G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.25/Rev.1
19 September 2019
(19-6030) Page: 1/16
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
Revision
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes of Slovenia.
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Table of Contents
1 FISHERIES ...... 3 1.1 Operational programme for the implementation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in the Republic of Slovenia for the period 2014-2020 ...... 3 1.2 Fisheries – state aid (de minimis) ...... 6
2 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ...... 8 2.1 Financial incentives for legal persons and sole proprietors and for household ...... 8 2.2 Financial incentives for household ...... 9
3 INVESTMENTS - PROMOTION OF SLOVENIA AS A DESTINATION FOR INVESTMENTS ...... 10
4 REGIONAL AID ...... 12 4.1 Regional Aid To Pomurje Region ...... 12 4.2 Regional Aid to Pokolpje ...... 13 4.3 Regional Aid To Maribor and wider surrounding ...... 14 4.4 Regional Aid To depressed area of Hrastnik, Radeče and Trbovlje municipalities ...... 15
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1 FISHERIES
1.1 Operational programme for the implementation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in the Republic of Slovenia for the period 2014-2020
1. Title of the programme
Operational Programme for the Implementation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in the Republic of Slovenia for the Period 2014-2020 (OP EMFF 2014-2020)
2. Brief Description of the programme
OP EMFF 2014-2020 is an instrument for support to the Slovenian fisheries sector during the EU financial perspective 2014-2020 to help it adapt to changes required in the sector. The expenditure is co-financed from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and State budget, maximum European Maritime and Fisheries Fund contribution rate is 75% and the minimum rate is 20% of eligible public expenditure.
3. Period covered by notification
Calendar years 2017 and 2018.
4. Policy Objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
Strategy of the OP EMFF 2014-2020 for contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth:
‐ Maintaining fishery tradition while simultaneously meeting the objectives of the reformed EU Common Fisheries Policy, reduction of impact of fishing on the marine environment.
‐ Add value to fishery products and allow fishermen to carry out processing, marketing and direct sale of their catches and assure better safety of fishing vessels.
‐ Sustainable management and conservation of marine biological resources to contribute to protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems.
‐ Further development of competitive and sustainable aquaculture, enhancement of competitiveness and viability of aquaculture operators, boosting competitiveness of aquaculture farms, as well as organic production and introduction of environmentally friendly aquaculture practices.
‐ Fostering marketing measures i.e. marketing networking of manufacturers, promotion and awareness-raising of consumers on the sector and fishery products.
‐ Ensure compliance in the field of fisheries control and, where appropriate, upgrading of systems, and timely response to requirements arising from EU Common Fisheries Policy control system. The collection and exchange of fisheries data pursues the specific objective of improvement and supply of scientific knowledge as well as improvement of collection and management of data.
‐ Implementation of community-led local development as an important development opportunity for fisheries sector to increase added value of local areas and ensure opportunities for development in the context of local needs and opportunities.
‐ Encourage improvements in the market for fisheries and aquaculture products, development of market information and services, marketing actions.
‐ Stimulate investments in processing and marketing to increase self-sufficiency, including introduction of new or improved processing processes and technologies.
‐ Contributing to development and implementation of EU Integrated Maritime Policy.
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To achieve these objectives the OP EMFF 2014-2020 targets the following priority areas (Union priorities):
1. Fostering environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge-based fisheries; 2. Fostering environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge-based aquaculture; 3. Fostering the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy; 4. Increasing employment and territorial cohesion; 5. Fostering marketing and processing; 6. Fostering the implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy.
EMFF PROGRAMMED AMOUNTS (TOTALS FOR THE PERIOD 2014-2020), BROKEN DOWN BY UNION PRIORITIES
Member State / source Union priority 11 Union priority 22 Union priority 33 Union priority 4 Union priority 54 Union priority 65 Technical6 Total (EUR) assistance EMFF contribution 3,000,000 6,000,000 4,266,308 5,000,000 3,558,077 1,000,000 1,984,729 24,809,114 SI SI State budget 1,066,667 2,000,000 958,248 1,666,667 1,151,757 333,333 661,577 7,838,249 contribution Total 4,066,667 8,000,000 5,224,556 6,666,667 4,709,834 1,333,333 2,646,306 32,647,363
Legend: SI – Slovenia EMFF – European Maritime and Fisheries Fund contribution
Union priority 1: Fostering environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge-based fisheries G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.25/Rev.1 Union priority 2: Fostering environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge-based aquaculture Union priority 3: Fostering the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy Union priority 4: Increasing employment and territorial cohesion Union priority 5: Fostering marketing and processing Union priority 6: Fostering the implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy
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1 Within this Union priority, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food is the beneficiary of two measures (regional cooperation and marine environment protection) in the amount of 633,334 EUR. 2 Within this Union priority, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food is the beneficiary of one measure (increasing potential of aquaculture sites) in the amount of 200,000 EUR. 3 The beneficiary for this measure as a whole is the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, the measure covers fisheries control and data collection. 4 For two marketing measures within this Union priority (market analysis and promotional campaigns), the beneficiary is the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food. 5 The beneficiary for this measure as a whole is the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food. 6 This measures covers technical assistance for the implementation of OP EMFF 2014-2020, the beneficiary is the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food.
