Deadline: 23-Apr-25
Applications are now open for the Protection of the Euro Against Counterfeiting Program.
Objectives
- The present call aims to:
- support and supplement the measures undertaken by the Member States and
- assist the competent national and authorities in their efforts to develop among themselves and with the European Commission a close and regular cooperation and an exchange of best practices, where appropriate including third countries and international organisations.
Themes and Priorities
- The call implements the priorities of the Pericles IV Programme for 2025, i.e.:
- Supporting activities aimed at improving cooperation among those Member States which are particularly affected by the production and distribution of counterfeits.
- Fostering cooperation with authorities of third countries where there is suspicion, or evidence of, counterfeit euro production.
- Maintaining an efficient framework for the protection of the euro in South Eastern Europe.
- Topical developments
- Distribution of counterfeits and high-quality components on the internet/darknet
- Increase cooperation with customs and judiciary with a specific focus on countering ‘movie money’ and ‘prop copy’ products (including altered design notes)
- Support for the establishment, reinforcement of and networking amongst NCOs
Funding Information
- The estimated available call budget is EUR 600 000.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be competent national authorities in the area of the protection of the euro against counterfeiting as defined in Article 2(b) of Regulation.
- be from a Euro area or non-Euro area Member State.
- Other entities may participate in other consortium roles, such as associated partners, subcontractors, third parties giving in-kind contributions, etc
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