1. European & NPP Publicity Requirements Kirsti Mijnhijmer First Level Control Event 6 November 2008, Copenhagen European Union European Regional Development Fund

2. 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

3. 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 3

4. 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 4

5. Publicity Requirements – Graphical Elements Example of correct use of the mandatory graphical elements: NPP has made downloadable picture files available with ALL mandatory elements. 5