Amended proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DECISION ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMME IN THE FIELD OF CULTURAL HERITAGE - THE RAPHAEL PROGRAMME
Date: 1996-07-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: action programme, cultural cooperation, cultural heritage, cultural policy, heritage protection

COMMISSION  OF THE  EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 

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Brussels,  08.07.1996 
COM(96)  333  final 

95/0078  (COD) 

Amended  proposal  for  a 

EUROPEAN  PARLIAMENT  AND  COUNCIL  DECISION 

ESTABLISHING  A  COMMUNITY  ACTION  PROGRAMME 
IN  THE  FIELD  OF  CULTURAL  HERITAGE 
THE  RAPHAEL  PROGRAMME 

(presented  by  the  Commission  pursuant  to  Article  189 a (2) 
of  the  EC-Treaty) 

Explanatory  memorandum 

RAPHAEL 

Amended  proposal  for  a  Parliament  and  Council  Decision  establishing  a  Community 
action  programme  in the  field  of  cultural  heritage  -  the  Raphael  Programme. 

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 Raphael Programme (COM(95)  110  final  95/0078 (COD)). 

On  12 October  1995  Parliament  adopted  a  legislative  resolution1  endorsing  the 
Commission  proposal,  subject  to  the  amendments  it  wished  to  make. 

This  amended  proposal  incorporates  the  amendments  the  Commission  accepted 
during  its  discussions with  Parliament.  More than  half  the proposed  amendments 
have  been  included  in one  way  or  another,  some  in  full  and  some  only  partially, 
while,  for  others,  the  spirit  has  been  incorporated.  This  last  category  comprises 
amendments  which  are  in  keeping  with  the  spirit  of  the  Programme  but  which 
need  to  be reformulated  or  reorganized  either  because they  are already  contained 
in  the  original  version  or  one  of  the  other  amendments  or  because  they  cover 
several  points  and  are  therefore  a potential  source  of  confusion. 

2. 

The  amendments  which  have  been  accepted  are,  for  the  most  part,  additions 
providing  greater  detail  on  information  measures  (information  for  various  target 
groups, including operators, on Community  support and in relation  to other  Union 
policies)  and  on measures to increase cooperation  both  inside the  Union  and  with 
non-member  countries; other amendments which have been accepted  help  achieve 
the  Commission's objective  of  promoting  access, (virtual  or  otherwise)  to  culture 
for  everyone  (e.g.  for  particular  groups,  such  as young  people). 

OJ  C  287,  30.10.1995. 

3. 

Amendments  were  rejected  primarily  for  legal  reasons  or  for  reasons  connected 
with  the  scope  of  the  powers  conferred  by  Article  128,  as  for  instance  with  the 
amendments relating to budgetary matters, where Parliament's concerns have been 
taken  into  account,  in  full  compliance  with  the  Interinstitutional  Agreement,  and 
the amendments which come under other legal bases or other Community policies. 

Secondly, the ideas behind the rejected  amendments were,  in most cases, already 
contained  in the version presented  by the Commission, which used more  standard 
legal  phraseology. 

4. 

Thus  the  Commission  has produced  this  amended  version  of  the  proposal  taking 
account  of  the  amendments  and  then  "tidying  up"  the  drafting  and  the  legal 
aspects  of  the  sections  on budget  matters  and  committee  procedure. 

I<M. 

ANNEX 

Commission  position  on  Parliament's  amendments 

A. 

Amendments  incorporated  as  they  stand 

No  6  promoting  virtual  access  to  avoid  risk  of  irreversible  damage 

No  9 

reference  to  cultural  tourism 

No  11  stresses  importance  of  information  and  education 

No  12  outcome  of  consultation  conducted  by  Commission 

No  14  footnote  reference  to  Parliament  resolution 

No  15  need  to  reach  wide  audience  with  information  on  programme 

No  16  dialogue  with  non-member  countries  promotes  tolerance 

No  23  modus  vivendi 

No  25  reference  to  spirit  of  Programme  (cooperation  on  restoration) 

No  29  presentation  of  Community  logo  and  publicity  for  funds  granted 

No  30  reference  to  Raphael's  role  in  providing  information  on  and  protecting  common 

cultural  heritage 

No  36  keeping  operators  and  networks  informed 

No  38  reference  to  participation  by  non-member  countries 

No  42  add  "and  restoration"  to  read  "preservation  and  restoration  of  cultural  heritage" 

A  Î to 

B. 

Amendments  accepted  in  part  and  amendments  kept  in  "spirit" 

These  amendments  are  in  keeping  with  the  spirit  of  the  Programme  but  need  to  be 
reformulated  either because their purpose is already partially served by other amendments, 
making  them  redundant,  or  because they  cover  several  points, generating  confusion.  All 
these amendments  require better phrasing, comparable  to that of the amendments  already 
incorporated  as they  stand. 

The  amendments  in  questions  are  1, 2,  8,  18, 20,  21, 33, 34,  37, 39, 40,  41, 47,  50, 51, 
53,  55,  56,  58,  59,  64,  67  and  69. 

C. 

Amendments  rejected 

No  3 

redundant  -  already  covered  by  the  existing  proposal 

No  4 

the  Commission's  wording  embraces  all  categories  while  the  amendment  leaves 
some  out 

No  5 

the  Commission's  wording  is  broader 

No  7 

references  to  the  past  are  not  appropriate  in  a  Decision  establishing  a  new 
programme 

No  10  rejected  because  it  advocates  the  establishment  of  a  foundation 

No  13  does  not  fit  in  with  any  part  of  the  Decision 

No  17  already  dealt  with  (opening  up  the  programme  to  non-member  countries) 

No  19  already  dealt  with 

No  22  the  wording  in  the  existing  proposal  uses  the  standard  legal  phraseology 

No  24  though  Raphael  is  primarily  a  cultural  programme,  it  goes  without  saying  that 

economic  and  social  factors  should  be taken  into  consideration 

No  26  wording  in  the  initial  proposal  is  broader 

No  27  already  dealt  with  and  preference  for  wording  used  in  the  Treaty 

No  28  the  Commission  stands  by  its  initial  proposal  regarding  the  total  amount; 
Parliament's  concerns  will  be  taken  into  account  in  accordance  with  the 
Interinstitutional  Agreement.  As for the transitional  phase, the Commission agrees 
with  the  spirit  of  the  amendment. 

No  31  will  be  taken  into  consideration  when  the  Programme  is  implemented 

No  32  the  Commission  took  all  groups  into  account,  not just  young  people 

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No  35  committee  procedure 

No  37  amendment  contains  two  separate  paragraphs  -  one  on the  interplay  between  the 
Programme  and other common  policies (already  dealt with in the  initial  proposal) 
and  the  other  on  activity  reports  (dealt  with  elsewhere) 

No  40  the  first  date put forward  (30  June  1998) is not  as realistic  as the  initial  proposal, 
though  the  second  (30  March  2001)  is acceptable  to the  Commission. The  report 
must  refer  to  the  objectives  of  the  Programme. 

