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27 July 2021 
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Committee on Subsidies and  
Countervailing Measures  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1  
OF THE G ATT 1994 AND ARTI CLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union dated and received on 
12 July 2021,  relates to subsidy programmes of Sweden . 
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  SWEDEN  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1  INTRODUCTION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  4 
2  SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION  ................................ ...... 4 
2.1  Support for R&D&I  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  4 
2.2  Support  for Research, Development and Innovation in the Energy Area ...............................  5 
2.3  State loan to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero Corporation)  ...............................  6 
2.4  R&D aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero) for Trent XWB  ...............................  6 
2.5  State aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero) for Trent 900  ...............................  7 
2.6  Support for research and innovation in the field of electromobility  ................................ ...... 8 
2.7  State aid to SEEL Swedish Electri c Transport Laboratory AB for building a center for 
electromobility  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  9 
3  REGIONAL AID TO ENTERPRISES  ................................ ................................ .................  9 
3.1  Regional Investment Aid ................................ ................................ ................................  9 
3.2  State financing through regional development companies  ................................ ................  11 
3.3  State aid for regional support to SMEs  ................................ ................................ ..........  11 
3.4  Regional Transport Grant  ................................ ................................ .............................  13 
4  ENVIRONMENTAL AID  ................................ ................................ ................................  13 
4.1  Energy Tax measures  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 13 
4.2  Support to measures for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply  ...............  14 
4.3  Aid Scheme for Solar Cells  ................................ ................................ ...........................  15 
4.4  Support for energy review  ................................ ................................ ...........................  16 
4.5  Support for electric buses  ................................ ................................ ............................  17 
4.6  Support for activities to reduce process -related greenhouse gas emissions from 
industries  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  18 
4.7  Support for energy efficiency in the industry  ................................ ................................ .. 18 
4.8  Support for development and use of liquid b iogas ................................ ...........................  19 
4.9  Support for development and use of ethanol for heavy transports  ................................ .... 20 
4.10  Support for promotion of sustainable biofuels for aviation  ................................ ..............  21 
4.11  State aid measures for production, distribution and use of biogas and other 
renewable gases  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  22 
5  AID TO SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ..............  23 
5.1  Support for construction of special housing for elderly people  ................................ ..........  23 
5.2  Support for new and rebuilding of rental housing and housing for students  ........................  23 
5.3  Support for energy efficiency and renovation of rental housing  ................................ .........  24 
5.4  Support for innovative and sustainable construction of housing  ................................ ........  25 
6  AID TO CULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  25 
6.1  Production and distribution support to phonograms  ................................ ........................  25 
6.2  Aid to press and speech paper  ................................ ................................ .....................  26 
6.3  Scheme for the support of film production and film related activities  ................................ . 27 
7  RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (EAFRD) FOR SWEDEN 20 14-2020  ....................  28 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  7.1  Agri-environment -climate  ................................ ................................ ............................  28 
7.2  Organic farming  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  28 
7.3  Payment s to areas facing natural or other specific constraints  ................................ ..........  29 
7.4  Animal welfare  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  30 
7.5  Support for companies: Investments in physical assets and Farm and business 
development  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  30 
7.6  Project support: Basic services and village renewal in rural areas, local animal breeds 
conservation, LEADER and co -operation in agriculture, forestry, environment and food 
chain  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  31 
8  NATIONAL SUPPORT SCHEMES FOR AGRICULTURE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES  ..........  32 
8.1  National support for agriculture in the northern parts of Sweden  ................................ ...... 32 
8.2  Transport support for milk in northern Sweden  ................................ ...............................  33 
8.3  Support for the removal of fallen stock in northern Sweden  ................................ .............  34 
8.4  Aid to combat contagious animal diseases in agriculture  ................................ ..................  35 
8.5  Aid for farmers due to the drough t in 2018  ................................ ................................ .... 35 
8.6  Support for production of biogas from manure  ................................ ...............................  36 
8.7  Support for production of biogas for motor fuel  ................................ ..............................  37 
9  OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR MARITIME AND FISHERIES SECTOR  .......................  37 
9.1  Support for companies: Investments in fishing, aquaculture and processing  ......................  37 
9.2  Project support: Pr otection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems, 
framework for sustainable fishing activities, innovation in fishing processing and 
aquaculture, marketing measures, control and enforcement  ................................ ...................  38 
9.3  Support to prevent damage caused by seals  ................................ ................................ .. 39 
10  NATIONAL SUPPORT SCHEMES FOR MARITIME AND FISHERIES SECTOR  .................  40 
10.1  Support to owners of fishing vessels for the t emporary cessation of fishing activities 
due to the ban on fishing of cod in the Baltic Sea from 24  July to 31  December  2019 ................  40 
11  OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR COMMUNITY -LED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT 
(CCLD) FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (ERDF) 
AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF)  ................................ ................................ ...... 41 
12  GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR COMPANIES  ................................ ................................ ..... 42 
13  APPENDIX - THE NET COST METHOD  ................................ ................................ ........  43 
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  1  INTRODUCTION  
In Sweden, the budget of the national government is the only source of aid to industry . Local 
governments are in principle prohibited by law to grant aid to the industry . However, administration 
of aid programmes funded by the central government may take place at the local level.  
The notification covers aid to the business sector, in broad sen se, i.e. trade and industry.  
The description of the various aid schemes follows the outline suggested by WTO . However, it is not 
possible to present statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
As instructed, only specific subsidy programmes  are included, i.e. subsidies granted to certain 
enterprises in the meaning of article 2 SCM Agreement . As instructed, the notification only concerns 
subsidies for the production of goods and not the service sector.  
The quantitative information is based on  the net cost to government method . This method is used 
for the annual follow -up of state aid in Sweden . The approach has also been used by OECD in its 
"Public Support to Industry" project . The method is described in appendix.  
The duration below refers to the national legal ground, they are however in most cases also 
dependant on approval from the European Commission.  
2  SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION  
The major operators of Swedish Support for Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) to t he 
industry sector are the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, Vinnova, and The Swedish Energy 
Agency, STEM . With respect to administration of aid programmes, Vinnova and STEM are the main 
operating state bodies at central level . At the regional level t he County Administrative Boards are 
allowed to grant aid for R&D purposes.  
The STEM programme aims at promoting energy research and innovation in order to create 
conditions for effective energy markets, secure energy supply and the protection of the enviro nment, 
health and climate . Both Vinnovas ' and STEMs ' programme has been extended to also include aid 
for innovation . These figures are therefore included below.  
2.1  Support for R&D&I  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants . 
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  millio ns: calendar year  2019: 1,001.0. 
       2020: 992.2. 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit . The amount of 
subsidy to the service sector cannot be separated and is therefore included.  
3. Policy  objective  
The primary objective is aid for R&D&I.  
4. Duration  
The programme comme nced as from 1 July 1993 and to further notice . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of organisation s in different sectors,  therefore it is not possible 
to present statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance 2015:208 ( Förordning  (2015:208)  om statligt stöd till forskning och 
utveckling samt innovation ). 
7. Rules and conditi ons 
The programme is administrated by the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, Vinnova.  
Vinnova 's mission is to promote sustainable growth by financing R&D&I and developing effective 
innovation systems . Vinnova manages programmes for strengthening Sweden 's innovativeness . The 
programmes have different specialisms and cover several areas of society and  industry . Some of the 
programmes require actors to cooperate in joint projects.  
The programmes target actors in society who are important for Sweden 's innovativeness, such as 
knowledge -intense companies, universities, colleges, research institutes and act ors within the public 
sector.  
Aid to enterprises may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) N º 651/2014 (GBER) 
or Commission Regulation (EC) N º 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). All firms, regardless of industry, are 
eligible.  The support to firms and in dividual inventors is in the form of grants . Costs listed in GBER 
articles 18, 22 and 24 -31 are eligible for aid.  
2.2  Support  for Research, Development and Innovation in the Energy Area  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants or soft loans with conditional repayment.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  millions : calendar year  2019: 319.5. 
       2020: 282.0. 
Support is granted to a variety of recipients  and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
The objective of the programme is  to support  research, development and innovation in the energy 
area. 
4. Duration  
From 1 November  2008 until further notice . 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of recipients and sectors . Therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data per mitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance SFS 2008:761 ( Förordning  (2008:761)  om statligt stöd till forskning och 
utveckling samt innovation inom energiområdet ). G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid to undertakings may be granted in 
accordance with articles 17 -19, 22, 24 -29 and 31 of Commission Regulation (EU) N º 651/2014 
(GBER) or in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) N º 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). The support 
can be given in the form of grants, loans or repayable advances.  
2.3  State loan to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex . Volvo Aero Corporation ) 
1. Form of subsidy  
Project financing in the form of repayable advances.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  millions: calendar year  2019: 0.05. 
       2020: 0. 
3. Policy  objective  
The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration  
From 1 March  2008 until 31 December  2009. 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation 
Framework, 2007 -2013.  
