Press Release: Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-677/11. SNC Doux Élevage, Société Coopérative Agricole UKL-ARREE v Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Alimentation, de la Pêche, de la Ruralité et de l’Aménagement du territoire, Comité interprofessionnel de la dinde française (CIDEF)

A compulsory voluntary contribution (CVO), extended by decision of the national authorities to all members of a recognised agricultural inter-trade organisation, is not State aid. The contribution is not an advantage granted directly or indirectly through public resources
attributable to the State.