1. Regional Policy Implementing Act on Information and Communication 2014-2020 Information and Communication Brussels, 3 October 2013 Peter Fischer, Communication Unit Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy 1

2. Regional Policy Overview Main elements of implementing act Key differences to previous draft discussed 2

3. Regional Policy Main elements Use of and creation of EU emblem Reference to the Fund(s) Temporary and permanent billboards & plaques Posters 3

4. Regional Policy Changes No standard template for billboards/plaques, but as an option: Standard template with EU emblem, incl. reference to the Fund(s) and the European Union in all official languages of the EU References to the EU and Fund again 25% EU emblem to be of equal size as biggest other logo 4

5. Regional Policy Changes – more flexibility In case of an operation with multiple project sites, the MA can decide where to place billboards/plaques (in at least two different places), plus additional communication measures. Definition of fonts allowed for references to EU emblem (Arial is recommended) 5

6. Regional Policy Thank you for your attention! Any comments or questions? 6