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Commission approves amendment to Croatian scheme to support the maritime, transport, travel and infrastructure sectors affected by the coronavirus pandemic

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The European Commission has found an amendment to an existing Croatian scheme to support the maritime, transport, travel and infrastructure sectors to be in line with the state aid Temporary Framework. The Commission approved the original scheme in June 2020 (SA.57711) and its subsequent amendments in July 2020 (SA.58128), in August 2020 (SA.58136), in December 2020 (SA.59924 & SA.59942) and in September 2021 (SA.64375). Croatia notified the following modifications to the existing scheme: (i) an overall budget increase by €132.8 million (HRK 1 billion); and (ii) the prolongation of the measure until 30 June 2022. The Commission found that the amended scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework.

In particular, the aid (i) will not exceed €2.3m per beneficiary; and (ii) will be granted no later than 30 June 2021. The Commission concluded that the scheme, as modified, remains necessary, appropriate and proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a member state, in line with Article 107(3)(b) TFEU and the conditions of the Temporary Framework. On this basis, the Commission approved the measure under EU state aid rules.

More information on the Temporary Framework and other actions taken by the Commission to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic can be found here. The non-confidential version of the decision will be made available under the case number SA.100913 in the state aid register on the Commission's competition website once any confidentiality issues have been resolved. 

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