, including the beginning date

The Program started in 2017.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

No data available.

4 ART AND HANDICRAFTS SUPPORTING PROGRAM

1. Title of the subsidy

The national program for supporting arts and handicrafts.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Stimulating the development of crafts and of small industries in Romania, consolidating the small and middle class of craftsmen, who carry out their activity as individuals or within specific associations or other organisations, especially in rural areas, preserving those crafts which involve lots of manual skills for their creation and reviving craftsmen' services and products, especially traditional ones, including folk arts and crafts.

Promoting arts and handicrafts on national and international markets.

4. Background and Authority for subsidy (including the identification of legislation through which they are granted)

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of Business Environment, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Law N° 6/2017 regarding the State Budget for year 2017. Law N° 2/2018 regarding the State Budget for year 2018. Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development.

The de minimis aid scheme for 2018 was approved by Order N° 921/14.06.2018 of the minister of business environment, commerce and entrepreneurship.

5. Form of the subsidy

Financial allocations for organizing the National Crafts and Craftsmanship Fair in 2017 and 2018 (08-10.12.2017; 28-30.09.2018) with the participation of more than 100 craftsmen.

6. Beneficiaries of the subsidy

The beneficiaries are commercial companies, co-operatives and other legal persons such as associations, foundations.

7. Total granted amount for the subsidy

2017 – 890.000 lei were allocated and a total amount of 156.038 lei was payed to beneficiaries. 2018 – 890.000 lei were allocated and a total amount of 55.135 lei was payed to beneficiaries.

Transportation expenses for beneficiaries and their products were supported as well as accommodation expenses for the duration of event.

Also, costs of products transportation were supported, if separate transportation was required. The maximum amount of reimbursement for transportation costs, cumulatively for beneficiaries and their products, did not exceeded 2.000 lei for the entire event. Accommodation costs for the beneficiaries were supported, up to a limit of 1.600 lei per beneficiary for four nights of accommodation, but no more than 200 lei per night per person.

8. Duration of subsidy and/or any other time limits, including the beginning date

The Program started in 2009.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

No data available. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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5 DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG WOMEN FROM THE SME SECTOR

1. Title of the subsidy

The national multi-annual program for developing entrepreneurial culture among women from the SME sector.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

• stimulating and supporting establishment and development of private economic structures set up by women; • promoting an information and training system for women entrepreneurs.

4. Background and Authority for subsidy (including the identification of legislation through which they are granted)

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of Business Environment, Commerce and Entrepreneurship.

Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development.

The de minimis aid scheme was approved by Order N° 1476/06.11.2018 of the minister of business environment, commerce and entrepreneurship.

Law N° 2/2018 regarding the State Budget for year 2018.

5. Form of the subsidy

Financial allocations for organizing events for women entrepreneurs as follows:

Step 1: 1 national conference for raising awareness on state support for women entrepreneurs. Step 2: 4 national workshops – training modules. Step 3: 4 international events – establishing networks and partnerships.

6. Beneficiaries of the subsidy

Legal persons (companies/co-operatives), as Art. 2, Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development, with subsequent amendments made by Government Ordinance N° 27/2006.

7. Total granted amount for the subsidy

2018 – 1.000.000 lei were allocated and a total amount of 236.460 lei was payed to beneficiaries.

8. Duration of subsidy and/or any other time limits, including the beginning date

The Program started in 2009.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

No effects on international trade. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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6 PROGRAM FOR MICRO INDUSTRIALISATION

1. Title of the subsidy

The multi-annual national program for micro-industrialisation.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Supporting investments in priority economic sectors identified in the implementation procedure, increasing the activity volume and the competitiveness of SMEs operating in these sectors.

Through this program 400 new jobs were created, of which 200 for graduates, unemployed and disadvantaged persons.

4. Background and Authority for subsidy (including the identification of legislation through which they are granted)

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of Business Environment, Commerce and Entrepreneurship.

Law N° 6/2017 regarding the State Budget for year 2017.

Law N° 2/2018 regarding the State Budget for year 2018.

Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development.

The de minimis aid scheme was approved by Order N° 1066/10.08.2017 of the minister of business environment, commerce and entrepreneurship.

5. Form of the subsidy

Grant.

6. Beneficiaries of the subsidy

Legal persons (companies/co-operatives), as Art. 2, Law N° 346/2004 regarding SMEs set-up and development, with subsequent amendments made by Government Ordinance N° 27/2006.

7. Total granted amount for the subsidy

2017 – 74.359.000 lei total budget and 174 signed contracts, with a maximum grant amount of 450.000 lei/beneficiary; total amount paid in 2017: 56.329.290 lei.

2018 – 74.359.000 lei total budget and 134 signed contracts, with a maximum grant amount of 450.000 lei/beneficiary; total amount paid in 2018: 0 lei.

8. Duration of subsidy and/or any other time limits, including the beginning date

Payments within the programme will also be made during 2019.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

No data available. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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II. COAL AND MINING

7 COAL AND MINING ACTIVITIES

1. Title of the subsidy programme

State aid to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines, in the period 2011 – 2024.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

The objective of the scheme is the granting of state aid to facilitate the closure of Petrila, Paroseni and Uricani production units (National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley) and Lonea and Lupeni (Energy Complex Hunedoara). For each of these production units to be closed, Plans for the Ceasing of Activity have been elaborated, containing the precise dates for ceasing the exploitation activity.

Respectively, the permanent ceasing of coal production is:

a) Production Unit – Petrila Coal Mine: 31st of December 2015. b) Production Unit – Uricani Coal Mine: 31st of December 2017. c) Production Unit – Paroseni Coal Mine: 31st of December 2017. d) Production Unit – Lonea Coal Mine: 31st of December 2018. e) Production Unit – Lupeni Coal Mine: 31st of December 2018.

4. Background and authority for subsidy

National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley

The state aid is compatible with the internal market for the period from the 1st of January 2011 until the 31st of December 2021 pursuant to Council Decision 2010/787/E.U. of 10 December 2010 on State aid to facilitate the closure of competitive coal mines. State aid authorised by the European Commission Decision C(2012) 1020 final of February 2012, i.e. State Aid 33033 – Romania; Response letter from the European Commission of 14th of December 2012 regarding the authorisation of State Aid 33033 – Romania; State Aid 42800 - Prolongation of aid for exceptional costs for mine closure in Romania; Response letter from the European Commission of 20th of December 2016 N°COMP/CD/MD/jbl*2016/125983 and Decision C(2018) 1001 final/ 16.02.2018 Amendment of aid measures for mine closure in Romania.

Energy Complex Hunedoara

The state aid is compatible with the internal market for the period from the 1st of April 2017 until the 31st of December 2024 pursuant to Council Decision 2010/787/E.U. of 10 December 2010 on State aid to facilitate the closure of competitive coal mines. State aid authorised by the European Commission Decision C (2016/7719) and Decision C(2018) 1001 final/ 16.02.2018 Amendment of aid measures for mine closure in Romania.

a) The grantor was the Ministry of Energy;

b) The national legislation on the basis of which the subsidy is provided as follows:

i. Government Decision N° 1069/2007 on the Energy Strategy of Romania for the period 2007-2020; ii. Mining Law N° 85/2003. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley

Government Decision N° HG 247/2017 approving state aid in order to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines within The National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley SA, for 2017;

Government Decision N° 849/2017 approving state aid in order to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines within The National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley SA, for 2017;

Government Decision N° 61/2018 approving state aid in order to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines within The National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley SA, for 2018.

Energy Complex Hunedoara

Government Decision N° 266/ 2017 approving state aid in order to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines within the Energy Complex Hunedoara, for 2017.

Government Decision 622/ 30.08.2017 approving the budget of incomes and expenses for Complex Hunedoara.

Government Decision N° 99/ 2018 approving state aid in order to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines within the Energy Complex Hunedoara, for 2018.

Government Decision N° 951/ 2018 approving state aid in order to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines within the Energy Complex Hunedoara, for 2018.

Government Decision 520/ 12.07.2018 approving the budget of incomes and expenses for Complex Hunedoara.

Government Decision 1024/ 21.12.2018 approving the budget of incomes and expenses for Complex Hunedoara.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a direct grant.

6. To whom and how subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are the National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley S.A. and Energy Complex Hunedoara.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley

The total amount paid for the measure is:

For the year 2017: 72.940.000 lei. For the year 2018: 68.260.000 lei.

