Detailed Instructions: In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Problem:The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union ( EU ) for a period of one calendar year during which it organises a series of cultural events with a strong pan-European dimension .
Solution:
The European Capital of Culture is a city chosen by the European Union for a period of one calendar year .