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13 August  2019 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE A GREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes of 
Hungary . 
 
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  HUNGARY  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
HUNGARY 2017  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  5 
1   CORPORATE TAX AL LOWANCES TO ASSIST S TRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT  AND 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ..............................  5 
1.1   Tax Relief for Projects of Small and Medium Enterprises  ................................ ..................  5 
1.2   Tax Allowance for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises  ................................ ...................  5 
1.3   Tax Incentive Related to Development Projects  ................................ ..............................  6 
1.4   Tax Relief for Employment  ................................ ................................ ...........................  8 
1.5   Tax Relief for Research and Development  ................................ ................................ ...... 8 
1.6   Tax Allowance for Film Production  ................................ ................................ .................  9 
1.7   Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Med ium-sized Enterprises  ................................ .. 10 
1.8   Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports  ................................ ..................  11 
1.9   Tax Concession for Performing Art  ................................ ................................ ..............  12 
2   RESEARCH AND TEC HNOLOGICAL INNOVATIO N FUND 2017  ................................ .... 12 
3   BUDGETARY SCHEME  EARMARKED FOR ECONO MIC DEVELOPMENT 2017  .................  13 
4   SUBSIDY FOR JOB -CREATION  ................................ ................................ ..................  14 
5   SUBSIDY FOR WORK ERS’ HOSTELS  ................................ ................................ ..........  15 
6   SUPPORT SCHEME F OR LARGE ENTERPRISES  ................................ ...........................  16 
7   CO-FINANCED SUBS IDY PROGRAMMES 2017  ................................ ...........................  17 
7.1   Economic Development Operational Programme (EDOP)  ................................ ................  17 
7.2   Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  ................................ ..............  18 
7.3   Social Renewal Operational Programme (SROP)  ................................ ...........................  19 
7.4   Social Infrastructure Operational Programme (SIOP) ................................ .....................  20 
7.5   Transport Operational Programme (TOP)  ................................ ................................ ..... 21 
7.6   Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme (EPAOP)  ................................ ... 22 
7.7   South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP)  ................................ ......................  23 
7.8   South Transdanubia Operational Pro gramme (STDOP)  ................................ ..................  24 
7.9   North Great Plain Operational Programme (NGPOP)  ................................ ......................  25 
7.10   North Hungary Operational Programme (NHOP)  ................................ ..........................  26 
7.11   Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP)  ................................ ...............  27 
7.12   Central Hungary Operational Programme (CHOP) ................................ ........................  28 
7.13   West Pannon Operational Programme (WPOP)  ................................ ............................  29 
7.14   Hungary -Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine ENPI Cross -border Co -operation Programme 
2007 2013 ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  30 
7.15   Interreg V -A Slovakia -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020 ................................ ...............  32 
7.16   Interre g V-A Hungary -Croatia Programme 2014 -2020 ................................ .................  33 
7.17   Interreg -IPA Hungary -Serbia Programme 2014 -2020 ................................ ..................  35 
7.18   Interreg V -A Slovenia -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020 ................................ ...............  36 
7.19   Interreg V -A Austria -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020 ................................ .................  38 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  7.20   Interreg V -A Romania -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020 ................................ ...............  39 
7.21   Hungary -Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine ENI Cross -border Co -operation Programme  
2014-2020 ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  40 
7.22   Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme  ................................ .........  42 
7.23   Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary  ................................ .............................  43 
7.24   Human Resource Development OP  (HRDOP) ................................ ...............................  45 
7.25   Economic Development and Innovation OP  (EDIOP)  ................................ ....................  46 
7.26   Integrated Transport Development OP (ITOP)  ................................ ............................  49 
7.27   Environment and Energy Efficiency OP  (EEEOP)  ................................ ..........................  51 
7.28   Public Administration and  Public Service Development O P (PASOP)  ...............................  52 
7.29   Supporting the Deprived OP (SDOP) ................................ ................................ ..........  53 
7.30   Territorial and Settlement Development OP (TOP)  ................................ .......................  54 
7.31   Competitive Central Hungary O P (CCHOP)  ................................ ................................ . 55 
HUNGARY 2018  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  57 
1   CORPORATE TAX CO NCESSIONS TO ASSIST STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMEN T AND 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ............................  57 
1.1   Tax Relief for Projects of Small and Medium Enterprises  ................................ ................  57 
1.2   Tax Concession for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises  ................................ ...............  57 
1.3   Tax Concession Related to Development Projects  ................................ .........................  58 
1.4   Tax Relief for Employment  ................................ ................................ .........................  60 
1.5   Tax Relief for Research and Development  ................................ ................................ .... 60 
1.6   Tax Concession for Film Production  ................................ ................................ .............  61 
1.7   Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Medium -sized Enterprises  ................................ .. 62 
1.8   Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports  ................................ ..................  63 
1.9   Tax Concession for Performing Art  ................................ ................................ ..............  63 
2   RESEARCH AND TEC HNOLOGICAL INNOVATIO N FUND 2018  ................................ .... 64 
3   BUDGETARY SCHEME  EARMARKED FOR ECONO MIC DEVELOPMENT  ..........................  65 
4   SUBSIDY FOR JOB -CREATION  ................................ ................................ ..................  66 
5   SUBSIDY FOR WORK ERS’ HOSTELS  ................................ ................................ ..........  67 
6   SUPPORT SCHEME F OR LARGE ENTERPRISES  ................................ ...........................  68 
7   CO-FINANCED SUBS IDY PROGRAMMES 2018  ................................ ...........................  69 
7.1   Economic Development Operational Programme (EDOP)  ................................ ................  69 
7.2   Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  ................................ ..............  70 
7.3   Social Renewal Operational Programme (SROP)  ................................ ...........................  71 
7.4   Social Infrastructure Operational Programme (SIOP) ................................ .....................  72 
7.5   Transport Operational Programme (TOP)  ................................ ................................ ..... 73 
7.6   Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme (EPAOP)  ................................ ... 74 
7.7   South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP)  ................................ ......................  75 
7.8   South Transdanubia Operational Pro gramme (STDOP)  ................................ ..................  76 
7.9   North Great Plain Operational Programme (NGPOP)  ................................ ......................  77 
7.10   North Hungary Operational Programme (NHOP)  ................................ ..........................  78 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  7.11   Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP)  ................................ ...............  79 
7.12   Central Hungary Operational Programme (CHOP) ................................ ........................  80 
7.13   West Pannon Operational Programme (WPOP)  ................................ ............................  81 
7.14   Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme  ................................ .........  82 
7.15   Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary  ................................ .............................  84 
7.16   Human Resource Development OP  (HRDOP) ................................ ...............................  86 
7.17   Economic Development and Innovation OP  (EDIOP)  ................................ ....................  87 
7.18   Integrated Transport Development OP  (ITOP)  ................................ ............................  90 
7.19   Environment and Energy Efficiency OP  (EEEOP)  ................................ ..........................  91 
7.20   Public Administration and Public Service Development OP (PADOP)  ...............................  92 
7.21   Supporting the Deprived OP (SDOP) ................................ ................................ ..........  93 
7.22   Territorial and Settlement Development OP  (TOP)  ................................ .......................  94 
7.23   Competitive Central Hungary O P (CCHOP)  ................................ ................................ . 95 
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  HUNGARY 201 7  
1  CORPORATE TAX ALLOWANCES  TO ASSIST STRUCTURA L ADJUSTMENT AND ECO NOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT  
1.1  Tax Relief for Projects of Small and Medium Enterprises  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax relief for projects of small and medium enterprises.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote investment activities of small and medium enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax relief is provided for by Section 7, paragraph (1) subp aragraph zs) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Investing small and medium enterprises, provided all of their members were private natural persons 
in the tax year.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The deduction from the corporate tax base is equal to the total amount of the project costs, but m ay 
not be higher than the pre -tax profit or 30 million HUF.  
 
The effect of the deduction was HUF 13.6 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data per mitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.2  Tax Allowance for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax allowance  for small and medium sized enterprises.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of this tax allowance  is to stimulate investment activities of small and medium -sized 
enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax allowance  is provid ed for by Section 22/A of Act LXXXI of 1996 on Corporate Tax and 
Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Small and medium -sized enterprises financing their investments by bank loans.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The tax allowance  is equal to the interest paid on bank loans  in the tax year . 
 
The amount of tax benefit was HUF 6.1 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax allowance  was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.3  Tax Incentive Related to Development Projects  
1. Title of the s ubsidy programme  
 
Tax incentive  related to development projects.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to stimulate investment activities.  
 
4. Background and author ity for the subsidy  
 
This tax incentive  has been provided for by Section 22/B of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate Tax 
and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
In the frames of the tax incentive related to development projects,  tax credit shall be granted to 
taxpayers:  
 
a. for investment projects valued at three billion forints or more at current prices;  
b. for investment projects started and opera ted within the administrative jurisdiction of a 
favored municipal government that satisfies the criteria specified in the Government 
Decree on Development Tax Benefit adopted under authorization conferred by this Act 
(hereinafter referred to as government decree), valued at one billion forints or more at 
current prices;  
c. for investment projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices concerned 
with bringing an existing food facility producing foodstuffs of animal origin into compliance 
with t he requirements laid down in the relevant legislation concerning food hygiene;  
d. for independent environmental projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current 
prices;  
e. for investment projects concerning basic research, applied research and experimen tal 
development, if valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices;  
f. for investment projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices exclusively 
for motion picture and video production;  
g. for investment projects serving to create new jobs; 
h. for investment projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices, if started 
following the day of introduction (first day of trading) of shares issued to increase its 
subscribed capital (or a part of such shares) to a regulated market that fits the definition 
contained in the Act on the Capital Market (hereinafter referred to as regulated market), 
not later than the last day of the third year following that day;  
i. for investment projects valued at 500 million forints or more at current pr ices, 
implemented by small and medium -sized enterprises;  
j. for investment projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices, 
implemented in a free enterprise zone;  
k. for investment projects valued at six billion forints or more at current prices ; 
l. for investment projects serving to create new jobs, valued at three billion forints or more 
at current prices;  
m. if operated in accordance with the government decree.  
 
Tax relief for the projects (a)-(b) and (k)-(l) above shall be granted if during the four tax years 
following the first year in which the tax allowance is used if the  average number of workers employed 
or the taxpayers annualized wage costs is increased by the taxpayer.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The support granted to a specific development project may not be higher than the amount computed 
by the ratio stipulated in the legislation from the total cost of the project.  
 
The tax incentive  may be claimed up to 80 % of the corporate income tax otherwise payable.  
 
The amount of  tax benefit was HUF 27.0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
The tax incentive  may be applied in the tax year following the year when the project was launched 
- or in the same tax year at the taxpayer 's discretion - and in the following twelve  tax years , at the 
latest during the sixteenth  tax year following the tax year in which the notification or the application 
was submitted.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
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  1.4  Tax Relief for Employment  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax relief for employment.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote employment.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
This tax relief has been provided for by Section 7 paragraph (1) subparagraph y) of Act  LXXXI of 
1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Micro enterprises with no more than five employees. This tax relief can be applied if the taxpayer 
has no tax debts . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The deduction from the corporate tax base is equal to the sum r eceived by multiplying the minimum 
wage by any increment in the average number of employees in comparison to the previous tax year.  
 
The effect of the deduction was HUF 0.85 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2005. No e xplicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.5  Tax Relief for Research and Development  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax relief for research and development.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote the R&D activity.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax relief is provided for by Sect ion 7 paragraph (1) subparagraph t) and paragraphs  (17) and 
(18) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is p rovided  
 
The direct cost of basic research, applied research and experimental development carried out within 
the taxpayer 's own scope of activities (not including the value of research and experimental 
development services provided by a resident taxpayer, by the domestic branch of a nonresident 
entrepreneur or - pursuant to the Personal Income Tax Act - by a private entrepreneur directly or 
indirectly) claimed in the tax year in which it is incurred or, at the taxpayer 's discretion, if these 
costs are shown  under the capitalized value of experimental development (intellectual property) in 
the tax year in which depreciation is claimed, up to the amount claimed as depreciation decreases 
the corporate income tax base. The taxpayer may not decrease its corporate  income tax base with 
the amount of any support or assistance requested from the tax authority before the balance sheet 
date or received during the tax year for development purposes or for covering the cost (expenses) 
of its activity without any obligation  of repayment, or - if applicable - in the amount of income 
included in the pre -tax profit for the tax year under the title of grant or support.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The deduction from the corporate tax base is equal to the direct costs of basic research, applied 
research and experimental development incurred. Any support or assistance received for 
development purposes cannot be taken into account.  
 
The effect of the d eduction was HUF 18.6 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 1997. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.6  Tax Allowance for Film Production  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax allowance  for film production.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of this tax allowance  is to stimulate film production.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax allowance  is provided for by Section 22 paragraphs (1) and (3) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the fo rm of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Taxpayers sponsoring film productions.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The tax allowance  is equal to the amount donated for film production . The tax allowance  can be 
applied the current tax year and the following eight tax years . 
 
The tax allowance  may be claimed up to 70 % of the corporate income tax  decreased by the tax 
allowance  related to development projects.  The total amount contained in the certificates of 
entitlement for tax allowance  issued by the motion picture authority in connection with any particular 
motion picture may not exceed 25% of the direct production costs as approved by the motion picture 
authority. 
 
The amount of tax benefit was HUF 3.0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax allowance  was introduced in 1 April 2004. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of  the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.7  Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Medium -sized Enterprises  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Accelerated depreciation for small and medium -sized enterprises.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote investment activities in any free enterprise zone . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
This tax relief has been provided for by Annex 1, point 14 of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate 
Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Small and medium -sized enterprises making investments in any free enterp rise zone . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Small and medium -sized enterprises may claim 100 % depreciation on the value of machinery, 
equipment and vehicles (except passenger cars), which have never been used previously, if these 
tangible assets are used in any free enterprise zone . 
 
The effect of the tax benefit was less than HUF 0.01 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 10 May 2005. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.8  Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to sponsor of Popular Team Sports.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax concession is provided for by Section 22/C paragraphs (1) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on Corporate 
Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction f rom the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Within the framework of sponsorship of popular team sports, taxpayers may provide support 
(funding) under the following titles:  
 
• to national associations of popular team sports ; 
• to amateur sports organizations holding membership in a national association of a popular 
team sport, including sports academies set up under the national association according to 
the Sports Act ; 
• to professional sports organizations holding membership in a na tional association of a 
popular team sport ; 
• to foundations created for the promotion of a popular team sport ; 
• to sports bodies governed by public law, created for the strategic development of sports, 
vested with decision -making powers having regard to the allocation of State aid for sports 
as specified in the annual budget act, through which the aid is made available.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Additional tax allowances may be claimed up to 70 % of the tax decreased by the tax incentive  
relate d to development projects.  
 
The amount of tax benefit was HUF 37.3 billion.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2011. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
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  1.9  Tax Concession for Performing Art  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax Allowance  for Performing Art.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to stimulate performing art.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax allowance  is provided for by Section 22 , paragraphs (4) -(5) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Taxpayers to promot ing performing art.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The tax allowance is equal to the amount donated for the  association. The tax allowance can be 
applied the current tax year and the following eight tax years .  
 
The tax allowance  may be claimed up to 70 per cent of the corporate incom e tax decreased by the 
tax incentive  related to development projects. The total amount contained in the certificates of 
entitlement for tax allowance  issued by the body delegated to provide administrative services for 
associations for the protection of performers’ rights  in connection with any particular association 
may not exceed 80 per cent of the total box -office revenues of the association, or the equivalent of 
1.5 billion forints (together with the tax amount offered for the association for the protection of 
performers' rights).  
 
