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The EDCC is a central contact point for EU information, offering services via phone, email, and chat. From Europe Direct Information Centres to the Your Europe Portal, the EDCC ensures citizens receive answers and guidance regardless of the door they knock on. By enhancing cooperation and providing minimum information services, EDCC acts as a front office for other networks, transferring, handling, and feedback on inquiries. The next generation of Europe Direct Information Centres will launch in 2013, with calls for proposals in 2012. Your One-Stop Shop to navigate the EU smoothly!
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The One-Stop ShopA service for citizens DG COMM, European Commission
The One-Stop Shop Concept A central contact point for information on the EU By phone, e-mail and chat: Europe Direct Contact Centre (EDCC) Locally: Europe Direct Information Centres (EDICs) On the Net: Your Europe Portal Europe Direct Contact Centre (E.D.C.C.)
No wrong door • Signposting between the networks • Use of EDCC • Minimum information services by all networks • Enhanced cooperation Whatever network citizens contact, they should get an answer- even if it’s not the right door!
Europe Direct Contact Centre (EDCC) The EDCC can workwith other networks by: • Acting as a front office transferring enquiries falling in their policy area • Handling enquiries falling outside the remit of their policy area • Providing feedback on enquiries related to their policy area
Europe Direct Information Centres (EDIC) Next generation of EDICs: • Current generation ends in December 2012 • Next generation 2013-2016 • Call for proposals will be launched in 2012 • Help for local promotion of the call more than welcome!
The One-Stop Shop Thank you for your attention! Lena De Visscher, DG Communication, Unit C3 “Citizens contact”