Energy Complex Hunedoara

The total amount paid for the measure is:

For the year 2017: 97.671.345 lei. For the year 2018: 113.676.000 lei. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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8. Duration the subsidy and/or any other time limit attached to it

The time limit of the subsidy to cover production losses for the National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley SA is the 31st of December 2017 and for the Energy Complex Hunedoara is year 2018 inclusively. The last payment of aid for exceptional costs related to the cessation of mining activities is the 31st of December 2021 (National Society of Mine Closings Jiu Valley SA) and the 31st of December 2024, for the Energy Complex Hunedoara, according to the EC Decision C (2018)1001 final.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

III. ENVIRONMENT

8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. Title of subsidy programme

Allocation for environmental protection:

a) The RO – LA type transport Program to stimulate freight transport from road to rail in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the road transport sector- state aid scheme (legal persons).

b) The Program on stimulating the renewal of the national car park - de minimis Scheme (legal persons).

c) The Program on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport by promoting energy – efficient road transport vehicles - de minimis Scheme (legal persons).

2. Period covered by the notification

2017–2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Environment protection.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The grantor of the subsidy is the Environment Fund Administration.

The legislation on the basis of which the subsidy is provided is as follows: the decision of the Decisional Board of the Environment Fund Administration N° 11/04.11.2014 for the approval of the scheme and N° 14/14.12.2017 for the renewal of the state aid scheme.

The legislation on the basis of which the subsidy is provided is as follows: the Disposals of the President of the Environmental Fund N° 241/22.05.2017 and N° 242.22.05.2017 (based on Regulation (EC) N°1407/2013 on the application of art.107 and 108 of the Treaty to de minimis aid).

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings whose projects or subsidy requests are selected by a Committee based on criteria set through call texts. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The total amount of the subsidies granted per each program is as follows:

a) The RO-LA type transport Program to stimulate freight transport from road to rail in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the road transport sector - state aid scheme (legal persons)

The budget for the year 2018 was 20.000.000 lei, out of which the amount of 14.000.000 lei represents the grant.

b) The Program on stimulating the renewal of the National Car Park (2017-2018) – de minimis Scheme (legal persons)

The budget for the year 2017 was 39.200.000 lei. The budget for the year 2018 was 45.000.000 lei.

c) The Program on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport by promoting energy- efficient road transport vehicles (2017-2018) - de minimis Scheme (legal persons)

The budget for the year 2017 was 35.000.000 lei. The budget for the year 2018 was 55.000.000 lei.

The programs financed are the "Program on stimulating the renewal of the National Car Park", "Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport by promoting energy-efficient road transport vehicles" as well as the RO-LA type transport Program to stimulate freight transport from road to the rail in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the road transport sector, all being multi- annual programs.

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it

The Disposal of the President of the Environmental Fund N° 241/22.05.2017 and N° 242/22.05 are in force until the end of the year 2019.

The decision of the Decisional Board of the Environment Fund Administration N° 14/14.12.2017 is in force until the end of 2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

9 ALLOCATION FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy

Allocation for environment protection – within Large Infrastructure Operational Program 2014-2020 (LIOP), the investment domain aiming for environment protection and requiring subsidies, is the Energy sector, including production from renewable resources, distribution, smart metering and co-generation.

The Energy sector within LIOP 2014-2020 is financed under priority axis 6 Promoting clean energy efficiency to support a low carbon economy, with the following specific objectives:

• PA 6 - Specific Objective 6.1 - Production Increasing production of energy from renewable resources less exploited (biomass, biogas, geothermal).

• PA 6 - Specific Objective 6.1 – Distribution Developing energy distribution infrastructure from alternative sources. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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• PA 6 - Specific Objective 6.2 Reducing energy consumption at industrial consumers.

• PA 6 - Specific Objective 6.3 Reducing the average power consumption of households.

• PA 6 - Specific Objective 6.4 Increasing savings of the consumption of primary energy produced by high-efficiency co- generation systems.

• PA 8 - Specific Objective 8.1 Increasing the capacity of the national energy system to the takeover of energy produced from renewable resources.

• PA 8 - Specific Objective 8.2 Increasing interconnection capacity of the National Transport System of natural gas with other neighbouring countries.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Aid for reducing energy consumption by industrial consumers and for energy infrastructure construction/modernization.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

The administrator for the state aid scheme is the Ministry of European Funds – the Managing Authority for Large Infrastructure Operational Program 2014-2020.

The legislation under which the subsidy is provided is as follows:

Order of the Minister of European Funds N° 1635/18.08.2016 regarding the approval of the de minimis aid scheme for the reduction of the energy consumption to the industrial consumers, up to the level established by the Financing Agreement, of the eligible expenditures incurred for the implementation of the project.

5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

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)

The beneficiaries are undertakings whose projects are selected by an evaluation process based on the criteria specified in the Applicant's guides for each call for projects on each Specific Objective within the PA 6 LIOP 2014-2020, namely: electricity distribution/transmission operators, commercial companies in the industry consumes more than 1.000 toe (tons of oil equivalent)/year, distribution/concession operators of the public electricity service, industrial companies.

Call for projects on Specific Objectives within the PA 8 LIOP 2014-2020 are based on a priority projects list or pre-identified projects, with deadline for project submission correlated with performance framework and in the limit of the allocated budget. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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The situation for each call of projects is:

Specific Objective 6.1 - Production

State aid scheme - Increasing production of energy from renewable resources less exploited (biomass, biogas, geothermal) in force since 14.04.2017.

− grant scheme current status – ongoing, until 01.07.2019; − 12 projects submitted – with a total eligible value of 62.119.054,58 EUR; − 0 projects contracted.

Specific Objective 6.1 – Distribution

State aid scheme - Developing energy distribution infrastructure from alternative sources in force since 24.11.2017.

− grant scheme current status - ongoing, until 01.07.2019; − 6 projects submitted – with a total eligible value of 21.478.883,58 EUR; − 1 project contracted with a total eligible value of 2.751.848,67 EUR.

Specific Objective 6.2

State aid scheme - Reducing energy consumption at industrial consumers in force since 26.04.2017

− grant scheme current status - ongoing, until 01.07.2019; − 27 projects submitted – with a total eligible value of 5.490.824,31 EUR; − 11 projects contracted with a total eligible value of 2.179.395,91 EUR.

Specific Objective 6.3

State aid scheme - Reducing the average power consumption of households in force since 24.11.2017.

− grant scheme current status - ongoing, until 01.07.2019; − 2 projects submitted – with a total eligible value of 12.588.725,99 EUR; − 2 projects contracted with a total eligible value of 12.588.725,99 EUR.

Specific Objective 6.4

State aid scheme - Increasing savings of the consumption of primary energy produced by high- efficiency cogeneration systems in force since 14.04.2017.

− grant scheme current status - ongoing, until 01.07.2019; − 3 projects submitted – with a total eligible value of 13.397.883,97 EUR; − 1 project contracted with a value of 8.041.129,11 EUR.

Specific Objectives 8.1 and 8.2

State aid granted under Specific Objectives 8.1 and 8.2 is individual ad-hoc state aid and it is not under a state aid scheme.

− grant current status - ongoing, until 31.03.2019; − 1 project contracted with a value of 45.108.625,84 EUR (O.S. 8.2).

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year). G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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The total amount of subsidies granted per each call for projects is as follows:

Specific Objective 6.1 - Production

Increasing production of energy from renewable resources less exploited (biomass, biogas, geothermal).

− Contracting limit budget - 100.630.588 EUR. − State budget contribution – max 15%, approx. 15.094.588,2 EUR. − The aid is granted in lei in the form of reimbursement of the expenses incurred and may not exceed 15.000.000 EUR (including VAT)/investment projects. For the same beneficiary and the same eligible expenditure, the aid granted under this scheme cannot be cumulated with any other State aid, including de minimis aid.

Specific Objective 6.1 – Distribution

Developing energy distribution infrastructure from alternative sources.

− Contracting limit budget - 25.157.647,2 EUR; − State budget contribution – max 15%, approx. 3.773.647,08 EUR. − The aid is granted in lei in the form of reimbursement of the expenses incurred and may not exceed 5.000.000 EUR (including VAT)/investment projects. For the same beneficiary and the same eligible expenditure, the aid granted under this scheme cannot be cumulated with any other State aid, including de minimis aid.

Specific Objective 6.2

Reducing energy consumption of industrial consumers

− Contracting limit budget - 14.103.529 EUR. − State budget contribution - max 15%, approx. 2.115.529,35 EUR. − The maximum eligible amount of the grant awarded to a single enterprise (no matter of its type – small, medium or large) may not exceed the 200.000 lei equivalent calculated at the Infoeuro exchange rate in the month preceding the submission of the grant application. De minimis aid may be cumulated with any de minimis aid within the limit of the ceiling set out in the guide.

Specific Objective 6.3

Reducing the average power consumption of households.

− Contracting limit budget - 48.660.825 EUR. − State budget contribution – max 15%, approx. 7.299.123,75 EUR. − The aid is granted in lei in the form of reimbursement of the expenses incurred and may not exceed 5.000.000 EUR (including VAT)/investment projects. For the same beneficiary and the same eligible expenditure, the aid granted under this scheme cannot be cumulated with any other State aid, including de minimis aid.