The amount of tax benefit was HUF 10 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2009. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
2  RESEARCH A ND TECHNOLOGICAL INN OVATION FUND 201 7 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
National Research, Development and Innovation Fund (hereinafter: NRDI Fund).  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The RDI law (Act LXXVI of 2014) created a unified NRDI Fund to provide state support for research, 
development and innovation, and can be used solely for this purpose. According to the Law on Public 
Finance the NRDI Fund is a separate state fund, and is intended to improve the competitiveness and 
innovation performance of the Hungarian economy. Its main objectives are the following:  
• to increase and concentrate the innovation activity of the enterprises with the emphasis 
on utilisation of innovative , mark etable and competitive products ; 
• to increase t he regional innovation capacity ; 
• to increase the cooperation between the research and industrial production sphere by 
improving the conditions of the environment of innovation.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Act 2014/LXXVI on scientific research, development and innovation (hereinafter:  Act). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grant.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private research organisations, enterprises, SMEs, non -profit organisations and natural 
persons may receive subsidy.  
 
Joint projects conducted by companies in consortia with other applicants may also receive subsidy.  
Support from the Fund may be received through open tender procedures fo r the purposes specified 
in the Act.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Payments under this programme amounted to HUF 63.55 billion  in 2017. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to the programme.  
 
9. Statistical data permi tting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
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1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy.  
 
Budgetary scheme earmarked for e conomic development . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The scheme is designed to help SMEs overcome disadvantages inherent in their size.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided for by the Act XXXIV of 2004 on the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 
and on the Support of their Development, the acts on annual state budgets, the Decree 22/2017. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  (VI. 29.) of the Minist er for National Development on the detailed rules for the use of certain 
budgetary schemes.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
According to the Act XXXIV of 2004 on the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and on the support 
of their development , the support may be provided for in the form of non -repayable subsidy, interest 
subsidy, factoring fee subsidy, leasing fee subsidy, surety fee subsidy, acquisition of ownership 
interest in venture capital funds. In 2017 according to th e Decree 22/2017. (VI. 29.) of the 
Minister  for National Development the support was provided for in the form of interest subsidy and 
surety fee subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through wh at mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
 
According to the Act XXXIV of 2004 all kinds of subsidy are awarded through tender procedures, 
targeted directly or indirectly to micro, small or medium -sized ent erprises (SMEs ). Support  may be 
granted for programmes whose purpose is i.a. : 
 
• to help SMEs managing liquidity and financing working capital, to explore potential loan 
opportunities ; 
• to attain entrepreneurial knowledge, to develop entrepreneurial culture and managerial 
qualities.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit  
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 2,645 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
2017-2027.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
4  SUBSIDY FOR JOB -CREA TION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
 
National Employment Fund . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy   
 
Promoting creation of new jobs through investments . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided by 18. § of  the Act IV of 1991 on Job Assistance and Unemployment Benefits 
and the 18. § of the Decree No. 6/1996. (VII. 16.)  of the Minister of Labour on employment subsidies 
and subsidy fo r crisis management.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Non-reimbursable subsidy . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
All kinds of subsidy are awarded through tender procedures. At least 25 % of the expenditure of 
investment must be financed from own source.  
 
Support may be granted for those employers who create new jobs, connected to investment.  
Support may be granted for those employers who undertake to : 
 
• realize the investment in a year af ter its initiation ; 
• sustain and operate capacities and services produced by the investment continuously at 
least for 3 years in accordance of the original purpose and ; 
• maintain the employee number indicated in the application for at least 2 years after hir ing 
them, without decreasing the number of employees during this period.  
 
The subs idy may not be in excess of 25 -50% of the programme's total costs depending on the 
regional classification. This upper limit can be increased by 20% for small enterprises, an d by 10% 
for medium sized enterprises.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 10 ,000 million.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to this program.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
In 201 7, 4.25 billion HUF support was provided for 262 enterpris es. The support allowed the creation 
of more than 2.1  thousand  new jobs, and nearly 44 00 jobs has been preserved by the subsidy.  
 
5  SUBSIDY FOR WORKERS’  HOSTELS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
National Employment Fund . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy   
 
Promoting employee mobility by creati ng new workers hostels.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided according to Government Decree 23/2017. (II. 3.) on subsidies for 
constructing workers’ hostels supporting employee mobility . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Partially or wholly n on-reimbursable subsidy . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Local governments (municipalities) and their associations are eligible for the subsidy, which may be 
provided for the construction of new workers’ hostels or for the  renovation of building according to 
that purpose. At least 40% of the expenditure of investment shall be financed from own source.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The intensity of the subsidy shall be in accordance with relevant EU regulation.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to this program.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
In 2017, more than 2 billion HUF  was provided for eight municipalities, creating accommodation for 
a total of 950 workers.  
 
6   SUPPORT SCHEME FOR LARGE ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support Scheme for Large Enterprises . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the programme is to provide funds for the large enterprises that contribute 
significantly to the growth and modernization of the Hungarian economy . The programme promote 
reindustrialization i n order to have state-of-the-art industrial production structure capable of 
creating more added value, and the programme also enhance job creation in the manufacturing 
sector . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation 16/2015. (V. 29.) of the Minister for National Economy on the detailed 
conditions  of the use of budget appropriations ; 
• Commission Regulation (EU) No  651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of 
aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty ; 
• Commission Regulation (EU) No  1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  
aid. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grant  (regional investment aid or de minimis  aid, and if the investment partly – up to maximum 
20% of the total eligible costs – aims development in energy efficiency and/or in the use of energy 
from renewable sources, then investment aid for energy efficiency measures and/or investment aid 
for the promotion of energy from renewable sources) . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Large enterprises if their investments are carried out in the processing industry (NACE 10 -33). 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The amount of appropriation  for the year of 2017 was HUF 15 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to the programme.  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7  CO-FINANCED SUBSIDY PROGRAMMES  2017 
7.1  Economic Development Operational Programme (EDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Economic Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Overall objectives:  
 
The main objective of the programme is to encourage the permanent growth of the Hungarian 
economy, by strengthening the competitiveness of the production sector and the permanent growth 
factors.  
 
To create a base for the growth of the Hungarian economy, the following four specific objectives  
have been defined:   
 
• increase R & D and innovation capacity, activity, as well as cooperation;  
• complex development of corporate capacities;  
• development of the business environment;  
• facilitate SMEs' access to financing resources.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion 
Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operat ional manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of repayable and non -repayable subsidy. Repayable subsidies are granted 
from credit, guarantee and venture capital SME programmes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and pri vate enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender proce dures. Majority of repayable 
schemes are provided through financial intermediate bodies.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 50 % of the total eligible costs.  
 
The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid w as HUF 27.5 million . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permit ting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.2  Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Environment and Energy Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The developments identified in the Environment and Energy Operational Programme  are intended 
to mitigate the country's environmental problems, thus improving the quality of life of the society 
and promoting the adaptation of the economy to the environmental processes:  
 
• Creation and maintenance of an environment suitable for living in ; 
• Protection and conservation of our assets ; 
• Prevention, economy, energy efficiency . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is granted from non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public an d private institutions and enterprises with eligible development projects may receive 
support for the accomplishment of the project.  The support schemes must be in line with the OP 
aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received th rough open tender procedures.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 56 % of the total eligible costs.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
Grant paid from national budget: HUF 0,7 million . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.3  Social Renewal Operational Programme (SROP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Social Renewal Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the SROP is to increase labour market participation. The SROP contributes 
to the achievement of the expansion of employment and the promotion of permanent growth (the 
overall objectives of the NHDP) primarily through the developmen t of human resources and by 
measures aimed at the supply side of the labour market. The possibilities inherent in available labour 
supply cannot be exploited unless job -seeking increases, labour market and social discrimination 
decreases, the harmony betwe en qualifications, skills sought and supplied improve, and the 
proportion of healthy labour force grows owing to the development of health culture. The road to 
enhanced employment leads through increasing activity.  
 
The above described objective is to be a chieved with the improvement of the quality of the human 
resources primarily with the help of employment, education and training, the social field, health 
care, culture and general education, and anti -discrimination instruments.  
 
4. Background and authorit y for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4 /2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repaya ble support may be received through open tender procedures - and through the selection 
of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may n ot be in excess of 97% of the project's total eligible costs. The average 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was in 2017  HUF 0,3 million . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.4  Social Infrastructure Operational Programme (SIOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Social Infra structure Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
For the success of the interventions supporting the enhancement of labour market participation and 
the substantial improvemen t of the quality of human resources, it is necessary to perform 
coordinated development activities and the comprehensive reform  of public services in the field of 
education, health care, employment and social services. This is the only way to ensure that the 
systems of public services operate in an efficient and sustainable manner on the one hand, and 
provide equal opportunities to  all for accessing quality services, on the other. The substantial 
elements of the reform will be supported partly by the Social Renewal OP, and for the success of the 
implementation of these interventions and for reaching the best results, it is inevitabl e to ensure the 
physical infrastructural background linked to them.  
 
The SIOP, therefore, contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the New Hungary 
Development Plan through the modernisation and development of : 
 
• the infrastructure  of the educati on and training system, including non -formal and informal 
learning ; 
• the health care system ; 
• the institutional system of employment and social services.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises wi th eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
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  Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures - and through the selection 
of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 93 % of the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 14%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was in 201 7 HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.5  Transport Operational Programme (TOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Transport Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The comprehensive objective of transport developments is to improve accessibility with a view to 
increasing global and regional competitiveness and strengthening socio -economic and territorial 
cohesion . It is intended to improve the alternative  accessibility of regions and the accessibility of 
economic and business centres  by enabling  the linking of the various modes of transport.  
 
In the field of transport development  six priority axes  have been determined to serve the above 
objectives:  
 
• Improving the international road accessibility of the country and the regional centre s. This 
priority involves the development, modernisation of the trans -European road transport 
corridors (TEN -T); 
• Improving the international railway and waterway accessibility of the country and the 
regional centres. The aim of this priority is to develop the Hungarian railway lines that 
constitute part of the trans -European railway network (TEN) ; 
• Improving regional accessibility . This priority targets the development of the main road 
network (1 -, 2- and 3 -digit roads) improving the accessibility within the  region ; 
• Linking the modes of transport and improving the intermodality  and the transport 
infrastructure of the economic centres ; 
• Improving urban and suburban public transport.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tende r procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 99 % of the project's total eligible costs.  
The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount ( the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.6  Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme (EPAOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall strategic objective of the operational programme is to improve efficiency in public 
administration. By the reorganization  and simplification of the government processes and their 
subsequent support by means of in fo-communication it is intended to make the operation of the 
state more efficient and  provide the same amount of services with the use of less resource. The 
operational programme includes the modernization  of the procedures, processes and services of 
public administration and the judiciary system with the use of info -communication technology, as 
well as the interventions aimed at the identification of the clients as a common element of all public 
services provided by info -communication devices.  
 
4. Backgrou nd and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Central administrative bodies; Territorial bodies of the central administrative bodies; Local 
governments; Municipalities; Micro -regional associations; Other administrative bodies,  Companies 
in state ownership; NGOs fulfilling the tasks of the state; Courts, Prosecution and Defence public 
bodies with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. 
The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 100 % of the project's total eligible costs. The average  
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes ma y not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.7  South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
South Great Plain Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective for the South Great Plain Region is to ensure sustainable growth and increased 
employment as we ll as to redress regional imbalances. Based on comparative territorial advantages, 
the specific objectives of the development programme are the following:  
 
• Improving and increasing the competitiveness of the regional economy, promotion of 
change in economic structure based on innovation ; 
• Improvement of municipal and environmental conditions which determine living conditions 
for the population, in order to boost regional cohesion . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) N o 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorptio n of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible  development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
• Support may be received through o pen tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls ; 
• The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 57% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 11 % . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.8  South Transdanubia Operational Programme (STDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
South Transdanubia Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall long-term objective of the South Transdanubia Operational Programme (until 2020) is 
the South Transdanubia region's convergence to the country's more developed areas. Accordingly, 
the strategic objective of this programme (until 2013) is to stop the South Transdanubia region's 
falling behind, i.e. to keep the region on the nation's growth path for the sake of a convergence 
process to be launched subsequently. Three specific objectives were determined for the sake of 
accomplishing the st rategic objective . 
 
• Protection of the natural and built environment in the region ; 
• Competitive economy based on local characteristics ; 
• To stop the increase of social differences within the region . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on th e procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 57 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.9  North Great Plain Operational Programme (NGPOP)  
 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
North Great Plain Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The NOGPOP sets the following long -term overall objective : 
 
Based on the natural and social heritage and the characteristics of the settlement network of the 
North Great Plain Region, to strengthen regional competitiveness and redress territorial imbalance s 
within the region.  
 
Accordingly, the strategic objective of this programme is preventing the North Great Plain Region 
from falling behind; i.e. keeping the region on a national growth trajectory in order that a process 
of convergence may later begin.  
 
In order for the strategic objective to be achieved, the following objectives have been set:  
 
• Strengthening the region's SME sector ; 
• Improving the income generating ability of tourism ; 
• Improving the population's mobility ; 
• Developing the region's human resour ces; 
• Improving the environmental status of the built and natural environment . 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion 
Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single op erational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 58 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian  government was around 12%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government) (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duratio n of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.10  North Hungary Operational Programme (NHOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
North Hungary Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the programme is:  
 
To improve the economic competitiveness of the region while decreasing territorial and 
social -economic differences within the region.  
 
The programme formulates the following specific objectives for the period 2007 -2013:  
 
• To improve competitiveness of the economy making use of local resources, cooperation;  
• Improving the capacity of tourism to produce income ; 
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  • To enhance social cohesion and to develop an attracting economic and residential 
environment.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support fr om the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", whic h grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the p rivate sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 59 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 13%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Durati on of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.11  Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Central Transdanubia Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
An overall objective of CETOP is to ensure that, making an efficient use of socio -economic innovation 
and relying on on -going revival efforts, the Central Transdanubia Region maintains its outstanding 
economic position and revenue -generation ability among Hungarian regions.  
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  Achievement of this overall objective is promoted by specific development goals as follows : 
 
• Create an innovative and competitive economic environment ; 
• Improve the tourist potential of the region ; 
• Sustainable development of the settlement network in the region ; 
• Amplify regional cohesion through investments in environment, and transport 
infrastructure ; 
• Establish efficient and renewable human infrastructure background . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No . 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No . 1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree  547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in li ne with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 52 % of the total eligible costs. The average c ontribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.12  Central Hungary Operational Programme (CHOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Central Hungary Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the operational programme  is to improve the international competitiveness 
of the Central Hungary Region, with due regard to the principle of sustainable development.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  With an eye to achieving the overall objective, two specific objectives have been set:  
 
• to develop factors influenc ing the Region's competitiveness ; 
• to develop the Region's internal cohesion and the harmony of its spatial structure.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contri bution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
scheme s must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 44 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 11%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Durati on of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.13  West Pannon Operational Programme (WPOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
West Pannon Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Overall objective of the OP: to establish an economic and public service infrastructure in line with 
the regional environment th rough environmentally consciously planned development in order to 
promote growth and employment.  
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  Five specific development objectives support this overall objective:  
 
• Economy built on local innovative resources and corporate networks ; 
• Tourism based on high quality services and leveraging heritage ; 
• Network of towns comprised of liveable towns providing efficient support for regional 
centres ; 
• High quality environment and safe access to regional centres and sub -centres ; 
• Infrastructure supporting public services based on the local environment . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the basic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007 -2013 programming period ; 
• MEHVM -PM Ministerial Decree 16/20 06 (XII. 28.) on the procedures of absorption of 
support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of 
financial management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF,  the 
ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007 -2013; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, ex cept for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishmen t of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the  
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 47 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 12%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.14  Hungary -Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine ENPI Cross -border Co -operation Programme 
2007 -2013  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Hungary -Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine ENPI Cross -border Co -operation Programme 2007 -2013. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the programme is to intensify and deepen the cooperation in an 
environmentally, socially and economically sustainable way between Zakarpatska, Ivano -Frankivska 
and Chernivetska regions of Ukraine and eligible and adjac ent areas of  Hungary, Romania and 
Slovakia . 
 
