For så vidt foranstaltningen udgør statsstøtte i betydningen i EF-traktatens artikel 87, stk. 1, skal dens forenelighed med fællesmarkedet vurderes i lyset af undtagelserne i EF-traktatens artikel 87, stk. 2 og 3.
In so far as the measure constitutes State aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the EC Treaty, its compatibility must be assessed in the light of the exceptions provided for in Article 87(2) and (3) of the EC Treaty.