No  43  too  early  to  say,  but  current  projects  can  be  brought  within  the  scope  of  the 

Programme 

No  44  application  of  the  Interinstitutional  Agreement  (see No  28) 

No  45  detailed  proposals  to  be  examined  by  the  Committee 

No  46  our  studies  will  be  European  in  scope 

No  48  the  phrase  "cooperation  between  countries"  is not  acceptable 

No  49  the  Commission  stands  by  its  initial  wording 

No  52  not  the  right  place  for  this  study  proposal 

No  54  most  of  the  section  on  training  is  already  dealt  with  in the  proposal 

No  57  too  specific  for  the  main  body  of  the  Decision,  but  will  be  taken  into  account  at 

implementation  stage 

No  60  proposal  covered  by  other  Community  programmes 

No  61  no,  because  all  professionals  must  be  covered;  no  particular  group,  should  be 

singled  out 

No  62  not  within  the  scope  of  this  programme  (more  to  do  with  free  movement) 

No  63  not  within  the  scope  of  this  programme  (more  to  do  with  research) 

No  65  already  dealt  with  in  less  specific  way 

No  66  initial  wording  is  better  -  does  not  specify  in  advance  which  studies  are  to  be 

done 

No  68  beyond  the  scope  of  the  Programme 

No  70  allocation  of  resources  between  various  countries  will  depend  on  the  assessment 
of  the  quality  of  the  projects  submitted  and  the  criteria  laid  down  in  Programme 

No  71  not  covered  by  Article  128 

Nos  72  and  73 

already  covered  by  the  initial  text,  with  broader  wording. 

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Proposal for 
A  EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL 
DECISION  ESTABLISHING  A 
COMMUNITY  ACTION  PROGRAMME 
IN  THE  FIELD  OF  CULTURAL 
HERITAGE 
-  THE  RAPHAEL 
PROGRAMME 

A mended proposal for 

A 
EURpPEAN_PARLIAMENT  AND  COUNCIL 
DECISION  ESTABLISHING  A 
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMME 
IN  THE  FIELD  OF  CULTURAL 
HERITAGE 
-  THE  RAPHAEL 
PROGRAMME 

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  Committee  of 
the  Regions, 

Having  regard to the  Opinion  of the  Committee  of 
the  Regions, 

Acting  in  accordance with  the  procedure provided  for 
in Article  189b  of  the  Treaty, 

Acting  in  accordance with  the  procedure  provided 
for  in  Article  189b of the  Treaty, 

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 the most  tangible  and  influential  reality  of 
Europe  as a whole  is not  merely  its  geographical, 
political,  economic and  social  features,  but  also 
essentially,  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; 

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Whereas consideration  must  be  given  to  the 
irreversible  damage caused to  certain  monuments 
and/or  sites by  an  excessive number  of  visitors; 
whereas provision  must  be  made  for  greater use 
of new  technologies  in  order  to  enable  everyone 
to  have  virtual  access; 

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 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  socioeconomic 
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, because of  its  socioeconomic 
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 the  enhancement of  the  cultural  heritage 
encourages the  development  of  a type  of  tourism 
which,  if properly  managed,  will  be  a  source  of 
enrichment  since  it  allows  people to  come  more 
into  contact with  and  learn  about  different  ways 
of  life  and  different  customs; 

Whereas the  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 the  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 Community  action  in  research, 
technological  development  and  demonstration  is 
undertaken  in  accordance with  the  technological 
research  and  development 
Framework-Programme,2  which  could  be  of 
benefit  to  this  programme; 

Whereas Community  action in  research, 
technological  development  and  demonstration  is 
undertaken  in  accordance with  the  technological 
research and  development 
Framework-Programme,2  which  could  be  of 
benefit  to  this  programme; 

COM(94)  347  final 

COM(94)  347 final 

Parliament  and  Council  Decision  1110/94/EEC  of 
26  April  1994  concerning  tlie  fourth  framework 
programme  of  the  European  Community  activities 
in the  field  of  research  and  technological 
development  and  demonstration  (1994  to  1998), 
OJ  n°  L  126  from  18.05.1994,  p.  1-33. 

Parliament  and  Council  Decision  1110/94/EEC  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  )998).OJ 
n'  L  126  from  18.05.1994,  p.  1-33. 

Whereas the  theft  of  cultural  assets  and 
vandalism  are among  the  most  serious  causes of 
impoverishment  of  the  European  cultural 
heritage, a heritage which  cannot  be  replaced; 
whereas serious  consideration  should  be  given  to 
the  best  way  of  combating  these problems,  with 
particular emphasis  on  measures  in  the  field  of 
information  and  education  which  could  help  to 
increase respect  for  Europe's  cultural  heritage; 

Whereas the  Commission  has  gained  experience 
through  the  activities undertaken  to  date  in  the 
field  of  architectural heritage  and  the  results  of 
consultations  it  has held  with  all  the  parties 
concerned; 

Whereas the  Commission  has  gained  experience 
through  the  activities  undertaken  to  date  in  the 
field  of  architectural  heritage; 

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  development3; 

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  development3; 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  protecting  the 
European  cultural  heritage,  OJ  No  C 62, 
30.5.1974,  p.  5-7. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  the  protection 
of  the  architectural  and  archaeological  heritage, 
OJ  No  C  267.  11.10.1982,  p. 25-29. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  the 
conservation  of  the  Community's  architectural  and 
archaeological  heritage,  OJ  No  C  309.  5.12.1988, 
p.  423-427. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  preserving  the 
architectural  heritage  and  protecting  cultural 
assets,  OJ  No  C  72,  15.3.1993,  p.  160-166. 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  protecting  the 
European  cultural  heritage,  OJ  No  C  62. 
30.5.1974,  p.  5-7. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  the  protection 
of  the  architectural  and  archaeological  heritage, 
OJ  No  C 267,  11.10.1982,  p.  25-29. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  the 
conservation  of  the  Community's  architectural  and 
archaeological  heritage,  OJ  No  C 309,  5.12.1988, 
p.  423-427. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  preserving  the 
architectural  heritage  and  protecting  cultural 
assets,  OJ  No  C  72,  15.3.1993,  p.  160-166. 

