COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 05.12.1996 
COM(96) 627 final 
95/0078 (COD) 
OPINION OF THE COMMISSION 
pursuant to Article 189 b (2) (d) of the EC Treaty, 
on the European Parliament's amendments 
to the Council's common position regarding the 
proposal for a 
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DECISION 
establishing a Community action programme 
in the field of cultural heritage: 
the Raphaël programme 
AMENDING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COMMISSION 
pursuant to Article 189 a (2) of the EC Treaty 

1. Introduction 
1.1 On 6 April 1995 the Commission presented a proposal for a Parliament and 
Council Decision establishing a Community action programme in the field of 
cultural heritage - the Raphaël programme (COM(95) 110 final). 
1.2 On 8 July 1996 the Council adopted a common position on the Commission 
proposal pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 189b(2) of the EC Treaty 
(Common Position (EC) No 51/96). 
1.3 On 22 October 1996 Parliament delivered its opinion on the Council's Common 
Position pursuant to Article 189b(2)(d) of the EC Treaty. 
1.4 In this document the Commission sets out its opinion on the seven amendments 
proposed by Parliament, as required by Article 189b(2)(d) of the EC Treaty. The 
reasons for this opinion are explained in paragraph 3 below. In Annex 1 the 
left-hand column shows the relevant sections of the Common Position before 
amendment whilst the right-hand column shows those same sections incorporating 
the amendments accepted by the Commission. 
2. Aims of the proposal 
The aim of the proposal is that Parliament and the Council should adopt, under the 
co-decision procedure, a programme concerning Europe's movable and non-movable 
cultural heritage. 
The aim of the action programme is to give fresh impetus to Community activities 
in this field, which has been designated as a priority area for Community cultural action. 
This programme, which calls for the pooling of expertise on quality projects with 
a European dimension, should make a significant contribution to "creating an ever-closer 
union among the people's of Europe"1 and "to the flowering of the cultures of the 
Member States, while respecting their national and regional diversity and at the same time 
bringing the common cultural heritage to the fore"2 and should serve to affirm European 
citizenship. 
The programme is designed to encourage cooperation between Member States and 
to support and supplement the action taken by Member States, by the regions and by the 
various cultural bodies, both public and private. 
1 Treaty on European Union, Article A. 
2 EC Treaty, Article 128(1). 
2 
The specific objectives of the programme may be classified as follows: 
Action I Conservation, protection and development of the European cultural 
heritage by means of European cooperation 
Action II Cooperation for the exchange of know-how and the development of the 
techniques applied in the heritage sector 
Action III Public access, involvement and awareness 
Action IV Cooperation with non-member countries and international organizations. 
3. Commission position on the amendments proposed by Parliament at second 
reading 
3.1 Amendments accepted 
The Commission accepts 5 of the 7 amendments proposed by Parliament, namely 
amendments 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. 
Amendments 1. 2 and 8 clarify the distinction between heritage and tourism and 
redefine the "sensitive" groups. 
Amendment 6 would delete the Article providing for a review of the overall 
budget, which the common position sets at ECU 30 million for four years. As the 
Commission maintains its proposal (ECU 67 million for five years or 
ECU 57 million for four years), there would be no need for a review of the 
budgetary allocation. The Commission therefore agrees that this Article should 
be deleted. 
Amendment 7 would raise the maximum amount for projects under Action I. The 
Commission feels that the new ceiling (ECU 250 000) is more realistic, 
particularly after one year of implementing the preparatory measures for Raphaël. 
3.2 Amendments rejected 
Amendments 4 and 5 are rejected: 
Amendment 4 would delete Article 8, which contains the advisory committee 
procedure (procedure I of Decision 87/373/EEC) to which the Commission 
remains attached, having mentioned it expressly in its statement when the 
common position was adopted and repeated it in its communication to Parliament 
on the common position. At the same time the Commission also reserved the 
right to review the entire wording of Articles 7 and 8. It is therefore with a view 
to remaining coherent that it has rejected amendment 4. 
3 
Amendment 5 provides for an overall budget of ECU 86 million for a four-year 
period (1997-2000) instead of the ECU 30 million which the Common Position 
would make available over the same period. The Commission maintains its 
original proposal of ECU 67 million over five years (1996-2000) that is, 
ECU 57 million for 1997-2000; 
4. Conclusion 
The Commission recommends that the Council approve the amended proposal shown at 
Annex I. 
ANNEX 1 
Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council 
establishing a Community action programme 
in the field of cultural heritage -
The Raphael programme 
Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE 
COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE 
COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the 
European Community, and in particular 
Article 128 thereof, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the 
European Community, and in particular 
Article 128 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the 
Commission \ Having regard to the proposal from the 
Commission \ 
Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic 
and Social Committee 2, Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic 
and Social Committee 2, 
Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee 
of the Regions 3, Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee 
of the Regions 3, 
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid 
down in Article 189b of the Treaty 4, Acting in accordance with the procedure laid 
down in Article 189b of the Treaty 4, 
OJ No C 265, 12.9.1996, p.4. 
OJ No C 256, 2.10.1995, p. 38. 
OJ No C 100, 2. 4.1996, p. 119. 
