On the basis of these elements, the Commission considers that the version of the compensation mechanism that was in place between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2008 constituted State aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty.
Eelnevat arvesse võttes leiab komisjon, et 1. jaanuarist 2001 kuni 31. detsembrini 2008 kehtinud hüvitamismehhanism on riigiabi asutamislepingu artikli 87 lõike 1 tähenduses.