- An increase in and encouragement of mutual understanding and friendship between citizens at a local level;

- Support for citizens from local communities to experience and recognise the added value that the EU provides through a grassroots approach;

- An increased sense of belonging to the EU;

- Encouragement of a long-lasting bond between municipalities and between citizens.

Objective:

Promoting exchanges between citizens of different countries, in particular through town twinning, to give them practical experience of the wealth and diversity of the common heritage of the Union and to make them aware that these constitute the foundation for a common future

Scope:

Towns/municipalities or their twinning committees or networks; other levels of local/regional authorities; federations/associations of local authorities; non-profit organisations representing local authorities.

Expected Impact:

Towns/municipalities or their twinning committees or networks; other levels of local/regional authorities; federations/associations of local authorities; non-profit organisations representing local authorities.