Decision No 445/2014/EU establishing a Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033

Summary:

The European Capitals of Culture initiative celebrates the rich diversity of cultures in Europe and the common features they share by designating two cities each year to carry this title.

This decision renews and updates the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) scheme for the period 2020–2033. It sets out the rules, procedures and the calendar for the designation of European Capitals of Culture during this period.

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Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on 'The European Capitals of Culture (2020-2033)' https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2013:017:0097:0103:EN:PDF

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