Call for submission of applications for the union action “European Capital of Culture” for the year 2030 for cities in efta/eea countries, in candidate countries and in potential candidates for eu membership - EAC/P01/2023. Objective The aim of this call is: to trigger applications from cities in EFTA/EEA countries, candidate countries and potential candidates participating in the Creative Europe Programme (at the date of publication of the call), which wish to bid for the "European Capital of Culture" title for the year 2030 and to lead to the designation of one of these cities as European Capital of Culture 2030, that may be awarded the Melina Mercouri prize (funded from the respective Union programme supporting culture at the time of its award) The Melina Mercouri Prize is awarded in connection with the designation of one city as European Capital of Culture. However, its payment will occur no later than the end of March 2030 provided that the city designated continues to honour the commitments it made at the application stage, still complies with the criteria stipulated in the call and takes into account the recommendations contained in the selection and monitoring reports of the panel. Eligible entities This call...