# C_2005195EN.01000801.xml

| 10.8.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 195/8 |
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10.8.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 195/8

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS — DG EAC/40/05

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

‘PROMOTION OF ACTIVE EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP’, for cross-industry trade unions participating in European social dialogue for 2006

PROMOTION OF ACTIVE EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP

(2005/C 195/07)

1.   OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION

This call for proposals supports initiatives conducted by cross-industry trade unions (1), participating in European social dialogue, on identified thematic areas relating to the objectives of the programme to promote active European citizenship, with the specific intention of engaging citizens in the construction of Europe.

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Project proposals should relate to one or more of the following thematic areas, with a view to encouraging reflection and discussion on the construction of the European Union, and/or promoting and disseminating its values and objectives:

| 1. | Developing or demonstrating partnerships with non-governmental organisations in the promotion of the European social model. |
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Developing or demonstrating partnerships with non-governmental organisations in the promotion of the European social model.

| 2. | Supporting young people (from ages 15-25) in developing their aspirations as European citizens, with reference to the Youth Pact, and focusing upon their integration into working life. |
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Supporting young people (from ages 15-25) in developing their aspirations as European citizens, with reference to the Youth Pact, and focusing upon their integration into working life.

| 3. | The production of new trade union education and training tools to promote active European citizenship. |
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The production of new trade union education and training tools to promote active European citizenship.

2.   ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Proposals may be submitted by cross-industry trade unions participating in European social dialogue at both EU and national levels.

Applicants must be established in one of the following countries:

| — | the 25 Member States of the European Union as from 1 May 2004 (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom); |
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the 25 Member States of the European Union as from 1 May 2004 (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom);

| — | the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the EEA Agreement; |
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the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the EEA Agreement;

| — | Romania and Bulgaria in accordance with the protocols signed with each of the respective countries; |
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Romania and Bulgaria in accordance with the protocols signed with each of the respective countries;

| — | Turkey, the conditions for participation to be laid down in accordance with the Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Turkey on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in Community programmes (2). |
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Turkey, the conditions for participation to be laid down in accordance with the Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Turkey on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in Community programmes (2).

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3.   BUDGET AND DURATION OF PROJECTS

The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects is estimated at EUR 1,21 million.

Proposals should contain a funding request of between EUR 35 000 and EUR 150 000.

Financial assistance from the Commission cannot exceed 60 % of the total eligible project costs.

The maximum grant will be EUR 150 000.

Activities must start between 1 May 2006 and 31 October 2006 and must end no later than 30 April 2007.

4.   DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be sent to the Commission no later than 25 November 2005.

5.   FURTHER INFORMATION

The full text of the call for proposals and the application forms are available on the following website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/education_culture/activecitizenship/index_en.htm

Applications must comply with the requirements set out in the full text and be submitted using the form provided.

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(1)  Trade union organisations considered eligible in accordance with Annex 5 to the Communication of 12 August 2004 (COM(2004) 557 final), which replaces Annex 1 to the Communication of 26 June 2002 (COM(2002) 341 final); by way of derogation from Article 114 of the Financial Regulations, cross-industry trade unions participating in the European social dialogue are eligible even if they do not have a legal personality.

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(2)  OJ L 61, 2.3.2002, p. 29.

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