Article 1 
Establishment of the European Year of Languages 1. The year 2001 shall be designated as the "European Year of Languages". 2. During the European Year of Languages, information and promotional measures will be undertaken on the theme of languages, with the aim of encouraging language learning by all persons residing in the Member States. These measures will cover the official languages of the Community, together with Irish, Letzeburgesch, and other languages in line with those identified by the Member States for the purposes of implementing this Decision. Article 2 Objectives The objectives of the European Year of Languages shall be: (a) to raise awareness of the richness of linguistic and cultural diversity within the European Union and the value in terms of civilisation and culture embodied therein, acknowledging the principle that all languages must be recognised to have equal cultural value and dignity; (b) to encourage multilingualism; (c) to bring to the notice of the widest possible public the advantages of competencies in several languages, as a key element in the personal and professional development of individuals (including in finding one's first job), in intercultural understanding, in making full use of the rights conferred by citizenship of the Union and in enhancing the economic and social potential of enterprises and society as a whole. The target public referred to above shall include, among others: pupils and students, parents, workers, job seekers, the speakers of certain languages, the inhabitants of border areas, the peripheral regions, cultural bodies, deprived social groups, migrants, etc.; (d) to encourage the lifelong learning of languages, where appropriate, starting at preschool and primary school age and related skills involving the use of languages for specific purposes, particularly in a professional context by all persons residing in the Member States, whatever their age, background, social situation or previous educational experiences and achievements; (e) to collect and disseminate information about the teaching and learning of languages, and about skills, methods (especially innovative methods) and tools, including those developed within other Community measures and initiatives, which assist that teaching and learning including those that are developed in the framework of other Community measures and initiatives and/or facilitate communication between users of different languages. Article 3 Content of measures The measures designed to meet the objectives set out in Article 2 include, in particular: - the use of a common logo and of slogans together with the Council of Europe in accordance with the provisions of Article 10; - a Community-wide information campaign; - the organisation of meetings, competitions, prizes and other activities. Details of these measures are set out in the Annex. Article 4 Implementation of the Decision and cooperation with the Member States 1. The Commission shall ensure the implementation of the Community measures pursued under this Decision. 2. Each Member State shall designate one or more appropriate bodies to be responsible for participation in the European Year of Languages, the coordination and implementation at national level of the measures provided for in this Decision, including thorough assistance with the selection procedure described in Article 7. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 6 Financial arrangements 1. Measures as described in Part I, Section A of the Annex, may be financed up to 100 % by the general budget of the European Union. 2. Measures as described in Part I, Section B of the Annex, may be co-financed by the general budget of the European Union up to a maximum of 50 % of the total cost. Article 7 Application and selection procedure 1. Applications for the co-financing of measures from the general budget of the European Union under Article 6(2) shall be submitted to the Commission through the body or the bodies designated under Article 4(2). They shall include information enabling the outcome to be assessed on the basis of objective criteria. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the assessment provided by the bodies concerned. 2. Decisions on the financing and co-financing of measures under Article 6 shall be taken by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5(2). The Commission shall ensure a balanced distribution among Member States, where appropriate, among the various languages referred to in Article 1 and among the different fields of activity involved. 3. The Commission (in particular through its national and regional contact points), in cooperation with the bodies referred to in Article 4(2), shall ensure that calls for proposals are made in sufficient time and circulated as widely as possible. Article 8 Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 2 
Objectives The objectives of the European Year of Languages shall be: (a) to raise awareness of the richness of linguistic and cultural diversity within the European Union and the value in terms of civilisation and culture embodied therein, acknowledging the principle that all languages must be recognised to have equal cultural value and dignity; (b) to encourage multilingualism; (c) to bring to the notice of the widest possible public the advantages of competencies in several languages, as a key element in the personal and professional development of individuals (including in finding one's first job), in intercultural understanding, in making full use of the rights conferred by citizenship of the Union and in enhancing the economic and social potential of enterprises and society as a whole. The target public referred to above shall include, among others: pupils and students, parents, workers, job seekers, the speakers of certain languages, the inhabitants of border areas, the peripheral regions, cultural bodies, deprived social groups, migrants, etc.; (d) to encourage the lifelong learning of languages, where appropriate, starting at preschool and primary school age and related skills involving the use of languages for specific purposes, particularly in a professional context by all persons residing in the Member States, whatever their age, background, social situation or previous educational experiences and achievements; (e) to collect and disseminate information about the teaching and learning of languages, and about skills, methods (especially innovative methods) and tools, including those developed within other Community measures and initiatives, which assist that teaching and learning including those that are developed in the framework of other Community measures and initiatives and/or facilitate communication between users of different languages. Article 3 Content of measures The measures designed to meet the objectives set out in Article 2 include, in particular: - the use of a common logo and of slogans together with the Council of Europe in accordance with the provisions of Article 10; - a Community-wide information campaign; - the organisation of meetings, competitions, prizes and other activities. Details of these measures are set out in the Annex. Article 4 Implementation of the Decision and cooperation with the Member States 1. The Commission shall ensure the implementation of the Community measures pursued under this Decision. 