The achievement of the overall objective of the proposed strategy is envisaged by implementing 
measures that contribute to the achievement of the objective by their expected results. Foreseen 
measures are grouped into priorities:  
 
• Priority 1.: Promote economic and social development (Knowledge transfer and practice -
sharing to promote joint developments of businesses and increase t ouristic attractiveness 
of the area.) ; 
• Priority 2.: Enhance environmental qual ity (To enhance the quality of air, waters, soil and 
forestry resources and reduce risks of damages on natural environment) ; 
• Priority 3.: Increase border efficiency (To increase efficiency of border management on 
the Ukrainian border) ; 
• Priority 4.: Support  people to people cooperation (To improve the effectiveness of public 
services and increase mutual understanding of various groups of the  society) . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  1638/2006 of 24 October 2006 laying  down general provisions 
establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument ; 
• Regulation (EC) No  951/2007 of 9 August 2007 implementing rules for cross -border 
cooperation programmes financed under Regulation (EC) No  1638/2006 of the 
European  Parliament and of the Council laying down general provisions establishing a 
European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument ; 
• Government Decree No  228/2008. (IX. 12.) on the implementation of Hungary -Slovakia -
Romania ENPI CBC Programme, funded by the Euro pean Neighbourhood and Partnership 
Instrument in the programming period 2007 -2013.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme  is provided to cross -border partnerships that may 
comprise public bodies, bodies that qualify as body governed by public law (as per 
Directive  2004/18/EC), non -profit private bodies or EGTCs (European groupings of territorial 
cooperation).  
 
National state  co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national state co -financing 
is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and  may not exceed 10%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amou nt paid in 2017-2018 was EUR 24 227, 34. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2007 to 2019. 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7.15  Interreg V -A Slovakia -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Interreg V -A Slovakia -Hungary Cooperation Programm e 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The entire Programme strategy is built around the concept of a sustainable development, some 
objectives, priorities and individual interventions are directly focused on the promotion of technology 
development and infrastructural developments for the low ca rbon economy, resource efficient and 
environmental friendly developments. Requirements of  sustainable  development  are reflected not 
just in planning specific objectives, but also they are integrated to the Programme as horizontal 
principles, which ensure t o shift the Programme area towards the quality prevention of 
environmental resources. The clear contribution to sustainable development will be an eligibility 
criterion in the selection procedure for all actions. The principle of  equal  opportunities  is als o 
reflected in the design of the indicators for monitoring and evaluation, and in the eligibility and 
project selection criteria to be applied under various measures. In order to pursue the above targets 
the following priority axes have been determined:  
 
• Priority axis 1: Nature & Culture ; 
• Priority axis 2: Enhancing cross -border mobility ; 
• Priority axis 3: Promoting sustainable and quality employment ; 
• Priority axis 4: Enhancing cross -border cooperation of public authorities and people living 
in the bor der are a. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the 
European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Mari time and Fisheries Fund;  
• Regulation  (EU) No . 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific 
provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing R egulation 
(EC) No.  1080/2006;  
• Regulation (EU) No  1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional 
Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal;  
• Regulation  (EU, Euratom ) No. 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union;  
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No . 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules 
of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No . 966/2012 of the European Parliament and 
of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union;  
• Government Decree No  238/2015 (IX. 4.) on the national institutions implementing 
certain programmes related to cross -border co -operation under the European Regional 
Development Fund, the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance and the European 
Neighbourhood Instrument in the period 2014 -2020 (in Hungary);  
• Government Decree No. 126/2016 (VI. 7.) on the implementation of certain cross -border 
co-operation programmes financed under the European Regional Development Fund and G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance in the 2014 -2020 programming period 
(in Hungary).  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The programme funds cooperation among project partners which are public authorities, bodies 
governed by public law, non -profit organisations governed by private law . 
 
National state co -financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national state co -financing 
is determined taking i nto account of the status of the Hungari an partner and may not exceed 15% .  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amou nt pai d in 2017 -2018 was EUR 3 018 834,55 . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014-2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.16  Interreg V -A Hungary -Croatia Programme 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Hungary -Croatia Cross -border Cooperation Programme  2014-2020. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The focus of the current programme  is slightly shifted towards supporting the reinforcement and 
expansion of the existing cooperative networks and contributing to the establishment of a sound 
basis for a dynamic and lasting cooperation across the border. Besides that, the programme 
increas es the concentration on encouraging sustainable economic cooperation in the region, while 
maintaining continuity  of activities. The programme comprises the following priorities in order to 
pursue the above goal : 
 
• Priority Axis 1 - Enhancing the Competitive ness of SME ; 
• Priority Axis 2 – Sustainable Use of Natural and Cultural Assets ; 
• Priority Axis 3 – Cooperation: Enhancing Institutional Capacity and an Efficient Public 
Administration ; 
• Priority Axis 4 – Education: Investing in Education, Training, including Vocational Training 
for Skills and Lifelong learning by Developing Education and Training Infrastructure . 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
and laying down general provisions on th e European Regional Development Fund, the 
European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund;  
• Regulation  (EU) No.  1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on the European Regional Develop ment Fund and on specific 
provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation 
(EC) No.  1080/2006;  
• Regulation (EU) No  1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on specific provisions for t he support from the European Regional 
Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal;  
• Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No  966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budg et of the Union;  
• Commission delegated regulation (EU) No  1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of 
application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No . 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget  of the Union;  
• The Interreg V -A Co-operation Programme Hungary -Croatia, approved by the European 
Commission on 07 September 2015 by Decision Reg. No  C(2015)6228 (hereinafter 
referred to as the Programme);  
• Government Decree No  238/2015 (IX. 4.) on the natio nal institutions implementing 
certain programmes related to cross -border co -operation under the European Regional 
Development Fund, the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance and the European 
Neighbourhood Instrument in the period 2014 -2020 (in Hungary);  
• Government Decree No. 126/2016 (VI.7.) on the implementation of certain cross -border 
co-operation programmes financed under the European Regional Development Fund and 
the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance in the 2014 -2020 programming period 
(in Hunga ry). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The programme funds cooperation among project partners which are public authorities,  bodies 
governed by public law,  non-profit organisations governed by private law . 
 
National state co -financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national state co -financing 
is determin ed taking into account of the status of the Hungari an partner and may not exceed 15% . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amou nt paid in 2017 -2018 was EUR 1 766 766,23 . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014-2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
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  7.17  Interreg -IPA Hungary -Serbia Programme 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Interreg -IPA Cross -border Cooperation Programme Hungary -Serbia . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Programme supports the development of a stable and co -operating region and the overall quality 
of life in the border region. It enables economic collaboration of organizations from the two countries, 
nurtures the common identity, and cultural and histo rical heritage of the border region, and 
contributes to its environmental sustainability and safety.  In order to pursue  the above goals the 
following priority axes have been determined:  
• Priority Axis 1 : Improving cross -border water management and risk prev ention systems;  
• Priority Axis  2: Decreasing the bottlenecks of cross -border traffic ; 
• Priority Axis 3: Encouraging cooperation in tourism and cultural heritage preservation;  
• Priority Axis 4: Enhancing SMEs’ economic competitiveness through innovation -driven  
development.   
 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No  231/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
11 March  2014, establishing an Instrument for Pre -Accession Assistance (IPA II);  
• Regulation (EU) No  236/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
11 March  2014, laying down common rules and procedures for the implementation of the 
Union’s instruments for financing external action;  
• Commission implementing regulation (EU) No  447/2014 of 2 May 2014 on the s pecific 
rules for implementing Regulation (EU) No  231/2014 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council establishing an Instrument for Pre -Accession Assistance (IPA II);  
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general  provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006;  
• Regulation (EU) No  1299/2013 of the European Parliament and o f the Council of 
17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional 
Development Fund to the European territorial cooperation goal;  
• Commission delegated regulation (EU) No  481/2014 of 4 March 2014 supplementing 
Regulation (EU ) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard 
to specific rules on eligibility of expenditure for cooperation programmes;  
• Regulation (EU, Euratom ) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union;  
• Commission delegated regulation (EU) No  1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of 
application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No  966/2012 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council on the  financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union;  
• Interreg -IPA Hungary -Serbia Cross -border Co -operation Programme, approved by the 
European Commission on the 15 December by Decision C(2015)9488 (hereinafter referred 
to as the Programme);  
• Government Decree No  238/2015 (IX. 4.) on the national institutions implementing 
certain programmes related to cross -border co -operation under the European Regional 
Development Fund, the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance and the European 
Neighbourhood In strument in the period 2014 -2020 (in Hungary);  
• Government Decree No. 126/2016 (VI.7.) on the implementation of certain cross -border 
co-operation programmes financed under the European Regional Development Fund and 
the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistanc e in the 2014 -2020 programming period . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
On the basis of “shared management system" of the participating countries – Hungary an d Serbia, 
the Programme funds and supports co -operation projects of non -profit organizations located in the 
Programme -eligible area, including Hungarian NUTS III level counties Csongrád and Bács -Kiskun, 
and Serbian NUTS III equivalent regions: West Bačka, North Bačka, South Bačka, North Banat, 
Central Banat, South Banat and Srem.   
 
National state co -financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national sta te co-financing 
is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungari an partner and may not exceed 15% . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amount paid in 2017 -2018 was EUR 3 515 698,93 . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014-2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.18  Interreg V -A Slovenia -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Cooperation Programme  Interreg V -A Slovenia -Hungary . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
As declared in the preamble of the ETC Regulation, the cross -border cooperation is meant to tackle 
common challenges ide ntified jointly in the border region and aim to exploit the untapped growth 
potential in the area, while enhancing the cooperation process for the overall harmonious 
development of the Union. The preparation of the Cooperation Programme was assigned to the  Task 
Force composed of national, regional and local level representatives of the two cooperating 
Member  States. In developing the strategy, the Task Force considered the policy framework provided 
by the European, national and regional development strategi es, the characteristics of the programme 
area, the experiences of the previous programme periods and the opinion of the stakeholders 
collected through dedicated events and activities.  
 
The Cooperation Programme Interreg V -A Slovenia -Hungary is the continua tion of a cooperation 
process which started in the middle of the 90s under trilateral and bilateral compositions 
(Austria -Slovenia -Hungary,  Slovenia -Hungary -Croatia, and Slovenia -Hungary Cross -Border 
Cooperation Programmes). This long tradition in CBC prog rammes resulted in an accumulation of 
valuable experiences regarding the EU territorial cooperation between the management bodies but 
also among relevant stakeholders from the two countries, which is taken into consideration by the 
current programme.  The p rogramme comprises the following priorities in order to pursue the above 
goal: 
• Priority Axis 1 – Attractive Region ; 
• Priority Axis 2 – Cooperative Region . 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• The EU regulations laying down provisions on the European Structural and Investment 
Funds, in particular Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the 
Council of 17 December 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the Common Provisions 
Regulation), Regulation (EU) No  1301/2013 of the Europe an Parliament and of the Council 
of 17 December 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the ERDF Regulation), Regulation (EU) 
No. 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 
(hereinafter referred to as the ETC Regulation);  
• Regulati on (EU, EURATOM) No  966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union; 
and COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No . 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on 
the rules of ap plication of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the 
European  Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general 
budget of the Union;  
• Implementing Regulation (EU) No  2015/207 of 20 January 2015;  
• Pre-agreement on the content of the Cross -Border Cooperation Programme Interreg V -A 
Slovenia -Hungary 2014 -2020 and confirmation of national co -financing according to 
Article 8 (9) of the ETC Regulation;  
• Cooperation Programme Interreg V -A Slovenia -Hungary as approved by Commission 
Decision No. C(2015)6511 as of 18 September 2015;  
• Decree on the implementation of procedures for the use of funds of the 
European  Territorial Cooperation programmes in the Republic of Slovenia in the 
programme period 2014 -2020, Official Gazette of the Republic  of Slovenia No . 52/16, 
dated 29 July 2016 (hereafter referred to as Decree);  
• Government Decree No  238/2015 (IX. 4.) on the national institutions implementing 
certain programmes related to cross -border co -operation under the European Regional 
Development F und, the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance and the 
European  Neighbourhood Instrument in the period 2014 -2020 (in Hungary);  
• Government Decree No  126/2016 (VI.7.) on the implementation of certain cross -border 
co-operation programmes financed under the European Regional Development Fund and 
the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance in the 2014 -2020 programming period . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The programme funds cooperation among project partners which are public authorities, bodies 
governed by public law, non -profit organisations governed by private law . 
 
National state co -financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national state co -financing 
is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungari an partner and may not exceed 15%  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contain s only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amou nt paid in 2017 -2018 was EUR 886 700,74 . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014-2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
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  7.19  Interreg V -A Austria -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Interreg V -A Austria -Hungary Cooperation Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy obje ctive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the programme is to prepare strategic action and pilot projects in fields such as the 
improvement of poor accessibility or inappropriate business environment, the lack of networks 
among local and region al administrations, environmental pollution or risk prevention. A second focus 
is to exploit the untapped potentials in the border area and to concentrate on issues close to the 
needs of the population in the border region. In order to pursue the above goa ls the following priority 
axes have been determined:  
 
• Priority Axis 1: Enhancing the competitiveness of SMES (TO3) ; 
• Priority Axis 2: Protecting the Environment and Promoting Resource Efficiency (TO6) ; 
• Priority Axis 3: Promoting Sustainable Transport and Removing Bottlenecks in Key 
Network Infrastructures (TO7) ; 
• Priority Axis 4: Enhancing Institutional Capacity and an Efficient Public Administration 
(TO11) . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• The EU regulations laying down provision s on the Structural Funds, in particular 
Regulations (EU) No  1303/2013 [CPR], No  1301/2013 [ERDF] and No  1299/2013 [ETC] 
of the European Parliament and of the Council;  
• The Cooperation Programme Austria -Hungary 2014 -2020 (CCI 2014TC16RFCB010), as 
approved by the European Commission on 30 June 2015 including the latest valid version 
and the agreement between the Member States with specific reference to Article 8 (9) of 
Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 [ETC];  
• The Treaty according to Art. 15a of the Austrian Const itutional Act between the Austrian 
Federal and Länder Governments BGBl. I No.  76-2017 (“Vereinbarung zwischen dem Bund 
und den Ländern gemäß Art. 15 B -VG über das Verwaltungs - und Kontrollsystem in 
Österreich für die Durchführung der operationellen Programme des Ziels „Investitionen in 
Wachstum und Beschäftigung“ und des Ziels „Europäische territoriale Zusammenarbeit“ 
für die Periode 2014 -2020“) – further on referred to as “15a -Treaty”;  
• The Government Decree No. 238/2015 (IX. 4.) on th e national institutions implementing 
certain programmes related to cross -border co -operation under the European Regional 
Development Fund, the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance and the 
European  Neighbourhood Instrument in the period 2014 -2020 (in Hun gary);  
• The Government Decree No.  126/2016 (VI. 7.) on the implementation of certain cross -
border co -operation programmes financed under the European Regional Development 
Fund and the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance in the 2014 -2020 programming 
period; 
• The Government Decree No.  94/2018 (V.22.) on the scope and the responsibility of the 
Government’s members.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The programme funds cooperation among p roject partners which are public or public equivalent 
organisations, non -profit organisations, other institutions which on project level act in public interest 
and private institutions having legal personality . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  National state co -financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national state co -financing 
is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungari an partner and may n ot exceed 15% . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amou nt paid in 2017 -2018 was EUR 2 270 920,39 . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014-2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.20  Interreg V -A Romania -Hungary Programme 2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Interreg V -A Romania -Hungary Cooperation Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Programme  carries on the financing of cross -border cooperation initiatives in the Romanian -
Hungarian border area, with the support of European Union, through European Regional 
Development Fund, and with the contribution of the Governments of both Romania and Hungary.  
The Programme allocates non -refundable funding, in a competitive manne r, in the framework of 
public calls for proposals, for joint cross -border projects aimed at:  
 
• Priority Axis 1 – Joint Protection a nd Efficient Use of Common Values a nd Resources ; 
• Priority Axis 2 – Improve Sus tainable Cross -Border Mobility a nd Remove Bottlenecks ; 
• Priority Axis 3 – Improve Employment a nd Promote Cross -Border Labour Mobility ; 
• Priority Axis 4 – Improving Health -Care Services ; 
• Priority Axis 5  – Improve Risk Prevention a nd Disaster Management ; 
• Priority Axis 6 – Promoting Cross -Border Cooper ation between  Institutions and Citizens . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation  (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, t he European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the 
European Social Fund, the Cohesi on Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund;  
• Regulation (EU) No. 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific 
provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation 
(EC) No. 1080/2006;  
• Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on specific provisions for the support from the European Regional 
Development Fund to the Europ ean territorial cooperation goal;  
• Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union;  
• Commission delegated regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of 
application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union;  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  • Government Decree No 238/2015 (IX. 4.) on the nationa l institutions implementing 
certain programmes related to cross -border co -operation under the European Regional 
Development Fund, the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance and the 
European  Neighbourhood Instrument in the period 2014 -2020 (in Hungary);  
• Government Decree No. 126/2016 (VI.7.) on the implementation of certain cross -border 
co-operation programmes financed under the European Regional Development Fund and 
the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance in the 2014 -2020 programming period 
(in Hungary ). 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The programme funds cooperation among project partners which are public authorities, bodies 
governed by public law, non-profit organisations governed by private law . 
 