7. Rules and conditions  
The Swedish authorities has granted aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden for the research and 
development (R&D) of co mponents for the GEnx engine, which is an engine developed by General 
Electric for the Boeing B787 and B747 -8 aircraft . GKN Aerospace Sweden signed an initial 
risk-sharing partnership agreement with GE on 1 5 December  2004 and commenced with the R&D 
project . The Swedish authorities has granted GKN Aerospace Sweden a repayable advance  of 
SEK 362 million  (approx . EUR  39 million ), which covers 39 % of the eligible R&D costs.  
No new loans has been issued in 2019 and 2020, the aid element of the repayable advance according 
to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b).  
2.4  R&D aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex . Volvo Aero ) for Trent XWB  
1. Form of subsidy  
Project financing in the form of repayable advances.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  millions : calendar year  2019: 5.2. 
        2020: 4.7. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  3. Policy  objective  
The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration  
From 1 October  2010 to 3 1 December  2010. 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation 
Framework, 2007 -2013.  
7. Rules and conditions  
The Swedish authorities has provided a repayable advance of SEK 120 million  (approx . 
EUR 12 million) to GKN Aerospace Sw eden AB to support the research and development of the 
Intermediate Compressor Case for the new Rolls -Royce's Trent XWB engine that will equip the new 
Airbus A350 Extra Wide Body aircraft family.  
No new loans have  been issued in 2019 and 2020; the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b).  
2.5  State  aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex . Volvo Aero ) for Trent 900  
1. Form of subsidy  
Project financing in the form of repayable advances.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  millions : calendar year  2019: 0.9. 
       2020: 0.2. 
3. Policy  objective  
The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration  
From 2 7 May 2005 to 3 1 July 2005. 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Art. 87(3)(c) EUT - Research, Development and Innovation Framework, 1996 -2006.  
7. Rules and conditions  
The Swedish authorities has provided a repayable advance of  SEK 80 million  (approx . EUR 8 million) 
to GKN Aerospace Sweden  to support R&D activities relating to the development of the 
Trent  900 aeroplane engine.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  No new loans have  been issued in 2019 and 2020; the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (2). 
2.6  Support for research and innovation in the field of electromobility  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 0.8. 
       2020: 0.8. 
Support is granted to a variety of recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The policy objective of the scheme is to support research and innovation in the field of electromobility 
during 2018 -2023. The aim is to contribute to a faster development of new techniques for mainly 
electrified vehicles, but even for electrified ships, aircrafts and machinery, as well as to strengthen 
competence and competitiveness in these areas . The aim is also to contribut e to achieving the 
energy and climate policy goals adopted by the Swedish Parliament.  
4. Duration  
From 1 2 July 2018 to 3 1 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of recipients and sectors . Therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental decision with reference number  N2018/04124/lFK of 1 2 July 2018 
(Uppdrag att stödja forskning och innovation inom elektromobilitet) , Governmental deci sion with 
reference number N2019/03148/EIN  of 1 1 December  2019 and Governmental ordinance 
SFS 2008:761 ( Förordning (2008:761) om statligt stöd till forskning och utveckling samt innovation 
inom energiområdet ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid to undertakings may be granted in 
accordance with articles 17 -19, 22, 24 -29 and 31 of GBER and in accordance with Commission 
Regulation  (EU) N º 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). 
Aid may be granted for research and inno vation measures concerning products and test methods 
within the area of electromobility . The measures shall contribute to a faster development of new 
techniques for mainly electrified  vehicles but even for electrified ships, aircrafts and machinery . The 
measures shall also strengthen competence and competitiveness in these areas . Important research 
areas include for example batteries, supercapacitators, fuel cells, electrical machines , low-emission 
combustion engines in hybrid applications, recharging infra structure, power electronics, systemic 
solutions, electromobility in arctic conditions, material recycling and environmental system studies . 
The measures may also include EU and international cooperation.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  2.7  State aid to SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB for building a center for 
electromobility  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2020: 142.0. 
3. Policy objective  
The objective of the aid is to build a test and research center for electromobility . The aim of the 
center is to create an arena for research and innovation for new techniques mainly for electrified 
vehicles, but also for electrified ships, aircrafts and m achinery, as well as to strengthen the 
competence in these areas in Sweden . The center shall be a unique test facility for the whole 
development process, from research and innovation of components and systems to testing of mainly 
new complete electrified v ehicle concepts, electrified propulsion of ships and aircrafts, as well as for 
products that can use the facilities of the test center and that contribute to achieving the energy, 
transport and climate policy goals adopted by the Swedish Parliament.  
5. Duration 
The duration of the project is from 1 9 December  2019 to 3 1 December  2030. 
6. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
7. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental decision with reference number N2019/03147/EIN of 
11 December  2019 ( Uppdrag att stödja uppbyggnaden av ett center för elektromobilitet ) and 
Commission decision (C [2019] 8823 final) of 9 December  2019. 
8. Rules and conditions  
The aid has been granted by the Swedish Energy Agency in the form of a grant of maximum 
SEK 575,000,000 to SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB (SEEL) . The aid has been 
notified to the European Commission and granted in accordance with Commission decision not to 
raise objections (C [2019] 8823 final) of 9 December  2019 (State Aid SA.54796 (2019/N)) . The 
project for which the aid to SEEL was awarded is part of the Important Project of Common European 
Interest (IPCEI) on Batteries which is conducted with 17 participants from 7 EU Member States . The 
center shall be an open arena offering its services to potential customers.  
3  REGIONAL  AID TO ENTERPRISES  
The main goal of Swedish regional growth policy is to have development ability in all parts of the 
country with enhanced local and regional competitiveness . An active regional policy has for many 
years been of major importance due to the special living -conditions in large parts of Sweden . 
Regional aid to enterprises in Sweden is granted within the framewor k following schemes reported 
below.  
3.1  Regional  Investment Aid  
The Regional Investment Aid Programme follows the European Community rules, i.e. Commission 
Regulation (EU) N º 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with 
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  is applicable as well articles 22, 26, 38 , 52, 55  and 5 6. Aid can also be granted in accordance with 
Commission Regulation (EU) N º 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). 
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants for tangible or intangible investments . The grants can be reclaimed if the objectives 
are not fulfilled.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 557.6. 
       2020: 388.1. 
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
The programme is administrated by The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket . The programme supports investments in tangible and intangible i nvestments . The 
primary objective is regional development in designated areas . Secondary objectives are aid to 
SMEs, employment and R&D in designated areas.  
4. Duration  
The programme commenced as from 1 July 1990. Duration until 31 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental Ordinance SFS 2015:211 (Förordning om statligt stö d till regional investeringar) and 
SFS 1999:1382 (Förordningen om stödområden för vissa regionalpolitiska företagsstöd).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Eligible are natural or legal persons operating in Sweden and public authorities working with viability 
in cert ain competitive sectors on market conditions . In certain cases aid can also be granted to 
non-profit associations . The firm must be profitable.  
Regional Investment Grants according to article 14 of Commission Regulation 651/2014 can be 
awarded in connectio n with investments in buildings, machinery, etc. I t can also be awarded for 
intangible investment . The form of the aid is a grant, which can be reclaimed if the objectives, are 
not fulfilled.  
The grant is awarded discretionary according to the calculated n eed for each individual project, the 
size of the investments, the number of new jobs, etc. M aximal intensity is 15 % of eligible investment 
costs in aid area A and 10 % in aid area B . The maximum grant in regional aid area A can be increased 
to 35 % in the ca se of investments in a small company and 25 % in the case of a medium sized 
company . In aid area B the maximum grant is 30 and 20 % for small and medium sized companies 
respectively . Investment aid to small and medium sized enterprises (SME) may also be gran ted 
throughout Sweden in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 1407/2014 ( de minimis ). 
Hence, maximum aid amount is set at 200 ,000 euro/company/3 -year. Depending of region, aid 
intensities vary between 25 -50% of eligible investment costs.  
The awarding of a grant has many reasons . For example : The cost of building is higher in the 
designated areas because of climatic reasons, transport costs, etc. I t is more difficult to finance 
these investments on the regular  credit market because of their low alternative value.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  The main rule is that the grant is taxable as an income to the recipient . The general level for 
corporate income taxes is about 22 % flat rate . In Sweden, the value of buildings may depreciate at 
rates varying from 2 to 5 % per annum, depending on the type of the building . Machinery is normally 
depreciated during a 5 year period . The grant can be awarded either by the Swedish Agency for 
Economic and Regional Growth, Tillväxtverket or  County Councils/Regio ns. 
As from 1 May, 2015, the Programme has been extended by including also a possibility to award aid 
to start ups according to article 22 of Commission Regulation 651/2014, i.e. unlisted small 
enterprises up to five years of their registration . This allow s for grants up to EUR 0.8 million  to 
innovative start-ups outside aid area A and B, while such entities within these aid areas may receive 
granting up to EUR 1.2 million . 