Specific Objective 6.4

Increasing savings of the consumption of primary energy produced by high-efficiency cogeneration systems.

− Contracting limit budget - 76.235.294 EUR. − State budget contribution – max 15%, approx. 11.435.294,1 EUR. − The aid is granted in lei in the form of reimbursement of the expenses incurred and may not exceed 15.000.000 EUR (including VAT)/investment projects. For the same beneficiary and the same eligible expenditure, the aid granted under this scheme cannot be cumulated with any other State aid, including de minimis aid. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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Specific Objective 8.1

Increasing the capacity of the national energy system to the takeover of energy produced from renewable resources

− Contracting limit budget - 28.235.292 EUR. − State budget contribution – max 15%, approx. 4.235.293,8 EUR. − The aid is granted in lei in the form of reimbursement of the expenses incurred. The eligible costs shall be the investment costs. In accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014, art. 48 the aid amount shall not exceed the difference between the eligible costs and the operating profit of the investment. The operating profit shall be deducted from the eligible costs ex ante or through a claw-back mechanism.

Specific Objective 8.2

Increasing interconnection capacity of the National Transport System of natural gas with other neighbouring countries

− Contracting limit budget - 62.040.000 EUR. − State budget contribution – max 15%, approx. 9.306.000,0 EUR. − The aid is granted in lei in the form of reimbursement of the expenses incurred. The eligible costs shall be the investment costs. In accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014, art. 48 the aid amount shall not exceed the difference between the eligible costs and the operating profit of the investment. The operating profit shall be deducted from the eligible costs ex ante or through a claw-back mechanism.

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of inception/commencement

Non-reimbursable financing subject to State aid will be granted as investment aid to eligible applicants within each call for projects, under State aid rules as provided in Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty (Exempted State Aid Regulation) and in accordance with the provisions of the State Aid Scheme relating to each Applicant's Guide. The state aid is granted by signing the financing contract.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

IV. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

10 EXPORT PROMOTION

1. Title of the subsidy programme

− Export promotion with financing from the State Budget (PPE). − Internationalization of Romanian economic operators (PINT). − Swiss-Romanian Cooperation Program to reduce economic and social disparities between enlarged EU countries (PCER).

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

− PPE - The aid for export promotion is provided by supporting the costs of participation to international fairs and exhibitions within the national stand, economic missions, trade information portal, market studies and other events. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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− PINT - Internationalization program is tailored for supporting the participation of individual Romanian companies to international promotional events of their choice.

− PCER - Integrated Services for Romanian SME's aims to promote export of companies from wooden furniture and bio-agriculture sectors mainly from NE and South-Muntenia development regions.

The state aid for:

a) The participation of Romanian companies in fairs or international exhibitions within national stands.

b) The participation of companies as a group in international economic missions.

c) The participation of individual Romanian companies in fairs, international exhibitions or economic missions of their choice.

d) Training and participation of Romanian companies in international promotion events.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

a) The grantor of the subsidies was the Ministry for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship.

b) The legislation on the basis of which the subsidy is provided is as follows:

Government Emergency Ordinance N° 120/2002 regarding the approval of the National System of Export Promotion;

Government Emergency Ordinance N° 56/2016 to modify the ordinance N° 120/2002, approved by Law N° 120/2017;

Government Decision N° 296/2007, on the approval of the Mechanisms of action of the Export Promotion Program administered by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce;

Government Decision N° 671/2016 to modify the Government Decision N° 296/2007;

Order N° 484/2015, Order N° 455/2016 for the approval of de minimis aid schemes for the Export Promotion Program financed by the state budget";

Government Emergency Ordinance N° 8/2017 regarding internationalization;

Government Decision N° 503/2017, issued by the Ministry for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship, for the application of Government Emergency Ordinance N° 8/2017;

Government Emergency Ordinance N° 58/2018, to modify Government Emergency Ordinance N° 8/2017, issued by the Ministry for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship;

Order N° 1061/2018 for the approval of de minimis aid scheme for internationalization program, issued by the Ministry for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship;

Order N° 1001/2018 for the approval of de minimis aid scheme for integrated export services for SME's, issued by the Ministry for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship;

EU Regulation N° 1407 of the European Commission of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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5. Form of the subsidy

All subsidies were provided as a grant on the basis of expenses approved by the specialized directorates from the Ministry for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship.

In 2018, the Internationalization program has changed and the subsidies were provided as a lump sum.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The schemes are opened for all the private and public undertakings, in all sectors of economy.

In case of the Swiss Romanian Cooperation Program only private companies are allowed.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The total budget for the measure is: (average exchange rates, 2017: 4,5681 lei/EUR, 2018: 4,6535 lei/EUR).

PPE

For the year 2017: approx. 5.538.000 EUR (25.300.000 lei). For the year 2018: approx. 10.600.000 EUR (48.900.000 lei).

PINT

For the year 2017: approx. 480.000 EUR (2.200.000 lei). For the year 2018: approx. 297.000 EUR (1.385.000 lei).

PCER

For the year 2017: 46.104,98 EUR (210.612,15 lei). For the year 2018: 755.595,36 EUR (3.516.163,03 lei).

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it

Not more than equivalent of 200.000 EUR within three fiscal years for each company.

The Export promotion program support scheme ended on 31 December 2018.

Internationalization program covers 2017-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Romanian export increased in 2017 vs. 2016 by 9.2% and in 2018 (8 months) vs. 2017 (8 months) by 9.7%.

11 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY STIMULATING INVESTMENTS THAT HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY

11.1 The Government Decision N° 807/2014 establishing certain State aid schemes with the object of stimulating investments that have a major impact on the economy, as amended.

1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant or brief description or identification of the subsidy

The Government Decision N° 807/2014 establishing certain State aid schemes with the object of stimulating investments that have a major impact on the economy, as amended. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Purpose of this decision is the establishment of a state aid scheme with the objective of regional development by stimulating investments that have a major impact on the economy.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The granting authority is the Ministry of Public Finance.

5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)

The state aid is provided from the state budget in the form of grants.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are the undertakings that make an initial investment having a total value, exclusive of V.A.T., of at least 4.500.000 lei, or the equivalent of approximately 1.000.000 EUR, as a result of the initial investment.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

In 2017, for 4 undertakings a total amount of approx. 91.207.000 lei was paid. In 2018, for 7 undertakings a total amount of approx. 208.318.000 lei was paid.

State aid Year of The amount paid No Name of the undertaking scheme payment (lei) 1 HG 807/2014 ROBERT BOSCH SRL 2017 17.199.066 2 HG 807/2014 ROBERT BOSCH SRL 2017 26.293.077 SONACA AEROSPACE TRANSILVANIA 3 HG 807/2014 2017 6.159.010 SRL SONACA AEROSPACE TRANSILVANIA 4 HG 807/2014 2017 13.506.792 SRL 5 HG 807/2014 AUTOMOBILE DACIA SA 2017 17.659.815 6 HG 807/2014 TIMKEN PWP SRL 2017 10.388.787 Total amount for 2017 91.206.547 1 HG 807/2014 ALU MENZIKEN SRL 2018 19.240.950 2 HG 807/2014 PIRELLI TYRES ROMANIA SRL 2018 29.631.645 3 HG 807/2014 PIRELLI TYRES ROMANIA SRL 2018 6.693.951 4 HG 807/2014 ROBERT BOSCH SRL - Acord 30 2018 39.111.741 SONACA AEROSPACE TRANSILVANIA 5 HG 807/2014 2018 3.225.517 SRL 6 HG 807/2014 BOSH REXROTH SRL- Blaj 2018 15.379.559 7 HG 807/2014 AUTOMOBILE DACIA SA 2018 27.837.279 8 HG 807/2014 AUTOMOBILE DACIA SA 2018 11.704.729 9 HG 807/2014 TIMKEN PWP SRL 2018 33.794.496 10 HG 807/2014 TIMKEN PWP SRL 2018 21.698.040 Total amount for 2018 208.317.907 Total amount 2017 and 2018 299.524.454

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of inception/commencement

The decision entered into force on the 30th of September 2014 and provided that the payment of the state aid is to be made until the 31st of December 2023. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

11.2 The Government Decision N° 1680/2008 for establishing a State aid scheme in order to ensure the sustainable economic growth, as amended

1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant or brief description or identification of the subsidy

The Government Decision N° 1680/2008 for establishing a State aid scheme in order to ensure the sustainable economic growth, as amended.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Purpose of this decision is the establishment of a state aid scheme with the objective of regional development by stimulating investment and creation of new jobs.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The granting authority is the Ministry of Public Finance.