2. Each Member State shall designate one or more appropriate bodies to be responsible for participation in the European Year of Languages, the coordination and implementation at national level of the measures provided for in this Decision, including thorough assistance with the selection procedure described in Article 7. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 6 Financial arrangements 1. Measures as described in Part I, Section A of the Annex, may be financed up to 100 % by the general budget of the European Union. 2. Measures as described in Part I, Section B of the Annex, may be co-financed by the general budget of the European Union up to a maximum of 50 % of the total cost. Article 7 Application and selection procedure 1. Applications for the co-financing of measures from the general budget of the European Union under Article 6(2) shall be submitted to the Commission through the body or the bodies designated under Article 4(2). They shall include information enabling the outcome to be assessed on the basis of objective criteria. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the assessment provided by the bodies concerned. 2. Decisions on the financing and co-financing of measures under Article 6 shall be taken by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5(2). The Commission shall ensure a balanced distribution among Member States, where appropriate, among the various languages referred to in Article 1 and among the different fields of activity involved. 3. The Commission (in particular through its national and regional contact points), in cooperation with the bodies referred to in Article 4(2), shall ensure that calls for proposals are made in sufficient time and circulated as widely as possible. Article 8 Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 3 
Content of measures The measures designed to meet the objectives set out in Article 2 include, in particular: - the use of a common logo and of slogans together with the Council of Europe in accordance with the provisions of Article 10; - a Community-wide information campaign; - the organisation of meetings, competitions, prizes and other activities. Details of these measures are set out in the Annex. Article 4 Implementation of the Decision and cooperation with the Member States 1. The Commission shall ensure the implementation of the Community measures pursued under this Decision. 2. Each Member State shall designate one or more appropriate bodies to be responsible for participation in the European Year of Languages, the coordination and implementation at national level of the measures provided for in this Decision, including thorough assistance with the selection procedure described in Article 7. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 6 Financial arrangements 1. Measures as described in Part I, Section A of the Annex, may be financed up to 100 % by the general budget of the European Union. 2. Measures as described in Part I, Section B of the Annex, may be co-financed by the general budget of the European Union up to a maximum of 50 % of the total cost. Article 7 Application and selection procedure 1. Applications for the co-financing of measures from the general budget of the European Union under Article 6(2) shall be submitted to the Commission through the body or the bodies designated under Article 4(2). They shall include information enabling the outcome to be assessed on the basis of objective criteria. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the assessment provided by the bodies concerned. 2. Decisions on the financing and co-financing of measures under Article 6 shall be taken by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5(2). The Commission shall ensure a balanced distribution among Member States, where appropriate, among the various languages referred to in Article 1 and among the different fields of activity involved. 3. The Commission (in particular through its national and regional contact points), in cooperation with the bodies referred to in Article 4(2), shall ensure that calls for proposals are made in sufficient time and circulated as widely as possible. Article 8 Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 4 
Implementation of the Decision and cooperation with the Member States 1. The Commission shall ensure the implementation of the Community measures pursued under this Decision. 2. Each Member State shall designate one or more appropriate bodies to be responsible for participation in the European Year of Languages, the coordination and implementation at national level of the measures provided for in this Decision, including thorough assistance with the selection procedure described in Article 7. Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 6 Financial arrangements 1. Measures as described in Part I, Section A of the Annex, may be financed up to 100 % by the general budget of the European Union. 2. Measures as described in Part I, Section B of the Annex, may be co-financed by the general budget of the European Union up to a maximum of 50 % of the total cost. Article 7 Application and selection procedure 1. Applications for the co-financing of measures from the general budget of the European Union under Article 6(2) shall be submitted to the Commission through the body or the bodies designated under Article 4(2). They shall include information enabling the outcome to be assessed on the basis of objective criteria. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the assessment provided by the bodies concerned. 2. Decisions on the financing and co-financing of measures under Article 6 shall be taken by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5(2). The Commission shall ensure a balanced distribution among Member States, where appropriate, among the various languages referred to in Article 1 and among the different fields of activity involved. 3. The Commission (in particular through its national and regional contact points), in cooperation with the bodies referred to in Article 4(2), shall ensure that calls for proposals are made in sufficient time and circulated as widely as possible. Article 8 Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 5 
Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. Article 6 Financial arrangements 1. Measures as described in Part I, Section A of the Annex, may be financed up to 100 % by the general budget of the European Union. 2. Measures as described in Part I, Section B of the Annex, may be co-financed by the general budget of the European Union up to a maximum of 50 % of the total cost. Article 7 Application and selection procedure 1. Applications for the co-financing of measures from the general budget of the European Union under Article 6(2) shall be submitted to the Commission through the body or the bodies designated under Article 4(2). They shall include information enabling the outcome to be assessed on the basis of objective criteria. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the assessment provided by the bodies concerned. 2. Decisions on the financing and co-financing of measures under Article 6 shall be taken by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5(2). The Commission shall ensure a balanced distribution among Member States, where appropriate, among the various languages referred to in Article 1 and among the different fields of activity involved. 3. The Commission (in particular through its national and regional contact points), in cooperation with the bodies referred to in Article 4(2), shall ensure that calls for proposals are made in sufficient time and circulated as widely as possible. Article 8 Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 6 
Financial arrangements 1. Measures as described in Part I, Section A of the Annex, may be financed up to 100 % by the general budget of the European Union. 2. Measures as described in Part I, Section B of the Annex, may be co-financed by the general budget of the European Union up to a maximum of 50 % of the total cost. Article 7 Application and selection procedure 1. Applications for the co-financing of measures from the general budget of the European Union under Article 6(2) shall be submitted to the Commission through the body or the bodies designated under Article 4(2). They shall include information enabling the outcome to be assessed on the basis of objective criteria. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the assessment provided by the bodies concerned. 2. Decisions on the financing and co-financing of measures under Article 6 shall be taken by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5(2). The Commission shall ensure a balanced distribution among Member States, where appropriate, among the various languages referred to in Article 1 and among the different fields of activity involved. 3. The Commission (in particular through its national and regional contact points), in cooperation with the bodies referred to in Article 4(2), shall ensure that calls for proposals are made in sufficient time and circulated as widely as possible. Article 8 Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 7 
Application and selection procedure 1. Applications for the co-financing of measures from the general budget of the European Union under Article 6(2) shall be submitted to the Commission through the body or the bodies designated under Article 4(2). They shall include information enabling the outcome to be assessed on the basis of objective criteria. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the assessment provided by the bodies concerned. 2. Decisions on the financing and co-financing of measures under Article 6 shall be taken by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 5(2). The Commission shall ensure a balanced distribution among Member States, where appropriate, among the various languages referred to in Article 1 and among the different fields of activity involved. 3. The Commission (in particular through its national and regional contact points), in cooperation with the bodies referred to in Article 4(2), shall ensure that calls for proposals are made in sufficient time and circulated as widely as possible. Article 8 Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 8 
Consistency The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure: - consistency between the measures provided for in this Decision and other Community measures and initiatives, in particular those in the field of education, training and culture, - optimal complementarity between the European Year of Languages and other existing Community, national and regional initiatives and resources, where these can contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the European Year of Languages. Article 9 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 9 
Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at EUR 8 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective. Article 10 International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 10 
International cooperation In the framework of the European Year of Languages, and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5(2), the Commission may cooperate with relevant international organisations. In particular, there shall be close cooperation and coordination as well as joint initiatives with the Council of Europe, in order to strengthen links between the peoples of Europe. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 11 
Monitoring and evaluation The Commission shall submit, by 31 December 2002 at the latest, a detailed report containing objective information to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation, results and overall assessment of all the measures provided for in this Decision. Article 12 Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the European Parliament The President N. Fontaine For the Council J. Glavany (1) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 62. (2) OJ C 51, 23.2.2000, p. 53. (3) Opinion delivered on 17 February 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Council Decision of 8 June 2000. (5) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 45. (6) OJ C 207, 12.8.1995, p. 1. (7) OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 24. (8) OJ L 87, 20.4.1995, p. 10. Decision as last amended by Decision 576/98/EC (OJ L 77, 14.3.1998, p. 1). (9) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1. (10) Council Decision 94/819/EC of 6 December 1994 establishing an action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy (OJ L 340, 29.12.1994, p. 8). (11) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33. (12) OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1. (13) OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40. (14) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. (15) OJ C 148, 28.5.1999, p. 1. (16) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
Article 12 
Entry into force This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect on the day of its publication. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000