Within the framework of the European Sustainable Cities Towns Campaign, an alliance of more than 600 local authorities committed to the development of local policies and action for sustainability, the Commission has since 1994 provided financial support to this type of activities. In accordance with the commitment set out in the Communication on sustainable urban development , the draft Decision aims to provide an adequate legal base for continuing to support such activities.
Conformément à l'engagement pris dans la communication intitulée "Cadre d'action pour un développement urbain durable dans l'Union européenne" , le projet de décision vise à fournir une base juridique suffisante pour continuer de soutenir de telles activités.