3. Freedom, Security and Justice, and Citizenship

The Community aims to create an area of freedom, justice and security where the free movement of persons is assured and appropriate measures are taken for issues regarding external border controls, asylum, immigration and prevention and combating crime.

This budgetary heading consist of two subcategories: 3a.Freedom, Security and Justice 3.b Citizenship

3a. Freedom, Security and Justice

Under the subcategory Freedom, Security and Justice, financial assistance is available for actions concerning the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice.

The European Commission has proposed three new framework programmes for the period 2007-2013.

The framework programme Fundamental Rights and Justice comprises four specific programmes for combating violence and drug prevention, fundamental rights and citizenship, criminal justice, and civil justice.

The framework programme Solidarity of Migration Flows encompasses proposals for the creation of four new funds related to refugees, external borders, integration of Third-country Nationals and returns.

The framework programme Security and Safeguarding Liberties comprises two specific programmes in relation to terrorism and crime prevention.

3.b Citizenship

The subcategory Citizenship is comprised of community programmes concerning the improvement of the quality of life for EU citizens; investing in public health, promoting consumer protection, and fostering European culture and diversity.

Some of the Community programmes within this subheading are listed here:

Civil Protection Financial Instrument*

* Partly financed under this Heading and partly under Heading 4