National state co -financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national state co -financing 
is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungari an partner and may not exceed 15% . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amou nt paid in 2017 -2018 was EUR 1 098 169,35 . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014-2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.21  Hunga ry-Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine ENI  Cross -border Co -operation Programme 
2014 -2020  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Hunga ry-Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine ENI  Cross -border Co -operation Programme 2014-2020. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The CBC in the European Neighbourhood extends the principles of Cross Border Cooperation  within 
the EU, which is part of the  Interreg  programmes, but adapted to the speci ficities of the EU external 
cooperation. It contributes to the overall ENI objective of progress towards 'an area of shared  
prosperity  and good neighbourliness ' between EU Member States and their neighbours.  
 
• Thematic Objective 3: Promotion of local cultur e and preservation of historical heritage ; 
• TO3 Priority 1: Promoting local culture and historical heritage along with tourism 
functions ; 
• Thematic Objective 6: Environmental protection, climate change mitigation and 
adaptation ; 
• TO6 Priority 1: Sustainable use of the environment in the cross-border  area - preservation 
of natural resources, actions to reduce GHG emission and pollution of rivers ; 
• Thematic Objective 7: Improvement of accessibility to the regions, development of  
susta inable and climate -proof transport and communication networks and systems ; G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  • TO7 Priority 1: Development of transport infrastructure to improve the mobility of persons 
and goods ; 
• TO7 Priority 2: Development of ICT infrastructure and information sharing ; 
• Them atic Objective 8: Common challenges in the field of safety and security ; 
• TO8 Priority 1: Support to joint activities for the prevention of natural and man -made 
disasters as well as joint action during emergency situations ; 
• TO8 Priority 2: Support to the de velopment of health . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
11 March  2014 establishing a European Neighbourhood  Instrument (hereinafter referred 
to as ENI Regulation);  
• Regulation (EU) No 236/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
11 March  2014 laying down common rules and procedures for the implementation of the 
Union's instruments for financing exte rnal action (hereinafter referred to as ENI CIR);  
• Commission implementing regulation (EU) No 897/2014 of 18 August 2014 laying down 
specific provisions for the implementation of cross -border cooperation programmes 
financed under Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council 
establishing a European Neighbourhood Ins trument (hereinafter referred to as 
ENI CBC IR); 
• Financial regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and its Rules of Application (Commission 
Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012) (hereinafter referred to as FR and RAP). 
Commission Implementing Decision C (2015) 9180 of 17.12.2015 on the Joint Operational 
Programme Hungary -Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine 2014 -2020 for the ENI Cross -Border 
Cooperation programme for the years 2014 -2020 to be financed from the general budget 
of the European Union;  
• Joint Operational Prog ramme for the Hungary -Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine Cross -border 
Cooperation Programme 2014 -2020 adopted by the European Commission on 
17 December 2015 Decision no C (2015)9180 – and its modifications (hereinafter referred 
to as Joint Operational Programme);  
• Government Decree No 238/2015 (IX. 4.) on the national institutions implementing 
certain programmes related to cross -border co -operation under the European Regional 
Development Fund, the Instrument for Pre -accession Assistance and the 
European  Neighbourhood Instrument in the period 2014 -2020;  
• Government Decree No 83/2018. (IV. 20.) on the implementation of the 
Hungary -Slovakia -Romania -Ukraine ENI Cross -Border Cooperation Programme 
2014-2020;  
• Government Decree No 94/2018. (V. 22.) on the scope of activities an d responsibilities of 
members of the Government ; 
• Government Decision no. 398/2015 for establishing the institutional framework for 
coordination and management of European structural funds and investments and to 
ensure continuity of the institutional framew ork for coordination and management of 
Structural Instruments 2007 -2013 and Government Decision no. 51/2018 on the 
organization and functioning of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public 
Administration identifies the programme management bodies at national level in Romania.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The programme funds cooperation among project partners which are public authorities, bodies 
governed by public law, non -profit organisations governed by private law . 
 
National state co -financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co -financing. The rate of national state co-financing 
is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungari an partner and may not exceed 10% . 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance )  
 
The total amou nt paid in 2017 -2018 was EUR 0,00. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014-2024. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.22  Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Hungary - Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The primary objectives of the RDP are as follows:  
• increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural enterprises ; 
• the sustainable development of the agriculture ; 
• asserting the rural areas and communities ; 
• improving the quality of life in the rural areas ; 
• and supporting the economic development.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 201 3 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No  1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricult ural Fund 
for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1698/2005 ; 
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No  807/2014 of 11  March 2014 supplementing 
Regulation (EU) No  1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support 
for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) 
and introducing transitional provisions ; 
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No  808/2014 of 17  July 2014 laying down 
rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No  1305/2013 of the European Parliament and 
of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for 
Rural Development (EAFRD) ; 
• Regulation (National) No 272/2014 (XI.5.) of the Hungarian Government on the provisions 
of the use of support aid of certain European Union budg et funds in the 2014 -2020 
programming period ; 
• Regulation (National) No 549/2013 (XII. 30.) of the Hungarian Government on the use of 
directives regarding the European Union developments . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
 
The possible beneficiaries of the RDP are:  
• individuals with tax identification number ; 
• sole proprietors ; 
• primary producers ; 
• micro, -small and medium ent erprises ; 
• producer organizations ; 
• self-governments ; 
• churches, non -governmental organizations ; 
• central budget institutions.  
 
The objectives of the RDP are realized through the implementation of its measures. The professional 
content of the calls for proposals of the measures are defined by the Managing Authority (MA) in 
accordance with the relevant legal framework and available professional knowledge. Beneficiaries 
are only able to submit their applications during the submission period. The MA provides a ratification 
of support to beneficiaries in the standard procedure,  but privileged  projects are contracted instead. 
Both docume nts contain the details of the project and the amount of support for the project. The 
beneficiaries submit a payment claim in order to receive the support from the MA. Furthermore, 
there is a possibility to apply for advanced payment.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance ) 
 
The total amount paid by the national budget accounted for HUF  22 863 216 584 (EUR  73 724 110,7) 
in 2017.  
 
8. Duration  of the subsidy  
 
Duration of the subsidy varies by measure.  
 
The duration of the Programme itself corresponds with the EU budgetary period 2014 -2020. The 
official closing date of the Programme is 31 December 2020,  but on the basis of the so -called n+3 
rule, the allocation of year “n” may be paid by the end of year “ n+3”. Consequently, payments on 
the basis of the present Programme may be paid until  31 December  2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
 
7.23  Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary  
1. Title of the subsid y programme  
 
Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary.  
 
2.  Period covered by the notification  
 
2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The main objectives of the Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary are the development of the 
small and medium -sized fisheries enterprises and the fish production bases created by the previous 
FOP, improving the competitiveness  of traditional pond -farming, preserving or increasing the 
biodiversity and  improving the sustainability of aquaculture by using alternative energy sources and 
reducing environmental load.  
 
Another important objectives are  to promote the production of new species and supporting fish 
production and aquaculture applying innovative and intensive technologies. In order to further 
promote fish consumption , the Managing Authority is planning to continue its marketing campaign  
„Kapj rá!”  created in the previous programming period.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  The measures of the Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary are designed in line with these 
priorities and the calls for proposals as well. The unique target objectives of the operational 
programme are  also in line with EU priorities. As a result of the implementation of these measures, 
an improvement is expected in production safety, industry competitiveness  and in the stability and 
working conditions of small and medium -sized fisheries.  
 
General objec tives of the OP:  
 
• Improving the competitiveness of traditional pond farming, while preserving or increasing 
the biodiversity ; 
• Improving the sustainability of aquaculture by using alternative energy sources and 
reducing environmental load ; 
• Promoting aquacul ture diversification and production of new species ; 
• Developing precision aquaculture applying innovative intensive technologies. Promoting 
fish processing and the production of highly processed products. Promoting fisheries and 
aquaculture research and kno wledge transfer ; 
• Promoting the horizontal and vertical cooperation of actors in the fisheries sector by 
facilitating the creation of producer organizations and inter -sectoral organizations ; 
• Increasing fish consumption, promoting fish products, supporting f ish marketing. 
Supporting monitoring, data collection and control ; 
• Increasing the number of spawning sites by habitat improvement in inland natural waters 
for the qualitative and quantitative improvement of fish populations.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on laying 
down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the 
European  Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural 
Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general 
provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the 
Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council 
Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) 
No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 a nd (EC) No 791/2007 and 
Regulation  (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council ; 
• Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the 
Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No  1954/2003 an d (EC) 
No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) 
No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC ; 
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 763/2014 on laying down rules for applying 
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European  Parliament and of the Council of 
15 May 2014 on the Maritime and Fisheries Fund as regard the technical characteristics of 
information and publicity measures and instructions for creating the Union emblem ; 
• Regulation (National) No 272/2014 (XI.5.) of the Hungarian Government on the provisions 
of the use of support aid of certain European Union budget funds in the 2014 -2020 
programming period ; 
• Regulation (National) No 549/2013 (XII. 30.) of the Hungarian Government on the use of 
directives regarding the Eur opean Union developments . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support scheme.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
 
The possible beneficiaries of the OP are:  
• individuals wit h tax identification number ; 
• sole proprietors ; 
• micro, -small and medium enterprises ; 
• producer organizations ; 
• central budget institutions . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  The objectives of the Operational Programme (OP) are realized through the implementation of its 
measures. The professional content of the calls for proposals of the measures are defined by the 
Managing Authority (MA) in accordance with the relevant legal f ramework and available professional 
knowledge. Beneficiaries are only able to submit their applications during the submission period. 
The MA provides a ratification of support to beneficiaries in the standard procedure,  but privileged  
projects are contract ed instead. Both documents contain the details of the project and the amount 
of support for the project. The beneficiaries submit a payment claim in order to receive the support 
from the MA. Furthermore, there is a possibility to apply for advanced payment . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid by the national budget accounted for HUF 304.981.050 (EUR 943.046, 
exchange rate HUF/EUR 323,42) in 2017 ( advance payment to the beneficiaries).  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
The duration of the Programme itself corresponds with the EU budgetary period 2014 -2020. The 
official closing date of the Programme is  31 December 2 020, but on the basis of the so -called n+3 
rule, the allocation of year “n” may be paid by the end of year “n+3”. Consequently, payments on 
the basis of the present Programme may be paid until  31 December  2023. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.24  Hum an Resource Development OP  (HRDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Human Resources Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the HRDOP  is increas ing human capital and improving the social 
environment.  The OP has been designed to effectively address social and demographic challenges.  
 
HRDOP contribute s to social inclusion by integrat ing unused social res ources and seeks to r einforc e 
the social role of the family , as well as  strengthen s social cohesion . Interventions concerning health 
promotion and disease prevention improve infrastructure and the preventive capacity of the health 
care system. Another aim of HRDOP is to i mprov e the quality of public education and in parallel to  
lower the number of early  school leav ers. The reform of tertiary education brings about increase in 
the number of people with tertiary qualification  and strengthens the rising genera tion of researchers. 
In the framework on HRDOP interventions the staff of social institutions is also strengthened both 
quantitatively and qualitatively.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 ; 
• Government Decree 272 of 20 14 (XI.5.) on the rules of use of supports from some EU 
funds in the programming period 2014 -2020. 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable and repayable support  schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Potential be neficiaries are local governments, minority local governments and their institutions and 
associations; budgetary organizations; public bodies; judicial organizations;  nurseries , public 
educational institutions; tertiary educational institutions;  research institutes of the Hungarian 
Academy of Sciences ; central content providers; public collections;  scientific publishing houses ; 
cultural institutions; health -care, social, child -welfare and child -protection service providers; tertiary 
educational health -care institutions ; clinics ; sports clubs; ecclesiastical legal entities; non -profit 
business stakeholders, SME's; social cooperatives.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open calls for proposals  - and through the selection 
of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls.  Organizations  with eligible development 
projects may receive support for the implementation  of the project. The support schemes must be 
in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may be 100% of the project's total eligible costs. The average contribution of 
the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 19,7 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014 to 2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7.25  Economic Development and Innovation OP  (EDIOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme 2014 -2020. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Overall objectives:  
 
• The main objective, scope of the programme is the improvement of the competitiveness 
of SMEs and the promotion of their growth ; 
• The second objective of EDIOP is to create jobs through competitive employment ; 
• The programme is based on the assumption that an  improving economic environment and 
stabilization  macroeconomic situation will encourage enterprises to develop and enhance 
the quality of their activities . 
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  The strategic objectives of the programme are as follows:  
 
• Improvement of the quality and enhancin g the scope of operational factors: labour force, 
capital, infrastructure, information, and technological, natural and cultural resources, 
which are important for companies, should be increased; accessibility  of foreign markets 
should be easier for them ; 
• Strengthening of economic cooperation: mitigation of the disadvantages coming from low 
economies of scale through collective activities in development, production, market 
accessibility  and the support of knowledge transfer ; 
• Removal of competitiveness barrie rs: elimination of competitiveness hurdles coming from 
lack in financing, capital, information, or knowledge, or outmoded production and sales 
methods.  
 
The EU regional policy defines 10+1 thematic objectives  for the 2014 -2020 budgeting period, the 
achievement of which must also be supported by the operational programmes of the Member States: 
of those EDIOP supports 7 thematic objectives, which cover R&D, ICT, SME, low CO 2 emission 
economy, tourism, employment , training and adult and vocational training . 
 
EDIOP will draw on two of the structural funds: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 
and European Social Fund. In their specific regulations, the Funds break down the thematic 
objectives in the furthe r investment priorities.  
 