5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)

The state aid is provided from the state budget in the form of grants.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings which fulfil the following criteria:

• Make an initial investment having a value between 5.000.000 EUR and 10.000.000 EUR, including the lei equivalent and create minimum 50 new jobs, as a result of the initial investment. • Make an initial investment having a value between 10.000.000 EUR and 20.000.000 EUR, including the lei equivalent and create minimum 100 new jobs, as a result of the initial investment. • Make an initial investment having a value between 20.000.000 EUR and 30.000.000 EUR, including the lei equivalent and create minimum 200 new jobs, as a result of the initial investment. • Make an initial investment having a value over 30.000.000 EUR, the lei equivalent and create minimum 300 new jobs as a result of the initial investment.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

In 2017, for 3 undertakings a total amount of approx. 55.752.000 lei was paid. In 2018, for 4 undertakings a total amount of approx. 63.584.000 lei was paid. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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During the period 2017-2018, the subsidies granted for each unit were allocated as follows:

State aid Year of The amount paid No Name of the undertakings scheme payment (lei) 1 HG 1680/2008 JAEGGI INDUSTRIES SRL 2017 8.778.355 FEDERAL MOGULFRICTION PRODUCTS 2 HG 1680/2008 2017 37.122.755 PLOIESTI SRL 3 HG 1680/2008 LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS PITESTI SRL 2017 3.356.699 4 HG 1680/2008 LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS PITESTI SRL 2017 6.494.588 Total amount for 2017 55.752.397 LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS RO SRL - 1 HG 1680/2008 2018 9.869.688 Bistrita 2 HG 1680/2008 ETI EUROPEAN FOOD INDUSTRIES S.A. 2018 27.993.771 3 HG 1680/2008 MASCHIO GASPARD ROMANIA SRL 2018 15.089.421 4 HG 1680/2008 LEONI WIRING SYSTEMS PITESTI SRL 2018 754.854 5 HG 1680/2008 TRW AIRBAG SYSTEMS SRL 2018 9.875.895 Total amount for 2018 63.583.629 Total amount 2017 and 2018 119.336.026

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of inception/commencement

The decision entered into force on the 1st of January 2009 and provided that the payment of the state aid is to be made until the 31st of December 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

11.3 The Government Decision N° 332/2014 establishing a State aid scheme to support investments promoting regional development through the creation of jobs, as amended

1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant or brief description or identification of the subsidy

The Government Decision N° 332/2014 establishing a State aid scheme to support investments promoting regional development through the creation of jobs, as amended.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Purpose of this decision is the establishment of a state aid scheme with the objective of regional development by stimulating investments that promote the creation of jobs.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The granting authority is the Ministry of Public Finance.

5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)

The state aid is provided from the state budget in the form of grants.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are the undertakings which fulfil the following criteria:

• Make an initial investment and create for each location of performance of the investment at least 10 jobs, out of which at least 3 for disadvantaged workers. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

In 2017, for 2 undertakings a total amount of approx. 484.000 lei was paid. In 2018, for 8 undertakings a total amount of approx. 11.204.000 lei was paid.

No State aid scheme Name of the undertaking Year of payment The amount paid (lei) 1 HG 332/2014 BILKA STEEL SRL 2017 303.494 2 HG 332/2014 FSA SISTEME DE ASAMBLARE SRL 2017 98.100 3 HG 332/2014 FSA SISTEME DE ASAMBLARE SRL 2017 82.653 Total amount for 2017 484.247 1 HG 332/2014 HUTCHINSON SRL 2018 562.657 2 HG 332/2014 HUTCHINSON SRL 2018 571.707 3 HG 332/2014 BILKA STEEL SRL 2018 294.178 4 HG 332/2014 FAURECIA ROMANIA SRL 2018 3.190.421 5 HG 332/2014 BELCO AVIA SRL 2018 248.922 6 HG 332/2014 INDUSTRIES YIELD SRL 2018 4.771.141 7 HG 332/2014 PROINVEST GROUP SRL 2018 228.528 8 HG 332/2014 FAR FASHION SRL 2018 317.348 9 HG 332/2014 PATISGAL SRL 2018 1.018.607 Total amount for 2018 11.203.509 Total amount 2017 and 2018 11.687.756

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of inception/commencement

The decision entered into force on the 19th of April 2014 and provided that the payment of the state aid is to be made until the 31st of December 2025.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

11.4 The Government Decision 753/2008 for establishing a state aid scheme for providing regional development by stimulating investments, as amended

1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant or brief description or identification of the subsidy

Government Decision 753/2008 for establishing a state aid scheme for providing regional development by stimulating investments, as amended.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017–2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Purpose of this decision is the establishment of a state aid scheme with the objective of regional development by stimulating investment and creation of new jobs.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The granting authority is the Ministry of Public Finance.

5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)

The state aid is provided from the state budget in the form of grants. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings which are supporting investments with values exceeding 100.000.000 EUR and lead to the creation of at least 500 new jobs.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

In 2017, for 1 undertaking a total amount approx. of 39.741.000 lei was paid. In 2018, for 2 undertakings a total amount approx. of 182.751.000 lei was paid.

No State aid scheme Name of the undertakings Year of payment The amount paid (lei) 1 HG 753/2008 PIRELLI TYRES ROMANIA SRL 2017 7.875.382 2 HG 753/2008 PIRELLI TYRES ROMANIA SRL 2017 31.865.373 Total amount for 2017 39.740.755 1 HG 753/2008 PIRELLI TYRES ROMANIA SRL 2018 4.062.982 2 HG 753/2008 PIRELLI TYRES ROMANIA SRL 2018 19.547.588 3 HG 753/2008 PIRELLI TYRES ROMANIA SRL 2018 455.052 4 HG 753/2008 STAR ASSEMBLY SRL 2018 104.249.230 5 HG 753/2008 STAR ASSEMBLY SRL 2018 54.436.163 Total amount for 2018 182.751.015 Total amount 2017 and 2018 222.491.770

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of inception/commencement

The decision entered into force on the 16th of July 2008 and provided that the payment of the state aid is to be made until the 31st of December 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

12 DE MINIMIS AID SCHEME FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES

1. Title of the subsidy programme

De minimis aid scheme to support the development of micro-enterprises under the 2014-2020 Regional Operational Program - Priority Axis 2 "Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs", investment priority 2.1 Promoting entrepreneurship, in particular by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and fostering the creation of new firms, including through business incubators.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017–2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Supporting the micro-enterprise sector to strengthen the market position of micro-enterprises operating in the competitive areas identified in the National Competitiveness Strategy and in the regional development plans by providing non-reimbursable funds for investments.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

The grantor is the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration – the Managing Authority for the Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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The legislation under which the subsidy is granted:

a) Ministry Order N° 760/2016 for the approval of de minimis aid scheme to support the development of micro-enterprises under the 2014-2020 Regional Operational Program, with subsequent modifications.

b) Commission Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The aid scheme applies for the seven Romanian less developed regions (North East, South East – except the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment, South, South West, West, North West and Centre).

The beneficiaries of de minimis aid are companies or cooperative societies that fall under the category of micro-enterprises, subject to certain conditions.

7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The total amount of subsidies granted as the minimis aid related to the production of goods is as follows:

a) From the Romanian State Budget:

For the year 2017: 62.036.625 lei. For the year 2018: 222.508.937 lei.

b) From the European Regional Development Fund:

For the year 2017: 351.540.873 lei. For the year 2018: 1.260.883.979 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2016-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

13 DE MINIMIS AID SCHEME FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES AND INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE AREA OF THE DANUBE DELTA INTEGRATED TERRITORIAL INVESTMENT (DD ITI)

1. Title of the subsidy programme

De minimis aid scheme to support the development of micro-enterprises within the area of the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment under the 2014-2020 Regional Operational Program - Priority Axis 2 "Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs", Investment priority 2.1 Promoting entrepreneurship, in particular by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and fostering the creation of new firms, including through business incubators. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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2. Period covered by the notification

2017–2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Supporting the micro-enterprise sector to strengthen the market position of micro-enterprises operating in the competitive areas identified in the National Competitiveness Strategy and in the regional development plans by providing non-reimbursable funds for investments.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

The grantor is the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration – the Managing Authority for the Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020.

The legislation under which the subsidy is granted:

- Ministry Order N° 2578/2017 for the approval of de minimis aid scheme to support the development of micro-enterprises within the area of the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment under the 2014-2020 Regional Operational Program.

- Commission Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The aid scheme applies for the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment.

The beneficiaries of de minimis aid are companies or cooperative societies that fall under the category of micro-enterprises, subject to certain conditions.

