Actuation handle for sash-like structural elements such as windows, doors and the like, comprising: - a handling part, - a driving element, - a receiving sleeve that is or can be connected to the handling part for conjoint rotation and comprises a receiving opening, through which the driving element can be inserted into the receiving sleeve in an insertion direction, the driving element being able to be connected to the receiving sleeve for conjoint rotation, - a clamping device which is used to clamp the driving element in the receiving sleeve in such a way that the driving element cannot be removed therefrom counter to the insertion direction, and comprises a first clamping frame and a second clamping frame, each of which comprises a recess (34a, 34b) through which the driving element passes, and a clamping surface (35a, 35b) that can be brought into contact with the driving element, characterised by the following features: - the first clamping frame and the second clamping frame are arranged opposite one another such that, together, the two recesses (34a, 34b) form a passage opening for the driving element, - the first clamping frame and the second clamping frame can be pivoted in opposite pivot directions, - by inserting the driving element into the passage opening, the first clamping frame and the second clamping frame can be pivoted from a starting positon, in which together they form a first angle (α1), into a position in which they form a second angle (α2) that is smaller than the first angle (α1), pressure being applied to the two opposite clamping frames (33a, 33b), in the direction of the starting position thereof, by means of a common spring, and said clamping frames exerting a retaining force on the driving element as a result of the contact between the clamping surfaces (35a, 35b) and the driving element. - a handling part, - a driving element, - a receiving sleeve that is or can be connected to the handling part for conjoint rotation and comprises a receiving opening, through which the driving element can be inserted into the receiving sleeve in an insertion direction, the driving element being able to be connected to the receiving sleeve for conjoint rotation, - a clamping device which is used to clamp the driving element in the receiving sleeve in such a way that the driving element cannot be removed therefrom counter to the insertion direction, and comprises a first clamping frame and a second clamping frame, each of which comprises a recess (34a, 34b) through which the driving element passes, and a clamping surface (35a, 35b) that can be brought into contact with the driving element, - the first clamping frame and the second clamping frame are arranged opposite one another such that, together, the two recesses (34a, 34b) form a passage opening for the driving element, - the first clamping frame and the second clamping frame can be pivoted in opposite pivot directions, - by inserting the driving element into the passage opening, the first clamping frame and the second clamping frame can be pivoted from a starting positon, in which together they form a first angle (α1), into a position in which they form a second angle (α2) that is smaller than the first angle (α1), pressure being applied to the two opposite clamping frames (33a, 33b), in the direction of the starting position thereof, by means of a common spring, and said clamping frames exerting a retaining force on the driving element as a result of the contact between the clamping surfaces (35a, 35b) and the driving element.