Whereas the  European  Parliament  has  passed 
resolutions  on  the  contribution  of  the  Community 
to  work  on  restoring  outstanding  examples  of  the 
architectural  heritage4; 

Whereas the  European  Parliament  has  passed 
resolutions  on  the  contribution  of the  Community 
to  work  on  restoring  outstanding  examples  of  the 
architectural heritage4; 

Whereas the  Council  has expressed  an  interest in 
closer cooperation  in  the  areas of  architectural 
heritage, works  of  art,  artefacts  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  Europe5; 

Whereas the  Council  has  expressed  an  interest  in 
closer  cooperation  in  the  areas of  architectural 
heritage, works  of  art,  artefacts  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  Europe5; 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  economic  aid 
to  Mount  Amos  (monastery  region),  OJ No  C  144, 
15.6.1981.  p.  92. 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  aid  for  the 
reconstruction  of  the  Chiado  district  of  Lisbon, 
OJNo  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.  423-427. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  the  fire  at the 
Gran  Teatro  del  Liceo  (Barcelona),  OJ  No  C 61, 
28.02.  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  artefacts,  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,  5.12.1991,  p. 2. 
Council  conclusions  of  17 June  1994  concerning 
greater  cooperation  in the  field  of  archives, 
OJNo  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, 
O J N oC  314,  5.12.1991,  p.  1. 

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  citv 
of  Palermo,  OJ  C  187,  18.7.1988.  p.160. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  aid  for  the 
reconstruction  of  the  Chiado  district  of  Lisbon, 
O J N o C 2 6 2,  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.  423-427. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  the  fire  at  the 
Gran  Teatro  del  Liceo  (Barcelona),  OJ No  C 61, 
28.02.  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  artefacts,  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,  5.12.1991,  p. 2. 
Council  conclusions  of  17 June  1994  concerning 
greater  cooperation  in the  field  of  archives, 
O J N o C 2 3 5,  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, 
O J N o C 3 1 4,  5.12.1991,  p.  1. 

Whereas in  its  communication  "New  prospects 
for  Community  cultural  action"6 the  Commission 
states that  Community  action  should  be  extended 
to  the  movable  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  Council  have 
encouraged this  approach7; 

Whereas in  its  communication  "New  prospects 
for  Community  cultural  action"6 the  Commission 
states that  Community  action  should  be  extended 
to  the  movable 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  Council  have 
encouraged this  approach7; 

Whereas the  European  institutions  have  stressed 
the  importance  of  integrating  the  different 
aspects of  cultural  heritage  in  a  coherent 
Community  action8  which  takes account  of  the 
richness  and  diversity  of  the  movable  and 
non-movable  heritage  and  supports  the  work  of 
the  numerous  parties  involved; 

Whereas the  European  institutions  have  stressed 
the  importance  of  integrating  the  different 
aspects of cultural  heritage  in  a  coherent 
Community  action8 which  takes  account  of  the 
richness and diversity  of the  movable  and 
non-movable  heritage and  supports  the  work  of 
the  numerous  parties  involved; 

COM(92)  149  final. 

COM(92)  149 final. 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  the 
Commission  communication  entitled  'New 
prospects  for  Community  cultural  action', 
O J N o C 4 2,  15.2.1993,  p.  173-181. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  Community 
policy  in  the  field  of  culture,  OJ  No  C 44, 
14.2.1994.  p.  184-188. 
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  1-2. 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  the 
Commission  communication  entitled  'New 
prospects  for  Community  cultural  action', 
OJ  No  C 42,  15.2.1993,  p.  173-181. 
European  Parliament  resolution  on  Community 
policy  in the  field  of  culture,  OJ  No  C 44, 
14.2.1994,  p.  184-188. 
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.  1-2. 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  preserving  the 
architectural  heritage  and  protecting  cultural 
assets,  OJ  No  C  72,  15.3.1993,  p.  160-166. 
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. 

European  Parliament  resolution  on  preserving  the 
architectural  heritage  and  protecting  cultural 
assets,  OJ  No  C  72,  15.3.1993,  p.  160-166. 
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. 

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; 

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; 

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; 

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; 

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; 

Whereas cultural  dialogue  between  the  European 
Union  Member  States  and  third  countries,  both 
European  and  non-European,  plays  a  key  role  in 
promoting  mutual  understanding,  cooperation, 
tolerance and  peace; 

Whereas there  are  numerous  links  between  the 
cultural  heritage  in  Europe  and  other 
non-Community  countries; whereas,  therefore, 
this  area  is  ideally  suited  to  developing  forms  of 
cooperation  with  non-member  countries  and  the 
competent  international  organizations, in 
accordance with  the  requirements  of the  Treaty 
and  the  conclusions  of  the  resolutions  cited 
above; 

Whereas there  are  numerous  links  between  the 
cultural  heritage  in  Europe  and  other 
non-Community  countries  ; whereas,  therefore, 
this  area  is  ideally  suited  to  developing  forms  of 
cooperation  with  non-member  countries,  the 
Council  of  Europe  and  the  competent 
international  organizations  in  the  field  of  the 
cultural  heritage  (for  example  UNESCO),  in 
accordance with  the requirements  of  the  Treaty 
and  the  conclusions  of the  resolutions  cited 
above; 

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; 

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; 

Whereas the  present  decision  establishes, for  the 
total  duration  of  the  programme  and  in  the  spirit 
of  point  1 of  the  declaration  of  6 March  1995  by 
the  Parliament,  the  Council  and the  Commission, 
a  budgetary  envelope  which  constitutes a 
privileged  reference  for  the  budgetary  authority 
in  the  framework  of  the  annual  procedure; 

Whereas the  present  decision  establishes,  for  the 
total  duration  of  the  programme  and  in  the  spirit 
of  point  1 of  the  declaration  of  6  March  1995  by 
the  Parliament, the  Council  and  the  Commission, 
a  budgetary  envelope  which  constitutes a 
privileged  reference  for  the  budgetary  authority 
in  the  framework  of  the  annual  procedure; 

Whereas the  importance  accorded to  protecting 
the  cultural  heritage, which  has  been  heightened 
by  the  Treaty  on  European  Union,  implies  that 
adequate funding  should  be  committed  under  the 
Raphaël  programme,  thereby  making  it  possible 
to  implement  effective  and  coherent  measures  of 
support  for  Europe's  cultural  heritage; 

Whereas measures under  this  programme  will 
also  take  account  of the  complementary  nature  of 
measures which  may  be  taken  under  other 
Community  policies; 

Whereas the  implementation  of the  present 
programme  relies on  close  cooperation  with 
national  authorities, with  a view  to  ensuring  that 
Community  action  supports  and  supplements 
activities  at  national  level  in  confirming  respect 
for  the  principle  of  subsidiary,  as  it  is  defined  by 
Article  3b  of  the  Treaty; 

Whereas the  implementation  of  the  present 
programme  relies on  close  cooperation  with 
national authorities, with  a  view  to  ensuring  that 
Community  action  supports  and  supplements 
activities at national  level  in  confirming  respect 
for  the principle  of  subsidiary,  as  it  is  defined  by 
Article  3b  of the  Treaty; 

Whereas that,  in  the  execution  of  its tasks, the 
Commission  is  assisted  by  an  advisory 
committee  consisting  of  representatives of  the 
Member  States; 

Whereas that,  in the  execution  of  its tasks, the 
Commission  is  assisted  by  an  advisory 
committee consisting  of  representatives of  the 
Member  States; 

Whereas an  agreement  on  a modus  vivendi 
between the  European  Parliament, the  Council 
and the  Commission  with  regard  to  the 
implementing  measures of  the  acts adopted  in 
accordance with  the  procedure referred  to  in 
Article  189b of the  Treaty  was reached on 
20  December  1994; 

HAVE  DECIDED  AS  FOLLOWS: 

HAVE  DECIDED  AS  FOLLOWS: 

Article 1 

Article 1 

A  Community  action  programme  in the  field  of 
cultural  heritage, to  be  known  as the  Raphael 
Programme,  is hereby  established,  with  the  aim 
of  encouraging  and  supplementing  action  taken 
by  the  Member  States. The  Programme  shall  run 
from  1 January  1996 to  31  December 2000. 