In order to achieve the above high -level goals, the EDIOP designates eight priority axes covering 
the fields of (1) SMEs, (2) R+D+I, (3) ICT, (4) energy, (5) employment and (6) vocational training, 
(7) tourism and (8) the applicat ion of financial assets.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December  2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No  1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December  2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulatio n (EC) 
No 1081/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No  1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December  2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific 
provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regula tion 
(EC) No  1080/2006 ; 
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No  215/2014 of 7  March 2014 laying down 
rules for implementing Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional  Development Fund, 
the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural 
Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general 
provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Soc ial Fund, the 
Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regard to 
methodologies for climate change support, the determination of milestones and targets in 
the performance framework and the nomenclature of categories of intervention fo r the 
European Structural and Investment Funds ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014 (XI.5.) on the procedures of absorption of support from 
the European Funds in the programming period 2014 -2020The framework for planning 
operational programmes is set out in Governm ent Resolution no. 1600/2012. (XII. 17.) 
according to which the Ministry for National Economy is in charge of the coordination of 
planning all operational programmes, planning the use of the budgeted funds and 
enforcing the government's development goals. The integrated approach was applied also 
in the course of developing the operational programme, as the programme was prepared 
in the collaboration of several ministries and professional communities. The planning of 
individual priorities in the direct devel opment of the operational programme was 
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  Planning Coordination with the support of the Prime Minister's Office.  In order to ensure 
the consistency, a common panel was se t up for the responsible experts and workgroups 
of the operational program(s) and the national strategy for smart specialization ; 
• In addition, professional planning was supported by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 
the National Innovation Office, the Hungarian Association for Innovation, and the IFKA 
Public Benefit Non -Profit Ltd. owned by the Ministry for National Economy.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of repayable and non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is pro vided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project.  
 
The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
The financial instruments priority contri butes to the fulfilment of the specific objectives defined under 
EDIOP Priorities 1 -7, complementing the results of grants:  
 
enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs (TO3c), strengthening research, technology 
development and innovation (TO1b), supporting the  shift towards the low -carbon economy 
(TO4b, c) and, moreover, enhancing access to, use and quality of ICT (TO2a,b) and promoting 
sustainable and quality employment and supporting labour mobility (TO8b). Where grants are 
solely insufficient to support the realization of a project, their combination with financial 
instruments is envisaged.  
 
The highlighted target group of EDIOP in accordance with the re -industrialization strategy of the 
Hungarian Government and the European Union is the manufacturing sector also known as 
processing industry:  
 
The first target group of EDIOP is the processing industry in which  47,676 entrepreneurs 
operate making up of 22,65% of GDP. Out of these 42,850 is supposed to be small or medium 
sized enterprises, m aking up of 7 % of GDP. The number of EDIOP recipients is excepted 
around 22,000, which will be capable of fulfilling developments fitting in the EU 2020 strategy. 
In this target group EDIOP does not focus on specific sectors, as specific sectors may chang e 
during the seven year implementation period . 
 
The success of the strategy is characterized by the growth of the value added, the growth of 
employment, the number of new viable companies, but it is also affected by the sector and location 
of the company. Therefore,  the aims of the subsidies are alignin g to the life situation, motivations 
and demands of the life cycles of the companies. The circumstances of the growth of value added 
are supported by programs through quality improvements and broadening of operating factors and 
production processes.  
 
The o ther main part of the strategy is the support of cooperations  during research, market 
development, innovation, production and procurement so that the SMEs could offset the 
disadvantages coming from low economies of scale.  
Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 13 01/2013 on the ERDF provides for the eligibility of large enterprises  
for support under the EDIOP. Accordingly, production investments of large enterprises may be 
eligible for support only in the case of activities pursued in collaboration with SMEs that h ave direct 
benefits for the SME sector.  
 
In the framework of the 3rd objective aiming at the development of SMEs , large enterprises can only 
receive limited support, and only if this is more beneficial to the SMEs than support given to them 
directly. These  areas concerned are supplier integrators, logistic parks and clusters where the 
beneficiary may be a large enterprise, although products and services developed as a result of the 
support cannot be offe red at market price by the benefited large enterprise but only at a reduced 
price or sold free of charge.  
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  In case of projects supported under the 3rd SME objective, products and services can only be sold 
at market price to large enterprises, as large enterprises should not gain from the effects of these 
projects due to potential market distortion.  
 
By the 2nd objective (R&I) the support conditions of large enterprises are less strict. In this case it 
has to be ensured that the SME's, NGO's and public financed and non -profit research entities 
(research and kno wledge dissemination organizations)  participate in the projects and gain their fair 
share from the results.  
 
In case of the 3rd (ICT) objective it is enough to ensure the participation of SMEs in the 
implementation.  
 
According to Article 2 (10) and (12) of  Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, no support may be granted 
to private individuals under the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund. 
As the EDIOP is financed by these two funds, households may receive support from this operational 
programme only in case of financial instruments. Projects related to combating climate change are 
an exemption to this rule due to the high importance of the topic. In order to enhance energy 
efficiency an d increase the usage of renewable energy, financial in struments may be combined with 
grants.  
 
In terms of improving employability the EDIOP priority 5 provides support for those 
unemployed/inactive people who can be integrated into the labour market in a short term; and 
interventions and other active labour m arket instruments which directly assist the returning of target 
groups, threatened by the loss of their jobs to the primary labour market.  
 
EDIOP focuses on the improvement of employability of job seekers and inactive, and the integration 
into the labour m arket of young people  (including the implementation of the Youth Guarantee), the 
improvement of adaptability, and the development of social enterprises  working for society. With 
the help of these interventions the chances of inactive and unemployed people to find a job, the 
employment of young people and also a modern employment environment can be developed.  
 
The following EDIOP measure types contribute to the improvement of the labour market situation of 
those living in the underdeveloped areas:  
 
• Info-communication developments: community access points created at places where 
people have no Internet access;  
• Employment and training: access to work, digital skills, labour market integration of the 
youth . 
 
The EDIOP focuses on supporting the training of employees and the training of people with low level 
educational qualifications; on developing labour market competences and digital skills of the 
working -age population of active age, as well as on the development of dual vocational training.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian  
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 13,5 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
Based on Article 65(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, cos ts incurred betw een 1 January 2 014 
and 31 December 2023 are eligible for the purposes of EDIOP.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
 
7.26  Integrated Transport Development OP (ITOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The comprehensive objective of transport developments is to improve ac cessibility with a view to  
the Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme (ITOP) aims Hungary's economic  
growth based on the foundations of sustainable, high added -value pro duction and the expansion of  
employment as targeted in the Partnership Agreement b etween Hungary and the European  
Commission for the period between 2014 and 2020. ITOP serves the priorities of the Partnership  
Agreement as follows:  
 
• The improvement of the competitiveness of economic actors and the enhancement of their 
international participation indirectly, through the development and modernization  of the 
transport infrastructure ; 
• The expansion of employment indirectly, through the av ailability of extended transport 
options and the enhancement of geographical mobility ; 
• The improvement of energy and resource efficiency directly, through the reinforcement of 
public transport and modes of transport that are more friendly to the environmen t; 
• The implementation of local and regional developments promoting economic growth 
indirectly, through the modernization  of regional, urban and suburban transport.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 if the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development a nd the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014 (XI.5.) on the procedures of absorption of support from 
the EU Funds in 2014 -2020. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through ope n tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 100 % of the project's total eligible costs.  
The average contribution of the Hungarian government is around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the to tal amount  (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
Grant paid from national budget: HUF 75,1 billion.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be paid after  31 December 2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
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  7.27  Environment and Energy Efficiency OP  (EEEOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy program me  
 
Environment and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme (EE EOP). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy   
 
In line with the EU 's 2020 Strategy and the UN 's Millennium Development Goals, EEEOP contributes 
to sustainable economic growth, primarily by strengthening the environmental dimensi on of 
sustainability.  
 
EEEOP has 5 priority axes:  
 
• Adaptation to climate change impacts ; 
• Development of wastewater disposal and cleaning, wastewater management ; 
• Waste management and environmental remediation related developments ; 
• Nature protection and wildlife protection related developments ; 
• Enhancing energy efficiency, use of renewing energy sources . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which 
it is granted ) 
 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the E uropean Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No . 1083/2006 ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014. (XI. 5.) on the Rules of the Use of Funds from Certain 
European Union Funds in the 2014 -2020 Programming Period . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is granted from non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy  is provided  
 
Mainly public, but also  private institutions and enterprises with eligible development projects may 
receive support for the accomplishment of the project.  The support schemes must be in line with 
the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures.  
 
The average  subsidy is around 5 0% of the total eligible costs.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Grant paid from national budget: HUF 55,9 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
Grant schemes are available for the 2014 -2020 period but  may not be applied after the year 20 23. 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.28  Public Administration and Public Service Development  OP (PASOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Public Administration and Public Service Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Stimulating the economy has a key role in achieving Hungary 's compet itive advantage in the region. 
PADOP aims to contribute to that by reducing administrative burdens and increasing service level.  
 
In accordance with the above objectives Priority 1 of PADOP focuses on red ucing the administrative 
burdens, Priority 2 of PADOP supports strengthening service centricity and ethical behaviour in  public 
services.  
 
Developments take place in a complex framework: the optimization, simplification and digitalization 
of processes and  organizations and the competence development of public service professionals, 
development of service level a measurement system will be elaborated ensuring for the examination 
of administrative burdens and thereby the reduction of administrative burdens w ill be measured at 
the end of the developments.  
 
The Priority 3 of PADOP is responsible for Technical assistance linked to the implementation of the 
operational programmes funded by the ESF, ERDF and CF in the 2014 -2020 the programming period.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, t he 
European  Agricultural  Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheri es Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014 (XI.5.) on the procedures of absorption of support from 
the European Union funds . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Budgetary organs; State -owned companies (according to the definition of beneficiaries in the CPR); 
Government offices; Budgetary agencies; National University of Public Service; National Protective 
Service, Law enforcement agencies, Municipalities  (limited ) Government agencies appointed for the 
development and operation of the IPSI system, Academic and higher education institutions; 
Government agencies, Prime Minister 's Office, Managing Authorities; Certifying Authority; 
Intermediate bodies, Other relevant actors of the implementation system . 
 
Non-repayable support may be typically received through priority projects  for the purposes set in 
the application calls.  
 
Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 100 % of the project's total eligible costs. The av erage 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 13,1 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
1 Januar y 2014 – 31 December 2023 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.29  Supporting the Deprived OP (SDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Supporting the Deprived Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The SDOP is directed in Hungary at the use of the Fund for Eu ropean Aid to the Most Deprived.  The 
Fund is intended to mitigate the lack of proper meals and basic consumer goods, co mplemented 
with accompanying measures for reducing poverty. From among the two options provided in the 
EU Regulation on the Fund, the SDOP  was set up according to the version with target -oriented 
benefits in kind and minimal accompanying services.  
The SDOP  covers three types of activities: the supply of proper meals; the purchase of basic 
consumer goods promoting social inclusion; and, secondarily, the provision of auxiliary services, as 
a non -stand -alone element.  
 
4. Backgroun d and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
11 March  2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived ; 
• Government Decree 272 of 2014 (XI.5.) on the rules of use of supports from some EU 
funds in the programmi ng period 2014 -2020. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The support  is distributed to the deprived  through beneficiaries  of key projects , a state organization 
and a public foundation. The projects are  in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
The subsidy is 100% of the project's total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian 
government is 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 53,5 million . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014 to 2023.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effect s of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7.30  Territorial and Settlement Development OP (TOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Regional, decentralised economic development and an increase in employment, opening possibilities 
for the population to find work locally are the primary objectives of the TOP. All priorities and 
measures of the operational programm e contribute to that objective directly or indirectly.  
 
The TOP allocates resources primarily to the development actions of local governments by supporting 
their economic development actions and town and urban development activities related to them.  
 
Intervention fields relating to the two main strategic objectives:  
 
• Putting in place local conditions in order to stimulate the economy and increase 
employment ; 
• Enterprise friendly and population preserving development of municipalities, putting in 
place local conditions required for improving the quality of life and social cohesion . 
 
The implementation of the TOP is based on the county regional development concepts and regional 
development programmes (strategy and operational programmes) developed by the county  
governments for the 2014 -2020 planning period – in the case of cities with county rights the 
integrated urban development strategies and in line with these and building on these the integrated 
territorial programmes that correspond with the development pr iorities of the TOP.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Government Decree 1702/2014. (XII. 3.) ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014. (XI. 5.) on the utilization  of assistance from EU funds 
during the 2014 -2020 programming period ; 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down 
common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social 
Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the 
European Mari time and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the 
European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) 
No 1083/2006 . 
 
5. Form of t he subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
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  development actions and the regional integration of develo pment actions, according to which the 
implementation of the TOP actions is territorially coordinated.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government) in 2015  
 
The total amount paid wa s HUF 52,2  billion . 
 
8.  Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may no t be applied after the year 2023 . 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.31  Competitive Central Hungary O P (CCHOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2017.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme (CCHOP) includes the development 
resources of the Structural Funds (European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund) 
to be used in the CHR and, within the individual sectoral operational programmes, the funds 
proportionate to the CHR area allocated to the developme nts and projects which are to be 
implemented as specified in Article 70 Regulation (EU) No. 1303/2013 (Article on operations located 
outside the programme area) and which have an impact at a national level.  
 
The CCHOP allocates the available funding aligne d with the following three strategic objectives:  
 
• smart and sustainable increase of regional economic performance (economy of knowledge, 
innovation, entrepreneurial environment, development of SMEs, tourism and support of 
ICT investments);  
• developing the s ocial environment to help increase employment (institutions providing 
child day -care services, programmes promoting increased employment, developing 
education and training systems);  
• community development projects that promote aspects such as competitivenes s and 
social cooperation in order to create a healthier environment (enhancing the energy 
efficiency of households and transportation, town rehabilitation development projects, 
promoting social cooperation, improving the operation of public administration and public 
services and environmental protection).  
 
The key mission and comprehensive objective of the CCHOP relate to ensuring the development of 
the Central Hungary Region and further improving its competitiveness, whilst simultaneously 
decreasing disparities in development within the region.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Government Decree 272/2014. (XI. 5.) on the utilization  of assistance from EU funds 
during the 2014 -2020 programming period ; 
• Government Decree 1707/2014.  (XII. 3.) ; 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down 
common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social 
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  European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the 
European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) 
No 1083/2006 . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes , except that  use of financial 
instruments is planned with regard to these measures , which grants refundable equity contribution . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector.  The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP ai ms and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The total amount paid was HUF 24,3 billion . 
 
8.  Duration of the s ubsidy  
 
 These grant schemes may no t be applied after the year 2023 . 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
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  HUNGARY 201 8 
1  CORPORATE TAX CONCES SIONS TO ASSIST STRU CTURAL ADJUSTMENT AN D ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT  
1.1  Tax Relief for Projects of Small and Medium Enterprises  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax relief for projects of small and medium enterprises.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote investment activities of small and medium enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax relief is provided for by Section 7, paragraph (1) subparagraph zs) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the s ubsidy is provided  
 
Investing small and medium enterprises, provided all of their members were private natural persons 
in the tax year.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The deduction from the corporate tax base is equal to the total amount of the project costs but  may 
not be higher than the pre -tax profit or 30 million HUF.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
 
1.2  Tax Concession for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax allowance  for small and medium sized enterprises.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of this tax allowance  is to stimulate investment activities of small and medium -sized 
enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax allowance  is provided for by Section 22/A of Act LXXXI of 1996 on Corporate Tax and 
Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Small and medium -sized enterprises financing their investments by bank loans.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The tax allowance  is equal t o the interest paid on bank loans in the tax year.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax allowance  was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
 
1.3  Tax Concession Related to Development Projects  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax incentive  related to development projects.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to stimulate investment activities.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
This tax incentive  has been provided for by Section 22/B of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate  Tax 
and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
In the frames of the tax concession related to development projects, tax credit shall be granted to 
taxpayers : 
 
a. for investment projects valued at three billion forints or more at current prices;  
b. for investment projects started and operated within the administrative jurisdiction of a 
favored municipal government that satisfies the criteria spec ified in the Government 
Decree on Development Tax Benefit adopted under authorization conferred by this Act 
(hereinafter referred to as government decree), valued at one billion forints or more at 
current prices;  
c. for investment projects valued at 100 milli on forints or more at current prices concerned 
with bringing an existing food facility producing foodstuffs of animal origin into compliance 
with the requirements laid down in the relevant legislation concerning food hygiene;  
d. for independent environmental projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current 
prices;  
e. for investment projects concerning basic research, applied research and experimental 
development, if valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices;  
f. for investment projects valued a t 100 million forints or more at current prices exclusively 
for motion picture and video production;  
g. for investment projects serving to create new jobs;  
h. for investment projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices, if started 
following t he day of introduction (first day of trading) of shares issued to increase its 
subscribed capital (or a part of such shares) to a regulated market that fits the definition 
contained in the Act on the Capital Market (hereinafter referred to as regulated mar ket), 
not later than the last day of the third year following that day;  
i. for investment projects valued at 500 million forints or more at current prices, 
implemented by small and medium -sized enterprises;  
j. for investment projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices, 
implemented in a free enterprise zone;  
k. for investment projects valued at six billion forints or more at current prices;  
l. for investment projects serving to create new jobs, valued at three billion forints or more 
at curren t prices;  if operated in accordance with the government decree.  
 
