Article 11Contribution of the programme to other Community policies and principles
The programme shall help to strengthen the Community’s horizontal policies and principles by:
(a)
contributing to the debate on, and information about, the Union as an area of peace, prosperity and security;
(b)
promoting the fundamental principle of freedom of expression;
(c)
encouraging awareness of the importance of cultural diversity, common values, intercultural dialogue and multilingualism in the world;
(d)
enhancing the knowledge base of the European economy and contributing to strengthening the global competitiveness of the Union; and
(e)
helping to combat all forms of discrimination based on sex, race or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, disabilities, age or sexual orientation.