European & NPP Publicity Requirements

Kirsti Mijnhijmer

First Level Control Event6 November 2008, Copenhagen

European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund

Publicity Requirements – European Commission

European Information & publicity requirements for projects: Commission Regulation No 1828/2006, Articles 8 and 9 (and Annex 1)

Requirements: Lead Partners are responsible for informing the public and partnership about

assistance received from ERDF

All information and publicity measures must include: The European flag (emblem) and a reference to the European Union A reference to the fund: “European Regional Development Fund” Programme statement: “Innovatively investing in Europe’s Northern Periphery

for a sustainable and prosperous future”

Small promotional objects only need to have the EU flag

Failure to comply can lead to grant cuts!2

Publicity Requirements – European Commission

European Flag Guidance in Annex 1 of Regulation 1828/2006 Official colours: Pantone Reflex Blue and Pantone

Yellow 2C Do not place it upside down! Reproduction:

Preferably in colour On a colour background: white rectangular

border White and blue: Reflex blue and stars in white Black and white: black stars on white

background

More information and downloads on: http://europa.eu/abc/symbols/emblem/index_en.htm

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Publicity Requirements – NPP 2007-2013

Programme logo To be included on all publications together with EU flag Visual Guidelines

Mandatory communication tools within first 6 months: Project website Project logo Promotional material for conferences, seminars, exhibitions, etc. Project presentation in PowerPoint format outlining the project’s objectives Completion of a brief project case study based on an NPP template Submission of small collection of photos relevant to the project

Expected attendance at joint activities such as: Lead Partner and partner seminars One thematic seminar One additional training seminar

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Publicity Requirements – Graphical Elements

Example of correct use of the mandatory graphical elements:

NPP has made downloadable picture files available with ALL mandatory elements.

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