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The programme “Europe for Citizens”

Explore the European Commission's proposal for the 2014-2020 Financial Framework with a focus on remembrance, democratic engagement, and civic participation. Enhance understanding and solidarity through debate, reflection, and cooperation. Budget allocation discussed.

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The programme “Europe for Citizens”

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  1. The programme “Europe for Citizens” Which future after 2013? Verena Priem, Jurmala 6th june 2012

  2. Context • European Commission's proposal for a Council regulation (December 2011) • multiannual Financial Framework for the period 2014-2020 • budget: 229 m €

  3. Structure of the new programme • strand 1: remembrance and European Citizenship • strand 2: democratic engagement and civic participation • horizontal action : valorisation

  4. Remembrance / Citizenship (strand 1) • stimulate debate, reflection and cooperation on remembrance, Union integration and history • 19 % of budget (42,6 m €)  increase • limited accessibility

  5. Engagement / Participation (strand 2) • develop citizens' understanding and capacity to participate in the Union policy making process • develop opportunities for solidarity, societal engagement and volunteering at Union level • 61 % of budget (139,45 m €)  decrease • decrease of funding for citizens’ meetings (-3 000) • priority on town twinning networks (annual average: +70 projects funded)

  6. Valorisation (horizontal action / strand 3) • analysis, dissemination and valorisation of project results through internal and external activities in order to boost transferability of results • covers projects within strands 1 and 2 • 10,5 % of budget ( 24 m €) • solely the European Commission is eligible

  7. Conclusion Divison of Budget in %  Consultation national parliaments and Council  decision EP and Council (spring 2013)  programme start January 1st 2014

  8. European Commission EACEA (Education, Audivisual and Culture Executive Agency) Europe for Citizens Points in your country Council of European Municipalities and Regions AFCCRE: verena.priem@afccre.org philippe.tarrisson@afccre.org Questions?

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