7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The total amount of subsidies granted as the minimis aid related to the production of goods is as follows:

a) From the Romanian State Budget:

For the year 2017: 0 lei. For the year 2018: 7.876.104 lei.

b) From the European Regional Development Fund:

For the year 2017: 0 lei. For the year 2018: 44.631.256 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2017-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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14 STATE AID AND DE MINIMIS AID GRANTED FOR THE SUPPORT OF SMES

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Support measure consisting of granting State aid and de minimis aid to improve economic competitiveness by increasing labour productivity in small and medium - sized enterprises under the 2014-2020 Regional Operational Program - Priority Axis 2 "Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs", Investment priority 2.2 Supporting the creation and the extension of advanced capacities for product and service development.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017–2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Improving economic competitiveness by increasing labour productivity in small and medium - sized enterprises in the competitive sectors identified in the National Competitiveness Strategy, by providing non-reimbursable funds for investments.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

The grantor is the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration – the Managing Authority for the Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020.

The legislation under which the subsidy is granted:

i. Ministry Order N° 3254/2016 for the approval of the Support measure consisting of granting State aid and de minimis aid to improve economic competitiveness by increasing labour productivity in small and medium - sized enterprises under the 2014- 2020 Regional Operational Program, with subsequent modifications.

ii. Commission Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.

iii. Commission Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The measure applies for the seven less-developed Romanian regions (North East, South East – except the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment, South, South West, West, North West and Centre).

The measure is addressed to small and medium - sized enterprises that request funding for investments in the areas of eligible activities, subject to certain conditions. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The total amount of subsidies granted as state aid and minimis aid related to the production of goods is as follows:

a) From the Romanian State Budget:

For the year 2017: 5.881.534 lei. For the year 2018: 247.089.932 lei.

b) From the European Regional Development Fund:

For the year 2017: 33.328.691 lei. For the year 2018: 1.400.176.283 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2017-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

15 STATE AID AND DE MINIMIS AID GRANTED FOR THE SUPPORT OF SMES FOR INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE AREA OF THE DANUBE DELTA INTEGRATED TERRITORIAL INVESTMENT (DD ITI)

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Support measure consisting of granting State aid and de minimis aid to improve economic competitiveness by increasing labour productivity in small and medium - sized enterprises for investments implemented in the area of the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment under the 2014-2020 Regional Operational Program - Priority Axis 2 "Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs", Investment priority 2.2 Supporting the creation and the extension of advanced capacities for product and service development.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017–2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Improving economic competitiveness by increasing labour productivity in small and medium - sized enterprises for investments implemented in the area of the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment in the competitive sectors identified in the National Competitiveness Strategy, by providing non-reimbursable funds for investments.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

The grantor is the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration – the Managing Authority for the Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020.

The legislation under which the subsidy is granted:

• Ministry Order N° 5559/2017 for the approval of the Support measure consisting of granting State aid and de minimis aid to improve economic competitiveness by increasing labour productivity in small and medium - sized enterprises for investments implemented in the area of the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment under the 2014-2020 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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Regional Operational Program under the 2014-2020 Regional Operational Program, with subsequent modifications.

• Commission Regulation (EU) no 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.

• Commission Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The measure applies for the Danube Delta Integrated Territorial Investment.

The measure is addressed to small and medium – sized enterprises that request funding for investments in the areas of eligible activities, subject to certain conditions.

7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The total amount of subsidies granted as state aid and minimis aid related to the production of goods is as follows: a) From the Romanian State Budget:

For the year 2017: 0 lei. For the year 2018: 846.794 lei b) From the European Regional Development Fund:

For the year 2017: 0 lei. For the year 2018: 4.798.497 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2017-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

V. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

16 INNOVATION AND RESEARCH

1. Title of the subsidy programme

A. State Aid Schemes associated to the programmes in the National Plan for R&D and Innovation– 2015-2020 (PNCDI III):

1. Development of the National R&D System. 2. Increase of Economic Competitiveness through R&D and Innovation. 3. European and International Cooperation. 4. R&D and Innovation for Space Technology and Advanced Research – STAR. 5. R&D and innovation for ultra-high power lasers technology – ELI-RO. 6. Participation in international bodies and programmes for research in the atomic and subatomic fields. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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7. R&D and Innovation for the rivers-deltas-seas systems – DANUBIUS.

The state aid schemes were approved by Decision of the National Authority for Research and Innovation (NASRI) N° 9281/2015.

B. EEA Grants - The Programme Research in Priority Areas, financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area – EEA (donor states: Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein)

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Aid for research and development, according to EU Regulation N° 651/2014 of the European Commission.

Objectives:

- Attract private investment in RDI, especially in those domains identified with development potential on medium and long term. - Development of human resources for RDI, correlated with the creation of new jobs. - Promote technology transfer from research organizations to industry, in order to increase the economic competitiveness and the visibility of research results on the internal and European markets.

As for the EEA Grants: Strengthen the R&D cooperation between Romania and EEA donor states.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

a) The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of Research and Innovation;

b) Legal basis:

- Government Ordinance 57/2002 regarding scientific research and technological development, approved by Law 230/2004, modified and completed by Law 241/2018;

- Government Decision N° 583/2015 for the approval of the National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation 2015-2020 (PNCDI III), modified and completed by Government Decision N° 8/2018;

- Decision of the National Authority for Research and Innovation N° 9281/2015 (for the approval of the state aid schemes associated to the programmes of PNCDI III);

- The Memorandum of Understanding between the European Economic Area – EEA donor states and the Government of Romania.

5. Form of subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

Beneficiaries of specific allocations within the schemes associated to PNCDI III are those established in art. 7 and 8 of the Government Ordinance 57/2002, modified and completed by Law 241/2018.

a) R&D institutions or centres within national companies (regii autonome) and under central or local public administration. b) R&D units organized as companies. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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c) Companies and their structures having research and development as their core and/or ancillary activity. d) Certified higher education institutions. e) Private/public NGOs with R&D as their core and/or ancillary activity. f) National R&D institutes. g) Research institutes, centers of the Romanian Academy and of branch academies. h) R&D institutes, centers or stations organized as public institutions. i) International R&D centers set-up on the basis of international agreements. j) Other public institutions or structures having R&D as their activity.

The total annual amount provided for that subsidy:

i. for the year 2017 (PNCDI III): 132.315.142,11 lei/ 389 undertakings;

ii. for the year 2017 (EEA Grants): 306.891,64 lei/ 5 undertakings;

iii. for the year 2018 (PNCDI III): 87.789.002,73 lei/ 422 undertakings.

7. Duration of the subsidy and/ or any other time limit attached to it

PNCDI III: 2015-2020.

8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

17 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

A. State aid for RDI – Priority Axis 1 Competitiveness operational Programme 2014-2020

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Operational Program Competitiveness 2014-2020.

State Aid Scheme associated to the Operational Program Competitiveness (2014-2020) – Research, Development and Innovation.

• State Aid Scheme for RDI – Minister Order N° 3822/2015 based on Regulation (EU) 651/2014;

• Aid Scheme de minimis Minister Order N° 3823/2015 – RDI start-ups and spin-offs financing based on Regulation (EU) 1407/2013;

• Aid Scheme de minimis Minister Order N° 4686/2015 – Knowledge transfer partnerships financing based on Regulation (EU) 1407/2013.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017–2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

Aid for enhancing private investment in RDI, aid for knowledge transfer of RDI between public and private entities, increase of research capacity, increase of international research outreach.

Objectives: Increasing competitiveness through RDI. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

The grantor of the subsidy is Ministry of European Funds (POC).

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings with or without RD activity, enterprises that will not be considered in "difficulty" in all economic sectors except for those excluded as by the Regulation 651/2014 or Regulation 1407/2013.

7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The total annual amount provided for the subsidies in 2018:

• Aid schemes de minimis – approx. 8.800.000 EUR (32.000.000 lei) / 52 undertakings contracted.

• Aid scheme for RDI – approx. 90.000.000 EUR (431.000.000 lei) / 52 undertakings contracted.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2014-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

B. State aid for RDI – Financial Instruments - Priority Axis 1 Competitiveness Operational Programme 2014-2020

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Operational Program Competitiveness 2014-2020.

State Aid Scheme associated to the Operational Program Competitiveness (2014-2020) – Research, Development and Innovation – Financial Instruments:

• State aid scheme and de minimis scheme - Minister Order N° 194/2018 venture capital investment for SMEs.

• De minimis aid – Minister Order N° 351/2018 loans for SMEs within the Competitiveness Operational Programme.

2. Period cover by notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Facilitation of access to financing of SMEs though venture capital investments and loans. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of European Funds (POC) though the European Investment Fund.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as venture capital and loans.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings with or without RD activity, enterprises that will not be considered in "difficulty" in all economic sectors except for those excluded as by the Regulation 651/2014 or Regulation 1407/2013.

7. The total annual amount provided for that subsidy

The total annual amount provided for the subsidies in 2018:

• Aid schemes for venture capital – approx. 3.000.000 EUR (14.000.000 lei) / 14 undertakings contracted. • Aid scheme for loans for SMEs – approx. 700.000 EUR (3.240.000 lei) / 19 undertakings contracted.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2014-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

18 STATE AID FOR INNOVATION IN THE ITC SECTOR

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Operational Program Competitiveness 2014-2020.

