European Capital of Culture for the years 2005 to 2019: participation of the new Member States

The European Parliament adopted the report by Christa PRETS (PES, AT) on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision 1419/1999/EC establishing a Community action for the 'European Capital of Culture' event for the years 2005 to 2019. The Parliament has approved without amendment the Council’s common position listing the countries which will be asked to put forward a candidate for the period 2005 to 2019.