Tax relief for the projects (a)-(b) and (k)-(l) above  shall be granted if during the four tax years 
following the first year in which the tax allowance is used  if the average number of workers employed 
or the taxpayers annualized wage costs is increased by the taxpayer.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The support granted to a specific development project may not be higher than the amount computed 
by the ratio stipulated in the legislation from the total cost of the project.  
 
The tax incentive  may be claimed up to 80 % of the corporate income tax otherwise payable.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
The tax incentive  may be applied in the tax year following the year when the project was launched 
- or in the same tax year at the taxpayer 's discretion - and in the following twelve tax years, at the 
latest during the sixteenth tax year following the tax year in which the  notification or the application 
was submitted.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
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  1.4  Tax Relief for Employmen t 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax relief for employment.  
 
2. Period covered by the noti fication  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote employment.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
This tax relief has been provided for by Section 7 paragraph (1) subparagraph y) of Act  LXXXI of 
1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Micro enterprises with no more than five employees. This tax relief can be applied if the taxpayer 
has no tax debts.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The deduction from the corporate tax base is equal to the sum received by multiplying the minimum 
wage by any increment in the averag e number of employees in comparison to the previous tax year.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2005. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
 
1.5  Tax Relief for Research and Development  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax relief for research and development.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote the R&D activity.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax relief is provided for by Section 7 paragraph (1) subparagraph t) and paragraphs  (17)-(18d) 
of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The direct cost of basic research, applied research and experimental development carried out within 
the taxpayer 's own scope of activities (not including the value of research and experimental 
development services provided by a resident taxpayer, by the domestic branch of a nonresident 
entrepreneur or - pursuan t to the Personal Income Tax Act - by a private entrepreneur directly or 
indirectly) claimed in the tax year in which it is incurred or, at the taxpayer 's discretion, if these 
costs are shown under the capitalized value of experimental development (intelle ctual property) in 
the tax year in which depreciation is claimed, up to the amount claimed as depreciation decreases 
the corporate income tax base. The taxpayer may not decrease its corporate income tax base with 
the amount of any support or assistance req uested from the tax authority before the balance sheet 
date or received during the tax year for development purposes or for covering the cost (expenses) 
of its activity without any obligation of repayment, or - if applicable - in the amount of income 
included in the pre -tax profit for the tax year under the title of grant or support.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The deduction from the corporate tax base is equal to the direct costs of basic research, applied 
research and experimental developmen t incurred. Any support or assistance received for 
development purposes cannot be taken into account.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 1997. No explicit time limit is attached t o this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
 
1.6  Tax Concession for Film Production  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax allowance  for film production.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of this tax allowance  is to stimulate film production.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax allowance  is provided for by Section 22 paragraphs (1) -(3) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
Corporate  Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Taxpayers sponso ring film productions.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The tax allowance  is equal to the amount donated for film production. The tax allowance  can be 
applied the current tax year and the following eight  tax years . 
 
The tax allowance  may be claime d up to 70 % of the corporate income tax decreased by the tax 
allowance  related to development projects . The total amount contained in the certificates of 
entitlement for tax allowance  issued by the motion picture authority in connection with any particular  
motion picture may not exceed 30 % of the direct  production costs as approved by the motion picture 
authority.  
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax allowance  was introduced in 1 April 2004. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.7  Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Medium -sized Enterprises  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Accelerated depreciation for small and medium -sized enterprises.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote investment activit ies in any free enterprise zone . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
This tax relief has been provided for by Annex 1, point 14 of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate  Tax 
and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of de duction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Small and medium -sized enterprises making investments in any free enterprise zone . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Small and medium -sized enterprises may claim 100% depreciation on the value of machinery, 
equipment and vehicles (except passenger cars), which have never been used previously, if these 
tangible assets are used in any free enterprise zone . 
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration  of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 10 May 2005. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
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  1.8  Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of this scheme is to sponsor of Popular Team Sports.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax allowance  is provided for by Section 22/C paragraph (1) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
Corporate  Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Within the framework of sponsorship of popular team sports, taxpayers may provide support 
(funding) under the following titles:  
 
• to national associations of popular team sports ; 
• to amateur sports organizations holding membership in a national association of a popular 
team sport, including sports academies set up under the national association according to 
the Sports Act ; 
• to professional sports organizations holding membership in a national associat ion of a 
popular team sport ; 
• to foundations created for the promotion of a popular team sport ; 
• to sports bodies governed by public law, created for the strategic development of sports, 
vested with decision -making powers having regard to the allocation of S tate aid for sports 
as specified in the annual budget act, through which the aid is made available.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Additional tax allowances may be claimed up to 70 % of the tax decreased by the tax allowance  
related to developmen t projects.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2011. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
1.9  Tax Concession for Performing Art  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Tax Allowance  for Performing Art.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of this scheme is to stimulate performing art.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The tax allowance  is provided for Section 22. paragraphs (4) -(5) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
Corporate  Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
This subsidy is in the form of deducti on from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Taxpayers promot ing performing art.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The tax allowance  is equal to the amount donated for the association for the protection of performers' 
rights. The tax allowance  can be applied the current tax year and the following eight tax years .  
 
The tax allowance  may be claimed up to 70 per cent of the corporate income tax decreased by the 
tax allowance  related to development projects.  The total amount contained in the certificates of 
entitlement for tax allowance  issued by the body delegated to provide administra tive services for 
associations for the protection of performers’ rights  in connection with any particular association 
may not exceed 80 per cent of the total box -office revenues of the association , or the equivalent of 
1.5 billion forints (together with  the tax amount offered for the association for the protection of 
performers' rights).  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2009. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
2  RESEARCH AND TE CHNOLOGICAL INNOVATI ON FUND 201 8 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
National Research, Development and Innovation Fund (hereinafter: NRDI Fund).  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The RDI law (Act LXXVI of 2014) created a unified NRDI Fund to provide state support for research, 
development and innovation, and can be used solely for this pur pose. According to the Law on 
Public  Finance the NRDI Fund is a separate state fund, and is intended  to improve the 
competitiveness and innovation performance of the Hungarian economy. Its main objectives are the 
following:  
• to increase and concentrate the innovation activity of the enterprises with the  emphasis 
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  • to increase the cooperation between the research and industrial production sphere by 
improving the conditions of the environment of innovation.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Act 2014/LXXVI on scientific research, development and innovation (hereinafter: Act).  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grant.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided  
 
Public and private research organisations, enterprises, SMEs, non -profit organisations and natural 
persons may receive subsidy. Joint projects conducted by companies in consortia with other 
applicants may also receive subsidy.  
Support from the Fund may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes specified 
in the Act.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Payments under the programm e: 
Payments under this programme amounted to HUF 51.49  billion  in 201 8. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to the programme.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N. A. 
 
3  BUDGETARY SCHEME EAR MARKED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy  
 
Budgetary scheme earmarked for economic development  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The scheme is designed to help SMEs overcome disadvantages inherent in their size.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided for by the Act XXXIV of 2004 on the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 
and on the Support of their Development, the acts on annual state budgets, the Decree 37/2018. 
(XII. 28.) of the Minister for Innovation and Technology on the detailed rules for the use of the 
budgetary scheme earmarked for economic development.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
According to the Act XXXIV of 2004 on the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and on the support 
of their development , the support may be provided for in the form of non -repayable subsidy, interest 
subsidy, factoring fee subsidy, leasing fee subsidy, surety fe e subsidy, acquisition of ownership 
interest in venture capital funds. In 2018 according to the Decree 37/2018. (XII. 28.) of the G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  Minister  for Innovation and Technology the support was provided for in the form of interest subsidy 
and surety fee subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined ) 
 
According to the Act XXXIV of 2004 all kinds of subsidy are aw arded through tender procedures, 
targeted directly or indirectly to micro, small or medium -sized enterprises (SMEs).  
 
Support may be granted for programmes whose purpose is i.a.  
 
• to help SMEs managing liquidity and financing working capital, to explore pot ential loan 
opportunities,  
• to attain entrepreneurial knowledge, to develop entrepreneurial culture and managerial 
qualities.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit  
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 2.9 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
2018-2028.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A.  
 
4  SUBSIDY FOR JOB -CREA TION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
 
National Employment Fund . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy   
 
Promoting creation of new jobs through investments . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided by 18. § of the Act IV of 1991 on Job Assistance and Unemployment Benefits 
and the 18. § of  the Decree No. 6/1996. (VII. 16.) of the Minister of Labour on employment subsidies 
and subsidy for crisis management.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Non-reimbursable subsidy . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
All kinds of subsidy are awarded through tender procedures . At least 25 % of the expenditure of 
investment must be financed from own source.  
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  Support may be granted for those employers who create new jobs, connected to investment. Support 
may be granted for those employers who undertake to : 
 
• realize the investment in a year after its initiation ; 
• sustain and operate capacities and services produced by the investment continuously at 
least for 3 years in accordance of the original purpose and; 
• maintain the employee number indicated in the application for at least 2 years after hiring 
them, without decreasing the number of employees during this period . 
 
The subs idy may not be in excess of 25 -50% of the programme's total costs depending on the 
regional classification.  This upper limit can be increased by 20% fo r small enterprises, and by 10% 
for medium sized enterprises.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The total amount allocated was HUF 11,000 million.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to this program.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
In 201 8, 6 billion HUF was provided for 434 enterprises , creating  nearly 30 00 new jobs. The subsidy 
gave support for preserving over 5500  workplaces.  
 
5  SUBSIDY FOR WORKERS’  HOSTE LS 
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
 
National Employment Fund . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy   
 
Promoting employee mobility by creating new workers hostels.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided according to Government Decree 23/2017. (II. 3.) on subsidies for 
constructing workers’ hostels supporting employee mobility . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Partially or wholly n on-reimbursable subsidy . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Local governments (municipalities) and their associations are eligible for the subsidy, which may be 
provided for the construction of new workers’ hostels or for the renovation of building according to 
that purpose. At least 40% of the expenditure of investment shall be financed from own source.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The intensity of the subsidy shall be in accordance with relevant EU regulation.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to this program.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
In 2018, nearly 900 million  HUF was provided for three municipalities, creating accommodation for 
a total of 500 workers.  
 
6  SUPPORT SCHEME F OR LARGE ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support Scheme for Large Enterprises . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the programme is to provide funds for the large enterprises that contribute 
significantly to the growth and modernization of the Hungarian economy . The programme promote 
reindustrialization in order to have state-of-the-art industrial production structure capable of 
creating more added value, and the programme also enhance job creation in the manufacturing and 
construction sector s. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation 50/2017. (XII. 29.) of the Minister for National Economy  on the detailed 
conditions of the use of budget appropr iations ; 
• Commission regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of 
aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the 
Treaty ; 
• Commission regulation (EU) No 1407/2013  of 18 December 2013  on the application of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  
aid. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grant (regional investment aid or de minimis  aid, and if the investment partly – up to maximum 
20% of the total el igible costs – aims development in energy efficiency and/or in the use of energy 
from renewable sources, then investment aid for energy efficiency measures and/or investment aid 
for the promotion of energy from renewable sources.)  
 
6. To whom and how the su bsidy is provided  
 
Large enterprises if their investments are carried out in the processing or construction industry 
(NACE 10 -33 and NACE 41 -43) 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The amount of appropriation  for the year of 2018 was HUF 15 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
No explicit time limit is attached to the programme.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
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  7  CO-FINANCED SUBSIDY PROGRAMMES 201 8 
7.1  Economic Development Operational Programme (EDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Economic Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Overall objectives:  
 
The main objective of the programme is to  encourage the permanent growth of the Hungarian  
economy, by strengthening the competitiveness of the production sector and the permanent growth 
factors.  
 
To create a base for the growth of the Hungarian economy, the following four specific objectives  
have been defined:  
 
• increase R & D and innovation capacity, activity, as well as cooperation;  
• complex development of corporate capacities;  
• development of the business environment;  
• facilitate SMEs' access to financing resources.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of repayable and non -repayable s ubsidy. Repayable subsidies are granted 
from credit, guarantee and venture capital SME programmes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures.  
 
Majority of repayable schemes are provided through financial intermediate bodies.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 44 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.2  Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Environment and Energy Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The developments identified in the Environment and Energy Operational Programme are intended 
to mitigate our country's environmental problems, thus improving the quality of life of our society 
and promoting the adaptation of the economy to the environmenta l processes.  
 
• Creation and maintenance of an environment suitable for living in ;  
• Protection and conservation of our assets ; 
• Prevention, economy, energy efficiency . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund 
and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support fr om the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is granted from non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private ins titutions and enterprises with eligible development projects may receive 
support for the accomplishment of the project.  The support schemes must be in line with the OP 
aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open te nder procedures.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 56 % of the total eligible costs.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
Grant paid from national budget: HUF 0,0 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.3  Social Renewal Operational Programme (SROP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Social Renewal Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the Social Renew al Operational Programme is to increase labour market 
participation. The Social Renewal Operational Programme contributes to the achievement of the 
expansion of employment and the promotion of permanent growth (the overall objectives of the 
NHDP) primarily  through the development of human resources and by measures aimed at the supply 
side of the labour market. The possibilities inherent in available labour supply cannot be exploited 
unless job -seeking increases, labour market and social discrimination decre ases, the harmony 
between qualifications, skills sought and supplied improve, and the proportion of healthy labour 
force grows owing to the development of health culture. The road to enhanced employment leads 
through increasing activity.  
 
Therefore, the above described objective is to be achieved with the improvement of the quality of 
the human resources primarily with the help of employment, education and training, the social field, 
health care, culture and general education, and anti -discrimination instruments.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealin g Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is i n the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures - and through the selection 
of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 97 % of the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
governme nt) 
 
The total amount paid was in 201 8 HUF 0,4 million.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.4  Social Infrastructure Operational Programme (SIOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Social Infrastructure Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
For the success of the interventions supporting the enhancement of labour market participation and 
the substantial improvement of the quality of human resources, it is necessary to perform 
coordinated development activities and the comprehensive reform  of public services in the field of 
education, health care, employment and social services. This is the only way to ensure that the 
systems of public services operate in an efficient and sustainable manner on the one hand, and 
provide equal opportunities to al l for accessing quality services, on the other. The substantial 
elements of the reform will be supported partly by the Social Renewal OP, and for the success of the 
implementation of these interventions and for reaching the best results, it is inevitable t o ensure the 
physical infrastructural background linked to them.  
 
The SIOP, therefore, contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the New Hungary 
Development Plan through the modernisation and development of : 
 
• the infrastructure of the education a nd training system, including non -formal and informal 
learning ; 
• the health care system ; 
• the institutional system of employment and social services.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures  - and through the selection 
of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 93 % of the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 14%.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount pa id was in 2018 HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.5  Transport Operational Programme (TOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Transport Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The comprehensive objective of transport developments is to improve accessibility with a view to 
increasing global and regional competitiveness and strengthening socio -economic and territorial 
cohesion . It is intend ed to improve the alternative  accessibility of regions and the accessibility of 
economic and business centres by enabling  the linking of the various modes of transport.  
 