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5. Legal authority
Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof and Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular Articles 174, 175 and 177 thereof. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006; Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council; Operational Programme for the Implementation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in the Republic of Slovenia for the Period 2014-2020; Decree on the implementation of measures from the Operational Programme for the Implementation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in the Republic of Slovenia for the period 2014–2020 carried out through public tenders (Official Journal of the Republic of Slovenia, No 14/17, 16/18 and 80/18).
6. Type of aid
Grant: Aid for promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture; fostering the implementation of EU Common Fisheries Policy; promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture areas; fostering the development and implementation of EU Integrated Maritime Policy in a manner complementary to cohesion policy and to Common Fisheries Policy.
The pursuit of those objectives shall not result in an increase in fishing capacity.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Co-financing principle and principle of regionally diversified action;
Fishermen/owners of fishing vessels, operators, enterprises, public and private bodies, professional organizations, fisheries and other local action groups (in relation to aquaculture).
8. Total expenditure under the programme
Total budget for 2014–2020: 24,809,114 EUR (EFF) + 7,838,249 EUR (State budget)
Expenditure (in EUR) 2017 2018 EMFF (EU contribution) 407,400.39 1,692,116.98 State budget (=NATIONAL CONTRIBUTION) 112,646.86 544,236.41 TOTAL OP 2014-2020 (EU + national contribution) 520,047.25 2,236,353.39
9. Duration of the programme
2014–2020.
10. Trade effects
The EU has a shortfall in fishery and aquaculture products and is a major importer of these products from non-EU countries. The structural aid has only a very small influence on this situation.
1.2 Fisheries – state aid (de minimis)
1. Title of the programme
1. Support for conservation of fisheries in Piran municipality. 2. Support for mooring costs in Piran Municipality. 3. Support for mooring costs in Izola municipality.
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4. Compensation for fishermen due to inability to perform fishing in sea under the sovereignty of the Republic of Slovenia. 5. Aid for reparation of damage to fishing vessel or gear caused by foreign vessel.
2. Brief Description of the programme
1. Municipality aid for the quality improvement of the fisheries, i.e. the conservation of fisheries in Piran Municipality. 2. Co-financing of mooring costs by the Piran Municipality. 3. Co-financing of mooring costs by the Izola Municipality. 4. Compensation to Slovenian fishermen due to inability to perform fishing in sea under the sovereignty of the Republic Slovenia in accordance with the arbitration decision. 5. Aid for reparation of damage to Slovenian fishing vessels and gears caused by foreign (Croatian) fishing vessels.
3. Period covered by notification
1. Calendar years 2017 and 2018.
4. Policy Objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
1. Municipal aid for the quality improvement of the fisheries, i.e. the conservation of fisheries in Piran Municipality. 2. Allowing for the preservation of marine fisheries tradition in the Municipality of Piran. 3. Allowing for the preservation of marine fisheries tradition in the Municipality of Izola. 4. Implementation of the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal in the arbitration on the basis of the Arbitration Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and Government of the Republic of Croatia regarding land and maritime border. 5. Aid for reparation of damage to Slovenian fishing vessels and gears due to the implementation of the above-mentioned arbitral award.
5. Legal authority
1. Rules on implementation of support and measures for the conservation and development of fisheries and on acquiring food from the sea in Piran Municipality for the period 2015-2020 (Official Journal of the Republic of Slovenia, No 78/15 and 56/16). 2. Rules on financial interventions for conservation and development of fisheries and on acquiring food from the sea in the Municipality of Izola (Uradne objave Občine Izola No 16/15). 3. Decree on the provision and financing of legal aid for fishermen (Official Journal of the RS, No 76/17).
6. Type of aid
Grant and exemption from taxes, all de minimis.