As from 1 May, 2015, there is also a possibility to apply articles 26 (Research Infr astructures) , 
38 (Energy efficiency measures) , 52 (Broadband Infrastructures) and 56 (Local Infrastructures) . 
Furthermore, as from 1 January , 2018, article 55 (Sport and multifunctional Infrastructures) has 
been included in the Programme.  
3.2  State financing t hrough regional development companies  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grants or soft loans with conditional repayment . 
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 43.3. 
       2020: 43.7. 
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
To support SMEs, innovation and business development.  
4. Duration  
Until 31 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors,  therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental Ordinance SFS 2012:872 ( Förordning  (2012:872)  om statlig finansiering genom 
regionala utvecklingsbolag ). 
7. Rules and condition s 
The measure is administrated by  the Almi Företagspartner AB . Aid may be granted according to 
Commission Regulation (EU) N º 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission Regulation (EC) Nº 1407/2013 
(de minimis ). The support can be given in the form of grants, loans or r epayable advances . Costs 
listed in GBER articles 17 -19, 22. 24 -29 and 31 are eligible for aid.  
3.3  State aid for regional support to SMEs  
State aid for regional support to SMEs follows the European Community rules, i.e. Commission 
Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 o f 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with 
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  be addressed by application of articles 18, 19, 20, 25, 27, 28, 29 and 31 in the Commiss ion 
Regulation . Support is also given for business development in accordance with Commission 
Regulation (EU) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). 
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 163.5. 
 2020: 267.3. 
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
The programme is administrated by The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket and  by County Councils/Regions . The primary objective is regional development and 
secondary objective is aid to SMEs.  
4. Duration  
The programme commenced as from  1 May 2015. Duration until  31 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governm ental Ordinance SFS 2015:210 ( Förordning  (2015:210)  om statligt stöd för att regionalt 
främja små och medelstora företag ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
Aid can be given to SMEs for consultancy services, for participation in fairs, for cooperation costs 
incurred by participation in European Territorial Cooperation Projects . Maximum aid intensity is set 
at 50% of the costs of such projects.  
This is also the case for aid provided to a judicial entity operating an innovation cluster . Operative 
costs can be s ubsidized for up to 10 years . Aid up to 50 % for investments for the construction or 
up- grade of such clusters can also be given.  
For R&D projects maximum aid intensities can vary between 25 -80%, depending on size of company, 
type of research, presence of effective collaboration or where results of the projects are widely 
disseminated.  
For innovation advisory and support services the maximum aid intensity is set at 50 % but can 
be 100% if the aid amount per SME does not exceed EUR 200,000 within any three ye ar period.  
Process and organisational innovation aid can cover up to 50 % of eligible costs for SMEs and, in the 
case of collaboration with large companies, 15 % for the latter . Collaboration is a prerequisite for 
support to large companies and in those case s SMEs must incur at least 30 % of the total eligible 
costs.  
Aid for training of personnel can be given up to 70 % of project costs for small companies . This is 
also the case for medium sized companies if the training is given to disadvantaged or disabled 
workers. Otherwise the maximum aid for medium sized companies is set at 60 %. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  3.4  Regional Transport Grant  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 439.7. 
       2020: 430.0. 
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
The primary objective is regional aid to designated areas . The objective of the grant is to partly 
compensate for high transport costs due to long distances to the ma in markets . It is important to 
create new employment and to maintain employment in those areas in Sweden where the cost of 
transport is considerably higher than in the rest of the country . Hereby these companies are put on 
more equal footing when competing  with companies situated closer to the large markets.  
4. Duration  
The scheme commenced in 1971 . Duration until 31 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients,  therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance SFS 2000: 281. ( Förordningen (2000:281) om regionalt transportbidrag ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The programme is administrated by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket . Eligible are Swedish natural or legal persons, foreign company branches in Sweden 
or foreign natural persons living in Sweden  with a production site in t he regional aid area . 
The assisted projects : actually paid domestic transport costs from the regional aid area for goods 
that have been produced or manufactured (processed) in this area (except for certain products like 
pulp, paper, metals, certain steel p roducts and iron ore) . Transport costs for raw materials that shall 
be processed in the regional transport aid area are also eligible . The grant is awarded automatically 
after application if all the conditions are fulfilled.  
Aid for transport can be grante d for transport for the stretch that exceeds 401 kilometres . The aid 
is calculated based on the stretch and a rate of aid in % that depends on the location of the company 
receiving aid . Accordingly, transport aid intensity can vary between 5-45%. The maxim um amount 
for the total transport aid that can be granted per production site in a calendar year is SEK 15 million . 
4  ENVIRONMENTAL AID  
4.1  Energy Tax measures  
1. Form of subsidy  
Tax reductions.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 34,812. 
       2020: 31,039. 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
The tax measures aims at reducing emissions of CO 2 and at the same time to safeguard that 
enterprises with energy intensi ve production are not burdened with an unreasonably high tax level.  
4. Duration  
The present system started 1 July 1997. Duration until further notice.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal provisions are laid down in the Act of Excise Duties on Energy SFS 1994:1776,  (lag 
(1994:1776) om skatt på energi ) chapters 6.1 a, 6a.2a,  7.3a, 7.3b, 7.4, 9.5, 9.5a,  11.9, 11.10, 
11.12, 11.12a  and 11. 12b. 
7. Rules and conditions  
From 1 July 2018 n o tax reduction is applied to biofuels in petrol and diesel but high blended biofuels 
and biogas are fully exempted from CO 2 and energy taxes . Furthermore, companies in the 
manufacturing sector, CHPs, agriculture aquaculture and forestry received a reducti on by 70 % of 
the energy tax for fossil fuels when used for heating and operation of stationary motors . The energy 
tax was reduced to 11 % for gas oil used in special off -road vehicles within the mining industry . For 
industrial activities and heat production  in CHPs outside the EU ETS, agriculture, aquaculture and 
forestry the CO2 tax was reduced to 60 % in 2015 . In 2016 this was changed so that the CO2 tax 
was reduced to 80 % of the general level . In 2018 the CO2 tax reduction was abolished so that the 
CO2 tax was 100 % of the general level . A full CO2 tax relief was granted for industrial installations 
and CHPs within the EU ETS . For CHPs the CO2 tax reduction was reduced to 89 % of the general 
level in 2018 . For other heat production installations within the EU ETS, the CO 2 tax was increased 
from 80 to 91% in 201 8. A partial refund of the CO 2 tax was applied for gas oil used in tractors and 
other working vehicles within agriculture, forestry and aquaculture.  
With regard to the energy tax on electricity, there was a tax reduction for companies within the 
manufacturing sector . A full tax exemption for companies that participated in the Programme for 
Improving Energy Efficiency in Energy Intensive Industries  was also previously in place . The measure 
stopped to hav e budgetary effects in 2017 . A lower tax rate on electricity for larger data centres 
were introduced in 2017 . A lower tax rate was applied for shore -side electricity used in ships in 
harbours as well as for electricity used in the service sector in norther n parts of the country.  
4.2  Support to measures for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grants . 
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 4.5. 
       2020: 15.5. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  Support is granted to a variety of recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
The policy objective is to promote an efficient an environmentally friendly energy supply,  and energy 
efficiency as well as to stimulate  procurement of en ergy-efficient technology.  
4. Duration  
The duration of the scheme is from 1 October  2003 until further notice . 
5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors . Therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance SFS 2003:564 ( Förordning  (2003:564)  om bidrag till åtgärder för en 
effektiv och miljöanpassad energiförsörjning ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid may be grante d to undertakings in 
accordance with Articles 36, 38, 41, 48 and 49 of Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 (GBER) 
or in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). 
4.3  Aid Scheme for Solar Cells  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 318.2. 
       2020: 329.0. 
Support is granted to a variety of recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy  objective  
The p rimary obj ective of the scheme is environmental protection . The aim is to create a market for 
solar cells systems in Sweden in order to contribute to the transition of the energy system and to 
industrial development in the field of energy techniques . The objective i s to increase the number of 
suppliers and users of solar cells in Sweden,  to contribute to decreased costs for the systems and  to 
increase the annual electricity production from solar cells . 
4. Duration  
From 1 July 2009 to 30 September  2021. 
5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of recipients . Therefore it is not possible to present statistical data 
permitting an assessment of trade effects.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2009:689 ( Förordning (2009:689)  om statligt stöd 
till solceller ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid to undertakings may be granted in 
accordance with Article 41  of Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 (GBER) . Aid may be granted 
for installation of all types of solar cell systems which are connected to the grid, except for measures 
which have received other public support (including support from the EU) or tax reduction for labour 
costs. In order to be eligible for aid, the measure mus t be completed at  the latest on 
30 September  2021. 
Only one solar cell system per building or, if the system is built on the ground, only one solar cell 
system per property may receive aid . Investments in solar cell systems and in systems for 
simultaneous production of solar electricity and solar heat in an integrated construction (i.e. hybrid 
systems) are eligible for aid . The latter type of systems can only receive aid if the electricity 
production amounts to at least 20 % of the system's estimated total annual production of electricity 
and heat.  
