The aid contemplated in the scheme is of two kinds

The scheme constitutes State aid within the meaning of Article 87of the EC Treaty.

for the scheme or for the ad hoc aid

Another compensatory measure is the intended introduction of a direct transport aid scheme (the notified direct transport scheme will be subject to a separate decision).

Thus, the renewal of the concession did not alter the existing aid scheme.

Is the operating aid scheme open to all sectors?

Please specify how the respect of cumulation rules will be verified in the notified aid scheme

To which type of innovation in service activities does the notified scheme refer to?

Please specify how the respect of cumulation rules will be verified in the notified aid scheme

To which type of innovation in service activities does the notified scheme refer to?

On the basis of the information available, the regional aid scheme under examination is applicable in areas which are not eligible for regional aid.

Aid scheme No N 272/98 provides for grants towards initial investment in the hotel industry in Sardinia.

In the light of the above, the Commission concludes that the aid scheme in question is incompatible with the internal market.

It follows that trade between Member States is affected or likely to be affected by the aid scheme notified.

The scheme envisages the following measure(s) and/or instrument(s) (please tick one or more boxes as appropriate