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Legal and natural persons with a commercial fishing license with marine fishing as the main commercial activity
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8. Total expenditure under the programmes
Expenditure (in EUR) 2017 2018 1. Support for conservation of fisheries – local 3,000.00 2,000.00 budget 2. Co-financing of mooring costs – local budget 42,000.00 43,000.00 3. Co-financing of mooring costs – local budget 4,000.00 4,000.00 4. Compensation to fishermen / 185,000.00 5. Aid for reparation of damage to fishing vessels / 1,000.00 Total de minimis 49,000.00 235,000.00
9. Duration of the programme
1. 2015-2020. 2. 2015-2020. 3. Since 2015. 4. Since 2017. 5. Since 2017.
10. Trade effects
Negligible impact.
2 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
2.1 Financial incentives for legal persons and sole proprietors and for household
1. Title of the programme
Support for electricity generated from renewable energy sources (RES) and produced in high-efficiency cogeneration of heat and power (CHP).
2. Brief description of the programme
Support scheme has been established to support electricity generated from RES and CHP generating plants.
3. Period covered by notification
1 January 2017-31 December 2018.
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
Increase the use of the renewable energy sources in production of electricity and the amount of electricity produced in high efficient combined heat and power production.
5. Background and authority for the programme
Ministry of Infrastructure.
6. Legislation under which it is granted
‐ Energy Act (OG RS, No. 17/14, 81/15).
‐ Decree on support for electricity generated from renewable energy sources and from high-efficiency cogeneration of heat and power (OG RS, No. 74/16);
‐ Decree on issuing declarations for generation units and guarantees of electricity origin (OG RS, No. 8/09, 22/10-EZ-D, 45/12);
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‐ Regulation on measurements to be performed in production units which are receiving guaranties of origin and support for electricity produced (OG RS, No. 21/09, 33/10, 45/12);
‐ Decree on the method of provision of an electricity market operator service of general economic interest (OG RS, No. 8/09);
‐ Decree on determining the quantity of electricity generated from high-efficiency cogeneration of heat and electricity and on determining the efficiency of the energy conversion of biomass (OG RS No. 37/09);
‐ Decree on the rules for drafting forecasts of the position on the electricity market of units generating electricity from renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration (OG RS No. 83/09, 94/11);
‐ Decree on the method of determining and calculating the contribution for ensuring support for the production of electricity from high-efficiency cogeneration and renewable energy sources (OG RS, No. 46/15, 76/17).
7. Form of assistance granted
Feed-in tariffs and feed-in premiums.
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Commercial companies and sole proprietors and households.
9. Total expenditure under the programme
2017 2018 151,89 million EUR 144,06 million EUR
10. Duration of the programme
Until 31 December 2019.
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy
The owner or with the consent of the owner the operator of the RES or CHP generating plant has to submit an application for a decision allocating support to electricity produced in RES generating plant to the Energy Agency. The Energy Agency decides on the allocation of support by decision in an administrative procedure.
2.2 Financial incentives for household
1. Title of the programme
Support for energy savings and the use of renewable energy sources in residential buildings.
2. Brief description of the programme
Programme embodies the support for energy conservation and the use of renewable energy in households.
3. Period covered by notification
January 2017-31 December 2018.
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4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
‐ Decrease the use of the energy in new built houses. ‐ Support the energy efficiency in existing houses. ‐ Increase the use of the renewable energy sources.
5. Background and authority for the programme
Eco Fund, Slovenian environmental public fund on behalf of the Ministry for Environment and Spatial Planning.
6. Legislation under which it is granted
‐ Energy Act (OG RS, No. 17/14, 81/15).
‐ National action plan for energy efficiency 2014-2020 (NANEU).
7. Form of assistance granted
Allocation of grant funds to the individuals (households) for the investments in:
• Solar heating systems; • Heat pumps; • Wood biomass boilers; • Overall reconstruction of existing residential houses by implementation of three measures: replacement of old windows with energy efficient windows, facade and roof insulation and replacement of old heating system with energy efficient one; • Construction of new low-energy and passive residential buildings; • Purchase of new electric cars.
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Physical persons (citizens).
9. Total expenditure under the programme
2017 = 17,1 million EUR 2018 = 24,3 million EUR
10. Duration of the programme
From 1 January 2010 until 31 December 2020.
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy
Public call. Approval of applications based on expected performance criteria and conditions set out in the tender.
