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

8. Questions? 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