Opinion of the European Parliament of 22 October 1996 on the Council common position of 8 July 1996 (OJ No C 
264, 11.9.1996, p. 69). 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
(1) Whereas the most tangible and (1) 
influential reality of Europe as a 
whole is not merely its geographical, 
political, economic and social 
features but also its culture; 
(2) Whereas Title IX of the Treaty is (2) 
devoted specifically to culture and 
states that the Community shall 
contribute to the flowering of the 
cultures of the Member States, while 
respecting their national and regional 
diversity and at the same time 
bringing the common cultural 
heritage to the fore; 
(3) Whereas Article 128 of the Treaty (3) 
identifies cultural heritage as a 
specific field of action and that 
cultural heritage is the expression of 
national and regional identities and 
the links between peoples; whereas 
it must be preserved and the public's 
access to it improved (including for 
those who face particular problems 
of access) in order to contribute to 
greater mutual understanding and 
respect; 
(4) Whereas Community action can (4) 
contribute to better preservation of 
the cultural heritage by promoting 
the exchange of experiences and 
expertise and encouraging 
operational synergies and 
partnership; 
(5) Whereas, because of its (5) 
socio-economic dimension, the 
preservation of the cultural heritage 
is an element in a design for society 
and can contribute significantly to 
job creation and regional 
development and to improving the 
quality of life and the day-to-day 
environment of ordinary people; 
whereas contemporary creative work 
can play an important role in this 
respect; Whereas the most tangible and 
influential reality of Europe as a 
whole is not merely its geographical, 
political, economic and social 
features but also its culture; 
Whereas Title IX of the Treaty is 
devoted specifically to culture and 
states that the Community shall 
contribute to the flowering of the 
cultures of the Member States, while 
respecting their national and regional 
diversity and at the same time 
bringing the common cultural 
heritage to the fore; 
Whereas Article 128 of the Treaty 
identifies cultural heritage as a 
specific field of action and that 
cultural heritage is the expression of 
national and regional identities and 
the links between peoples; whereas 
it must be preserved and the public's 
access to it improved (including for 
those who face particular problems 
of access) in order to contribute to 
greater mutual understanding and 
respect; 
Whereas Community action can 
contribute to better preservation of 
the cultural heritage by promoting 
the exchange of experiences and 
expertise and encouraging 
operational synergies and 
partnership; 
Whereas, because of its 
socio-economic dimension, the 
preservation of the cultural heritage 
is an element in a design for society 
and can contribute significantly to 
job creation, the promotion of 
tourism and regional development 
and to improving the quality of life 
and the day-to-day environment of 
ordinary people; whereas 
contemporary creative work can play 
an important role in this respect; 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
(6) Whereas culture is an important area (6) 
for action in the context of the 
information society, as highlighted in 
the Commission communication 
entitled Europe's way to the 
information society: an action plan-, 
(7) Whereas research must be carried (7) 
out at Community level on the 
preservation of the cultural heritage; 
whereas Community action in 
research, technological development 
and demonstration is undertaken in 
accordance with the technological 
research and development 
Framework Programme1 , which 
could be of benefit to this 
programme; 
(8) Whereas the Commission has gained (8) 
experience through the activities 
undertaken to date in particular in 
the field of architectural heritage and 
the results of the consultations it has 
held with all the parties concerned; 
(9) Whereas the European Parliament (9) 
attaches importance to Community 
action in favour of heritage, and in 
particular to training, research, 
raising the awareness of young 
people and adolescents, cooperation 
with non-member countries and the 
Council of Europe and links with 
other Community policies, 
particularly as regards training and 
regional development2 ; Whereas culture is an important area 
for action in the context of the 
information society, as highlighted in 
the Commission communication 
entitled Europe's way to the 
information society: an action plan-, 
Whereas research must be carried 
out at Community level on the 
preservation of the cultural heritage; 
whereas Community action in 
research, technological development 
and demonstration is undertaken in 
accordance with the technological 
research and development 
Framework Programme1 , which 
could be of benefit to this 
programme; 
Whereas the Commission has gained 
experience through the activities 
undertaken to date in particular in 
the field of architectural heritage and 
the results of the consultations it has 
held with all the parties concerned; 
Whereas the European Parliament 
attaches importance to Community 
action in favour of heritage, and in 
particular to training, research, 
raising the awareness of young 
people and adolescents, cooperation 
with non-member countries and the 
Council of Europe and links with 
other Community policies, 
particularly as regards training and 
regional development2 ; 
Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth 
framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development 
and demonstration (1994 to 1998), OJ No L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1. 
European Parliament Resolution on protecting the European cultural heritage, OJ No C 62, 30.5.1974, p. 5. 
European Parliament Resolution on the protection of the architectural and archaeological heritage, OJ No C 267, 
11.10.1982, p. 25. 
European Parliament Resolution on the conservation of the Community's architectural and archaeological heritage, 
OJ No C 309, 5.12.1988, p. 423. 
European Parliament Resolution on preserving the architectural heritage and protecting cultural assets, OJ No C 72, 
15. 3.1993, p. 160. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
(10) Whereas the European Parliament 
has passed Resolutions on the 
contribution of the Community to 
work on restoring outstanding 
examples of the architectural 
heritage1 ; 
(11) Whereas the Council has expressed 
an interest in closer cooperation in 
the areas of architectural heritage, 
works of art, artifacts and archives, 
in particular as regards the exchange 
of knowledge, documentation and 
training and in view of the important 
role of networks of cultural 
organizations in cultural cooperation 
in Europe2 ; 110) Whereas the European Parliament 
has passed Resolutions on the 
contribution of the Community to 
work on restoring outstanding 
examples of the architectural 
heritage1 ; 
!11) Whereas the Council has expressed 
an interest in closer cooperation in 
the areas of architectural heritage, 
works of art, artifacts and archives, 
in particular as regards the exchange 
of knowledge, documentation and 
training and in view of the important 
role of networks of cultural 
organizations in cultural cooperation 
in Europe2 ; 
European Parliament Resolution on economic aid to Mount Athos (monastery region), OJ No C 144, 15.6.1981, 
p. 92. 
European Parliament Resolution on the participation of Community financial instruments in the restoration of the 
historic centre of the city of Palermo, OJ No C 187, 18.7.1988, p. 160. 
European Parliament Resolution on aid for the reconstruction of the Chiado district of Lisbon, OJ No C 262, 
10.10.1988, p. 110. 
European Parliament Resolution on the conservation of the Community's architectural and archaeological heritage, 
OJ No C 309, 5.12.1988, p. 423. 
European Parliament Resolution on the fire at the Gran Teatro del Liceo (Barcelona), OJ No C 61, 28.2.1994, 
p. 184. 
Resolution of the Ministers responsible for Cultural Affairs meeting within the Council of 13 November 1986 on the 
protection of Europe's architectural heritage, OJ No C 320, 13.12.1986, p. 1. 
Resolution of the Ministers with responsibility for Cultural Affairs meeting within the Council of 13 November 1986 
on the conservation of works of art and artifacts, OJ No C 320, 13.12.1986, p. 3. 
Resolution of the Council and the Ministers of Culture meeting within the Council of 14 November 1991 on 
arrangements concerning archives, OJ No C 314, 5.12.1994, p. 2. 
Council conclusions of 17 June 1994 concerning greater cooperation in the field of archives, OJ No C 235, 
23.8.1994, p. 3. 
Resolution of the Council and the Ministers of Culture meeting within the Council of 14 November 1991 on 
European cultural networks, OJ No C 314, 5.12.1991, p. 1. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
112) Whereas, in its communication "New 
prospects for Community cultural 
action", the Commission states that 
Community action should be 
extended to the moveable heritage 
and steps taken to promote dialogue 
and cooperation between those 
involved and encourage the 
dissemination of experiences and 
specialized information; whereas the 
European Parliament and the Council 
have encouraged this approach1 ; 12) Whereas, in its communication "New 
prospects for Community cultural 
action", the Commission states that 
Community action should be 
extended to the moveable heritage 
and steps taken to promote dialogue 
and cooperation between those 
involved and encourage the 
dissemination of experiences and 
specialized information; whereas the 
European Parliament and the Council 
have encouraged this approach1 ; 
13) Whereas the European institutions 
have stressed the importance of 
integrating the different aspects of 
cultural heritage in a coherent 
Community action2 which takes 
account of the richness and diversity 
of the moveable and non-moveable 
heritage and supports the work of 
the numerous parties involved; 13) Whereas the European institutions 
have stressed the importance of 
integrating the different aspects of 
cultural heritage in a coherent 
Community action2 which takes 
account of the richness and diversity 
of the moveable and non-moveable 
heritage and supports the work of 
the numerous parties involved; 
;14) Whereas it remains necessary to 
communicate to as wide a public as 
possible, by means of general 
information, the importance of 
protecting the cultural heritage; '14) Whereas it remains necessary to 
communicate to as wide a public as 
possible, by means of general 
information, the importance of 
protecting the cultural heritage; 
European Parliament Resolution on the Commission communication entitled "New prospects for Community cultural 
action", OJ No C 42, 15.2.1993, p. 173. 
