Equality women and men: promoting organisations active at European level, 2004-2005 action programme

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU (EPP-ED, GR) and made some amendments to the Commission's proposals. (Please see the document dated 03/11/03.) To clarify: - the European Women's Lobby will receive at least 10% of cofinancing, even through contributions in kind and no degressivity; - bodies selected by a call for proposals will receive at least 20% of cofinancing even through contributions in kind, and degressivity in real terms at a maximum rate of 2.5% from the third year onwards; - the budget for the years 2004-2008 will be EUR 5.5 million; - whilst the external assessment report must be made available no later than 2006, the Commission must submit a report by 31 December 2007.