State Aid Scheme associated to the Operational Program Competitiveness (2014-2020) – Aid for regional development through investments, aid for innovative SMEs, aid for RDI, aid for broadband infrastructure:

• State aid Scheme for research and development, regional development and innovation for SMEs – Minister Order N° 436/20.08.2015.

• Aid Scheme de minimis Minister Order N° 435/2015 modified through Order N° 518/2015.

• State aid Scheme for research and development, regional development and innovation for SMEs – Minister Order N° 952/2018.

• Aid Scheme de minimis Minister Order N° 951/2018 modified through Order N° 1540/2018.

• State aid scheme for improvement of broadband infrastructure NGA and access to the internet – Minister Order 568/2018.

2. Period cover by notification

2017-2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Support for increase of added value generated by the ITC sector and of innovation through development of clusters.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The grantor of the subsidy is the Ministry of European Funds (POC).

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings with or without RD activity, enterprises that will not be considered in "difficulty" in all economic sectors except for those excluded as by the Regulation 651/2014 or Regulation 1407/2013.

7. The total annual amount provided for that subsidy

The total annual amount provided for the subsidy in 2018.

Aid schemes for ITC – approx. 80.000.000 EUR (380.000.000 lei) / 134 undertakings contracted.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2014-2020.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

VI. CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION

19 STATE AID AND DE MINIMIS AID GRANTED FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY

1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy

• State aid for film production with theatrical release. • De minimis support for participation in film festivals and fairs, both at national and international level. • De minimis support for cultural programmes, film education, organization of film events, book editing. • De minimis support for movie theatres screening art films. • De minimis support for distributing and exploiting Romanian movies of all genres; • State aid for organizing film festivals in Romania.

2. Period covered by the notification.

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy.

➢ State aid for film production with theatrical release

• Stimulation and support of film production by encouraging private initiative in the fields of creation, financing, production, distribution and exploitation of Romanian films or made with Romanian participation. • Supporting professional training in the film industry. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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• Affirmation of the national cultural identity and the national minorities in Romania through the realization of cinematographic film and their promotion in the world. • Developing European and international film cooperation.

➢ De minimis support for participation in film festivals and fairs, both at national and international level

• Promotion of cinematographic creation. • Promotion and participation of Romanian movies in national and international festivals and competitions.

➢ De minimis support for cultural programmes, film education, organization of film events, book editing

• Promoting cinematographic creation. • Promoting cinematographic culture. • Promotion of Romanian film. • Supporting cinematographic culture and educations programs. • Supporting publishing of specialized publications. • Supporting the organization of cinematic cultural events.

➢ De minimis support for movie theatres screening art films

• Supporting the functioning of movie theatres screening art films in proportion of minimum percentage of their annual schedule. • Promoting cinematographic culture and creation, cultural and linguistic diversity, in particular low-marketed movies. • Promoting independent movies and European art movies.

➢ De minimis support for distributing and exploiting Romanian movies of all genres

• Promoting cinematographic culture and creation. • Promoting and exploiting Romanian movies and movies made with Romanian participation, at national and international level. • Distributing Romanian movies of all genres: fiction, documentary, animation, both in Romania and abroad.

➢ State aid for organizing film festivals in Romania

• Developing cinema culture and education, as well as interethnic and intercultural dialogue. • Promoting cultural and linguistic diversity. • Promoting film creation. • Stimulating the organization of festivals. • Boosting cinematographic cooperation.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

The Romanian Film Centre represents the public authority with responsibility for implementing and managing the above-mentioned aid schemes in the field of cinematography (the subsidies are granted through the Film Found). The Romanian Film Centre is a public institution of national interest with legal personality, under the authority of the Ministry of Culture and National Identity.

The legal base under which the subsidies are granted is Law N° 328/2006 on the approval of Government Order 39/2005 regarding cinematography, including subsequent amendments and additions.

The above-mentioned legal framework shall be supplemented with the applicable national legislation. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grand, loan, tax concession, etc.)

As regards to the subsidies grated by the Romanian Film Centre, their forms are: repayable loan interest free and non-reimbursable financial support (up to 80%) for all other above-mentioned activities.

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 later, how determinated)

The film production scheme beneficiaries are licensed Romanian film producers, natural persons and those from EU Member States who are enrolled in the Cinematography Registry, respecting non-discriminatory principles on grounds of nationality, freedom of establishment and freedom of movement of goods and services.

Beneficiaries of the minimal aid are the companies submitting the financing dossier and fulfilling the following conditions:

• Are legally established in Romania and operate in Romania. • Submit the file prepared in accordance with the Regulation approved in the Order of the Ministry of Culture N° 2335/2006 as amended.

The amounts granted are fluctuating depending on the submitted applications, the film/action budget and they are granted by the Decisions of the Board of Directors.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation.

Subsidy per unit for repayable loan, interest-free paid:

Year Subsidy Subsidy / unit 2017 5.037.105 EUR 88.370 2018 5.712.260 EUR 47.602

Grant per unit for non-reimbursable financial support paid:

Year Subsidy Subsidy / unit 2017 3.986.384 EUR 17.183 2018 3.121.535 EUR 12.436

8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of inception/commencement

Subsidy duration:

a) Repayable loan, interest-free 2017-2021. b) Non-reimbursable financial support (de minimis aid) 2017-2021.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.

We consider that this analysis of the commercial effects generated by the support given to the film industry in Romania and the cinematic cultural events is not applicable, at least for the time being.

Moreover, according to public policy documents, what is important in the cultural field is the intrinsic and perennial value of cultural diversity and creativity, and caution is recommended in the mechanical application of strictly economic logic to the cultural field.

Fully in agreement with the response of the Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament received on 29 March 2011 stating that "national aid is essential to contribute to the emergence of G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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VII. TRANSPORT

20 STATE AID GRANTED FOR ROAD TRANSPORT

1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy

The refund of amounts representing the difference between the standard rate of excise duty and the differentiated excise duty rate for gas oil used as motor fuel to economic operators that carry out road and passenger transport.

2. Period covered by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy

The state aid schemes in the form of the reimbursement of amounts representing the difference between the standard rate of excise duty and the level of differentiated excise duty provided for in Article 342, paragraphs 9 and 10 of the Law 227/2015 of the Fiscal Code, as amended, for diesel fuel used as motor fuel by road transport companies.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it is granted)

- The Romanian Road Authority (A.R.R.) is the administrator of the state aid scheme.

- The Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty, especially those mentioned in Art. 44 – Aid in the form of reductions in environmental taxes under Directive 2003/96/EC, the Law 227/2015 of the Fiscal Code, as amended.

- The Government Decision 537/2014 on the conditions, procedure and terms of the reimbursement as state aid of the amounts representing the difference between the standard rate of excise duty and the level of differentiated excise duty for diesel fuel used as motor fuel, as amended and supplemented.

- The Government Decision 549/2018 on the conditions, procedure and time limits for the refund of state aid amounts for the payment of parts of the excise duty calculated for diesel fuel used as motor fuel.

5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)

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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The State aid scheme is suitable for economic operators who use diesel fuel as motor fuel in:

- Freight transport by road in own account or for hire or reward, with motor vehicles or articulated vehicle assemblies intended exclusively for the carriage of goods by road and with an authorized gross weight of no less than 7,5 tons. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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- Passenger transport, regular or occasional transport of passengers, excluding local public transport of passengers, for vehicles of category M2 and M3 as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

- As mentioned in Art. 3 of the Government Decision 537/2014 regarding on the conditions, procedure and terms of the reimbursement as state aid of the amounts representing the difference between the standard rate of excise duty and the level of differentiated excise duty for diesel fuel used as motor fuel, as amended "The application of the differentiated excise duty rate by lowering by 189,52 lei / 1.000 litres, respectively by 224,30 lei / ton of the standard level for diesel fuel, is made by reimbursing to the economic operators licensed in the European Union of the amounts representing the difference between the standard rate of excise duty diesel fuel and the differentiated excise level for the quantities of diesel supplied from Romania.

- As mentioned in Art. 8 of the Government Decision 549/2018 on the conditions, procedure and time limits for the refund of state aid amounts for the payment of parts of the excise duty calculated for diesel fuel used as motor fuel:

"(1) The amount to be reimbursed, related to the difference between the standard rate of excise duty and the level of differentiated excise duty established for diesel fuel according to the Fiscal Code, represents the value expressed in lei as the result obtained by multiplying the basis of refund mentioned in Art. 7 with 183,62 lei / 1.000 litres."