The maximum aid intensity was until 7 May 2019 30 % of the investment costs and since 8 May 2019 
20% of the investment costs.  Aid may be granted up to SEK 1,200,000 per solar cell s ystem or per 
hybrid system . Until 7 May 2019 the eligible costs were allowed to be maximum SEK 37,000 + VAT 
per installed kilowatt of electric peak power . For solar electricity and solar heat hybrid systems the 
eligible costs were until 7 May 2019 SEK 90,000 + VAT per installed kilowatt of electric peak power . 
Since 8 May 2019 the eligible costs are SEK 37,000 + VAT per installed kilowatt of electric rated 
power . If the solar cell system has been financed through  insurance compensation, the amount of 
the co mpensation must be reduced from the aid.  
4.4  Support for energy review  
1. Form of subsidy  
 Grant . 
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 4.0. 
       2020:2 .1. 
Support is granted to a variety of recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The policy objective is to achieve effective use of energy for undertakings.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January  2010 until further notice . 
5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of recipients and sectors . Therefore i t is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance SFS 2009:1577 (Förordning (2009:1577) om statligt stöd till 
energikartläggning ). G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  7. Rules and conditions  
The aid scheme is admini strated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid may be granted to undertakings 
in accordance with article 49 of Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 (GBER).  
Aid is only granted to small and medium -sized enterprises . Aid may be granted to undertakings 
which hav e a final use of energy exceeding 0,3 GWh per year . The limit of 0,3 GWh per year does, 
however, not apply to undertakings which are active in primary production of agricultural products 
and have at least 100 animal units . Such undertakings may receive aid  even if their final use of 
energy does not exceed 0,3 GWh per year.  
Eligible costs are costs for the energy review ( energikartläggning ). Aid may be granted for maximum 
50% of the eligible costs, but the aid amount cannot be higher than SEK 50,000. 
4.5  Support  for electric buses  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 0.8. 
       2020: 9.0. 
Support is granted to a variety of re cipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The primary objective of the support is environmental protection . The aim is to promote the 
introduction of electric buses on the market.  
4. Duration  
From 26 July 2016 until 3 1 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of recipients . Therefore it is not possible to present statistical data 
permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2016:836 (Förordning (2016:836) om 
elbusspremie ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid may only be granted for buses 
which have not already been put into service in Sweden or elsewhere . Aid may only be granted for 
buses which have been ordered after 31 December  2015 and which are to be used in public transport . 
The maximum transport capacity of the bus must be at least 15 passengers and the bus must be 
intended to run mainly on electricity, or otherwise only on biofuels  if the bus is classified in the 
emission class Plug -in hybrid . The support under this scheme may not be combined with other State 
support for acquisition of electric buses.  
Until 6 September  2020 the aid amount was maximum 20 % of the purchase price of the bus, but 
never higher than 100 % of the price difference between the electric bus and the nearest comparable 
bus classified in emission class Euro 6 . For electric buses classified in emission class Plug -in hybrid 
the maximum aid amount is half of the above . Since 7 September  2020 the maximum aid amount G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  is 10% of the purchase price of the bus, but never higher than 100 % of the price difference between 
the electric bus and the nearest comparable bus classified in emission class Euro 6 . For electric buses 
classified in emission class Plug -in hybrid the maximum aid amount is half of the above . Aid to 
undertakings is, however, subject to the rules in  article 36 of Commission Regulation (EU) 
Nº 651/2014 (GBER), which means that aid to undertakings can never be  higher that 40 % of the 
eligible costs per bus.  
From 7 September  2020 the maximum aid to each recipient is SEK 25,000,000 per calend ar year.  
4.6  Support  for activities to reduce process -related greenhouse gas emissions from 
industries  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 20.1. 
       2020: 122.0. 
Support is granted to a variety of recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The objective of the scheme is to support measures that contribute to reducing process -related 
greenhouse gas emissions from industries or measures that contribute to negative emissions 
through capture, transport and geological storage of greenhouse gases of biogenic origin or captured 
from the atmosphere.  
4. Duration  
From 3 January  2018 to 3 1 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors . Therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2017:1319 ( Förordning (2017:1319) om statligt stöd 
till åtgärder för att minska industrins processrelaterade utsläpp av växthusgaser ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid to undertakings may be granted in 
accordance with articles 17 -19, 22, 24 –29, 31, 36 –38, 41, 48 and 49 of Commission Regulation (EU) 
Nº 651/2014 (GBER) and in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 1407/2013 
(de minimis ). 
4.7  Support  for energy efficiency in the industry  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 35.7. 
       2020: 31.4. 
 Support is granted to a variety of recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The objective of the support is to help industries to reach the energy efficiency goals adopted by the 
Swedish Parliament.  
4. Duration  
From 15 February  2018 to 31 December  2020 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of recipients  in the mining and manufacturing industries . 
Therefore it is not possible to present statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2018:57 (Förordning (2018:57) om statligt stöd til l 
energieffektivisering i industrin ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid may only be granted to large 
undertakings in the mining and manufacturing industries . Aid may be granted in accordance with 
articles 38 and 49 of Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 (GBER) and in accordance with 
Commission Regulation  (EU) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). 
Investment a id in accordance with article 38 of GBER may only be granted t o large undertakings 
which have conducted an energy review ( "energikartläggning ") or an environmental study in 
accordance with article 49 of GBER . The energy efficiency measure must have been proposed in the 
preceding energy review or environmental study, and the preceding energy review or environmental 
study  must indicate  an estimated energy saving for the measure . Investment aid in accordance with 
article 38 in GBER shall be granted for measures that at each time of assessment lead to the highest 
energy s aving per SEK of granted aid.  
4.8  Support for development and use of liquid biogas  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 28.0. 
 2020: 1.9. 
Support is granted to a variety of recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
Aid may be granted for measures which aim to promote the development and use of liquid biogas . 
These measures must be taken within the framework of an innovation cluster which has received 
aid in accordance with article 27 of Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 (GBER).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  The scheme shall contribute to demonstration, use and dissemination of techniques for production 
of liquid biogas, for operation of gas vehicles in regional and local traffic and for combinations o f 
these techniques in Sweden . Special focus shall be laid in how different solutions can interact and 
be demonstrated together . The possibility of gas -propulsion in maritime traffic is also an area to be 
included in the innovation cluster . The scheme shall also contribute to synergies with other national 
efforts as well as to development towards fossil -free heavy transports internationally.  
4. Duration  
From 1 October  2018 until 3 1 December  2021. 
5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of re cipients . Therefore it is not possible to present statistical data 
permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental decision with reference number N2018/02934/FÖF of 9 May 2018 
(Uppdrag att inrätta ett innovationskl uster för flytande biogas)  and Governmental ordinance 
SFS 2018:1545 ( Förordning (2018:1545) om stöd för utveckling och användning av flytande 
biogas ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid to undertakings may  be granted in 
accordance with articles 26 -27, 36, 41, 48, 49 , 56 and 56b of  GBER and in accordance with 
Commission Regulation  (EU) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). 
Aid may be granted for demonstration, use or dissemination of technology for production of liquid 
biogas, for distribution of liquid biogas or for gas -propulsion of vehicles and ships . Aid may only be 
granted to recipients that are deemed to be able to conduct the measure and to disseminate 
information ab out and experiences on the measure . Aid may not be granted for measures which the 
recipient is obliged to take according to law or other legal or regulatory provision . Aid may also not 
be granted for recipients that have Swedish tax liabilities or duties to be paid at the Swedish 
Enforcement Auth ority. Aid may also not be granted to recipients that are bankrupt or placed in 
liquidation.  
4.9  Support  for development and use of ethanol for heavy transports  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant. 
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 2.4. 
 2020: 3.7. 
The aid has been granted to Scania Sverige AB.  
3. Policy objective  
The policy objective of the scheme is to promote production of ethanol and use of ethanol vehicles 
in regional and local traffic . The aim is to establish 2 innovation clusters, one for demonst ration of 
ethanol and the other for transport -efficient electrified urban transport of goods . The aim is also 
contribute to synergies with other national efforts as well as to development towards fossil -free 
heavy transports intern ationally.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  4. Duration  
From 1 5 December  2018 to 3 1 December  2021. 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is  Governmental ordinance SFS 2018:1720 ( Förordning 2018:1720) om stöd för 
utveckling och användning  av etanol i tung trafik ), Governmental decision with reference numbe r 
N2018/02706/FÖF of 26 April 2018 and Governmental decision N2018/05229/FÖF of 
25 October  2018 ( Uppdrag att inrätta innovationskluster för etanol och transporteffektiva 
elektrifierade ur bana godstransporte r). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The scheme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . The supported measures must be 
conducted within an innovation cluster  which has received aid in accordance with article 27 of GBER . 
Aid to undertakings may be granted in accordance with articles 25, 26, 36, 41, 48, 49 and 56 of 
GBER and in accordance with Commission Regulation  (EU) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). De minimis  
aid may only be granted up to 50 % of the estimated costs of the eligible measure . Additional aid 
may also be granted in accordance with article 27 of GBER to the innovation cluster for ethanol 
which has already received aid according to the same article.  