A  Community  action  programme  in the  field  of 
cultural  heritage, to  be known  as the  Raphael 
Programme,  is hereby  established,  with  the  aim 
of  encouraging and  supplementing  action  taken 
by the  Member  States. The  Programme  shall  run 
from  1 January  1996 to  31  December 2000. 

Article 2 

Article 2 

The  specific  objectives  of  the  Raphael 
Programme  shall  be to: 

The  specific  objectives  of the  Raphael 
Programme  shall  be to: 

-  contribute  to  the  development  and  promotion 

-  contribute  to  the  development  and  promotion 

of  cultural  heritage; 

of  cultural  heritage; 

-  encourage cooperation  and  the  European-level 
pooling  of  knowledge,  expertise  and  practices 
in  matters  of  heritage  preservation; 

-  improve  access to  heritage  and  the  supply  of 
information  on  it  for  the  public  at  large  so as 
to  contribute  to  the  affirmation  of  a  European 
citizenship  through  greater knowledge  of 
heritage; 

-  encourage cooperation  and the  European-level 
pooling  of  knowledge,  expertise and  practices 
in  matters  of  heritage preservation  and 
restoration; 

-  improve  access to  heritage and  the  supply  of 
information  on  it  for  the  public  at  large  so  as 
to  contribute  to  the  affirmation  of  a  European 
citizenship through  greater knowledge  of 
heritage; 

-  support  the  stepping-up  of  research  and 

-  support  the  stepping-up  of  research and 

common  practices  in  the  heritage  field  in  order 
to  realize Europe's  potential; 

common  practices in  the  heritage  field  in  order 
to  realize Europe's  potential; 

-  foster  cooperation  with  non-member  countries 

-  foster  cooperation  with  non-member  countries 

and  other  competent  international 
organizations,  in  particular the  Council  of 
Europe. 

and  other  competent  international 
organizations,  in  particular the  Council  of 
Europe. 

Article 3 

Article 3 

The  Raphael  Programme  shall  cover  the  movable 
and  non-movable  cultural  heritage  and  consist  of 
five types  of  action: 
I.  Development  and  promotion  of  cultural 

The  Raphael  Programme  shall  cover the  movable 
and  non-movable  cultural  heritage  and  consist  of 
five  types  of  action: 
I.  Development  and  promotion  of  cultural 

heritage; 

II.  Networks  and  partnerships; 
III.  Access to  heritage; 
IV.  Innovation,  training  and  professional 

mobility; 

heritage; 

II.  Networks  and  partnerships; 
III.  Access to  heritage; 
IV.  Innovation,  training  and  professional 

mobility; 

V.  Cooperation  with  third  countries  and 

V.  Cooperation  with  third  countries  and 

international  organizations. 

international  organizations. 

The  total  appropriation  for  the  implementation  of 
this  programme  shall  be  ECU  67  million  for  the 
period  1996-2000. 
Annual  appropriations  shall  be  authorized  by  the 
budgetary  authority  within  the  limits  of  the 
financial  perspectives. 

The  total  appropriation  for  the  implementation  of 
this  programme  shall  be  ECU  67  million  for  the 
period  1996-2000. 
Annual  appropriations  shall  be  authorized  by  the 
budgetary  authority  within  the  limits  of  the 
financial  perspectives. 

The  measures  described  in  the  Annex  shall  be 
applied  to  achieve the  objectives  laid  down  in 
Article  2.  They  shall  be  implemented  on  the 
basis  of  the  priorities  set  by  the  annual  work 
plans  adopted  in  accordance with  the  procedure 
provided  for  in  Article  6. 

The  measures described  in  the  Annex  shall  be 
applied  to  achieve the  objectives  laid  down  in 
Article 2.  They  shall  be  implemented  on  the 
basis  of the  priorities  set  by  the  annual  work 
plans  in  accordance with  the  procedure  provided 
for  by  the  second  paragraph  of  Article  5. 

The  programme  shall  run  for  five  years.  It  shall 
enter  into  force  on  1 January  1996. 

The  programme  shall  run  for  five  years.  It  shall 
enter  into  force  on  1 January  1996. 

Article 3a  bis 

All  projects  receiving  financial  support  under  the 
Raphael programme  shall  be  required  to  display 
the  European  Union  flag  and  acknowledge 
funding. 

Article 4 

Article 4 

In  order  to  achieve the  stated  objectives,  projects 
undertaken  in  the  framework  of  the  Raphael 
Programme  must: 

In  order  to  achieve the  stated  objectives,  projects 
undertaken  in  the  framework  of  the  Raphael 
Programme  must: 

have  a  European  dimension  and  offer  genuine 
added  value  with  respect  to  action  taken  in the 
Member  States; 
help  to  promote  cultural  heritage; 
contribute  to  the  development  of  better 
practices and  greater  knowledge  and  expertise 
in  matters  of  conservation; 
be  of  relevance at  Community  level  because 
of  their  exemplary  or  innovative  and 
informative  nature,  or  have  a multiplier  effect 
in  cultural,  educational  or  socioeconomic 
terms. 

-  have  a European  dimension  and  offer  genuine 
added  value with  respect to  action  taken  in  the 
Member  States; 

-  help  to  promote  cultural  heritage; 
-  help to  provide  infonnation  on  and  promote 

the  common  cultural  heritage; 

-  contribute  to  the  development  of  better 

practices and  greater knowledge  and  expertise 
in  matters  of  conservation; 

-  be  of relevance at  Community  level  because 

of  their  exemplary  or  innovative  and 
informative  nature,  or  have  a multiplier  effect 
in  cultural, educational  or  socioeconomic 
terms. 

Article 5 

Article  5 

The  Commission  shall  be  assisted  by  an 
Advisory  Committee,  provided  for  in  Article 4 
of the  European  Parliament  and  Council 
Decision  establishing  a programme  to  support 
artistic  and  cultural  activities  having  European 
dimension  (Kaleidoscope  2000  Programme), 
consisting  of  one  representative from  each 
Member  State  and  presided  by  a  representative 
of  the  Commission. 