3 INVESTMENTS – PROMOTION OF SLOVENIA AS A DESTINATION FOR INVESTMENTS
1. Title of the programme Financial Incentives for Foreign Direct Investments
2. Brief description of the programme
The basic objectives of the programme of awarding financial incentives for initial entry of foreign direct investment is attracting foreign investors to invest in the Republic of Slovenia whose investments will:
• Provide new jobs, particularly in sectors with higher added value;
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• Contribute to the transfer of knowledge and technologies and to the cooperation of scientific-research companies and institutions in the Republic of Slovenia with foreign investors;
• Contribute to balanced regional development;
• Contribute to the increase in synergic effects of linking foreign investors with the Slovenian companies, mainly in the field of supplies for foreign investors;
• Contribute to the exchange of knowledge and technology.
3. Period covered by notification
1 January 2017-31 December 2018
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
• Increasing the number and amount of foreign direct investments in the Republic of Slovenia.
• Increasing the number of new jobs created on the basis of incoming foreign direct investments.
5. Background and authority for the programme
Ministry of Economic Development and Technology
6. Legislation under which it is granted
• Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty (OJ L187, 26. 6. 2014, p. 1) as last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 2017/1084 of 14 June 2017 amending Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (OJ L 156, 20. 6. 2017, p. 1).
• Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment and Internationalisation of Enterprises Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, Nos. 107/06, 11/11, 57/12, 17/15 and 13/18 – ZSInv).
• Decree on Financial Incentives for Foreign Direct Investments (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 62/14, 13/18 – ZSInv and 47/18).
• Scheme of the Ministry of the Economy "Financial incentives for foreign direct investments – Regional Aid"(Scheme No: BE01-2399245-2014).
7. Form of assistance granted
Grants.
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
To all legal persons – foreign investors or their subsidiaries in which they have at least 10% stake.
9. Total expenditure under the programme
2017 2018 TOTAL 6.745.480,00 EUR 17.127.715,00 EUR PER UNIT 1.348.096,00 EUR 3.425.543,00 EUR
10. Duration of the programme
July 2014 to December 2020.
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11. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy n.a.
4 REGIONAL AID
4.1 Regional Aid To Pomurje Region
1. Title of the programme
Program for promotion of competitiveness of Pomurje region in the period 2010-2019.
2. Brief Description of the programme
The Law on development support to the Pomurje region in the period 2010-2019 was adopted in 2009 in order to tackle structural deficiencies of one of least developed region in Slovenia by raising competitiveness of the region through stimulation of new investments and creation of new jobs, stimulation of entrepreneurship and creation of supporting environment for development of small and medium sized enterprises. The Law also stimulates investments in knowledge, education and qualification of unemployed for their long term competitiveness on job market. With fresh funds it is hoped to accelerate investment in research and development and consequently to rise added value of products of the region.
Key goals of the Law are creation and preservation of jobs and stimulation of activities and products with higher added value through exploitation of comparative advantages of the region.
3. Period covered by notification
1 January 2017-31 December 2018.
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
‐ Developing economic, social and physical infrastructure. ‐ Promoting entrepreneurship through investments initiatives. ‐ Economy development. ‐ Creating jobs. ‐ Human resources development.
5. Background and authority for the programme
Office for Local Self-government and Regional Policy (after February 2012 Ministry of Economic Development and Technology).
6. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law on development support to the Pomurje region in the period 2010-2019 (OG RS, No. 87/09,82/15, 27/17).
7. Form of assistance granted
‐ Favourable loans. ‐ Grants. ‐ Interest rate subsidy. ‐ Debt write off. ‐ Tax deductions for investments.
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8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Natural and legal persons in Pomurje region.
9. Total expenditure under the programme
2017 2018 TOTAL 4.825.422 EUR 4.396.568 EUR*
* Current partial information
10. Duration of the programme
4 February 2010-31 December 2019.
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy
‐ Tenders. ‐ Programmes confirmed by the Slovenian government. ‐ Ad hoc aid. ‐ Individual grants.
4.2 Regional Aid to Pokolpje
1. Title of the programme
Programme for promoting competitiveness and development support measures Pokolpje 2011-2020 (POKOLPJE 2020)
2. Brief description of the programme
Program Pokolpje which was adopted in 2011 by the government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted and stands to promote competitiveness and development-support measures in the period 2011-2016. In 2016 the Programme was prolonged to the end of 2020.
The purpose of the program is to reduce development barriers and promote development opportunities and make the area more alive. Program has an important role in reducing the differences between Pokolpje and other regions in Slovenia and in the European Union.