Aid m ay be granted to demonstration, use or dissemination of technique for production of ethanol, 
to distribution of ethanol or to ethanol -propulsion of vehicles . Aid may only be granted to recipients 
that are deemed to be able to conduct the measure and to dis seminate information about and 
experiences on the measure . Aid may not be granted for measures which the recipient is obliged to 
take according to law or other legal or regulatory provision . Aid may also not be granted for recipients 
that have Swedish tax liabilities or duties to be paid at the Swedish Enforcement  Authority . Aid may 
also not be granted to recipients that are bankrupt or placed in liquidation.  
4.10  Support  for promotion of sustainable biofuels for aviation  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 10.7. 
 2020: 8.8. 
3. Policy objective  
The objective of the aid is to promote a transition to fossil -free fuel f or domestic aviation and to 
encourage that international bunkering on airports in Sweden is carried out as far as possible with 
renewable fuels . The aim is to support research and development of sustainable biofuels for aviation 
and to establish an innovat ion cluster which gathers the whole value chain and which can produce a 
common needs assessment in order to face up to the transition to fossil -free aviation.  
4. Duration  
From 26 April 2018 to 31 December  2020. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of recipients . Therefore it is not possible to present statistical data 
permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is the Governmental decision with reference number N2018/02705/FÖF of 
26 April 2018 ("Uppdrag att främja hållbara biobränslen för flyg "). 
7. Rules and conditions  
Support is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency . Aid may be granted for research and 
developmen t of renewable fuels for aviation and to establish an innovation cluster . The cluster shall 
include the whole value chain and produce a needs assessment to enable a transition towards fossil 
free aviation . Aid to undertakings may be granted in accordance w ith Commission Regulation (EU) 
Nº 651/2014 (GBER) and Commission Regulation  (EU) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). Maximum 
SEK 10,000,000 may be granted to the activities of the cluster.  
4.11  State aid measures for production, distribution and use of biogas and other 
renewable gases  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant . The grants can be reclaimed if the objectives are not fulfilled.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 209.0. 
 2020: 226.0. 
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and r ecipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The primary objective is to stimulate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions . 
4. Duration  
The program for local investments was introduced in 2015 (the Climate Leap) . Since 2015 the extent 
of the program has increased through different governmental decisions, both prolonging the program 
and extending the budget . Already ongoing projects and actions will go on until 202 6. 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of proje cts and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects . 
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2015:517 ( Förordning  (2015:517)  om stöd till lokala 
klimatinvesteringar ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The main part of the program is administrated by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, 
Naturvårdsverket, but the County Administrative Boards are responsible for some elements of the 
program . Investments in all sectors, and all t ypes of organizations are eligible to apply for grants, 
except those included in the EU ETS . Investments in sectors included in the EU ETS may still be G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  eligible for grants if these result in an increased utilization of waste heat . Applicants compete based 
on the estimated greenhouse gas reduction compared to the money invested.  
Since 2015 until December  2020 the program has granted approximately SEK 6.6 billion  and the 
Swedish EPA made decisions on grants to 3 ,500 investments totalling ca SEK 14.9 billion , of which 
45% were covered by the grants. 75 % of the grants have gone to private enterprises . The majority 
of the funds go to actions where fossil fuels are replaced by renewable ones . Other costly actions 
include production and distribution of bi ogas. In some cases, the biogas is transformed to liquid 
biogas . Investments in charger points for electrical vehicles are the most common actions.  
Aid may be granted according to Governmental ordinance SFS 2015:517 (Förordning om stöd till 
lokala klimatin vesteringar), Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission 
Regulation (EC) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). The support can be given in the form of grants.  
5  AID TO SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT  
5.1  Support for construction of special housing for elderly people  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 421.5. 
       2020: 493.7. 
3. Policy  objective  
The aim of the Scheme is to encourage construction of special housing for elderly people . Faced with 
an ageing population and a growing demand, Sweden wants to encourage the  construction of such 
housing by offering a financial incentive to property owners.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January  2007 until further  notice . 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated t o be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2007:159 ( Förordning  (2007:159)  om 
investeringsstöd till äldrebostäder m.m. ) and SFS 2016:848 ( Förordning  (2016:848)  om statligt stöd 
för att anordna och tillhandahålla bostäder för äldre personer ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The Scheme gives aid in the form of direct grants to property owners for the  construction or 
renovation of special housing for elderly people . Aid intensity is estimated  to be 10 % of actual 
construction costs.  
5.2  Support  for new and rebuilding of rental housing and housing for students  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 1,653. 
2020: 2,352. 
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the Scheme is to encourage building and rebuilding of rental housing and housing for 
students . Sweden has a housing shortage and therefore want´s to encourage the building of rental 
housing by offering a financial incentive to property owners.  
4. Durati on 
From 15 Mars 2015 until further notice.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinances SFS 2016:880 ( Förordning (2016:880) om statligt stöd 
för att anordna och tillhandahålla h yresbostäder och bostäder för studerande ) and SFS 2016:881 
(Förordning (2016:881) om statligt investeringsstöd för hyresbostäder och bostäder för 
studerande ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The Scheme gives aid in the form of direct grants to property owners for the construction or 
renovation of rental housing . Aid intensity is estimated to be 10 % of actual construction costs.  
5.3  Support for energy efficiency and renovation of rental housing  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 12.9. 
2020: 19.5. 
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the Scheme is to encourage energy efficiency and renovation of rental housing in 
social -economic exposed areas . Sweden has neglected shortage maintenance in the housing stock 
and therefore want´s to encourage energy efficiency and renovation of rental housing in 
social -economic exposed areas by offering a financial incentive to property owners.  
4. Duration  
From 1 November  2016 until further notice.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effe cts are estimated to be negligible.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2016:837 ( Förordning (2016:837)  om stöd för 
renovering och energieffektivisering i vissa bostadsområden ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The Scheme gives aid in the form of direct grants to property owners for the energy efficiency and 
renovation of rental housing in social -economic exposed areas . The grant consists of two parts . The 
property owner has to use the renovation -part of the grant for rental discounts i n the renovated 
houses . The grant for energy efficiency  is a direct financial grant to the property owner.  
5.4  Support  for innovative and sustainable construction of housing  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 26.6. 
2020: 6.6. 
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the Scheme is to encourage innovative and sustainable construction of housing . Faced 
with a growing demand of finding new and effective methods to obtain less environmental impact, 
Sweden wants to encourage the construction of innovative and sustainable housing by offering a 
financial incentive.  
4. Duration  
From 1 July 2018 to 3 1 December  2020. 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2018:199 ( Förordning (2018:199) om stöd för 
innovativt och hållbart byggande av bostäder ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The aid target actors in society who are important for Sweden's innovativeness, such as 
knowled ge-intense companies, universities, colleges, research institutes and actors within the public 
sector.  
Aid may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission 
Regulation (EC) Nº 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). 
6  AID TO CULTURE  
6.1  Production  and distribution support to phonograms  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 10. 
       2020: 10.1. 
3. Policy  objective  
The aim of the funding scheme is to promote a diverse range of record productions of high artistic 
quality and relevant in relation to the objectives of Government cultural policy.  
4. Duration  
The funding scheme is ongoing and has existed since 1982 . 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2012 :516 ( Förordning (2012:516) om statsbidrag till 
det fria kulturlivet inom teater -, dans - och musikområde t). 
7. Rules and conditions  
Subsidy is granted  by the Swedish Arts Council ( Kulturrådet ) provided an application has been 
submitted to the Swedish Arts Council and the production applied for is of high artistic quality and 
considered valuable in respect to the realization of Swedish cultural policy . Grants are given in amounts 
corresponding to a particular part of the estimated actual cost of production, distribution and marketing 
of the record production.  The Swedish Arts Council may determine the conditions for the aid . The 
conditions may be connected with the obligation on the recipient to repay the aid or part of it, if the 
condition is not met.  
6.2  Aid to press  and speech paper  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Press:  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar y ear 2019: 639.2. 
       2020: 1,458.2. 
Speech papers : 
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 6.2. 
2020: 6.2. 
3. Policy  objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote media pluralism and accessibility to media for disabled persons . 
From 2019 a new complementary subsidy scheme for news media was taken into force . During 2020 
additional subsidies due to covid -19 were introduced.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  4. Duration  
Press subsidy from 1971 to 3 1 December  2023. Media subsidy from 1 February  2019 to 
31 December  2023. Temporary a dditional subsidy due to covid -19 during 2020.  
The subsidy on speech papers is in in force from 2013 until further notice.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is the Press Aid Ordinance 1990:524 (Presstödsförordningen 1990:524 ), the Media 
Aid Ordinanc e 2018:2053 ( Mediestödsförordningen 2018:2053) and the Regulation on State aid for 
publishing of printed general newspapers due to the spread  of the disease COVID -19 2020:716 
(Förordning 2020:716 om s tatligt stöd för utgivning av tryckta allmänna nyhetstidningar med 
anledning av spridningen av sjukdomen covid -19). 