The  Committee  may  consider  any  matter  relating 
to  the  implementation  of  the  programme.  The 
Commission  may  consult  the  committee  on 
general  guidelines  and  on  any  other  matter  not 
provided  in  Article  6. 

The  Commission  shall  be  assisted  by  an 
Advisory  Committee,  provided  for  in  Article 4 
of  the  European  Parliament  and  Council 
Decision  establishing  a programme  to  support 
artistic  and  cultural  activities having  European 
dimension  (Kaleidoscope  2000  Programme). 

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  Committee  may  consider  any  matter  relating 
to  the  implementation  of  the  programme. 

Article 6 

Article  6  (new) 

The  Commission  shall  give  priority  to  publicity 
and  the  dissemination  of  information  on  this 
programme  so  as to  ensure  that  all  cultural 
operators  and  networks  are  informed  about  and 
aware of  the  activities  which  concern  them. 

The  representative  of  the  Commission  shall 
submit  to  the  committee  a draft  of  the  measures 
to  be taken  and  specifically  the  annual  plan  of 
work  for  Actions  II,  112,  III3,  1114,  V.  The 
Committee  shall  deliver  its  opinion  on  the  draft, 
within  a time  limit  which  the  chariman 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. 

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Article 7 

Article 7 

The  Commission  shall  ensure that  the  Raphael 
Programme  is  compatible  with  and  complements 
other  Community  programmes  and  policies on 
cultural  heritage. 

The  Commission  shall  ensure that  the  Raphael 
Programme  is compatible with  and  complements 
other  Community  programmes  and  policies  on 
cultural  heritage. 

Article 7 a 

The  associated  countries  of  Central  and  Eastern 
Europe  may  participate in this  programme  in 
accordance with  the  conditions  set  out  in  the 
additional  protocols to  the  association  agreements 
relating to  participation  in  Community 
programmes which  have been  concluded  or  will 
be  concluded  with  those  countries.  Cyprus  and 
Malta may  participate in this  programme  and 
other  non-member  countries which  have 
concluded  association or  cooperation  agreements 
including  cultural  clauses may  cooperate with  it, 
on  the  basis  of  additional  appropriations  to  be 
provided  in  accordance with  procedures to  be 
agreed  with  those  countries. 

Article  7 b 

The  Community  shall  encourage  cooperation 
with  the  Council  of  Europe  and  other  relevant 
international  organizations  in the  field  of  the 
cultural  heritage (for  example  UNESCO)  while 
ensuring  that the  instruments  employed 
complement  each other  in  keeping  with  the 
identity  and  freedom  of  action  of  each  institution 
and  organization. 

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Article 8 

Article 8 

Three  years  after  commencement of the  Raphael 
Programme  or  by  30  September  1999,  whichever 
shall  be  the  earlier,  the  Commission,  having 
consulted  the  Committee,  shall  present  a  report 
to  the  European  Parliament,  the  Council  and  the 
Committee  of  the  Regions  evaluating the  results 
achieved, together  with  appropriate  proposals, 
where necessary,  for  adapting the  programme  in 
line  with  requirements  arising  in the  course of 
implementation. 

After  the  end  of  the  Raphael  Programme  but  no 
later than  30  September  2001,  the  Commission, 
acting  in  accordance with  the  procedure  laid 
down  in  Article  5,  shall  present  a report  on  the 
implementation  and  results  of  the  programme  to 
the  European  Parliament,  the  Council  and  the 
Committee  of  the  Regions. 

Two  years and  six  months  after  commencement 
of the  Raphael Programme  and  within  six 
months  following  that  period,  the  Commission 
shall  present  a report  to the  European 
Parliament, the  Council  and  the  Committee  of 
the  Regions  evaluating the  results  achieved, 
together  with  appropriate proposals,  where 
necessary, for  adapting the  programme  in  line 
with  requirements  arising  in  the  course  of 
implementation.  This  report  shall  evaluate in 
quantative  and  qualitative terms  to  what  extent 
the  programme  has made  it  possible  to  achieve 
the  objectives  listed  in  Article  2. 

After  the  end of the  Raphael  Programme  but  no 
later than  30  September 2001,  the  Commission, 
acting  in  accordance with  the  procedure  laid 
down  in Article  5,  shall  present  a report  on  the 
implementation  and  results  of  the  programme  to 
the  European  Parliament, the  Council  and  the 
Committee  of the  Regions. 

Article 9 

Article 9 

This  Decision  shall  enter  into  force  on  the 
twentieth  day  following  its  publication  in  the 
Official  Journal  of  the  European  Communities. 

This  Decision  shall  enter  into  force  on  the 
twentieth  day  following  its  publication  in  the 
Official  Journal  of the  European  Communities. 

Done  at  Brussels. 

Done  at Brussels, 

For  the  European  Parliament, 
The  President 

For  the  European  Parliament, 
The  President 

For  the  Council, 
The  President 

For  the  Council, 
The  President 

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COMMUNITY  ACTION  PROGRAMME 
IN  THE FIELD  OF CULTURAL  HERITAGE 
THE  RAPHAEL  PROGRAMME 

ANNEX 

The  aim of the Raphael  Programme  is to  support  The aim of the  Raphael  Programme  is to  support 
actions  at European  level  in all heritage 
disciplines  - non-movable  heritage, 
archaeological heritage, underwater  heritage, 
movable  heritage, museums  and collections, 
archives, etc. 

actions  at European  level  in all  heritage 
disciplines  - non-movable  heritage, 
archaeological heritage,  including  archaeological 
sites,  underwater  heritage, movable  heritage, 
museums  and collections,  archives, etc. 

Action  I - Development  and promotion  of 
cultural  heritage 

Action  I - Development  and promotion  of 
cultural  heritage 

-  The aim of this  action  is to contribute  to the 

-  The aim of this  action  is to contribute to the 

development  and promotion  of  cultural 
heritage  and to  encourage the  development 
and  pooling  of  better  conservation  practices, 
by  creating an environment  conducive  to the 
preservation  of  cultural  heritage. 

development  and promotion  of  cultural 
heritage and to encourage the  development 
and  pooling  of better  conservation  practices, 
by  creating an environment  conducive  to the 
preservation  and restoration  of  cultural 
heritage. 

The  action  involves  the following  measures: 

-  The action  involves the following  measures: 

1.  Support  for  projects  to preserve the 
movable  or non-movable  heritage  that  qualify 
as  "European  heritage  laboratories" by  virtue 
of the interest  or  exemplary  value  of  their 
content.  The conservation  work  must  relate to 
works,  monuments  or sites  of  exceptional 
historic  importance  which  are special 
landmarks  in  Europe.  The projects  will be 
spread  over  several  years  and will  seek to 
recruit  the most  highly-skilled  staff,  by 
appointing  a multidisciplinary  European  team 
to  study  particularly  difficult  conservation 
problems  and develop  appropriate  approaches, 
methods  and/or  techniques.  Particular  attention 
will  be paid  to  sharing  the experience  gained 
in  the course  of  this  work. 