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

The allocated budget by the Payment made by No Period covered Number of beneficiaries Ministry of Public Finance (MFP) MFP 1. 40.000.000 lei 2017 30.473.013 lei 255 2. 10.000.000 lei 2018 8.184.669 lei 137

8. Duration of the subsidy

- The first state aid scheme as mentioned in Art. 2 of Government Decision 549/2018 on the conditions, procedure and time limits for the refund of state aid amounts for the payment of parts of the excise duty calculated for diesel fuel used as motor fuel, is as follows:

"The payment of the state aid is made within the allocated budget scheme, according to the legal commitments issued on the basis of the decisions for the approval of the applications for the refund of the excise duty, until the 31st of December 2017."

- Currently, as mentioned in Art. 3, paragraph (1) of 549/2018 on the conditions, procedure and time limits for the refund of state aid amounts for the payment of parts of the excise duty calculated for diesel fuel used as motor fuel:

"The payment of the state aid is made within the allocated budget scheme, according to the legal commitments issued on the basis of decisions for the approval of the applications for the refund of the excise duty, until the 31st of December 2020".

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.

Not available. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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21 STATE AID GRANTED FOR RAILROAD TRANSPORT

A.

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Passenger rail transport.

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

The subsidy granted from the state budget to the National Railway Passenger Transport Company "C.F.R. Călători"- S.A., for the provision of a service of general economic interest in conditions of safety and comfort.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

In 2017: Government Decision N° 584/1998 regarding the establishment of the Romanian Railway Passenger Transport Company "CFR Călători".

In 2017-2018: Government Decision N° 231/2016 on the approval of public service contracts in rail passenger transport for the period 2016-2019.

5. Form of the subsidy

Compensation.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The Romanian Railway Passenger Transport Company "CFR Călători" - S.A.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017: 1.092.194.128 lei, out of which:

- from the state budget by the Ministry of Transport: 585.770.128 lei; - from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority (ARF): 506.424.000 lei.

2018: from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority (ARF): 1.071.738.309 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

1 January 2017 – 31 December 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

B.

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Passenger rail transport. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Private railway operators who have provided a service of general economic interest, according to Government Decision N°2408/2004 on the methodology for granting from the state budget and / or local budgets the difference between the tariffs and costs in public rail passenger transport, as amended and supplemented.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

Government Decision N° 2408/2004 on the methodology for granting from the state budget and/or local budgets the difference between the tariffs and costs in public rail passenger transport, as amended and supplemented.

5. Form of the subsidy

Compensation for the provision of a service of general economic interest.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The private railway operators who concluded a service contract with the Ministry of Transport were follows:

S.C. SOFTRANS SRL. S.C. REGIOTRANS SRL. S.C. TRANSFEROVIAR CALATORI SRL. S.C. INTERREGIONAL CALATORI SRL. S.C. REGIO CALALTORI SRL. S.C. ASTRA TRANS CARPATIC SRL.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017:

S.C. SOFTRANS SRL 10.808.874 lei, out of which:

- from the state budget by the Ministry of Transport: 5.793.296 lei; - from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority: 5.015.578 lei.

S.C. REGIOTRANS SRL 126.001.386 lei, out of which:

- from the state budget by the Ministry of Transport: 70.773.923 lei; - from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority: 55.227.463 lei.

S.C. TRANSFEROVIAR CALATORI SRL 70.913.231 lei, out of which:

- from the state budget by the Ministry of Transport: 37.486.079 lei; - from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority: 33.427.152 lei.

S.C. INTERREGIONAL CALATORI SRL 26.063.295 lei, out of which:

- from the state budget by the Ministry of Transport: 11.461.033 lei; - from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority: 14.602.262 lei. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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S.C. REGIO CALATORI SRL 6.869.398 lei, out of which:

- from the state budget by the Ministry of Transport: 0 lei; - from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority: 6.869.398 lei.

S.C. ASTRA TRANS CARPATIC SRL 0 lei, out of which:

- from the state budget by the Ministry of Transport: 0 lei; - from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority: 0 lei.

2018: from the state budget by the Railway Reform Authority (ARF):

S.C. SOFTRANS SRL 9.415.252 lei. S.C. REGIOTRANS SRL 0 lei. S.C. TRANSFEROVIAR CALATORI SRL 75.136.998 lei. S.C. INTERREGIONAL CALATORI SRL 31.299.843 lei. S.C. REGIO CALATORI SRL 138.244.958 lei. S.C. ASTRA TRANS CARPATIC SRL 9.759.435 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

1 January 2017 – 31 December 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

22 STATE AID GRANTED FOR SUBWAY TRANSPORT

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Public passenger transport services by metro.

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Public passenger transport services by metro.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

Government Emergency Ordinance N° 12/2016 for the amendment of par. (4) of art. 241 of Law N° 38/2003 on the carriage of goods by taxi and for hire or reward and laying down measures concerning the application in the field of metro transport of the provisions of Regulation (EC) N° 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road and repealing Regulations (EEC) N° 1191/69 and N° 1107/70.

Government Emergency Ordinance N° 12/1998 on the Romanian railways and the reorganization of the Romanian Railway Transport Company, republished.

5. Form of the subsidy

Compensation for providing public passenger transport services by metro. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The Bucharest Metro Company "METROREX" S.A.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017: 299.824.000 lei. 2018: 420.354.000 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

1 January 2017 – 31 December 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

23 STATE AID GRANTED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Public transport service of passengers and goods of strict necessity between the towns or villages (localities) of the Danube Delta and the Municipality of Tulcea.

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Public transport service of passengers and goods of strict necessity between the towns or villages (localities) of the Danube Delta and the Municipality of Tulcea.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

Government Decision N° 595/2000 on the establishment of the public service for the transport of passengers and goods of strict necessity between the localities of the Danube Delta and the municipality of Tulcea, as amended.

5. Form of the subsidy

Subsidy from the national (state) budget for the provision of a public service.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

Navrom Delta S.A. – Tulcea.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017: 13.900.000 lei. 2018: 13.891.000 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

1 January 2017 – 31 December 2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

24 STATE AID GRANTED FOR WATERWAY TRANSPORT

A.

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Allocation for development of improving navigation conditions, developing port infrastructure and intermodal / multimodal local infrastructure – within Large Infrastructure Operational Program 2014-2020 (LIOP).

Improving navigation conditions, developing port infrastructure and intermodal / multimodal local infrastructure within LIOP 2014-2020 is financed under Priority Axis 1 - Improving mobility through the development of the TEN-T network and metro transport Investment Priority 7i Supporting a Single European Transport Area of Multimodal Transport by Investing in TEN-T and Priority Axis 2 – Development of a multimodal, quality, sustainable and efficient transport system, with the following specific objectives:

Specific Objective 1.3

Increasing the use of waterways and ports on the central TEN-T network.

Specific Objective 2.4

Increasing the volume of the transited goods through intermodal terminals and ports.

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Aid for improving navigation conditions, developing port infrastructure and intermodal / multimodal local infrastructure.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The administrator for state aid scheme is the Ministry of Transport as the Intermediate Body for Transport of the Operational Program for Infrastructure.

The legislation under which the subsidy is provided is as follows:

- Order of the Minister of Transport N°1532/2017 regarding the approval of state aid scheme for investments in the port infrastructure and the intermodal / multimodal local infrastructure related to the Large Infrastructure Operational Program (POI 2014-2020), Priority Axis 1, Specific Objective 1.3 - Increasing the use of waterways and ports located on the central TEN-T network and Priority Axis 2 Development of a multimodal, quality, sustainable and efficient transport system, Specific objective 2.4 Increasing the volume of goods transited through intermodal terminals and ports.

- Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1084 of 14 June 2017 amending Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014 on aid for port and airport infrastructure, notification thresholds for aid for cultural and heritage conservation, aid for sport infrastructure and multifunctional leisure facilities, as well as regional aid schemes for the outermost regions and the outermost regions amending Regulation (EU) N° 702/2014 as regards the calculation of eligible costs. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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- Commission Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.

- EC Decision N° C (2015) 4823 of 09.07.2015 approving certain elements of the Operational Program "Large Infrastructure" for the support of the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund under the Investment for growth and jobs objective in Romania.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings whose projects are selected by an evaluation process based on the criteria specified in the Applicant's guides for each call for projects on Specific Objective 1.3 namely: the Danube and Canal Channel Administrators (RA AFDJ SA Galati, CN ACN SA Constanta), the managers of the maritime and river ports located on the TEN-T CORE network, designated according to the applicable legislation (CN APM SA Constanta, CN APDF SA Giurgiu, CN APDM SA Galati, CN ACN SA Constanta) and the Ministry of Transport through the specialty department of the ship building sector; and for Specific Objective 2.4 are the managers of the river ports (CN APDF SA Giurgiu, CN APDM SA Galati, CN ACN SA Constanta), local public authorities managing river ports, local public authorities in MPGT priority locations for the construction, modernization / development intermodal / multimodal terminals (Bacău, Timişoara, Cluj-Napoca, Oradea) and the Ministry of Transport through the specialty of the ship sector.

