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Module 3 – The Europe for Citizens Programme (ECP) and its relevance for AEC and Senior Citizens
again the above wanted table and adapt it yourself to the content and structure of Action 2. Do
discuss again the advantages and disadvantages of the individual measures and their specific potential
for project applications submitted by and for senior citizens.
Unit4
Unit in a nutshell
Achievements
Action 3 of the ECP and its relevance for AEC and Senior Citizens
In-depth view of Action 3 (Together for Europe) and its relevance for
senior citizens
After this unit you will be able to:
evaluate Action 3 of the ECP according to its potential for being applied
to for projects addressing topics relevant to senior citizens.
Citizenship is not just a certain status, defined by a set of rights and responsibilities. It
is also an identity, an expression of one’s membership of a political community.
(Will Kymlicka)
Warming up:
In groups of 3-4 persons reflect and answer the next question:
According to your opinion what topic could be celebrated by a
high profile event in 2010
3.4.1. Action 3 – Together for Europe
Listen / Read
This action aims at deepening the concept of Active European Citizenship and promoting its understanding
all over Europe, thereby contributing to bringing “Europe closer to its citizens”, through
three sets of measures:
1. high profile events
2. studies
3. information and dissemination tools.
Ad Measure 1:
High profile events should be substantial in scale and scope, striking a chord with the peoples of
Europe, helping them to increase their sense of belonging to the same community, making them
aware of the history, achievements and values of the European Union, involving them in intercultural
dialogue and contributing to the development of their European Identity.
Ad Measure 2:
In order to obtain a better understanding of active citizenship at the European level the Commission
will carry out studies, surveys and opinion polls.
Ad Measure 3:
Places the focus on citizens and the variety of initiatives in the area of active citizenship, on comprehensive
information about the various activities of the programme, on other European actions
related to citizenship and on other relevant initiatives provided through an internet portal or by
other means.
ATTENTION!
It is important to know that this action will be initiated and carried out only by the European Commission,
and therefore it is not planned to select projects under the measure described below.
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