In the field of transport development,  the following priority axes  have been determine d that serve 
the above objectives:  
 
• Improving the international road accessibility of the country and the regional centres. This 
priority involves the development, modernization  of the trans -European road transport 
corridors (TEN -T); 
• Improving the international railway and waterway accessibility of the country and the 
regional centres . The aim of this priority is to develop the Hungarian railway lines that 
constitute part of the trans -European railway network (TEN) ; 
• Improving regional accessibility This priority targets the development of the main road 
network (1 -, 2- and 3 -digit roads) improving the accessibility within the region ; 
• Linking the modes of transport and improving the intermodality  and the transport 
infrastructure of the ec onomic centres ; 
• Improving urban and suburban public transport.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion 
Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational man ual. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the proj ect. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls . 
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 99 % of the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 3,4 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.6  Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme (EPAOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall strategic objective of the operational programme is to improve efficiency in public 
administration. By the reorganization  and simplification of the government processes and their 
subsequent support by means of info -communication we intend to make t he operation of the state 
more efficient and  provide the same amount of services with the use of less resource. The operational 
programme includes the modernization  of the procedures, processes and services of public 
administration and the judiciary system  with the use of info -communication technology, as well as 
the interventions aimed at the identification of the clients as a common element of all public services 
provided by info -communication devices.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council  Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Central administrative bodies; Territorial bodies of the central administrative bodies; Local 
governments; Municipalities; Micro -regional associations; Other administrative bodies, Companies 
in state ownership; NGOs fulfilling the task s of the state; Courts, Prosecution and Defence public 
bodies with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. 
The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable supp ort may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 100 % of the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15 %. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.7  South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
South Great Plain Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective for the South Great Plain Region is to ensure sustainable growth and increased 
employment as well as to redress regional imbalances. Based on comparative territorial advantages, 
the spec ific objectives of the development programme are the following:  
 
• Improving and increasing the competitiveness of the regional economy, promotion of 
change in economic structure based on innovation ; 
• Improvement of municipal and environmental conditions whic h determine living conditions 
for the population, in order to boost regional cohesion.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fu nd, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund 
and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the singl e operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. Support may be received 
through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 57% of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 11%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government)  
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.8  South Transdanubia Operational Programme (STDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
 
South Transdanubia Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall long-term objective of the South Transdanubia Operational Programme (until 2020) is 
the South Transdanubia region's convergence to the country's more developed areas. Accordingly, 
the strategic objective of this programme (until 2013) is to stop the South Transdanu bia region's 
falling behind, in other words to keep the region on the nation's growth path for the sake of a 
convergence process to be launched subsequently. Three specific objectives were determined for 
the sake of accomplishing the strategic objective:  
 
• Protection of the natural and built environment in the region ; 
• Competitive economy based on local characteristics ; 
• To stop the increase of social differences within the region . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Pro gramme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 
The typical subsidy may not be in exce ss of 57 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.9  North Great Plain Operational Progr amme (NGPOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
North Great Plain Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The NOGPOP sets the following long -term overall objective : 
 
Based on the natural and social heritage and the characteristics of the settlement network of the 
North Great Plain Region, to strengthen regional competitiveness and redress territorial imbalances 
within the region.  
 
Accordingly, the strategic objective of this programme is preventing the North Great Plain Region 
from falling behind; i.e. keeping the region on a national growth trajectory in order that a process 
of convergence  may later begin.  
 
In order for the strategic objective to be achieved, five specific objectives have been set:  
 
•  Strengthening the region's SME sector ; 
•  Improving the income generating ability of tourism ; 
•  Improving the population's mobility ; 
•  Developing the region's human resources ; 
•  Improving the environmental status of the built and natural environment . 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Region al Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 58 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 12%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid w as HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsi dy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.10  North Hungary Operational Programme (NHOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
North Hungary Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the programme is:  
 
• To improve the economic competitiveness of the region while decreasing territorial and 
social -economic differences within the region . 
 
The programme formulates the following specific objectives for the period 2007 -2013:  
 
• To improve competitiveness of the economy making use of local resources, cooperation;  
• To enhanc e social cohesion and to develop an attracting economic and residential 
environment.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30. ) on the single operational manual.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subs idy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims a nd the EU state aid rules.  
 
Support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 59 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 13%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian  
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.11  Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Central Transdanubia Operational Programme  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
An overall objective of CETOP is to ensure that, making an efficient use of socio -economic innovation 
and relying on on -going revival efforts, the Central Transdanubia Region maintains its outstanding 
economic position and revenue -generation ability among Hungarian regions.  
 
Achievement of this overall objective is promoted by specific development goals as follows:  
 
• Create an innovative and competitive economic environment ; 
• Improve the tourist potential of the region ; 
• Sustainable development of the settlement network in the region ; 
• Amplify regional cohesion through investments i n environment, and transport 
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  • Establish efficient and renewable human infrastructure background . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 52 % of the total eligible  costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsi dy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.12  Central Hungary Operational Programme (CHOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Central Hungary Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the operational programme  is to improve the international competitiveness 
of the Central Hungary Region, observing the principle of sustainable development.  
 
With an eye to achieving the overall objective, two specific objectives have been set:  
• to develop factors influencing the Region's competitiveness ; 
• to develop the Region's internal cohesion and the harmony of its spatial structure.  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repeal ing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 44 % of the total eligible  costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 11%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subs idy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.13  West Pannon Operational Programme (WPOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
West Pannon  Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Overall objective of the OP: to establish an economic and public service infrastructure in line with 
the regional environment through environmentally consciously planned development in order to 
promote growth and employment.  
 
Five specific development objectives support this overall objective:  
• Economy built on local innovative resources and corporate networks ; 
• Tourism  based on high quality services and leveraging heritage ; 
• Network of towns comprised of liveable  towns providing efficient support for regional 
centres ; 
• High quality environment and safe access to regional centres and sub -centres ; G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  • Infrastructure supporting public services based on the local environment . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11  July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the 
Cohesion  Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No  1260/1999 ; 
• Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF ; 
• Government Decree 547/2013 (XII. 30.) on the single operational manual . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes, except for the "Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme ", which grants refundable equity contribution.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable suppor t may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 47 % of the total eligible costs. The average contribution 
of the Hungarian government was around 12%.  
 
7. Subsidy p er unit or the total amount ( the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The tota l amount paid was HUF 0,0 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.14  Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Hungary - Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020. 
 
2.  Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The primary objectives of the RDP are as follows:  
 
• increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural enterprises ; 
• the sustainable development of the agriculture ; 
• asserting the rural a reas and communities ; 
• improving the quality of life in the rural areas ; 
• and supporting the economic development.  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social  Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No  1305/2013  of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund 
for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1698/2005 ; 
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No  807/2014 of 11  March 2014 supplementing 
Regulation (EU) No  1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support 
for rural development by  the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) 
and introducing transitional provisions ; 
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No  808/2014 of 17  July 2014 laying down 
rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No  1305/2013 of the European Parliament and 
of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for 
Rural Development (EAFRD) ; 
• Regulation (National ) No 272/2014 (XI.5.) of the Hungarian Government on the provisions 
of the use of support aid of certain European Union budget funds in the 2014 -2020 
programming period ; 
• Regulation (National) No 549/2013 (XII. 30.) of the Hungarian Government on the use of  
directives regarding the European Union developments . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
 
The possible beneficiaries  of the RDP are:  
 
• individuals with tax identification number ; 
• sole proprietors ; 
• primary producers ; 
• micro, -small and medium enterprises ; 
• producer organizations ; 
• self-governments ; 
• churches, non -governmental organizations ; 
• central budget institutions.  
 
The objectives of the RDP are realized through the implementation of its measures. The professional 
content of the calls for proposals of the measures are defined by the Managing Authority (MA) in 
accordance with the relevant legal framework  and available professional knowledge. Beneficiaries 
are only able to submit their applications during the submission period. The MA provides a ratification 
of support to beneficiaries in the standard procedure,  but privileged  projects are contracted inste ad. 
Both documents contain the details of the project and the amount of support for the project. The 
beneficiaries submit a payment claim in order to receive the support from the MA. Furthermore, 
there is a possibility to apply for advanced payment.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government for priorities other than Technical Assistance ) 
 
The total amount paid by the national budget accounted for HUF 32 633 069 634  
(EUR 101 705 398,3) in 20 18. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
Duration of the subsidy varies by measure.  
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  The duration of the Programme itself corresponds with the EU budgetary period 2014 -2020. The 
official closing date of the Programme is 2020.12.31., but on the basis of  the so -called n+3 rule, the 
allocation of year “n” may be paid by the end of year “n+3”. Consequently, payments on the basis 
of the present Programme may be paid until 2023.12.31 .  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.15  Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary.  
 
2.  Period covered by the notification  
 
2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The main objectives of the Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary are the development of the 
small and medium -sized fisheries enterprises and the fish production bases created by the previous 
FOP, improving the competitiveness  of traditional pond -farming, preserving or increasing the 
biodiversity  and improving the sustainability of aquaculture by using alternative energy sources and 
reducing environmental load.  
 
Another important objectives are  to promote the production of new species and supporting fish 
production and aquaculture applying innovative and intensive technologies. In order to further 
promote fish consumption , the Managing Authority is planning to continue its marketing campa ign 
„Kapj rá!”  created in the previous programming period.  
 
The measures of the Fisheries Operational Programme of Hungary are designed in line with these 
priorities and the calls for proposals as well. The unique target objectives of the operational 
programme ar e also in line with EU priorities. As a result of the implementation of these measures, 
an improvement is expected in production safety, industry competitiveness  and in the stability and 
working conditions of small and medium -sized fisheries.  
 
General obje ctives of the OP:  
 
• Improving the competitiveness of traditional pond farming, while preserving or increasing 
the biodiversity ; 
• Improving the sustainability of aquaculture by using alternative energy sources and 
reducing environmental load ; 
• Promoting aquaculture diversification and production of new species ; 
• Developing precision aquaculture applying innovative intensive technologies. Promoting 
fish processing and the production of highly processed products. Promoting fisheries and 
aquaculture  research and knowledge transfer ; 
• Promoting the horizontal and vertical cooperation of actors in the fisheries sector by 
facilitating the creation of producer organizations and inter -sectoral organizations ; 
• Increasing fish consumption, promoting fish produ cts, supporting fish marketing. 
Supporting monitoring, data collection and control ; 
• Increasing the number of spawning sites by habitat improvement in inland natural waters 
for the qualitative and quantitative improvement of fish populations.  
 
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on laying 
down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European 
Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fu nd for Rural Development 
and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the 
European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Counc il Regulation (EC) 
No 1083/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) 
No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and 
Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council ; 
• Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the 
Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No  1954/2003 and (EC) 
No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) 
No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC ; 
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 763/2014 on laying down rules for applying 
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament  and of the Council of 
15 May 2014 on the Maritime and Fisheries Fund as regard the technical characteristics of 
information and publicity measures and instructions for creating the Union emblem ; 
• Regulation (National) No 272/2014 (XI.5.) of the Hungarian G overnment on the provisions 
of the use of support aid of certain European Union budget funds in the 2014 -2020 
programming period ; 
• Regulation (National) No 549/2013 (XII. 30.) of the Hungarian Government on the use of 
directives regarding the European Union  developments .  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support scheme.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
 
The possible beneficiaries of the OP are:  
 
• individuals with tax ide ntification number ; 
• sole proprietors ; 
• micro, -small and medium enterprises ; 
• producer organisations ; 
• central budget institutions . 
 
The objectives of the Operational Programme (OP) are realized through the implementation of its 
measures. The professional content of the calls for proposals of the measures are defined by the 
Managing Authority (MA) in accordance with the relevant legal f ramework and available professional 
knowledge. Beneficiaries are only able to submit their applications during the submission period. 
The MA provides a ratification of support to beneficiaries in the standard procedure,  but privileged  
projects are contract ed instead. Both documents contain the details of the project and the amount 
of support for the project. The beneficiaries submit a payment claim in order to receive the support 
from the MA. Furthermore, there is a possibility to apply for advanced payment . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid by the national budget accounted for HUF 341.050.814 (EUR 1.054.513, 
exchange rate HUF/EUR 323,42) in 2018.  
 
8. Duration  of the subsidy  
 
The duration of the Programme itself corresponds with the EU budgetary period 2014 -2020. The 
official closing date of the Programme is  31 December 2020 , but on the basis of the so -called n+3 
rule, the allocation of year “n” may be paid by  the end of year “n+3”. Consequently, payments on 
the basis of the present Programme may be paid until  31 December 2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
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  7.16  Human Resource Development OP  (HRDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Human Resources Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The overall objective of the HRDOP  is increas ing human capital and improvin g the social 
environment.  The OP has been designed to effectively address social and demographic challenges.  
 
HRDOP contribute s to social inclusion by integrat ing unused social resources and seeks to r einforc e 
the social role of the family , as well as  strengthen s social cohesion . Interventions concerning health 
promotion and disease prevention improve infrastructure and the preventive capacity of the health 
care system. Another aim of HRDOP is to i mprov e the quality of public education and parallel to  
lower the number of early  school leav ers. The reform of tertiary education brings about increase in 
the number of people with tertiary qualification  and strengthens the rising generation of researchers. 
In the framework on HRDOP interventions the staff of soci al institutions is also strengthened both 
quantitatively and qualitatively.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December  2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural De velopment and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the 
European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
and repealing Council Regulation ( EC) No 1083/2006 ; 
• Government Decree 272 of 2014 (XI.5.) on the rules of use of supports from some EU 
funds in the programming period 2014 -2020. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable and repayable support  schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Potential beneficiaries are local governments, minority local governments and their institutions and 
associations; budgetary organizations; public bodies; judicial organizations;  nurseries , public 
educational institutions; tertiary educational institutions ; research institutes of the Hungarian 
Academy of Sciences ; central content providers; public collections;  scientific publishing houses ; 
cultural institutions; health -care, social, child -welfare and child -protection service providers; tertiary 
educational health -care institutions ; clinics ; sports clubs; ecclesiastical legal entities; non -profit 
business stakeholders, SME's; social cooperatives.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open calls for proposals  - and through the selection 
of key project s - for the purposes set in the application calls.  Organisations  with eligible development 
projects may receive support for the implementation  of the project. The support schemes must be 
in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may be 100% of the project's total eligible costs. The average contribution of 
the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
  
The total amount paid was HUF 44,2 billion . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014 to 2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7.17  Economic Development and Innovation OP  (EDIOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme 2014 -2020. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Overall objectives:  
 
• The main objective, scope of the programme is the improvement of the competitiveness 
of SMEs and the promotion of their growth ; 
• The second objective of EDIOP is to create jobs through competitive employment.  
 
The programme is based on the assumption that an improving economic environment and 
stabilisation  macroeconomic situation will encourage enterprises to develop and enhance the quality 
of their activities .  
The strategic objectives of the programme are as follows:  
 
• Improvement of the quality and enhancing the scope of operational facto rs: labour force, 
capital, infrastructure, information, and technological, natural and cultural resources, 
which are important for companies, should be increased; accessibility of foreign markets 
should be easier for them ; 
• Strengthening of economic coopera tion: mitigation of the disadvantages coming from low 
economies of scale through collective activities in development, production, market 
accessibility and the support of knowledge transfer ; 
• Removal of competitiveness barriers: elimination of competitivene ss hurdles coming from 
lack in financing, capital, information, or knowledge, or outmoded production and sales 
methods.  
 
The EU regional policy defines 10+1 thematic objectives  for the 2014 -2020 budgeting period, the 
achievement of which must also be supported by the operational programmes of the Member States: 
of those EDIOP supports 7 thematic objectives, which cover R&D, ICT, SME, low CO 2 emission 
economy, tourism, employment , training and adult and vocational training.  
 
