Council Regulation (EU) No 390/2014 of 14 April 2014 establishing the ‘Europe for Citizens’ programme for the period 2014-2020
The aim of this programme is
- To contribute to citizens’ understanding of the EU, its history and diversity
- To foster European citizenship and to improve conditions for civic and democratic participation at EU level
- To raise awareness of remembrance, common history and values
- To encourage democratic participation of citizens at EU level, by developing citizens’ understanding of the EU policy making-process and, by promoting opportunities for societal and intercultural engagement and volunteering at EU level
Priorities of the programme for 2018-2020
Specific priorities for European Remembrance (Strand 1)
1. Commemorations of major historical turning points in recent European history
2018 – 2019 – 2020
2. Civil society and civic participation under totalitarian regimes
3. Antisemitism, Anti-Gypsyism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance: drawing the lessons for today
4. Democratic transition and accession to the European Union
Specific priorities for „Democratic engagement and civic participation“ (Strand 2)
1. Debating the future of Europe and challenging Euroscepticism
2. Promoting solidarity in times of crisis
3. Fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding and combatting the stigmatisation of migrants and minority groups
4. European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018
Priorities of the programme for 2016-2020
Priorities of the programme for 2015
Priorities of the programme for 2014
More Information: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/europe-for-citizens_en