Call Town Twinning 2026

Expected Outcome:

Expected results:

• Strengthened mutual understanding and friendship among citizens at local level;
• Better opportunities for citizens to experience and appreciate the added value of the EU through a grassroots, community-based approach;
• An increased sense of belonging to the EU;
• Long-lasting bond between municipalities and between citizens;
• Increased cross-border cooperation on similar practical issues of democratic participation between municipalities and between citizens, going beyond cultural exchanges;
• Increased effectiveness of prevention policies at local level aimed at preventing against domestic violence and violence against children; • Increased inclusion of marginalised communities, disadvantaged groups and groups at risk of discrimination;
• Improved accessibility for persons with disabilities and better inclusion in the community;
• Increased citizen participation in inclusive and meaningful cultural activities and organisations and increased citizens’ contact with Europe’s rich cultural heritage, particularly of people belonging to disadvantaged and marginalised communities or to groups at risk of discrimination and children

Objective:

The programme helps to promote intercultural dialogue by bringing people of different nationalities and different languages together and giving them the opportunity to participate in common activities. In this context, Town-Twinning projects will raise awareness of the richness of Europe's cultural and linguistic environment and promote mutual understanding and respect, contributing to the development of a respectful, dynamic and multifaceted European identity and the respect of common values, democracy and fundamental rights.

In view of this overall objective, the projects may address the following priorities:

Trimmed here, the full scope, expected outcomes and award criteria are on the official topic page ↗.