The legal for the subsidy to speech paper is the ordinance 2013:9 ( förordning (2013:9) om 
taltidningar och mottagarutrustning ) 
7. Rules and conditions  
The aid is administrated by the Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority (Myndigheten för press, 
radio och TV) . The rules and conditions of the scheme can be found in the Commission decision: 
https://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/cases/276337/276337_2025563_119_6.pdf . 
The subsidy to speech paper is administrated by the Swedish Agency for Accessible Media 
(Myndigheten för tillgängliga medier ). 
6.3  Scheme for the support of film production and film related activities  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 401.7. 
       2020: 819.7. 
3. Policy  objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote development, production and distribution of Swedish films and 
moving images, as well as promoting the Swedish film heritage and other film cultural activities 
throughout the country.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January  2017 until further notice . 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental  ordinance  SFS 2016:989 ( förordning (2016:989) om statsbidrag till 
film).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  7. Rules and conditions  
The aid is administrated by the Swedish Film Institute (Svenska filminsititutet) . Aid is given to : 
- Development of Swedish films and moving images . 
- Production of Swed ish films . 
- Distribution and screening of films . 
- Other film cultural activities . 
7  RURAL DEVELOPMENT  PROGRAMME (EAFRD) FOR SWEDEN 2014 -2020  
7.1  Agri-environment -climate  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 699.0. 
 2020: 518.8. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is : restoring, preserving  and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture 
and forestry.  
4. Duration  
From 15 July 2015 to 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Gover nmental ordinance  2015:406  (förordning (2015:406) om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder ) and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 
Nº 1305/2013 of 1 7 December  2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural D evelopment (EAFRD).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Payments are made to farmers with an amount per hectare . The aid is part of the Swedish rural 
development programme (EAFRD) and covers in total (EU+SE) SEK 8,261.0 million  (about 
984,624  million  EUR) during the period 2014 -2020 (including both EU and Swedish contributions) . 
7.2  Organic  farming  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 345.8. 
 2020: 255.8. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the  scheme is : promoting and increasing the organic production of agricultural produc ts. 
4. Duration  
From 1 5 July 2015 to 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance  2015:406  (förordning (2015:406) om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder ) and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 
Nº 1305/2013 of 1 7 December  2013 on support fo r rural development by the European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Payments are made to farmers with an amount per hectare . The aid is part of the Swedish rural 
development programme (EAFRD) and covers in total SEK 4,292.2 million  (about 
EUR 511,585  million ) during the period 2014 -2020 (including both EU an d Swedish contributions) . 
7.3  Payments to areas  facing natural or other specific constraints  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 536.0. 
 2020: 439.4. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to support agricultural producers that are active in areas that face natural 
or other specific constraints adversely aff ecting production, in order to retain agricultural production 
and support rural development in such areas.  
4. Duration  
From 1 5 July 2015 to 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not availa ble. 
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance  2015:406  (förordning (2015:406) om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder ) and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 
Nº 1305/2013 of 1 7 December  2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  7. Rules and conditions  
Payments are made to farmers with an amount per hectare . The aid is part of the Swedish Rural 
development programme (EAFRD) and covers in total SEK 8,178.2 million  during the period 
2014-2020 (including both EU and Swedish contributions) . 
7.4  Animal  welfare  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 106.1. 
 2020: 103.6. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is  to protect and enhance  animal welfare.  
4. Duration  
From 1 5 July 2015 to 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis 
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance  2015:406 ( förordning  (2015:406) om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder ) and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 
Nº 1305/2013 of 1 7 December  2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Payments are made to farmers with an amount per animal unit . The aid is part of the Swedish rural 
development programme (EAFRD) and covers in tota l SEK 1,062.3 million  (about  
EUR 126,615  million ) during the period 2014 -2020 (including both EU and Swedish contributions) . 
7.5  Support  for companies : Investments in physical assets and Farm and business 
development  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK million s: calendar year  2019: 426.0. 
 2020: 352.1. 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is:  
• Improving the economic performance of all farms and facilitating farm restructuring and 
modernisation, notably with a view to increasing market participation and orientation 
as well as agricultural diversification, including non -productive investments linked to 
the achievement of agrienvironment -climate obj ectives as pursued under this 
regulation, including biodiversity conservation status of species and habitat.  
• Promoting food chain organisation, including processing and marketing of agricultural 
products.  
• Promoting resource efficiency and supporting the sh ift towards a low carbon and climate 
resilient economy in agriculture, food and forestry sectors.  
• Facilitating diversification, creation and development of small enterprises, as well as job 
creation.  
• Facilitating the entry of adequately skilled farmers int o the agricultural sector an d 
generational renewal.  
4. Duration  
From 1 5 July 2015 to 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to pres ent 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance  2015:406 ( förordning  (2015:406) om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder ) and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 
Nº 1305/2013 of 1 7 December  2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).  
7. Rules and conditions  
For investment support, subsidies are given to agricultural holdings and to small and micro 
enterprises with an amount equal to 40 % of the investment costs . For non -productive investment 
support, subsidies are given to farmers and other land managers with a fixed amount per a set unit 
and for setting up support grants are awarded to young farmers in the form  of a start -up premium 
of SEK 250,000 . The aid is part of the Swedish Rural development programme (EAFRD) and covers 
in total SEK 3,517.8 million during the period 2014 -2020 (including both EU and Swedish 
contributions).  
7.6  Project  support : Basic services and  village renewal in rural areas, local animal breeds 
conservation, LEADER and co -operation in agriculture, forestry, environment and food 
chain  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 688.2. 
 2020: 704.0. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is:  
• Promoting economic development in rural areas, with a focus on facilitating 
diversification, creation and development of small enterprises, as well as job creation, 
fostering local development in rural areas and enhancing the accessibility, use and 
quality  of information and communication technologies in rural areas.  
• Restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry.  
• Enhancing farm viability and competitiveness of all types of agriculture in all regions 
and promoting innovat ive farm technologies and the sustainable management of 
forests.  
• Promoting food chain organisation with a focus on improving competitiveness of primary 
producers by better integrating them into the agri -food chain.  
• Promoting resource efficiency and support ing the shift towards a low carbon and climate 
resilient economy in agriculture, food and forestry sectors.  
• Promoting innovation in agriculture, forestry, and rural areas.  
4. Duration  
From 1 5 July 2015 to 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 202 3. 
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance 2015:406 ( förordning (2015:406) om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklingsåtgärder ) and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 
Nº 1305/2013 of 1 7 December  2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural 
Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).  
7. Rules and conditions  
For most of the measures within project support, support is given to authorities, public organizations, 
other organizations and companies . For a few measures, support is also given to private individuals . 
Within LEADER , support is also given  to so -called local action groups . The support intensity for 
project support varies between 40 % and 100 %. Where applicable, the aid is limited by ceiling 
amounts or by rules on de minimis  aid under Regulation 1407/2013 . For a few measures, support 
can also  be given as a fixed amount per a set unit . The aid is part of the Swedish rural development 
programme (EAFRD) and covers in total SEK 8,491.7 million  during the period 2014 -2020 (including 
both EU and Swedish contributions).  
8  NATIONAL  SUPPORT SCHEMES FOR A GRICULTURE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES  
8.1  National  support for agriculture in the northern parts of Sweden  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 393.8. 
 2020: 398.4. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to secure that agricultural activity can be maintained in certain areas with 
less favourable conditions for agriculture . The less favourable conditions are foremost longer 
distance and harsher climate.  
4. Duration  
The scheme was established in 1996, has been paid continuously since then an d will be paid until  at 
least the end of 2022, which is how long the latest decision from the European Commission 
prescri bes. 
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance  1996:93 ( förordning  (1996:93) om nationellt stöd till 
jordbruket i norra Sverige ), Swedish Board of Agriculture regulation  SJVFS 2006:37 ( Statens 
jordbruksverks föreskrifter (SJVFS 2006:37) om nationellt stöd till jordbruket i norra Sverige ) and 
European Commission decision C(2018) 1622,  of 20 March  2018 on the long -term national aid 
scheme for agriculture in the no rthern regions of Sweden . 
7. Rules and conditions  
Subsidies are given annually to individual agricultural producers with at the most SEK 422,92  million. 
Support is given with a certain amount per sow, pig for slaughter, female goat, hen, hectare of 
potatoe s and hectare of berries and vegetables . In addition, a subsidy per kilo of milk is paid . Eligible 
agricultural producers are farmers in support area 1 -5 who use at least three  hectares of agricultural 
land and pursue one or more of the eligible forms of p roduction.  
8.2  Transport support  for milk in northern Sweden  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 13.5. 
 2020: 13.6. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to ensure continued agricultural production in certain areas (support 
areas  1-5) with less favourable conditions for agriculture than other parts of the country . 
