Press Release: Culture: Commission proposes EU-wide European Heritage Label

The European Commission proposed on 9 March 2010 to establish the 'European Heritage Label' as an EU-wide initiative. The aim of the Label is to highlight sites that celebrate and symbolize European integration, ideals and history. The proposed Decision to establish the Label will be submitted to the EU's Council of Ministers and the European Parliament for adoption and could come into effect in 2011 or 2012.

EurActiv, 10.3.10: Commission proposes 'European Heritage Label' http://www.euractiv.com/culture/commission-proposes-european-her-news-326066

European Commission: DG Education and Culture: Culture: Our Programmes and Actions: European Heritage Label http://ec.europa.eu/culture/our-programmes-and-actions/doc2519_en.htm

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