1.  Support  for  projects  to preserve the 
movable  or non-movable  heritage that  qualify' 
as  "European  heritage  laboratories" by  virtue 
of the  interest  or exemplary  value  of  their 
content.  The conservation  work  must  relate to 
works,  monuments  or sites  of  exceptional 
historic  importance  which  are special 
landmarks  in Europe.  The projects  will  be 
spread  over  several  years  and will  seek to 
recruit  the most  highly-skilled  staff,  by 
appointing  a multidisciplinary  European  team 
to  study  particularly  difficult  conservation 
problems  and develop  appropriate  approaches, 
methods  and/or  techniques.  Particular  attention 
will  be paid  to  sharing  the experience  gained 
in the course  of this  work. 

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2.  Support  for  "European  heritage  sites" 
concerned  with  common  themes  related  to  the 
preservation  of  the  movable  and/or  non-movable 
heritage. The  projects  must  have  exemplary 
value  and  a multiplier  effect.  They  may  be 
spread  over  several  consecutive  years.  The 
experience gained  with  regard  to  the 
management  and/or  conservation  problem  in 
question  will  be  widely  disseminated  among  the 
professionals.  Themes  will  be  selected  according 
to  the  concerns  of  the  various  heritage 
disciplines. 

2.  Support  for  "European  heritage sites" 
concerned with  common  themes  related  to  the 
preservation  of  the  movable  and/or  non-movable 
heritage. The  projects  must  have  exemplary 
value  and  a multiplier  effect.  They  may  be 
spread  over  several consecutive years.  The 
experience gained  with  regard  to  the 
management  and/or  conservation  problem  in 
question  will  be  widely  disseminated  among  the 
professionals.  Themes  will  be  selected  according 
to  the  concerns of the  various  heritage 
disciplines. 

3.  Support  for  the  development  of  European 
standards  and/or  recommendations with  a view  to 
improving  good  heritage  conservation  and 
management  practice  and,  where  appropriate, 
encouraging  exchanges. The  aim  is to  develop 
standards  and/or  recommendations  at  European 
level  on,  for  example,  documenting  cultural 
goods,  the  conditions  for  loans  of  works  of  art 
for  exhibitions,  the  passive  conservation  of 
works  of  art,  fire  protection  for  works  of  art, 
monuments,  etc.  Community  support  could  be 
used  for  surveys,  seminars,  studies,  etc. 
organized  in  the  context  of  this  work. 

3.  Support  for  the  development  of  European 
standards  and/or  recommendations with  a view  to 
improving  good  heritage  conservation  and 
management  practice and,  where  appropriate, 
encouraging  exchanges. The  aim  is to  develop 
standards  and/or  recommendations  at  European 
level  on,  for  example, documenting  cultural 
goods,  the  conditions  for  loans  of  works  of  art 
for  exhibitions, the  passive  conservation  of 
works  of  art,  fire  protection  for  works  of  art, 
monuments,  etc. Community  support  could  be 
used  for  surveys,  seminars,  studies,  etc. 
organized  in  the  context  of  this  work. 

4.  Support  on  an  experimental  basis  for  the 
acquisition  and joint  management  of  major 
works  of  art  by  several  European  partners, in 
order  to  keep  these  works  in  Europe  and  present 
them  to  the  public. 

4.  Support  on  an  experimental basis  for  the 
acquisition  and joint  management  of  major 
works  of  art  by  several  European  partners,  in 
order to  keep these works  in  Europe  and  present 
them  to  the  public. 

5.  Development  of  projects  and  studies  with  a 
cultural  focus  to  complement  other  Community 
activities. Financial  support  could  be  given  to 
projects  that  back  up  or  complement  Community 
action  already  taken  pursuant  to  other  Treaty 
provisions  and  are  of  particular  interest  to  the 
heritage  sector,  to  round  tables  and  comparative 
studies  aimed  at  collecting  factual  information  on 
the  situation  in  the  Member  States, and  to  impact 
assessments  carried  out  as  part  of  the  preparation 
for  new  Community  measures. 

5.  Development  of  projects  and  studies  with  a 
cultural  focus  to  complement  other  Community 
activities.  Financial  support  could  be  given  to 
projects  that  back  up  or  complement  Community 
action  already  taken  pursuant  to  other  Treaty 
provisions  and  are  of  particular  interest  to  the 
heritage  sector,  to  round  tables  and  comparative 
studies  aimed  at  collecting  factual  information  on 
the  situation  in  the  Member  States, and  to  impact 
assessments  carried  out  as  part  of  the  preparation 
for  new  Community  measures. 

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Action  II  -  Networks  and  partnerships 

Action  II -  Networks and  partnerships 

The  aim  of  this  action  is to  encourage the 
development  of  networks  and  partnerships  to 
enhance transnational  cooperation  and 
contribute  to  exchanges, the  pooling  of 
experiences and  the  presentation  of  the 
European  dimension  of  heritage. 

The  aim  of this  action  is to  encourage the 
development  of networks  and  partnerships  to 
enhance transnational  cooperation  and 
contribute  to  exchanges, the  pooling  of 
experiences and the  presentation  of  the 
European  dimension  of  heritage. 

The  action  involves  the  following  measures: 

The  action  involves  the  following  measures: 

1.  Support  for  the  creation  of  networks  of 
"European  heritage  sites". The  networks  will  be 
organized  by  theme  and  will,  where  necessary, 
bring  public  and  private  institutions,  research 
centres and  private  companies with  a  special 
interest  in  heritage  into  contact with  those 
responsible  for  managing the  sites. The  aim  of 
the  networks  is  to  encourage the  exchange of 
experience between  project  managers  themselves 
and  between  them  and  other  interested  parties. 
Community  support  could,  for  example, be used 
to  set  up  networks,  organize  seminars  on  the 
problems  encountered on  site  and  the  work 
planned,  and  to  disseminate the  results  to  other 
interested  parties. 

1. Support  for  the  creation  of  networks  of 
"European  heritage sites". The  networks  will  be 
organized  by theme  and  will,  where  necessary, 
bring  public  and private  institutions,  research 
centres and  private  companies with  a  special 
interest  in  heritage  into  contact with  those 
responsible  for  managing  the  sites.  The  aim  of 
the  networks  is to  encourage the  exchange of 
experience between project  managers  themselves 
and  between them  and  other  interested  parties. 
Community  support  could,  for  example, be  used 
to  set  up networks,  organize  seminars  on  the 
problems  encountered on  site  and  the  work 
planned,  and to  disseminate the  results  to  other 
interested parties. 