The situation for the call for projects is:

Specific Objective 1.3

State aid scheme for investments in infrastructure related to the Large Infrastructure Operational Program (POI 2014-2020), Priority Axis 1 - Improving mobility through the development of the TEN-T network and metro transport Investment Priority 7i Supporting a Single European Transport Area of Multimodal Transport by Investing in TEN-T, Specific objective 1.3 - Increasing the use of waterways and ports on the central TEN-T network, approved on 17.10.2017.

- grant scheme current status – ongoing, until 31.12.2020. - 2 projects submitted – with a total eligible value of 44.297.004,76 EUR. - 2 projects contracted with a value of 44.297.004,76 EUR.

Specific Objective 2.4

State aid scheme for investments in infrastructure related to the Large Infrastructure Operational Program (POI 2014-2020), Priority Axis 2 Development of a multimodal, quality, sustainable and efficient transport system, Specific objective 2.4 - Increasing the volume of goods transited through intermodal terminals and ports, approved on 17.10.2017.

- Grant scheme current status - ongoing, until 31.12.2020. - 1 project submitted – with a total eligible value of 39.269.288 EUR. - 0 project contracted.

7. The total annual amount provided for that subsidy

The amounts of subsidies granted per both calls for projects are as follows:

- Contracting limit budget - 687.360.001 EUR. - State budget contribution – 249.360.001 EUR.

The estimated total budget of the infrastructure allocation for port infrastructure investments is 647.360.001 EUR (equivalent in lei) and represents European non-reimbursable funds provided through the Cohesion Fund (288.000.000 EUR) and the European Regional Development Fund G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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(120.000.000 EUR) and public co-financing funds provided from the state budget / local budget (239.360.001 EUR).

The estimated total budget allocated for investments in the intermodal / multimodal local infrastructure of the scheme is 40.000.000 EUR (equivalent in lei) and represents European non-reimbursable funds provided through the European Regional Development Fund (30.000.000 EUR) and public co-financing funds provided by to the state budget / local budget (10.000.000 EUR).

8. Duration of the subsidy

Non-reimbursable financing subject to State aid will be granted to investment aid under State aid rules as provided in Regulation (EU) 2017/1084 of 14 June 2017 amending Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014 on aid for port and airport infrastructure and in accordance with the provisions of the State Aid Scheme relating to Applicant's Guide for Specific Objectives 1.3 and 2.4. The state aid is granted by signing the financing contract.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

B.

1. Title of the subsidy programme

-

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Subsidy from the state budget for supporting transport infrastructure.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

Government Decision N° 525/1998 on the establishment of the CN Radiocomunicații Navale Radionav - S.A. Constanța.

5. Form of the subsidy

Subsidy.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

CN Radiocomunicații Navale Radionav - S.A. Constanța.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017: 3.047.620 lei. 2018: 2.724.210 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

- G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

C.

1. Title of the subsidy programme

-

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Subsidy from the state budget for supporting transport infrastructure.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

Government Decision N° 492/2003 on the organization and functioning of the Autonomous Administration of the Lower Danube River Administration Galați, as amended.

5. Form of the subsidy

Subsidy.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

Regia Autonomă Administrația Fluvială a Dunării de Jos (RA AFDJ) Galaţi.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017: 31.500.000 lei. 2018: 37.500.000 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2017 – 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

25 STATE AID GRANTED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Public transport service of passengers and goods of strict necessity between the towns or villages (localities) of the Danube Delta and the Municipality of Tulcea.

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Public transport service of passengers and goods of strict necessity between the towns or villages (localities) of the Danube Delta and the Municipality of Tulcea.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

Government Decision N° 595/2000 on the establishment of the public service for the transport of passengers and goods of strict necessity between the localities of the Danube Delta and the municipality of Tulcea, as amended.

5. Form of the subsidy

Subsidy from the national (state) budget for the provision of a public service.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

Navrom Delta S.A. – Tulcea.

7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017: 13.900.000 lei. 2018: 13.891.000 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

1 January 2017 – 31 December 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

26 STATE AID GRANTED FOR AIRPORTS

A.

1. Title of the subsidy programme

Allocation for development of airport infrastructure– within Large Infrastructure Operational Program 2014-2020 (LIOP), investment domain aiming airport infrastructure.

Airport infrastructure sector within LIOP 2014-2020 is financed under Priority Axis 2 Development of a multimodal, quality, sustainable and efficient transport system, with the following specific objectives:

Specific Objective 2.3

Increasing the sustainable use of airports

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Aid for development of airport infrastructure. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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4. Background and authority for the subsidy

The administrator for state aid scheme is the Ministry of Transport as the Intermediate Body for Transport of the Operational Program for Infrastructure.

The legislation under which the subsidy is provided is as follows:

- Order of the Minister of Transport N°1493/2017 regarding the approval of state aid scheme for investments in infrastructure related to the Large Infrastructure Operational Program (POI 2014-2020), Priority Axis 2 Development of a multimodal, quality, sustainable and efficient transport system, Specific objective 2.3 - Increasing the sustainable use of airports.

- Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1084 of 14 June 2017 amending Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014 on aid for port and airport infrastructure, notification thresholds for aid for cultural and heritage conservation, aid for sport infrastructure and multifunctional leisure facilities, as well as regional aid schemes for the outermost regions and the outermost regions amending Regulation (EU) N° 702/2014 as regards the calculation of eligible costs.

- Commission Regulation (EU) N° 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.

- EC Decision N° C (2015) 4823 of 09.07.2015 approving certain elements of the Operational Program "Large Infrastructure" for the support of the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund under the Investment for growth and jobs objective in Romania.

5. Form of the subsidy

The subsidy is provided as a grant.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The beneficiaries are undertakings whose projects are selected by an evaluation process based on the criteria specified in the Applicant's guides for each call for projects on Specific Objective 2.3 namely: national authorities and companies, local public authorities, autonomous administrations, national and private companies and entities managing and / or leased the airport infrastructure.

The situation for the call for projects is:

Specific Objective 2.3

State aid scheme for investments in infrastructure related to the Large Infrastructure Operational Program (POI 2014-2020), Priority Axis 2 Development of a multimodal, quality, sustainable and efficient transport system, Specific objective 2.3 - Increasing the sustainable use of airports, approved on 10.10.2017.

- grant scheme current status - ongoing, until 31.12.2020. - 2 projects submitted – with a total eligible value of 4.630.940,23 EUR. - 1 project contracted with a value of 4.630.940,23 EUR.

7. The total annual amount provided for that subsidy

The total amount of subsidies granted per each call projects is as follows:

Specific Objective 2.3 - development of airport infrastructure.

- Contracting limit budget – 479.229.091 EUR. - State budget contribution – 119.807.277 EUR. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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The total estimated budget of the scheme is 479.229.091 EUR (equivalent in lei), of which 359.421.814 EUR (equivalent in lei) represent European non-reimbursable funds provided through the European Regional Development Fund and 119.807.277 EUR (equivalent in lei) represent public co-financing funds provided by the state budget.

For the same beneficiary and the same eligible expenditure, the aid granted under this scheme cannot be cumulated with any other State aid, including de minimis aid.

8. Duration of the subsidy

Non-reimbursable financing subject to State aid will be granted to investment aid for airports under State aid rules as provided in Regulation (EU) 2017/1084 of 14 June 2017 amending Regulation (EU) N° 651/2014 on aid for port and airport infrastructure and in accordance with the provisions of the State Aid Scheme relating to Applicant's Guide for Specific Objective 2.3. The state aid is granted by signing the financing contract.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

B.

1. Title of the subsidy programme

-

2. Period cover by the notification

2017-2018.

3. Policy objectives and/or purpose of the subsidy

Subsidy from the state budget for supporting transport infrastructure.

4. Background and authority for the subsidy

Legal basis for granting compensation:

2017 - 2018

- Government Decision N° 293/05.05.2017, published in M.O. (Official Gazette) N° 339 of 09.05.2017 - Order of Minister for Transport N° 266/27.02.2017, published in M.O. N° 163 of 06.03.2017 - Order of the Minister for Transport N° 379/28.03.2018, published in M.O. N° 315 of 10.04.2018 - Order of the Minister for Transport N° 1110/19.06.2018, published in M.O. N° 548/02.07.2018

Compensation is provided in the revenue and expenditure budget of the National Company "Mihail Kogălniceanu" – Constanța International Airport S.A., approved through Government Decision N° 293/05.05.2017.

5. Form of the subsidy

Compensation.

6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided

The National Company "Mihail Kogălniceanu" – Constanța International Airport S.A. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.23

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7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy

2017: 20.457.000 lei. 2018: 20.457.000 lei.

8. Duration of the subsidy

2017 – 2018.

9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy

Not available.

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