European Parliament Resolution on Community policy in the field of culture, OJ No C 44, 14.2.1994, p. 184. 
Conclusions of the Council and Ministers of Culture meeting within the Council of 12 November 1992 on guidelines 
for Community cultural action, OJ No C 336, 19.12.1992, p. 1. 
European Parliament Resolution on preserving the architectural heritage and protecting cultural assets, OJ No C 72, 
15. 3.1993, p. 160. 
Council conclusions of 17 June 1994 on drawing up a Community Action Plan in the field of cultural heritage, 
OJ No C 235, 23.8.1994, p. 1. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
(15) Whereas Community action should 
take account of the changing nature 
of the definition of heritage and 
include all types of heritage by 
encouraging multidisciplinary 
approaches; 
(16) Whereas the Commission has 
organized consultations with all 
interested parties, particularly the 
departments in the Member States, 
the professionals, non-governmental 
organizations, foundations and 
associations, with a view to 
preparing an action programme in the 
field of cultural heritage; 
(17) Whereas there are numerous links 
between the cultural heritage in the 
Community and that in third 
countries; whereas, therefore, this 
field is ideally suited to developing 
forms of cooperation with third 
countries and with the Council of 
Europe and other competent 
international organizations in the 
cultural sector such as UNESCO, in 
accordance with the requirements of 
the Treaty and the conclusions and 
resolutions cited above; (15) Whereas Community action should 
take account of the changing nature 
of the definition of heritage and 
include all types of heritage by 
encouraging multidisciplinary 
approaches; 
(16) Whereas the Commission has 
organized consultations with all 
interested parties, particularly the 
departments in the Member States, 
the professionals, non-governmental 
organizations, foundations and 
associations, with a view to 
preparing an action programme in the 
field of cultural heritage; 
(17) Whereas there are numerous links 
between the cultural heritage in the 
Community and that in third 
countries; whereas, therefore, this 
field is ideally suited to developing 
forms of cooperation with third 
countries and with the Council of 
Europe and other competent 
international organizations in the 
cultural sector such as UNESCO, in 
accordance with the requirements of 
the Treaty and the conclusions and 
resolutions cited above; 
!18) Whereas the conclusions of the 
Copenhagen European Council of 
21-23 June 1993 call for Community 
programmes to be opened up to the 
countries of Central and Eastern 
Europe that are party to association 
agreements; whereas the Community 
has signed cooperation agreements 
that include a section on culture with 
certain third countries; 118) Whereas the conclusions of the 
Copenhagen European Council of 
21-23 June 1993 call for Community 
programmes to be opened up to the 
countries of Central and Eastern 
Europe that are party to association 
agreements; whereas the Community 
has signed cooperation agreements 
that include a section on culture with 
certain third countries; 
,AX) 
Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
|19) Whereas this Decision lays down, for 
the entire duration of the 
programme, a financial framework 
constituting the principal point of 
reference, within the meaning of 
point 1 of the Declaration by the 
European Parliament, the Council and 
Commission of 6 March 1995, for 
the budgetary authority during the 
annual budgetary procedure; [19) Whereas this Decision lays down, for 
the entire duration of the 
programme, a financial framework 
constituting the principal point of 
reference, within the meaning of 
point 1 of the Declaration by the 
European Parliament, the Council and 
Commission of 6 March 1995, for 
the budgetary authority during the 
annual budgetary procedure; 
(20) Whereas measures under this 
programme will also take account of 
the complementary nature of 
measures which may be taken under 
other Community policies; 
(21) Whereas the implementation of this 
programme relies on close 
' cooperation with the national 
authorities, with a view to ensuring 
that Community action supports and 
supplements activities at national 
level in confirming respect for the 
principle of subsidiarity, as it is 
defined by Article 3b of the Treaty; 
(22) Whereas, in the light of experience, 
it might prove necessary to amend 
the thresholds laid down for the 
Community financial contribution for 
the various types of project provided 
for in the Annex (Actions I, II and III); (20) Whereas measures under this 
programme will also take account of 
the complementary nature of 
measures which may be taken under 
other Community policies; 
(21) Whereas the implementation of this 
programme relies on close 
cooperation with the national 
authorities, with a view to ensuring 
that Community action supports and 
supplements activities at national 
level in confirming respect for the 
principle of subsidiarity, as it is 
defined by Article 3b of the Treaty; 
(22) Whereas, in the light of experience, 
it might prove necessary to amend 
the thresholds laid down for the 
Community financial contribution for 
the various types of project provided 
for in the Annex (Actions I, II and III); 
[23) Whereas a modus vivendi was 
concluded on 20 December 1994 
between the European Parliament, 
the Council and the Commission 
concerning the implementing 
measures for acts adopted in 
accordance with the procedure laid 
down in Article 189b of the Treaty1, (23) Whereas a modus vivendi was 
concluded on 20 December 1994 
between the European Parliament, 
the Council and the Commission 
concerning the implementing 
measures for acts adopted in 
accordance with the procedure laid 
down in Article T89b of the Treaty1, 
OJ No C 102, 4.4.1996, p. 1 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 Article 1 
The Raphael action programme in the field of 
cultural heritage, hereinafter referred to as 
"the programme", is hereby established for the 
period from 1 January 1997 to 
31 December 2000. The Raphael action programme in the field of 
cultural heritage, hereinafter referred to as 
"the programme", is hereby established for the 
period from 1 January 1997 to 
31 December 2000. 
The aim of the programme is to support and 
supplement, through cooperation, the action 
taken by the Member States in the field of 
cultural heritage of European importance. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the powers of the Member 
States to define cultural heritage, for the 
purposes of the scope of the programme: 
- "cultural heritage" shall mean moveable and 
immoveable heritage (museums and 
collections, libraries and archives including 
photographic, cinematographic and sound 
archives), archaeological and underwater 
heritage, architectural heritage, assemblages 
and sites and cultural landscapes 
(assemblages of cultural and natural 
objects); 
- "preservation" shall mean all activities 
contributing to better knowledge, 
management, conservation, restoration, 
display and accessibility of cultural heritage. The aim of the programme is to support and 
supplement, through cooperation, the action 
taken by the Member States in the field of 
cultural heritage of European importance. 