4. Duration  
The scheme was established in 1996 and will be provided at least until t he application year 2022.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is the Governmental ordinance 1996:93 ( förordning (1996:93) om nationellt stöd till 
jordbruket i norra Sverige ) and the Commission Decision C (2018)/1622 of 2 0 March  2018 on the 
long-term national aid scheme for agriculture in the northern regions of Sweden . 
7. Rules and conditions  
Support is provided in support areas 1 -5 with the following amounts per kg of milk collected:  
Support area 1 : SEK 0.071 and support area 2 -5: SEK 0.037. 
8.3  Support  for the removal of fallen stock in northern Sweden  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 2.5. 
 2020: 2.3. 
Support is granted to an intermediate company.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme for the removal of killed or dead animals is that the cost for farmers should 
be the same in support areas 1 -5, where the distances are large, as in other parts of the  country . 
The same price list must therefore apply throughout the country.  
4. Duration  
The scheme was established in 1996 and support will continue to be provided as long as the legal 
basis remains unchanged.  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effect s is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is 1) Spending authorisation for the Swedish Board of Agriculture for budget 
year 2019 ( regleringsbrev för budgetåret 2019 avseende Statens jordbruksverk inom 
utgiftsområde  23 Areella näringar, landsbygd o ch livsmedel, anslag 1:17, ap. 4 ), 2) Spending 
authorisation for the Swedish Board of Agriculture for budget year 2020 ( regleringsbrev för 
budgetåret 2020 avseende Statens jordbruksverk, anslag 1:17, ap. 4 ) and 3) Commission 
Regulation (EU) Nº 702/2014 of 25 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid in the agricultural 
and forestry sectors and in rural areas compatible with the internal market in application of 
articles  107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Aid up to an annual ceiling amount of SEK 2,96 million  is paid to a company, selected through public 
procurement, which performs the collection of deceased animals from livestock farmers . The 
company in turn compensates its carriers.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  8.4  Aid to comb at contagious animal diseases in agriculture  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 5.5. 
 2020: 23.2. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to combat animal diseases.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January  2015 until 3 1 December  2020. 
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Swedish legislation : 1) Law 1999:658 ( zoonoslagen (1999:658 )), 2) Governmental ordinance 
1999:660 ( zoonosförordningen (1999:660 )), 3)  Law 1999:657 ( epizootilagen (1999:657 )), 
4) Governmental  ordinance 1974:212 ( bisjukdomsförordningen (1974:212 )), 5) Law 2006:806 
(lagen (2006:806) om provtagning på djur m.m .), 6) Sp ending  authorisation for the Swedish  Board 
of Agriculture for budget year 2019  (regleringsbrev för budgetåret 2019 avseende Statens 
jordbruksverk inom utgiftsområde 23 Areella näringar, landsbygd och livsmedel, anslag 1:17, 
ap. 4), 7) Spending authorisatio n for the Swedish Board of Agriculture for budget year 2020 
(regleringsbrev för budgetåret 2020 avseende Statens jordbruksverk, anslag 1:17, ap. 4 ) and 
EU-legislation : Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 702/2014 declaring certain categories of aid in the 
agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas compatible with the internal market in application 
of articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.  
7. Rules and conditions  
The aid is paid to farm ers and covers 100 % of the eligible costs.  
8.5  Aid for farmers due to the drought in 2018  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 1,076.7. 
 2020: 0.2. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to : compensate for economic disadvantages due to the severe drought in 
Sweden 2018  and secure continued production of affected crops and animal products . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  4. Duration  
From 5 December  2019 until 3 1 December  2019. A few minor payments were also made during 
2020 because of reconsideration of individual applications.  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance 2019:201 ( förordning  (2019:201) om statligt stöd till 
lantbrukare som drabbats av torkan 2018 ) and Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 702/2014 of 
25 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural 
areas compatible with the intern al market in application of articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the 
Functioning of the European Union.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Support was given to farmers keeping bovine animals, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry as well as 
farmers producing cereals and oi lseeds when the drought occurred . Support to producers of cereals 
and oilseeds was given per unit of area concerned . Support for bovine animals, sheep, goats, pigs 
and poultry was based on the number of animals kept in 2018 . The total amount of support ava ilable 
was distributed between different branches of agricultural production in proportion to the estimated 
loss of income suffered.  
8.6  Support for production of biogas  from manure  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 60.0. 
 2020: 28.1. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to provide operating aid for the promotion of energy from renewable 
sources in small -scale installations  
4. Duration  
From 1 January  2015 until 3 1 December  2023. 
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance  2014:1528 ( förordning  (2014:1528) om statligt stöd till 
produktion av biogas ), Swedish Board of Agriculture's Regulation  SJVFS 2015:10 ( Statens 
jordbruksverks föreskrifter (SJVFS 2015:10) om statligt stöd till produktion av biogas från gödsel ) 
and Commission Regulation (EC) Nº 800/2008 of 6 August  2008 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the common market in application of articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  7. Rules and conditions  
Subsidies are given to biogas plants that fertilize manure . The aid level is at most SEK 0.4/kWh . The 
average for 2020 was SEK 0.1/kWh . The aid level  is based on the amount of biogas produced by the 
plant from manure . 
8.7  Support for production of biogas  for motor fuel  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 100.0. 
 2020: 151.8. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to provide operating aid for the promotion of energy from renewable 
sources in small -scale installations.  
4. Duration  
From 3 0 August  2018 until at least 3 1 December  2021 (the aid is t emporary and a decision on 
whether to renew it or not is taken by the government each year).  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance 2018:1501 ( förordning (2018:1501) om statligt stöd till 
produktion av biogas som ska användas som biodrivmedel ) and Commission Regulation (EU) 
Nº 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market 
in application of articles 107 and 108 of the Trea ty. 
7. Rules and conditions  
Subsidies are given to biogas plants that produce upgraded biogas from all kinds of substrates except 
sewage sludge . The biogas has to be used as motor fuel . The aid level for 2020 was SEK 0.31/kWh 
and was based on the amount of  biogas produced by the plant during a period of 6 months.  
9  OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR MARITIME AND FISHERIES SECTOR  
9.1  Support for companies : Investments in fishing, aquaculture and processing  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in S EK million s: calendar year  2019: 10.6. 
 2020: 5.2. 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is:  
a) Promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially 
responsible fisheries and aquaculture . 
b) Fostering the implementation of common fisheries policy . 
c) Promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture 
areas . 
4. Duration  
From 15 July 2015 until 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal  basis is Governmental ordinance 2015:408 (förordning (2015:408) om ändring 
i förordningen (1994:716) om fisket, vattenbruket och fiskerinäringen ) and European Parliament 
and Council Regulation (EU) N º 508/2014 of 1 5 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries 
Fund.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Support for investments is provided  for fishers as well as for aquaculture and processing enterprises . 
For fishers, subsidies are given for investments on -board and for infrastructure in ports . Fishers c an 
receive a maximum amount of SEK 150,000 for investments on -board and SEK 5 million  for 
investments in ports . For aquaculture enterprises, subsidies are given for productive investments, 
environmental investments and for starting aid . Aquaculture enterpr ises can receive a maximum 
amount of SEK 1 million  for productive investments, SEK 2 million  for environmental investments 
and SEK 2 million  for starting aid for new sustainable aquaculture enterprises . For processing 
enterprises, subsidies are given for p roductive investments . Processing enterprises can receive a 
maximum of SEK 1.7 million. S ubsidies for investments regarding traceability of fisheries and 
aquaculture products are given to fishers, aquaculture enterprises, processing enterprises and 
retaile rs. Investments in traceability can receive a maximum amount of SEK 800,000. The amount 
of subsidies depend on type of beneficiary and ranges from 30 % up to 90 %t. Generally, 30 % 
subsidies are given to large enterprises, 80 % subsidies are given to small -scale coastal fishers and 
50% subsidies are given to other beneficiaries . The aid is part of the Swedish maritime and fisheries 
programme (EMFF) which covers in total SEK 1,147 million during the period 2014 -2020 (including 
both EU and Swedish contributions) . For the majority of measures in the Swedish maritime and 
fisheries programme, there is an exception made regarding rules for state aid.  
9.2  Project support : Protection and restorat ion of marine biodiversity and ecosystems, 
framework for sustainable fishing activities, innovation in fishing processing and 
aquaculture, marketing measures, control and enforcement  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  millions: calendar year  2019: 46.9. 
 2020: 11.0. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is:  
a) Promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially 
responsible fisheries and aquaculture . 
b) Fostering the implementation of common fisheries policy . 
c) Promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture 
areas  
d) Fostering the development and implementation of the Union 's IMP in a manner 
complementary to cohesion policy and to the common fisheries policy . 
