Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/2006 (repealed)Show full title

3. Technical characteristics of information and publicity actions

3.1. Slogan and logo

Each action of information and publicity shall contain the following elements:

• The European flag in accordance with the graphic standards set out in point 4, together with an explanation of the Community's role, by means of the following statement:

  ‘The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas’.

• For the actions and measures financed by the Leader Axis, the Leader logo shall also be used.

3.2. Information and communication material

• Publications (such as booklets, leaflets and newsletters) and posters about measures and actions part-financed by the EAFRD shall contain a clear indication on the title page of the Community’s participation, as well as the Community emblem if the national or regional emblem is also used. Publications shall include references to the body responsible for the information content and to the managing authority designated to implement the assistance package in question.

• In the case of information made available by electronic means (websites, databases for potential beneficiaries) or as audio-visual material, the first indent shall apply by analogy. In drawing the communication plan, due regard must be had to new technologies which permit the rapid and efficient distribution of information and facilitate a dialogue with the general public.

Websites concerning the EAFRD shall:

• mention the contribution of the EAFRD at least on the home page;

• include a hyperlink to the Commission website concerning EAFRD.