Article 2 
Without prejudice to the powers of the Member 
States to define cultural heritage, for the 
purposes of the scope of the programme: 
- "cultural heritage" shall mean moveable and 
immoveable heritage (museums and 
collections, libraries and archives including 
photographic, cinematographic and sound 
archives), archaeological and underwater 
heritage, architectural heritage, assemblages 
and sites and cultural landscapes 
(assemblages of cultural and natural 
objects); 
- "preservation" shall mean all activities 
contributing to better knowledge, 
management, conservation, restoration, 
display and accessibility of cultural heritage. 
At 
Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Article 3 
The programme shall encourage cooperation at 
European level between Member States in the 
field of cultural heritage. It shall support and 
supplement their action in accordance with the 
principle of subsidiarity by contributing to the 
flowering of their cultures, while respecting 
their national and regional diversity and at the 
same time bringing the common cultural 
heritage to the fore. 
To that end and in accordance with the general 
aim set out in the second subparagraph of 
Article 1, the following are the specific 
objectives of the programme based on the 
development of transnational cooperation: 
(a) to encourage the conservation and 
restoration of aspects of the cultural 
heritage which are of European 
importance, helping to develop and 
promote them; 
(b) to encourage the development of 
transnational cooperation between 
institutions and/or those involved in the 
cultural heritage field, in order to 
contribute to the pooling of skills and the 
development of best practice in the 
preservation of the cultural heritage; 
(c) to improve access to the cultural heritage 
in its European dimension and encourage 
the active participation of the general 
public, in particular children and young 
people, in the safeguarding and 
development of the European cultural 
heritage; Article 3 
The programme shall encourage cooperation at 
European level between Member States in the 
field of cultural heritage. It shall support and 
supplement their action in accordance with the 
principle of subsidiarity by contributing to the 
flowering of their cultures, while respecting 
their national and regional diversity and at the 
same time bringing the common cultural 
heritage to the fore. 
To that end and in accordance with the general 
aim set out in the second subparagraph of 
Article 1, the following are the specific 
objectives of the programme based on the 
development of transnational cooperation: 
(a) to encourage the conservation and 
restoration of aspects of the cultural 
heritage which are of European 
importance, helping to develop and 
promote them; 
(b) to encourage the development of 
transnational cooperation between 
institutions and/or those involved in the 
cultural heritage field, in order to 
contribute to the pooling of skills and the 
development of best practice in the 
preservation of the cultural heritage; 
(c) to improve access to the cultural heritage 
in its European dimension and encourage 
the active participation of the general 
public, in particular children and young 
people, the under-privileaed and those 
living in the outlying and rural areas of the 
Union, in the safeguarding and 
development of the European cultural 
heritage; 
(d) to encourage transnational cooperation in 
developing new technologies for 
application in the various heritage 
categories and disciplines and in preserving 
traditional cultural heritage trades and 
techniques; (d) to encourage transnational cooperation in 
developing new technologies for 
application in the various heritage 
categories and disciplines and in preserving 
traditional cultural heritage trades and 
techniques; 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
to have account taken of the heritage 
dimension in other Community 
programmes and policies; (e) to have account taken of the heritage 
dimension in other Community 
programmes and policies; 
(f) to encourage cooperation with third 
countries and the relevant international 
organizations. (f) to encourage cooperation with third 
countries and the relevant international 
organizations. 
Article 4 Article 4 
In order to achieve the objectives set out in the 
second subparagraph of Article 3, the projects 
developed under the programme will have to 
have a European dimension and offer added 
value compared with actions carried out in the 
Member States and meet the following criteria: 
- contribute to the promotion of the cultural 
heritage, including the provision of 
information on it; 
- present interest at Community level because 
of their exemplary, innovative or informative 
nature; In order to achieve the objectives set out in the 
second subparagraph of Article 3, the projects 
developed under the programme will have to 
have a European dimension and offer added 
value compared with actions carried out in the 
Member States and meet the following criteria: 
- contribute to the promotion of the cultural 
heritage, including the provision of 
information on it; 
- present interest at Community level because 
of their exemplary, innovative or informative 
nature; 
deal with problems posed by the 
preservation of the cultural heritage and 
contribute to the development of the best 
preservation practices; 
be likely to produce a multiplier effect in 
cultural, educative or socio-economic terms. deal with problems posed by the 
preservation of the cultural heritage and 
contribute to the development of the best 
preservation practices; 
be likely to produce a multiplier effect in 
cultural, educative or socio-economic terms. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Article 5 Article 5 
The actions described in the Annex shall be 
carried out in pursuit of the objectives set out 
in the second subparagraph of Article 3. They 
shall be implemented in accordance with the 
procedure laid down in Article 7. 
Article 6 The actions described in the Annex shall be 
carried out in pursuit of the objectives set out 
in the second subparagraph of Article 3. They 
shall be implemented in accordance with the 
procedure laid down in Article 7. 
Article 6 
1. The programme shall be open to 
participation by the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe in accordance with 
the conditions laid down in the Additional 
Protocols to the Association Agreements on 
participation in Community programmes 
concluded, or to be concluded, with those 
countries. The programme shall be open to 
participation by Cyprus and Malta and to 
cooperation with other third countries which 
have concluded association or cooperation 
agreements involving cultural clauses, on the 
basis of additional appropriations to be provided 
according to procedures to be agreed with 
those countries. 1. The programme shall be open to 
participation by the associated countries of 
Central and Eastern Europe in accordance with 
the conditions laid down in the Additional 
Protocols to the Association Agreements on 
participation in Community programmes 
concluded, or to be concluded, with those 
countries. The programme shall be open to 
participation by Cyprus and Malta and to 
cooperation with other third countries which 
have concluded association or cooperation 
agreements involving cultural clauses, on the 
basis of additional appropriations to be provided 
according to procedures to be agreed with 
those countries. 
2. The Community and the Member States 
shall promote cooperation with the Council of 
Europe and with other relevant international 
organizations in the cultural sector 
(e.g. UNESCO), while ensuring that the 
instruments adopted are complementary and 
respect the individual identity and autonomy of 
each institution and organization and that 
resources are put to the best possible use. 2. The Community and the Member States 
shall promote cooperation with the Council of 
Europe and with other relevant international 
organizations in the cultural sector 
(e.g. UNESCO), while ensuring that the 
instruments adopted are complementary and 
respect the individual identity and autonomy of 
each institution and organization and that 
resources are put to the best possible use. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Article 7 Article 7 
1. The Commission shall implement the 
programme in accordance with this Decision. 