EDIOP will draw on two of the structural funds: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 
and European Social Fund. In their specific regulations, the Funds break down the thematic 
objectives in the furthe r investment priorities.  
 
In order to achieve the above high -level goals, the EDIOP designates eight priority axes covering 
the fields of (1) SMEs, (2) R+D+I, (3) ICT, (4) energy, (5) employment and (6) vocational training, 
(7) tourism and (8) the application of financial assets.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament an d of the Council of 
17 December  2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the Europ ean Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No  1304/2013 of the European Parliament an d of the Council of 
17 December  2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC ) 
No 1081/2006 ; 
• Regulation (EU) No  1301/2013 of the European Parliament an d of the Council of 
17 December  2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific 
provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation 
(EC) No  1080/2006 ; 
• Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No  215/2014 of 7  March 2014 laying down 
rules for implementing Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Deve lopment Fund, 
the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural 
Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general 
provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social F und, the 
Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regard to 
methodologies for climate change support, the determination of milestones and targets in 
the performance framework and the nomenclature of categories of intervention for the  
European Structural and Investment Funds ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014 (XI.5.) on the procedures of absorption of support from 
the European Funds in the programming period 2014 -2020; 
• The framework for planning operational programmes is set out in Government  Resolution 
no. 1600/2012. (XII. 17.) according to which the Ministry for National Economy is in 
charge of the coordination of planning all operational programmes, planning the use of 
the budgeted funds and enforcing the government's development goals. The  integrated 
approach was applied also in the course of developing the operational programme, as the 
programme was prepared in the collaboration of several ministries and professional 
communities. The planning of individual priorities in the direct developm ent of the 
operational programme was coordinated by the State Secretariat of the Ministry for 
National Economy in charge of Planning Coordination with the support of the Prime 
Minister's Office.  In order to ensure the consistency, a common panel was set u p for the 
responsible experts and workgroups of the operational program(s) and the national 
strategy for smart specialization.  
 
In addition, professional planning was supported by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the 
National Innovation Office, the Hunga rian Association for Innovation, and the IFKA Public Benefit 
Non-Profit Ltd. owned by the Ministry for National Economy.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of repayable and non -repayable subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project.  
 
The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
The financial instruments priority contributes  to the fulfilment of the specific objectives defined under 
EDIOP Priorities 1 -7, complementing the results of grants:  
 
• enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs (TO3c), strengthening research, technology 
development and innovation (TO1b), supporting the shift towards the low -carbon economy 
(TO4b, c) and, moreover, enhancing access to, use and quality of ICT (TO2a,b) and 
promoting sustainable and quality employment and supporting labour mobility (TO8b). 
Where grants are solely insufficient t o support the realization of a project, their combination 
with financial instruments is envisaged.  
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  The highlighted target group of EDIOP in accordance with the re -industrialization strategy of the 
Hungarian Government and the European Union is the manufacturing sector also known as 
processing industry:  
 
The first target group of EDIOP is the processing industry in which  47,676 entrepreneurs operate 
making up of 22.65% of GDP. Out of these 42,850 is supposed to be small or medium sized 
enterprises, m aking up of 7 % of GDP. The number of EDIOP recipients is excepted around 22,000, 
which will be capable of fulfilling developments fitting in the EU 2020 strategy. In this target group 
EDIOP does not focus on specific sectors, as specific sectors may chang e during the seven -year 
implementation period . 
 
The success of the strategy is characterized by the growth of the value added, the growth of 
employment, the number of new viable companies, but it is also affected by the sector and location 
of the company. Therefore,  the aims of the subsidies are aligning to the life situation, motivations 
and demands of the life cycles of the companies. The circumstances of the growth of value added 
are supported by programs through quality improvements and broadening of op erating factors and 
production processes.  
 
The other main part of the strategy is the support of cooperations  during research, market 
development, innovation, production and procurement so that the SMEs could offset the 
disadvantages coming from low econom ies of scale.  
 
Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 on the ERDF provides for the eligibility of large enterprises  
for support under the EDIOP. Accordingly, production investments of large enterprises may be 
eligible for support only in the case of act ivities pursued in collaboration with SMEs that have direct 
benefits for the SME sector.  
 
In the framework of the 3rd objective aiming at the development of SMEs, large enterprises can only 
receive limited support, and only if this is more beneficial to th e SMEs than support given to them 
directly. These areas concerned are supplier integrators, logistic parks and clusters where the 
beneficiary may be a large enterprise, although products and services developed as a result of the 
support cannot be offered a t market price by the benefited large enterprise but only at a reduced 
price or sold free of charge.  
 
In case of projects supported under the 3rd SME objective, products and services can only be sold 
at market price to large enterprises, as large enterpris es should not gain from the effects of these 
projects due to potential market distortion.  
 
By the 2nd objective (R&I) the support conditions of large enterprises are less strict. In this case it 
has to be ensured that the SME's, NGO's and public financed a nd non -profit research entities 
(research and knowledge dissemination organizations) participate in the projects and gain their fair 
share from the results.  
 
In case of the 3rd (ICT) objective it is enough to ensure the participation of SMEs in the 
impleme ntation.  
 
According to Article 2 (10) and (12) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, no support may be granted 
to private individuals under the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund. 
As the EDIOP is financed by these two funds, househo lds may receive support from this operational 
programme only in case of financial instruments. Projects related to combating climate change are 
an exemption to this rule due to the high importance of the topic. In order to enhance energy 
efficiency and inc rease the usage of renewable energy, financial instruments may be combined with 
grants.  
 
In terms of improving employability the EDIOP priority 5 provides support for those 
unemployed/inactive people who can be integrated into the labour market in a short term; and 
interventions and other active labour market instruments which directly assist the returning of target 
groups, threatened by the loss of their jobs to the primary labour market.  
 
EDIOP focuses on the improvement of employability of job seekers an d inactive, and the integration 
into the labour market of young people (including the implementation of the Youth Guarantee), the 
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  the help of these interventio ns the chances of inactive and unemployed people to find a job, the 
employment of young people and also a modern employment environment can be developed.  
 
The following EDIOP measure types contribute to the improvement of the labour market situation of 
those living in the underdeveloped areas:  
 
• Info-communication developments: community access points created at places where 
people have no Internet access;  
• Employment and training: access to work, digital skills, labour market integration of t he 
youth . 
 
The EDIOP focuses on supporting the training of employees and the training of people with low level 
educational qualifications; on developing labour market competences and digital skills of the 
working -age population of active age, as well as on  the development of dual vocational training.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian  
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 17,1 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
Based on Article 65(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, costs incurred between 1 January 2014 
and 31 December 2023 are eligible for the purposes of EDIOP.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.18  Integrated Transport Developm ent OP  (ITOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The comprehensive objective of transport developments is to improve accessibility with a view to 
The Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme (ITOP) aims Hungary 's economic 
growth based on the foundations of sustainable, high added -value prod uction and the expansion of 
employment as targeted in the Partnership Agreement between Hungary and the 
European  Commission for the period between 2014 and 2020. ITOP serves the priorities of the 
Partnership Agreement as follows:  
 
The improvement of the co mpetitiveness of economic actors and the enhancement of their 
international participation indirectly, through the development and modernisation of the transport 
infrastructure.  
 
The expansion of employment indirectly, through the availability of extended t ransport options and 
the enhancement of geographical mobility.  
 
The improvement of energy and resource efficiency directly, through the reinforcement of public 
transport and modes of transport that are more friendly to the environment.  
 
The implementation of local and regional developments promoting economic growth indirectly, 
through the modernisation of regional, urban and suburban transport.  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil  of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
and laying d own general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the 
European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014 (XI.5.) on the procedu res of absorption of support from 
the EU Funds in 2014 -2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in t he 
application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 100 % of the project's total eligible costs.  
The average contribution of the Hungarian government is around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount ( the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
Grant paid from national budget: HUF 37,3 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may not be paid after 31/12/2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy 
 
N.A. 
 
7.19  Environment and Energy Efficiency OP  (EEEOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy program me  
 
Environment and Energy Efficiency  Operational Programme (EE EOP). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy   
 
In line with the EU 's 2020 Strategy and the UN 's Millennium Development Goals, EEEOP contributes 
to sustainable economic growth, primarily by strengthening the environmental dimension of 
sustainability.  
 
EEEOP has five priority axes:  
 
• Adaptation  to climate change impacts ; 
• Development of wastewater disposal and cleaning, wastewater management ; 
• Waste management and environmental remediation related developments ; G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  • Nature protection and wildlife protection related developments ; 
• Enhancing energy effici ency, use of renewing energy sources . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which 
it is granted).    
 
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament an d of the Council of 17  December  2013 
laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social 
Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European 
Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 , Government Decree 272/2014. 
(XI. 5.) on the Rules of the Use of Funds fr om Certain European Union Funds in the 2014 -2020 
Programming Period . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is granted from non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Mainly public, but also  private institutions and enterpris es with eligible development projects may 
receive support for the accomplishment of the project.  The support schemes must be in line with 
the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures.  
 
The average  subsidy is around 5 0% of the total eligible costs.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
Grant paid from national budget : HUF 15,4 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
Grant schemes are available for the 2014 -2020 period but  may not be applied after the year 2023 . 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.20  Public Administration and Public Service Development OP (PADOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Public Administration and Public Service Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Stimulating the economy has a key role in achieving Hungary 's compet itive advantag e in the region. 
PADOP aims to contribute to that by reducing administrative burdens and increasing service level.  
 
In accordance with the above objectives Priority 1 of PADOP focuses on reducing the administrative 
burdens, Priority 2 of PADOP supports str engthening service centricity and ethical behaviour in public 
services.  
 
Developments take place in a complex framework: the optimisation, simplification and digitalisation 
of processes and organisations and the competence development of public service pro fessionals, G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  development of service level a measurement system will be elaborated ensuring for the examination 
of administrative burdens and thereby the reduction of administrative burdens will be measured at 
the end of the developments.  
The Priority 3 of P ADOP is responsible for Technical assistance linked to the implementation of the 
operational programmes funded by the ESF, ERDF and CF in the 2014 -2020 the programming period.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No  1303/2013 of th e European Parliament and of the Council of 
17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional 
Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European  Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritim e and 
Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development 
Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No  1083/2006 ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014 (XI.5.) on the procedures of absorption of support from 
the European Union funds .  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Budgetary organs; State -owned companies (according to the definition of beneficiaries in the CPR); 
Government offices; Budgetary agencies; National University of Public Service; National Protective 
Service, Law enforcement agencies, Municipalities  (limited ) Government agencies appointed for the 
development and operation of the IPSI system, Academic and higher education institutions; 
Government agencies, Prime Minister 's Office, Managing Authorities; Certifying Authority; 
Intermediate bodies, Other relevant actors of the implementation system . 
 
Non-repayable support may be typically received through priority projects  for the purposes set in 
the application calls.  
 
Typically,  the subsidy may not be in excess of 100 % of the project's total eligible costs. The a verage 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 11,4 billion . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
1 January 2014 – 31 December 2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.21  Supporting the Deprived OP (SDOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Supporting the Deprived Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The SDOP is directed in Hungary at the use of the Fund for Eu ropean Aid to the Most Deprived.  The 
Fund is intended to mitigate the lack of proper meals and basic consumer goods, complemented 
with accompanying measures for reducing poverty. From among the two options provided in the EU 
Regulation on the Fund, the SDOP  was set up according to the ve rsion with target -oriented benefits 
in kind and minimal accompanying services.  
The SDOP  covers three types of activities: the supply of proper meals; the purchase of basic 
consumer goods promoting social inclusion; and, secondarily, the provision of auxili ary services, as 
a non -stand -alone element.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
11 March  2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived ; 
• Government Decree 272 of  2014 (XI.5.) on the rules of use of supports from some EU 
funds in the programming period 2014 -2020. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The support  is distributed to the deprived  through beneficiaries  of key projects , a state organisation 
and a public foundation. The projects are  in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
The subsidy is 100% of the project's total eligible costs. The avera ge contribution of the Hungarian 
government is 15%.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government ) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 45,5 million . 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
From 2014 to 2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
7.22  Territorial and Settlement Development OP (TOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Regional, decentralised economic development and an increase in employment, opening possibilities 
for the population to find work locally are the primary objectives of t he TOP. All priorities and 
measures of the operational programme contribute to that objective directly or indirectly.  
 
The TOP allocates resources primarily to the development actions of local governments by supporting 
their economic development actions an d town and urban development activities related to them.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  Intervention fields relating to the two main strategic objectives:  
 
• Putting in place local conditions in order to stimulate the economy and increase 
employment ; 
• Enterprise friendly and population pre serving development of municipalities, putting in 
place local conditions required for improving the quality of life and social cohesion . 
 
The implementation of the TOP is based on the county regional development concepts and regional 
development programmes  (strategy and operational programmes) developed by the county 
governments for the 2014 -2020 planning period – in the case of cities with county rights the 
integrated urban development strategies and in line with these and building on these the integrated 
territorial programmes that correspond with the development priorities of the TOP.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Government Decree  1702/2014. (XII. 3.) ; 
• Government Decree 272/2014. (XI. 5.) on the utilisation of assistance from EU funds 
during the 2014 -2020 programming period ; 
• Regulation  (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council  laying down 
common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European  Social 
Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Ag ricultural Fund for Rural Development and the 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the 
European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and re pealing Council  Regulation (EC) 
No 1083/2006 . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the pu rposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
According to which the beneficiaries of the TOP development actions are primarily local governments, 
the size of development actions, according to which the TOP finances primarily regional and local 
development actions  and the regional integration of development actions, according to which the 
implementation of the TOP actions is territorially coordinated.  
  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government) in 2015 
  
The total amount paid was HUF 37,5 billion . 
 
8.  Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may no t be applied after the year 2023.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
7.23  Competitive Central Hungary O P (CCHOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme . 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2018.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Competitive Central Hungary Operational Programme  (CCHOP) includes the development 
resources of the Structural Funds (European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund) 
to be used in the CHR and, within the individual sectoral operational programmes, the funds 
proportionate to the CHR area allo cated to the developments and projects which are to be 
implemented as specified in Article 70 Regulation (EU) No. 1303/2013 (Article on operations located 
outside the programme area) and which have an impact at a national level.  
 
The CCHOP allocates the av ailable funding aligned with the following three strategic objectives:  
 
• smart and sustainable increase of regional economic performance (economy of knowledge, 
innovation, entrepreneurial environment, development of SMEs, tourism and support of 
ICT investments);  
• developing the social environment to help increase employment (institutions providing 
child day -care services, programmes promoting increased employment, developing 
education and training systems);  
• community development projects that promote aspects such as competitiveness and 
social cooperation in order to create a healthier environment (enhancing the energy 
efficiency of households and transportation, town rehabilitation development projects, 
promoting social cooperation, improving the opera tion of public administration and public 
services and environmental protection).  
 
The key mission and comprehensive objective of the CCHOP relate to ensuring the development of 
the Central Hungary Region and further improving its competitiveness, whilst simultaneously 
decreasing disparities in development within the region.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
• Government Decree 272/2014. (XI. 5.) on the utilisation of assistance from EU funds 
during the 2014 -2020 programmi ng period ; 
• Government Decree  1707/2014. (XII. 3.) ; 
• Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council  laying down 
common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social 
Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the Europea n Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the 
European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund an d repealing Council Regulation (EC) 
No 1083/2006 .  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is in the form of non -repayable support schemes , except that  use of financial 
instruments is planned with regard to these measures , which grants refundable equity  contribution . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector.  The support 
schem es must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contri bution of the Hungarian 
government) in 2015  
 
The total amount p aid was HUF 33,7 billion . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.13  
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  8.  Duration of the subsidy  
 
These grant schemes may no t be applied after the year 2023 . 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
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