21 February 2006
On 1st February 2006 the European Commission adopted a White Paper on a European Communication Policy. The White Paper is a call for action on how the gap between the EU and its citizens can be closed. According to the European Commission, communication on Europe is a matter of democracy.
The White Paper proposes five areas where joint action should be taken: defining common principles to guide communication activities on European issues; empowering citizens; working with the media and new technologies; understanding European public opinion; doing the job together.
The European Commission would like to have your comments on the suggestions made under each area. New ideas related to the White Paper are also most welcome. The consultation period will last until July. See the special pages on the website of the European Commission for more information.