2. In carrying out its task, the Commission 
shall be assisted by a Committee composed of 
two representatives per Member State and 
chaired by the representative of the 
Commission. Members of the Committee may 
be assisted by experts or advisers. 
3. The representative of the Commission shall 
submit to the Committee a draft of the 
measures to be taken with regard to: 
the annual work programme; 
a general picture of the balance between 
the various actions; 
the selection rules and criteria for the 
various types of project described under 
each of the actions provided for in the 
Annex; 
projects in which the requested 
Community contribution exceeds 
ECU 30 000. That threshold may be 
revised by the Committee in the light of 
experience; 
any amendment of the thresholds for the 
Community financial contribution for the 
various types of project provided for in the 
Annex (Actions I, II and III); 1. The Commission shall implement the 
programme in accordance with this Decision. 
2. The following measures shall be adopted in 
accordance with the procedure set out in 
Article 8(2): 
the annual work programme; 
a general picture of the balance between 
the various actions; 
the selection rules and criteria for the 
various types of project described under 
each of the actions provided for in the 
Annex; 
any amendment of the thresholds for the 
Community financial contribution for the 
various types of project provided for in the 
Annex (Actions I, II and III); 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
the detailed rules for monitoring and 
assessing the programme and the 
conclusions of the evaluation reports laid 
down in Article 11 and any other measure 
readjusting the programme arising 
therefrom. the detailed rules for monitoring and 
assessing the programme. 
3. Decisions on the granting of Community 
financial assistance for projects for which the 
assistance exceeds ECU 30 000 shall be 
adopted in accordance with Article 8(3). 
4. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on 
the draft of the measures referred to in 
paragraph 3 within a time limit which the 
Chairman may lay down according to the 
urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be 
delivered by the majority laid down in 
Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of 
decisions which the Council is required to adopt 
on a proposal from the Commission. The votes 
of the representatives of the Member States 
within the Committee shall be weighted in the 
manner set out in that Article. The Chairman 
shall not vote. 
The Commission shall adopt measures which 
shall apply immediately. 
However, if these measures are not in 
accordance with the opinion of the Committee, 
they shall be communicated by the Commission 
to the Council forthwith. In that event, the 
Commission may defer application of the 
measures which it has decided for a period of 
two months from the date of such 
communication. 
The Council, acting by qualified majority, may 
take a different decision within the time limit 
referred to in the previous subparagraph. 
5. Members of the boards for the selection of 
projects shall be appointed on proposals from 
the Member States. The proceedings of the 
boards - the composition of which may not be 
made public until the completion of their tasks 
- must remain confidential and decisions must 
be taken by consensus. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Article 8 Article 8 
1. The Commission may consult the Committee on 
any other question concerning the implementation of 
the programme as well as on the measures provided 
for in Article 7(3). 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a 
Committee composed of the representatives of the 
Member States and chaired by the representative of 
the Commission. 
2. The representative of the Commission shall 
submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to 
be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on 
the draft, within a time limit which the Chairman 
may lay down according to the urgency of the 
matter, if necessary by taking a vote. 
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in 
addition, each Member State shall have the right to 
ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. 
The Commission shall take the utmost account of 
the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall 
inform the Committee of the manner in which its 
opinion has been taken into account. 2. The representative of the Commission shall 
submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to 
be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on 
the draft within a time limit which the chairman may 
lay down according to the urgency of the matter. 
The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid 
down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of 
decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a 
proposal from the Commission. The votes of the 
representatives of the Member States within the 
Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out 
in that Article. The chairman shall not vote. 
The Commission shall adopt measures which shall 
apply immediately. However, if these measures are 
not in accordance with the opinion of the 
Committee, they shall be communicated by the 
Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event: 
The Commission may defer application of the 
measures which it has decided for a period of not 
more than one month from the date of such 
communication; 
3. The representative of the Commission shall keep 
the Committee informed in good time and on a 
regular basis of the financial assistance granted 
under the programme (amount, duration, breakdown, 
beneficiaries). The Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take 
a different decision within the time limit referred to 
in the previous paragraph. 
3. The representative of the Commission shall 
submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to 
be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on 
the draft, within a time limit which the Chairman 
may lay down according to the urgency of the 
matter, if necessary by taking a vote. 
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in 
addition, each Member State shall have the right to 
ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. 
The Commission shall take the utmost account of 
the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall 
inform the Committee of the manner in which its 
opinion has been taken into account. 
4. At the request of the Commission, the 
Committee may examine any matter relating to the 
application of this Decision. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Article 9 Article 9 
1. The financial framework for the 
implementation of the programme for the period 
referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at 
ECU 30 million. 
2. The annual appropriations shall be 
authorized by the budgetary authority within 
the limits of the financial perspective. 
3. The financial framework mentioned in 
paragraph 1 will be subject to re-examination 
before the end of the second year, on a 
proposal from the Commission, in the light of 
the budgetary situation and the results obtained 
in the first phase of the programme. 
Article 10 
The Commission shall seek to ensure, if 
necessary in collaboration with the Member 
States, that the actions provided for in the 
programme and the other cultural programmes, 
and in programmes under other provisions of 
the Treaty with cultural-heritage aspects, are 
coherent and complementary; it shall also 
assess the overall effect of these programmes 
on the heritage. 
Article 11 
1. After the programme has been in operation 
for two years and six months, and within 
six months of the end of that period, the 
Commission, after having consulted the 
Committee, shall present a detailed evaluation 
report on the results achieved to the European 
Parliament and the Council, accompanied, 
where necessary, by any measures to adjust 
the programme. This report is intended to 
assess, both qualitatively and quantitatively, 
the extent to which the programmeras 
achieved the objectives listed in Article 3. 
2. After the programme has been carried out, 
the Commission shall submit to the European 
Parliament, the Council and the Committee of 
the Regions a qualitative and quantitative report 
on the implementation and achievements of the 
programme in the light of the objectives 
referred to in paragraph 1. 1. The financial framework for the 
implementation of the programme for the period 
referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at 
ECU 57 million. 
2. The annual appropriations shall be 
authorized by the budgetary authority within 
the limits of the financial perspective. 
Article 10 
The Commission shall seek to ensure, if 
necessary in collaboration with the Member 
States, that the actions provided for in the 
programme and the other cultural programmes, 
and in programmes under other provisions of 
the Treaty with cultural-heritage aspects, are 
coherent and complementary; it shall also 
assess the overall effect of these programmes 
on the heritage. 
