Division 2.5.1 Conferences organised by the Presidency of the European Union

Conferences accorded priority by the Presidency of the European Union are eligible for lump sum financing by the Community. The total indicative amount is estimated at EUR 100 000 (maximum 50 % of the total budget) per conference^f1 at a maximum one conference per Presidency, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 181 of the IR.

Due to the nature of the organisations involved, this is a de facto monopoly. According to Article 168(1)(c) of the IR, grants can be allocated without a call for proposals to organisations in a monopoly situation.