2.  Collection  and  dissemination  of  specialized 
information  aimed  at  the  heritage  sector,  using 
appropriate  information  channels or  relays 
(competent  authorities,  professional  and 
non-governmental  organizations,  associations, 
etc.) and  suitable  media  (paper,  CD-ROM,  CD-I, 
on-line).  The  information  will  relate to  the 
drafting  of  comparative  studies  of  practices and 
systems  in  the  Member  States that  might  be of 
common  interest,  European  cultural  statistics and 
indicators,  practical  guides, manuals,  directories 
and  listings  of  innovative  projects  and 
Community  activities  of  relevance to  the  cultural 
heritage. 

2.  Collection  and  dissemination  of  specialized 
information  aimed  at the  heritage  sector,  using 
appropriate  information  channels  or  relays 
(competent  authorities, professional  and 
non-governmental  organizations,  associations, 
etc.) and  suitable  media  (paper,  CD-ROM,  CD-I, 
on-line). The  information  will  relate to  the 
drafting  of  comparative  studies  of  practices and 
systems  in the  Member  States that  might  be  of 
common  interest,  European  cultural  statistics  and 
indicators,  practical guides,  manuals,  directories 
and  listings  of  innovative  projects  and 
Community  activities of  relevance to  the  cultural 
heritage. 

3.  Support  for  transnational  cooperation  projects 
between  museums  and/or  monuments  using 
multimedia  or  other  forms  of  communication  to 
highlight  the  European  dimension  of  heritage and 
to  show  visitors  to  museums,  monuments  or  sites 
examples of  other  related  works,  monuments  or 
sites  in  other  European  countries. 

3.  Support  for  transnational  cooperation  projects 
between  museums  and/or  monuments  using 
multimedia  or  other  forms  of  communication  to 
highlight  the  European  dimension  of  heritage  and 
to  show  visitors  to  museums,  monuments  or  sites 
examples of  other  related  works,  monuments  or 
sites  in  other  European  countries. 

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Support  for  the  creation  of  multinational 
networks  linking  museums  or  sites  with 
cultural  or  historic  similarities  in  order  to 
promote  a better understanding  of  each 
cultural  heritage,  in  particular  in  order  to 
reconstruct the  common  roots  of  the  European 
regions. 

4.  Support  for  cooperation  projects  between 
training  institutes  and/or  research  centres 
involved  in  heritage  work.  The  measure  is 
intended  to  develop the  necessary  instruments  for 
setting  up  networks  and/or  partnerships, 
strengthening  cooperation  between  them  and 
pooling  their  experience. The  financial  aid 
awarded  under  these  cooperation  projects  could 
be  used  for: 

4.  Support  for  cooperation  projects  between 
training  institutes  and/or  research centres  and 
archaeological and/or  scientific  institutes 
involved  in  cultural  heritage  work.  The  measure 
is  intended  to  develop the  necessary  instruments 
for  setting  up  networks  and/or  partnerships, 
strengthening  cooperation  between them  and 
pooling  their  experience. The  financial  aid 
awarded  under  these  cooperation  projects  could 
be  used  for: 

-  drawing  up  inventories, by  discipline,  of 

further  training  courses; 

-  developing  methods  for  evaluating  training 
courses  and  carrying  out joint  analysis; 

-  conducting  comparative  studies  on  diplomas 
and  qualifications  in  the  field  of  cultural 
heritage  and  access to  the  heritage  professions 
in  the  Member  States; 

-  setting  up  networks  and  keeping  their 

members  informed; 

drawing  up  inventories, by  discipline,  of 
further  training  courses; 

-  developing  methods  for  evaluating  training 
courses  and  carrying  out joint  analysis; 

-  conducting  comparative  studies  on- diplomas 
and  qualifications  in the  field  of  cultural 
heritage and  access to  the  heritage  professions 
in the  Member  States; 

-  setting  up  networks  and  keeping  their 

members  informed; 

-  grants  and  exchanges  for  teachers,  students 

-  grants  and  exchanges  for  teachers,  students 

and/or  researchers; 

-  disseminating  information  about  ongoing  or 
completed  research, particularly  to  people 
working  in the  heritage  field; 
information  on  and/or  access to  new 
technologies  and  their  use  in  the  field  of 
cultural  heritage, etc. 

- 

and/or  researchers; 

-  disseminating  information  about  ongoing  or 
completed  research, particularly  to  people 
working  in  the  heritage  field; 
information  on  and/or  access to  new 
technologies  and  their  use  in  the  field  of 
cultural  heritage, etc. 

- 

Synergies  with  other  Community  programmes, in 
particular  in  the  fields  of  education  and  training, 
research  and  technological  development  should 
be  clearly  indicated. 

Synergies with  other  Community  programmes,  in 
particular  in  the  fields  of  education  and  training, 
research  and  technological  development  should 
be  clearly  indicated. 

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Action  III  -  Access  to  heritage 

Action  III  -  Access to  heritage 

The  aim  of  this  action  is to  improve  public 
access to  the  common  heritage by  encouraging 
projects  to  raise  awareness that  have a 
European  dimension  and  by  promoting  the  use 
of  advanced  information  and  communication 
technologies  and  services. 

-  The  aim  of this  action  is  to  improve  public 

access to  the  common  heritage  by  encouraging 
projects  to  raise awareness that  have a 
European  dimension  and  by  promoting  the  use 
of  advanced  information  and  communication 
technologies  and  services. 

The  action  involves  the  following  measures: 

-  The  action  involves  the  following  measures: 

1. Inclusion  of  steps  to  raise public  awareness in 
all  projects  receiving  Community  support  under 
the  Raphael  Programme.  Project  sponsors  will  be 
asked  to  present  ongoing  or  completed work  to 
the  public.  The  Commission  will  pursue  the 
initiatives  already  developed  in  this  field,  such  as 
the  travelling  exhibition  and  the  audiovisual 
material  to  be  devoted  particularly  to  the 
European  heritage  laboratories  and  sites. 

1. Inclusion  of  steps to  raise  public  awareness in 
all  projects  receiving Community  support  under 
the  Raphael  Programme.  Project  sponsors  will  be 
asked  to  present  ongoing  or  completed  work  to 
the  public.  The  Commission  will  pursue  the 
initiatives  already  developed  in this  field,  such  as 
the  travelling  exhibition  and  the  audiovisual 
material  and  the  multimedia  to  be  devoted 
particularly to the  European  heritage  laboratories 
and  sites. 

2.  Support  for  events  to  raise  public  awareness at 
European  level,  such  as the  European  Heritage 
Days,  events  to  mark  Europe  Day  (9  May), the 
Mies  van  der  Rohe  European  Architecture  Prize, 
Europan,  etc. 

2.  Support  for  events to  raise  public  awareness at 
European  level,  such  as the  European  Heritage 
Days,  events to  mark  Europe  Day  (9  May),  the 
Mies  van  der  Rohe  European  Architecture  Prize, 
Europan,  etc. 