Article 11 
1. After the programme has been in operation 
for two years and six months, and within 
six months of the end of that period, the 
Commission, after having consulted the 
Committee, shall present a detailed evaluation 
report on the results achieved to the European 
Parliament and the Council, accompanied, 
where necessary, by any measures to adjust 
the programme. This report is intended to 
assess, both qualitatively and quantitatively, 
the extent to which the programme has 
achieved the objectives listed in Article 3. 
2. After the programme has been carried out, 
the Commission shall submit to the European 
Parliament, the Council and the Committee of 
the Regions a qualitative and quantitative report 
on the implementation and achievements of the 
programme in the light of the objectives 
referred to in paragraph 1. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Article 12 Article, 12 
The programme, together with practical 
information, for each of the actions or 
measures, as regards the procedure, the closing 
dates for the submission of applications and the 
documents which must accompany 
applications, shall be published each year in 
the "C" series of the Official Journal of the 
European Communities. 
The Commission shall give priority to publicity 
and the dissemination of information on the 
programme so as to ensure that all cultural 
operators and networks are informed about and 
aware of the actions which concern them. The programme, together with practical 
information, for each of the actions or 
measures, as regards the procedure, the closing 
dates for the submission of applications and the 
documents which must accompany 
applications, shall be published each year in 
the "C" series of the Official Journal of the 
European Communities. 
The Commission shall give priority to publicity 
and the dissemination of information on the 
programme so as to ensure that all cultural 
operators and networks are informed about and 
aware of the actions which concern them. 
All projects receiving financial support under 
the programme shall be required to display the 
European Union flag and acknowledgement of 
the funding. All projects receiving financial support under 
the programme shall be required to display the 
European Union flag and acknowledgement of 
the funding. 
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For the European Parliament 
The President For the Council 
The President For the European Parliament 
The President For the Council 
The President 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
ANNEX ANNEX 
Community action programme 
in the field of cultural heritage -
The Raphael programme Community action programme 
in the field of cultural heritage -
The Raphael programme 
The aim of the Raphael programme is to 
support actions at European level in all 
categories of moveable and immoveable 
cultural heritage, in compliance with the 
principle of subsidiarity. 
Action I - Conservation, safeguarding and 
development of the European 
cultural heritage through European 
cooperation 
- The aim of this action is to contribute to the 
conservation, safeguarding and development 
of the European cultural heritage, particularly 
if under threat, by encouraging the 
development and pooling of the best 
practices with a view to creating an 
environment conducive to the preservation 
and restoration of the cultural heritage. 
- This action will involve the following 
measures: The aim of the Raphael programme is to 
support actions at European level in all 
categories of moveable and immoveable 
cultural heritage, in compliance with the 
principle of subsidiarity. 
Action I - Conservation, safeguarding and 
development of the European 
cultural heritage through European 
cooperation 
- The aim of this action is to contribute to the 
conservation, safeguarding and development 
of the European cultural heritage, particularly 
if under threat, by encouraging the 
development and pooling of the best 
practices with a view to creating an 
environment conducive to the preservation 
and restoration of the cultural heritage. 
- This action will involve the following 
measures: 
1. Support for projects for the conservation 
and safeguarding of the cultural heritage 
which qualify as "European heritage 
laboratories" by virtue of the interest or 
exemplary value of their content. The 
projects must be submitted by the 
competent authorities in the Member States 
and must relate to works, monuments or 
sites of exceptional historic, architectural or 
artistic importance, and especially those 
where operations of particular complexity 
from the scientific and/or technical point of 
view are required for their conservation. Support for projects for the conservation 
and safeguarding of the cultural heritage 
which qualify as "European heritage 
laboratories" by virtue of the interest or 
exemplary value of their content. The 
projects must be submitted by the 
competent authorities in the Member States 
and must relate to works, monuments or 
sites of exceptional historic, architectural or 
artistic importance, and especially those 
where operations of particular complexity 
from the scientific and/or technical point of 
view are required for their conservation. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
The "laboratories", which may be granted 
Community support under the programme 
for four years, should particularly associate 
with their operation a multidisciplinary 
European team bringing together the most 
eminent specialists, with a view to 
studying extremely difficult conservation 
problems and developing appropriate 
approaches, methods and/or techniques, 
ensuring added value in each project. 
Those in charge of projects will be 
expected to ensure that experience 
acquired in the course of projects is 
adequately disseminated. 
2. Support for projects for the conservation 
and safeguarding of the European cultural 
heritage in connection with common themes 
to be determined by the Commission after 
submission to the Committee referred to in 
Article 7 of the Decision, bearing in mind 
problem areas relating to the different 
categories of the cultural heritage. The 
projects, which should be submitted by the 
person(s) in charge of the property 
concerned, may last a maximum of three 
years. Priority will be given to projects 
having exemplary value and a multiplier 
effect in cultural, technical and 
socio-economic terms and/or in terms of 
access to heritage. Those in charge of 
projects will be expected to ensure that 
experience acquired in the management 
and/or preservation problems involved is 
adequately disseminated among 
professionals. The "laboratories", which may be granted 
Community support under the programme 
for four years, should particularly associate 
with their operation a multidisciplinary 
European team bringing together the most 
eminent specialists, with a view to 
studying extremely difficult conservation 
problems and developing appropriate 
approaches, methods and/or techniques, 
ensuring added value in each project. 
Those in charge of projects will be 
expected to ensure that experience 
acquired in the course of projects is 
adequately disseminated. 
2. Support for projects for the conservation 
and safeguarding of the European cultural 
heritage in connection with common themes 
to be determined by the Commission after 
submission to the Committee referred to in 
Article 7 of the Decision, bearing in mind 
problem areas relating to the different 
categories of the cultural heritage. The 
projects, which should be submitted by the 
person(s) in charge of the property 
concerned, may last a maximum of three 
years. Priority will be given to projects 
having exemplary value and a multiplier 
effect in cultural, technical and 
socio-economic terms and/or in terms of 
access to heritage. Those in charge of 
projects will be expected to ensure that 
experience acquired in the management 
and/or preservation problems involved is 
adequately disseminated among 
professionals. 
Community support is intended to contribute to 
the added European value of the projects 
carried out within the framework of this action 
and to the creation of conditions for the 
development of European know-how. Community support is intended to contribute to 
the added European value of the projects 
carried out within the framework of this action 
and to the creation of conditions for the 
development of European know-how. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Projects must have a balanced financing plan 
setting out the financial requirements of the 
action for which administrative costs must not 
exceed 12% of the Community financing of the 
project. 
Community financial assistance for a project 
under this action may not exceed 50% of the 
total cost of the project in question and, in the 
case of projects under paragraph 2, may not 
exceed ECU 150 000. Projects must have a balanced financing plan 
setting out the financial requirements of the 
action for which administrative costs must not 
exceed 12% of the Community financing of the 
project. 
