Partial Agreements allow member States of the Council of Europe to abstain from participating in a certain activity advocated by other member States. From a statutory point of view, a partial agreement remains an activity of the Organisation in the same way as other programme activities, except that a partial agreement has its own budget and working methods which are determined solely by the members of the partial agreement.

More about Partial agreements

 European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML), Graz, Austria

The ECML promotes excellence in language learning and teaching, acting as a catalyst for reform in language education at the levels of policy, teacher education and classroom practice.  The Centre develops innovative resources for language professionals and organises in-country capacity building.

 

 Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes, Luxembourg

Currently, 49 certified Cultural Routes crisscross over 60 countries in Europe and beyond, promoting intercultural dialogue, cultural democracy an appreciation of European of cultural heritage and identity based on diversity.  The Partial Agreement is composed of 43 States, including 41 member States of the Council of Europe. The European Institute of Cultural Routes, set up with support of the government of Luxembourg, facilitates the implementation of the programme.

 

 European Audiovisual Observatory 

European Audiovisual Observatory collects and distributes information about the audiovisual industry in Europe. This Partial and Enlarged Agreement with its own budget aims at promoting greater transparency and a clearer understanding of the functioning of the audiovisual industry in Europe from an economic and legal point of view. 

 

 European Cinema Support Fund (Eurimages)

Eurimages promotes cultural co-operation and diversity by supporting quality full-length films produced by professionals from different European countries and Canada. More than 60 co-productions have won prestigious awards.

 

 Observatory on History Teaching in Europe (OHTE) 

OHTE provides an opportunity to share good practices and experiences between the member States of the enlarged partial agreement and reinforce co-operation in the field of history education at the European level.

 

 Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card

Over four million young people have a European Youth Card, which contributes to their social, cultural, educational and economic mobility. The card gives advantages/discounts on transport, accommodation, language courses and cultural activities.