The program is focusing on reducing the gap in economic development and on the development of new programs. Activities are also directed towards improving Pokolpje infrastructure, restruction of traditional industries and towards acceleration of constructing transport infrastructure for Bela Krajina and Kočevsko.
3. Period covered by notification
1 January 2017–31 December 2018.
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
‐ Retaining existing jobs in companies. ‐ Increasing the level of employment. ‐ Decreasing the level of unemployment ‐ Developing economic, social and physical infrastructure. ‐ Promoting entrepreneurship through investments initiatives. ‐ Economy development. ‐ Human resources development.
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5. Background and authority for the programme
Government Office for Local Self-Government and Regional Policy (after February 2012 Ministry of Economic Development and Technology).
6. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law to promote balanced regional development (OG RS, No. 20/11, No. 57/12, No 46/16).
7. Form of assistance granted
‐ Favourable loans. ‐ Grants. ‐ Microcredits ‐ Interest rate subsidy. ‐ Tax deductions for investments.
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Natural and legal persons in Pokolpje.
9. Total expenditure under the programme
2017 2018 TOTAL 3.690.263,00 384.842,81
* Current partial information
10. Duration of the programme
7 April 2011-31 December 2020.
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy
‐ Tenders. ‐ Programmes confirmed by the Slovenian government.
4.3 Regional Aid To Maribor and wider surrounding
1. Title of the programme
Programme for promoting competitiveness Maribor and wider surrounding for a period 2013 - 2018
2. Brief description of the programme
Programme for promoting competitiveness Maribor and wider surrounding for a period 2013 – 2018 was adopted in 2013 by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the purpose of retaining the existing jobs, creating the new jobs and improving the competitiveness of the economy.
3. Period covered by notification
1 January 2017-31 December 2018.
4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
‐ Retaining existing jobs in companies. ‐ Increasing the level of employment. ‐ Decreasing the level of unemployment on average of Podravska region. ‐ Creating jobs. ‐ Promoting entrepreneurship.
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‐ Economy development.
5. Background and authority for the programme
Ministry of Economic Development and Technology.
6. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law to promote balanced regional development (OG RS, No. 20/11, No. 57/12, No 46/16).
7. Form of assistance granted
‐ Favourable loans. ‐ Grants. ‐ Investment subsidies. ‐ Microcredits. ‐ Mentoring. ‐ Setting up greenfield industrial development zone. ‐ Tax deduction for investments. ‐ Taxes refunds.
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Natural and legal persons in Maribor with wider surrounding.
9. Total expenditure under the programme
2017 2018 TOTAL 3.422.741,65 EUR 1.347.204,60 EUR*
* Current partial information
10. Duration of the programme
10 October 2013-31 December 2018.
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy
‐ Tenders. ‐ Programmes confirmed by the Slovenian government, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology and regional development agencies.
4.4 Regional Aid To depressed area of Hrastnik, Radeče and Trbovlje municipalities
1. Title of the programme
Programme for promoting competitiveness of the Depressed Area of Hrastnik, Radeče and Trbovlje municipalities for a period 2013-2020
2. Brief description of the programme
Programme for promoting competitiveness of the Depressed Area of Hrastnik, Radeče and Trbovlje municipalities for a period 2013 – 2018 was adopted in 2013 by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the purpose of retaining the existing jobs, creating the new jobs and improving the competitiveness of companies in the depressed area. In 2016 the Programme was prolonged to the end of 2020.
3. Period covered by notification
1 January 2017-31 December 2018.
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4. Policy objectives and/or purposes of the subsidy
‐ Retaining existing jobs in companies. ‐ Decreasing the level of unemployment on average in the depressed municipalities of Hrastnik, Radeče, Trbovlje. ‐ Promoting entrepreneurship. ‐ Economy development.
5. Background and authority for the programme
Ministry of Economic Development and Technology.
6. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law to promote balanced regional development (OG RS, No. 20/11, No. 57/12, No.46/16)
7. Form of assistance granted
‐ Subsidies to SMEs for new technological equipment and support to purchase of intangible assets (IPR). ‐ Tax deductions for investments.
8. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Individual persons and companies in Depressed Area of Hrastnik, Radeče and Trbovlje municipalities
9. Total expenditure under the programme
2017 2018 TOTAL 512.296,56 EUR 1.014.820,00 EUR
10. Duration of the programme
27 July 2013-31 December 2020.
11. Procedure for gaining the subsidy
‐ Tenders. ‐ Programmes adopted by the Slovenian Government and Ministry of Economic Development and Technology. ______