Community financial assistance for a project 
under this action may not exceed 50% of the 
total cost of the project in question and, in the 
case of projects under paragraph 2, may not 
exceed ECU 250 000. 
Projects shall be the subject of individual 
applications to the European Community. Each 
application shall include: 
- a detailed description of the actions. An 
opinion on the technical conformity of the 
project must be established by the 
competent authorities in the Member States 
and reach the Commission within the time 
limit for the submission of projects. If the 
opinion is not available within a deadline to 
be fixed, the procedure for selection of the 
project will go ahead; 
- a detailed estimated budget for these 
actions. Projects shall be the subject of individual 
applications to the European Community, 
application shall include: Each 
a detailed description of the actions. An 
opinion on the technical conformity of the 
project must be established by the 
competent authorities in the Member States 
and reach the Commission within the time 
limit for the submission of projects. If the 
opinion is not available within a deadline to 
be fixed, the procedure for selection of the 
project will go ahead; 
a detailed estimated budget for these 
actions. 
The resources to be committed to this action 
shall amount to approximately 50% of the 
overall budget allocated to the programme. The resources to be committed to this action 
shall amount to approximately 50% of the 
overall budget allocated to the programme. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Action II - Cooperation for the exchange of 
experiences and the development 
of techniques applied to the 
heritage Action II - Cooperation for the exchange of 
experiences and the development 
of techniques applied to the 
heritage 
The aim of this action is to encourage the 
strengthening of transnational cooperation 
for the pooling of skills and development of 
best practice through networks and 
partnerships and through the mobility of 
professionals between heritage-sector 
institutions and/or operators. Particular 
attention will be given to the development of 
new technologies applied to different 
cultural-heritage disciplines and to the 
preservation of traditional heritage trades 
and techniques. 
Depending on the theme they deal with, 
networks will be able to bring together 
public and/or private institutions and/or 
operators in the heritage field and, if 
necessary, other public and/or private 
institutions, research centres and companies 
with a special interest. 
- The action will involve the following 
measures: The aim of this action is to encourage the 
strengthening of transnational cooperation 
for the pooling of skills and development of 
best practice through networks and 
partnerships and through the mobility of 
professionals between heritage-sector 
institutions and/or operators. Particular 
attention will be given to the development of 
new technologies applied to different 
cultural-heritage disciplines and to the 
preservation of traditional heritage trades 
and techniques. 
Depending on the theme they deal with, 
networks will be able to bring together 
public and/or private institutions and/or 
operators in the heritage field and, if 
necessary, other public and/or private 
institutions, research centres and companies 
with a special interest. 
Special attention shall be paid to networks 
which encourage access to the cultural 
heritage for the most disadvantaged sections 
of the population. 
The action will involve the following 
measures: 
1. Innovation and new technologies 
1.1. Support for projects intended to identify 
research requirements - to be developed 
at Community level - in the heritage 
field, to circulate research work to 
heritage professionals and develop 
practical applications for the use of 
professionals working in the field. These 
measures will be developed as far as 
possible in synergy with the framework 
research programme. Any subsequent 
research action will be carried out within 
the RTD framework programme in 
accordance with its provisions. 1. Innovation and new technologies 
1.1. Support for projects intended to identify 
research requirements - to be developed 
at Community level - in the heritage 
field, to circulate research work to 
heritage professionals and develop 
practical applications for the use of 
professionals working in the field. These 
measures will be developed as far as 
possible in synergy with the framework 
research programme. Any subsequent 
research action will be carried out within 
the RTD framework programme in 
accordance with its provisions. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
1.2. Support for projects for the application to 
different heritage disciplines of new 
technologies and services (restoration 
and preservation techniques; audiovisual 
and multimedia products, advanced 
information and communications 
services, etc.). 
2. Mobility and training of professionals 
2.1. Support for projects for exchange of 
professionals in the various heritage 
categories and disciplines, enabling them 
to work for a maximum of 12 months in 
an equivalent professional environment in 
another Member State. 1.2. Support for projects for the application to 
different heritage disciplines of new 
technologies and services (restoration 
and preservation techniques; audiovisual 
and multimedia products, advanced 
information and communications 
services, etc.). 
2. Mobility and training of professionals 
2.1. Support for projects for exchange of 
professionals in the various heritage 
categories and disciplines, enabling them 
to work for a maximum of 12 months in 
an equivalent professional environment in 
another Member State. 
Community support will be directed 
towards organizing exchanges and 
contributing to additional costs incurred, 
such as travel and accommodation. 
2.2. Support for projects of a transnational 
nature intended to encourage further 
training of heritage professionals in the 
new technologies and advanced 
information and communication services 
applied to the cultural heritage sector as 
well as for those intended to develop and 
preserve the techniques of traditional 
heritage trades. 
3. Exchanges of experience and information 
3.1. Support for exchanges of experience 
through conducting studies, surveys and 
working meetings, as well as through 
seminars, in the following fields in 
particular: 
- development of technical 
recommendations (standards) for the 
improvement of usage and practices in 
the management and/or conservation 
of the cultural heritage; Community support will be directed 
towards organizing exchanges and 
contributing to additional costs incurred, 
such as travel and accommodation. 
2.2. Support for projects of a transnational 
nature intended to encourage further 
training of heritage professionals in the 
new technologies and advanced 
information and communication services 
applied to the cultural heritage sector as 
well as for those intended to develop and 
preserve the techniques of traditional 
heritage trades. 
3. Exchanges of experience and information 
3.1. Support for exchanges of experience 
through conducting studies, surveys and 
working meetings, as well as through 
seminars, in the following fields in 
particular: 
- development of technical 
recommendations (standards) for the 
improvement of usage and practices in 
the management and/or conservation 
of the cultural heritage; 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
identification of risk factors 
concerning cultural objects as well as 
systems of periodic inspection of their 
state of conservation; identification of risk factors 
concerning cultural objects as well as 
systems of periodic inspection of their 
state of conservation; 
preventive protection of cultural 
objects, works and monuments 
against disaster and conditions for 
their conservation; - preventive protection of cultural 
objects, works and monuments 
against disaster and conditions for 
their conservation; 
- qualifications of professionals in 
heritage-preservation trades; 
- documentation of cultural objects; 
- conditions for the loan of works for 
temporary exhibitions; 
- repercussions on the cultural-heritage 
sector of other Community policies. 
3.2. Support for projects between 
cultural-heritage institutions, using 
electronic communication technology 
(on-line, CD-ROM, CD-I, etc.) for the 
collation/exchange and dissemination of 
specialized information, in the following 
fields in particular: 
- Member States' cultural-heritage 
legislation; 
- lists and inventories of the cultural 
heritage; 
- inventories, by discipline, of further 
training courses; - qualifications of professionals in 
heritage-preservation trades; 
- documentation of cultural objects; 
- conditions for the loan of works for 
temporary exhibitions; 
- repercussions on the cultural-heritage 
sector of other Community policies. 
