
Article 1 
The aid scheme for grain brandy producers contained in Germany's Spirits Monopoly Law is incompatible with the common market.
Article 2 
Germany shall take all necessary measures to abolish the aid scheme referred to in Article 1 as from 30 September 2006.
Article 3 
By 30 June 2005 at the latest Germany shall report to the Commission on the measures for abolishing the aid scheme.
By 31 December 2006 at the latest Germany shall report to the Commission on the actual application of the measures taken.
Article 4 
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Brussels, 16 November 2004.
For the Commission
Mario MONTI
Member of the Commission