3.  Support  for  multilingual  presentations  in 
museums,  monuments  and  sites  aimed  at 
nationals  of  other  Member  States. Projects  might 
relate to  presentational  material,  brochures, 
exhibition  panels,  electronic  guide  systems, 
audiovisual  or  multimedia  products,  etc. 

4.  Support  for  applications  of  advanced 
information  and  communication  technology  and 
services giving  professionals  and  the  general 
public  greater  access to  heritage. Projects  must 
be  of  interest  at  European  level  and  serve  as 
models. 

3.  Support  for  multilingual  presentations  in 
museums,  monuments  and  sites  aimed  at 
nationals  of  other  Member  States. Projects  might 
relate to  presentational material, brochures, 
exhibition  panels, electronic guide  systems, 
audiovisual  or  multimedia  products,  museums' 
educational  programmes,  etc. etc. 

4.  Support  for  applications  of  advanced 
information  and  communication  technology  and 
services  giving  professionals  and  the  general 
public  access to  heritage. Projects  must  be  of 
interest  at  European  level  and  serve  as  models. 

Community  support  could  be  used  for  studies  or 
seminars  on  a particular  problem  relating to  the 
use  of  such  technologies  and  services  in  the 
heritage  sector  or  for  pilot  projects  for  studying 
and  introducing  practical  applications. 

Community  support  could  be used  for  studies  or 
seminars  on  a particular  problem  relating  to  the 
use  of  such  technologies  and  services  in  the 
heritage  sector  or  for  pilot  projects  for  studying 
and  introducing  practical  applications. 

Action  IV  -  Innovation,  further  training  and 
professional  mobility 

Action  IV -  Innovation,  further  training  and 
professional  mobility 

-  The  aim  of  this  action  is to  encourage the 
exchange of  experiences and  promote 
cooperation,  professional  mobility  and  training 
for  professionals  in  the  heritage  field. 

-  The  aim  of this  action  is to  encourage the 
exchange of  experiences and  promote 
cooperation,  professional  mobility  and  training 
for  professionals  in the  heritage  field. 

The  action  involves  the  following  measures: 

-  The  action  involves  the  following  measures: 

1.  Support  for  identifying  requirements  for 
heritage  research  at  Community  level, for  the 
dissemination  of  the  results  of  research to 
professionals  in  the  heritage  field  and  the 
development  of  practical  applications  for  use by 
professionals  working  in  the  field.  The  measures 
will  be  conducted  in  conjunction  with  the 
framework  programme  on  research,  technological 
development  and  demonstration;  any  research 
measures  will  be  carried  out  as part  of  the 
research  and  technological  development 
framework  programme  in  accordance with  the 
provisions  governing  that  programme. 

1. Support  for  identifying  requirements  for 
heritage research at  Community  level,  for  the 
dissemination  of the  results  of  research  to 
professionals  in  the heritage  field  and  the 
development  of  practical applications  for  use  by 
professionals  working  in  the  field.  The  measures 
will  be  conducted  in  conjunction  with  the 
framework  programme  on  research,  technological 
development  and  demonstration;  any  research 
measures will  be  carried  out  as part  of  the 
research and  technological  development 
framework  programme  in  accordance with  the 
provisions  governing  that  programme. 

2.  Support  for  the  organization  of  conferences 
and  colloquia  or  other  similar  training  activities 
with  a  European  character. 

2.  Support  for  the  organization  of  conferences 
and  colloquia  or  other  similar  training  activities 
with  a European  character. 

3.  Support  for  projects  setting  a European 
professional  exchange programme  for  the  various 
heritage  disciplines  and  enabling people  who 
already  have  solid  professional  experience to 
work  for  several  months  in  an  equivalent 
professional  setting  in  another  European  country. 

3.  Support  for  projects  setting  a  European 
professional  exchange programme  for  the  various 
heritage  disciplines  and  enabling  people  who 
already  have  solid  professional  experience to 
work  for  several months  in  an  equivalent 
professional  setting  in  another  European  country. 

Community  support  would  cover  organizing 
exchanges and  the  additional  costs  incurred,  such 
as travel  and  accommodation. 

Community  support  would  cover  organizing 
exchanges and the  additional  costs  incurred,  such 
as  travel  and  accommodation. 

4.  Support  for  basic  and  further  training  for 
professionals  in  the  heritage  field  on  the  use of 
advanced  information  and  communication 
technology  and  services. 

4.  Support  for  basic  and  further  training  for 
professionals  in  the  heritage  field  on  the  use  of 
advanced  information  and  communication 
technology  and  services. 

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Action  V -  Cooperation  with  third  countries 
and  international  organizations 

Action  V -  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. 

-  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. 

-  The  action  would  involve  the  following 

-  The  action would  involve  the  following 

measures: 

measures: 

1.  Support  for  projects  to  preserve the  movable 
and  non-movable  heritage, relating  in  particular 
to  monuments  and  sites  on  the  World  Heritage 
List; 

1.  Support  for  projects  to  preserve the  movable 
and  non-movable  heritage, relating  in  particular 
to  monuments  and sites on  the  World  Heritage 
List; 

2.  Participation  in  projects  related to  the 
networks  and  partnerships  or  the  extension  of 
certain  projects,  such  as  comparative  studies, to 
non-Community  countries; 

2.  Participation  in  projects  related to  the 
networks  and  partnerships  or  the  extension  of 
certain projects,  such  as comparative  studies,  to 
non-Community  countries; 

3.  Participation  in  projects  to  make  the  heritage 
more  accessible to  the  public,  such  as  European 
Heritage Days; 

3.  Participation  in  projects  to  make  the  heritage 
more  accessible to  the  public,  such  as  European 
Heritage Days; 

4.  Encouragement  for  professionals  in  the 
heritage field to  participate  in  activities to 
promote  research,  further  training  and 
professional  mobility. 

4.  Encouragement  for  professionals  in  the 
heritage  field  to  participate  in  activities to 
promote  research, further  training  and 
professional  mobility. 

-  Community  support  for  cultural  cooperation 

projects  with  third  countries  is  organized  in a 
similar  way  to  that  for  projects  relating  to 
countries  in  the  European  Union,  on  the  basis 
of  the  agreements  in  force. 

-  Community  support  for  cultural  cooperation 
projects  with  third  countries  is  organized  in a 
similar  way  to  that  for  projects  relating  to 
countries  in the  European  Union,  on  the  basis 
of  the  agreements in  force. 

Efforts  will  be  made  to  achieve synergies with 
the  competent  international  organizations, 
particularly  the  Council  of  Europe,  while 
respecting the  identity  and  freedom  of  action 
of  each  institution  and  organization. 

Efforts  will  be made  to  achieve  synergies  with 
the  competent  international  organizations, 
particularly  the  Council  of  Europe,  while 
respecting the  identity  and  freedom  of  action 
of  each  institution  and  organization. 

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