3.2. Support for projects between 
cultural-heritage institutions, using 
electronic communication technology 
(on-line, CD-ROM, CD-I, etc.) for the 
collation/exchange and dissemination of 
specialized information, in the following 
fields in particular: 
- Member States' cultural-heritage 
legislation; 
- lists and inventories of the cultural 
heritage; 
- inventories, by discipline, of further 
training courses; 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
integrated databases for the 
cataloguing and description of cultural 
objects; 
statistics and indicators on the cultural 
heritage; 
lists and directories of innovative 
projects in the cultural heritage field; 
practices and systems used in the 
preservation, restoration, management 
and dissemination of the cultural 
heritage in the Member States; 
practical guides, manuals and 
information bulletins on the cultural 
heritage. integrated databases for the 
cataloguing and description of cultural 
objects; 
statistics and indicators on the cultural 
heritage; 
lists and directories of innovative 
projects in the cultural heritage field; 
practices and systems used in the 
preservation, restoration, management 
and dissemination of the cultural 
heritage in the Member States; 
practical guides, manuals and 
information bulletins on the cultural 
heritage. 
Applications, which will be submitted by the 
institutions and/or operators concerned, must 
offer the financial guarantees required to carry 
them out. The Community contribution under 
this action cannot in any circumstances exceed 
50% of the total cost of the project, nor can it 
exceed ECU 50 000, except in the case of 
projects under 1.2 and 2.2, for which the 
Community contribution may be up to 
ECU 150 000, and 2.1 and 3.1 -(fourth indent), 
for which the Community contribution may be 
up to ECU 100 000. Applications, which will be submitted by the 
institutions and/or operators concerned, must 
offer the financial guarantees required to carry 
them out. The Community contribution under 
this action cannot in any circumstances exceed 
50% of the total cost of the project, nor can it 
exceed ECU 50 000, except in the case of 
projects under 1.2 and 2.2, for which the 
Community contribution may be up to 
ECU 150 000, and 2.1 and 3.1 (fourth indent), 
for which the Community contribution may be 
up to ECU 100 000. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Action Public access to, participation in 
and awareness of the cultural 
heritage 
The aim of this action is to improve public 
access to the cultural heritage by 
encouraging projects to raise awareness that 
have a European dimension and by 
promoting the use of advanced information 
and communications technologies and 
services. Action III - Public access to, participation in 
and awareness of the cultural 
heritage 
- The aim of this action is to improve public 
access to the cultural heritage by 
encouraging projects to raise awareness that 
have a European dimension and by 
promoting the use of advanced information 
and communications technologies and 
services. 
- The action will involve the following 
measures: - The action will involve the following 
measures: 
1. Support for transnational cooperation 
projects between cultural-heritage 
institutions and/or operators using 
multimedia systems and products or other 
forms of communication to present the 
heritage in its European dimension and in 
particular to offer the public access to the 
whole range of works of art of similar and/or 
complementary styles kept by other 
European cultural bodies. 
2. Support for events to raise public awareness 
of the cultural heritage held at European 
level. 1. Support for transnational cooperation 
projects between cultural-heritage 
institutions and/or operators using 
multimedia systems and products or other 
forms of communication to present the 
heritage in its European dimension and in 
particular to offer the public access to the 
whole range of works of art of similar and/or 
complementary styles kept by other 
European cultural bodies. 
2. Support for events to raise public awareness 
of the cultural heritage held at European 
level. 
3. Support for multilingual presentations 
concerning the heritage in museums, 
monuments, sites, libraries, archives, etc. 
aimed at people throughout the European 
Union. Projects might relate to 
presentational material, brochures, exhibition 
panels, electronic guide systems, audiovisual 
or multimedia products, etc. Support for multilingual presentations 
concerning the heritage in museums, 
monuments, sites, libraries, archives, etc. 
aimed at people throughout the European 
Union. Projects might relate to 
presentational material, brochures, exhibition 
panels, electronic guide systems, audiovisual 
or multimedia products, etc. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Support for transnational cooperation 
projects bringing together institutions and/or 
operators from at least three Member States 
of the Community with the aim of increasing 
the public's awareness of the cultural 
heritage, such as exhibitions, teaching 
programmes, transnational cultural 
itineraries, etc. Support for transnational cooperation 
projects bringing together institutions and/or 
operators from at least three Member States 
of the Community with the aim of increasing 
the public's awareness of the cultural 
heritage, such as exhibitions, teaching 
programmes, transnational cultural 
itineraries, etc. 
Applications, which will be submitted by the 
institutions and/or operators concerned, must 
offer the financial guarantees required to carry 
them out. The Community contribution under 
this action cannot in any circumstances exceed 
50% of the total cost of the project, nor can it 
exceed ECU 50 000, except in the case of 
projects under 1 and 3, for which the 
Community contribution may be up to 
ECU 150 000. Applications, which will be submitted by the 
institutions and/or operators concerned, must 
offer the financial guarantees required to carry 
them out. The Community contribution under 
this action cannot in any circumstances exceed 
50% of the total cost of the project, nor can it 
exceed ECU 50 000, except in the case of 
projects under 1 and 3, for which the 
Community contribution may be up to 
ECU 150 000. 
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Common position of the Council Modified proposal 
Action IV - Cooperation with third countries 
and international organizations 
- The aim of this action is to develop projects 
with third countries and create synergies 
with activities undertaken by other 
international organizations, in particular the 
Council of Europe and UNESCO. 
- The action will involve the following 
measures: 
1. Support for cooperation with third countries 
in the fields covered by actions I, II, and III. 
Details of the arrangements for 
participation of third countries are set out in 
Article 6. Action IV - Cooperation with third countries 
and international organizations 
- The aim of this action is to develop projects 
with third countries and create synergies 
with activities undertaken by other 
international organizations, in particular the 
Council of Europe and UNESCO. 
- The action will involve the following 
measures: 
1. Support for cooperation with third countries 
in the fields covered by actions I, II, and III. 
Details of the arrangements for 
participation of third countries are set out in 
Article 6. 
Support for projects in synergy with the 
international organizations working in the 
field of cultural heritage and in particular the 
Council of Europe and UNESCO. The 
procedures for this synergy will be decided 
on an individual basis between the 
Community and the international 
organization concerned, in accordance with 
the arrangements provided for in 
Article 7(3). Support for projects in synergy with the 
international organizations working in the 
field of cultural heritage and in particular the 
Council of Europe and UNESCO. The 
procedures for this synergy will be decided 
on an individual basis between the 
Community and the international 
organization concerned, in accordance with 
the arrangements provided for in 
Article 7(3). 
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