4. Duration  
From 15 July 2015 until 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a var iety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance 2015:408 ( förordning (2015:408) om ändring 
i förordningen (1994:716) om fisket, vattenbruket och fiskerinäringen ) and European Parliament 
and Council Regulation (EU) Nº 508/2014 of 1 5 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries 
Fund.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Project support is provided for authorities, public organisations, enterprises, associations and 
non-profit organisations . Within Community -Led Local Development (CLLD), support is also provided 
for local action groups . The support intensity for project support varies between 30 % and 100 %, 
depending on the beneficiary . For some measures, there is a maximum ceiling amount, and only a 
couple of measures applies under rules for state aid . For the majority of measures in the Swedish 
maritime and fisheries programme there is an exception made regarding rules for state aid . The aid 
provided is part of the Swedish maritime and fisheries programme (EMFF) which covers in total 
SEK 1,147  million  during the period 2014 -2020 (including both EU and Swedish contributions).  
9.3  Support to prevent damage caused by seals  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 0.8. 
 2020: 1.1. 
Support is granted to varying degrees.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to prevent damage caused by seals.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  4. Duration  
From 11 June 2015 until 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is 1) Spending authorisation for appropriation 1:7 within expenditure area 23 for 
budget year 2019 ( regleringsbrev för budgetåret 2019 avseende anslag 1:7 Ersättningar för 
viltskador m.m. inom utgiftsområde 23 Areella näringar, landsbygd och livsmedel, ap. 3 ), 2), 
Spending authorisation for appropriation 1:7 within expenditure area 23 f or budget year 2020 
(regleringsbrev för budgetåret 2020 avseende anslag 1:7 Ersättningar för viltskador m.m. inom 
utgiftsområde 23 Areella näringar, landsbygd och livsmedel, ap. 3 ), 3) Governmental ordinance 
1994:1716 ( förordning (1994:1716) om fisket, vat tenbruket och fiskerinäringen ) and 4) Commission 
Regulation (EU) Nº 717/2014 of 2 7 June 2014 on the application of articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid in the fishery and aquaculture 
sector . The mone y for preventive measures against damage in fishing caused by seals within the 
framework of the Swedish maritime and fisheries programme is paid to the Swedish Board of 
Agriculture after requisition.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Subsidies are given to small -scale coastal fishermen, other collective beneficiaries and other 
beneficiaries for preventing damages, with a support intensity of 50 %, 60% or 80 % depending on 
who the beneficiary is . Subsidies are also given to develop seal -safe fishing gear, which can a lso be 
given to public organisations . The support intensity for public organisations is 100 %. The aid is part 
of the Swedish maritime and fisheries programme (EMFF) which covers in total SEK 1,147  million  
during the period 2014 -2020 (including both EU and Swedish contributions) . For the majority of 
measures in the Swedish maritime and fisheries programme there is an exception made regarding 
rules for state aid.  
10  NATIONAL  SUPPORT SCHEMES FOR MARITIME AND FISHERIES SECTOR  
10.1  Support to owners of fishing vessels f or the temporary cessation of fishing activities 
due to the ban on fishing of cod in the Baltic Sea from 2 4 July to 31 December  2019 
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 2.0. 
2020: 0.0. 
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to compensate professional fishermen for the temporary cessation of 
fishing activities caused by the ban on cod fishing in the Baltic Sea from 2 4 July to 
31 December  2019. 
4. Duration  
From 6 December  2019 until 1 3 December  2019. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  5. Statistical data  
Information on trade effects is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance 2019:621 ( förordning (2019:621) om stöd med anledning 
av förbudet att fiska torsk i Östersjön ), Commission Implemen ting Regulation (EU) 2019/1248 of 
22 July 2019 establishing measures to alleviate a serious threat to the conservation of the eastern 
Baltic cod (Gadus morhua) stock and Commission Regulation (EU) Nº 717/2014 of 2 7 June 2014 on 
the application of articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to 
de minimis  aid in the fishery and aquaculture sector.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Support was given to owners of fishing vessels with a professional license to fish for cod during the 
time p eriod and in the areas affected by the ban implemented by European Commission Regulation 
(EU) 2019/1248 of 2 2 July 2019 establishing measures to alleviate a serious threat to the 
conservation of the eastern Baltic cod (Gadus morhua) stock in the Baltic Sea . The aim of the support 
was to compensate for the loss of income caused by the ban . In order for owners to be eligible for 
support, fishing vessels concerned were required to have been used for professional fishing for at 
least 120 days between 1  January  2017 and 3 1 December  2018 and at least 50 % of the value of 
the catch was required to have been attributable to cod during that period . For support to be p layed, 
the fishing vessels concerned were not allowed to be used for fishing or to be sold during the period 
affected by the ban . The aid is given under the de minimis  rules for state aid within the EU legislation 
with a maximum limit of EUR 30,000 to a single undertaking in the fishery and aquaculture sector 
over any period of three fiscal year s. 
11  OPERATIONAL  PROGRAMME FOR COMMUNITY -LED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT (CCLD) 
FINANCED BY  THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND  (ERDF ) AND THE 
EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND ( ESF) 
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: 180.3. 
 2020: 61.1. 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote social inclusion and to combat poverty and any discrimination 
in the context of community -led local development strategies . The scheme should also promote:  
• Investments related to strengthened entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in local 
development areas.  
• Investments related to increased employment in small and medium -sized enterprises 
in local development areas.  
• Strengthened adaptability for employed women and men in the labo ur market.  
• Strengthened employability for women and men who are far from the labo ur market.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  4. Duration  
From 15 July 2015 until 3 1 December  2020 with payments until the end of 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance  2015:407 ( förordning  2015:407 om lokalt ledd 
utveckling ) and European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) Nº 1303/2013 of 
17 December  2013 laying down common provisions on the European Structural - and Investment 
funds  and Commissi on Regulation (EU) Nº 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 on the application of 
articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid. 
7. Rules and conditions  
Support is given to authorities, public organisations, other or ganisations, companies and so -called 
local action groups . The support intensity for project support varies between 40 % and 100 %. Where 
applicable, the aid is limited by rules on de minimis  aid under Commission Regulation (EU) 
Nº 1407/2013 of 1 8 December  2013 on the application of articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the 
Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid. The aid is part of the Operational programme 
for Community -Led Local Development financed by ERDF and ESF and covers in tot al SEK 282 million  
during the period 2014 -2020. 
12  GUARANTEE  SCHEME FOR COMPANIES  
1. Form of subsidy  
Credit guarantees for loans to companies . The loans will be guaranteed up to 70 % of the loan 
amount.  
2. Amount  of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  million s: calendar year  2019: - 
       2020: 0.6. 
3. Policy  objective  
The guarantee scheme is primarily intended to support small and medium -sized, non -financial 
companies that have experienced financial difficulties due to the COVID -19 outbreak.  
4. Duration  
The guarantee will be granted from 2 April 2020 to 3 0 June 2020 and is extended up to and including 
30 June 2021. 
5. Statistical data  
Support is granted to a variety of recipients . Therefore, trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is the Government Bill Additional amending budget for 2020 – Credit guarantees for 
loans to companies (Govt Bill 2019/20:142), 'Regeringens proposition 2019/20:142 Extra 
ändringsbudget för 2020 Kreditgarantier för lån till företag ' and the Government  decision with 
instructions to the National Debt Office to prepare and implement a government guarantee 
programme for companies (N2020/00771/EIN).  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.27  
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  7. Rules and conditions  
The guarantee scheme concerns new loans to companies for both investment and working capital 
needs and is implemented through credit institutions . The guarantee scheme will support small and 
medium -sized, non -financial companies that have experienced financial difficulties due to the 
COVID -19 outbreak, but which are otherwise viable . The maximum term of the guaranteed loan is 
three years and will be guaranteed up to 70 % of the loan amount . 
13  APPENDIX - THE NET COST METHOD  
The objective of the net cost to government (NCG -method) is to obtain a consistent measure of 
government aid, where suppor t from various instruments, i.e. grants, loans, guarantees, equity 
injections and tax concessions, are added . The NCG -method is used by OECD in its project "Public 
support to industry".  
Net costs are calculated as follows:  
- Grants : actual amounts paid out minus repayments and royalties if any.  
- Guarantees : claims paid minus fees received and recoveries . 
- Loans : estimated capital cost based on the difference between the government 
borrowing rate and actual interest payments received.  
- Equity capital : estimated capital cost based on the government borrowing rate and 
dividends received.  
- Tax concessions : estimates of revenue forgone.  
- Capital against royalty : estimated capital cost based on the difference between the 
government borrowing rate and actua l royalty payments received.  
It should be noted that the net cost does not correspond to the actual transfer of funds from the 
government to the firms in any given year, i.e. the expenditure as reported in the government 
budget . Instead the purpose is to indicate the net cost to gover nment of support to industry . Since 
imputed capital costs on previous loans and equity injections are included, the net cost figures to a 
certain extent reflect past policies . If the net cost of a programme is negative, that is, if the 
government earns mon ey because of high repayments or interest rates, the net cost is reported as 
nil (0).  
The NCG -method is neither a direct guide to determine the extent of distortion of competition nor 
to approximate the ultimate benefit to industry . However, the NCG is a u seful guide to the evolution 
and the structure of government support over time.  
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