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Definitions

Standardised websites

EC branded standardised websites host thematic content detailing policies for which the owner DG/Agency is responsible.

Web information systems are permanent websites providing a user-friendly interface to generate, disclose and/or filter large, detailed amounts of data stored in different systems. These websites must also use the EC branded standardised websites design template.

It is mandatory to use the Europa Web Publishing Platform (EWPP) for the development of policy websites but optional when building a web information system.

Harmonised websites

EC branded harmonised websites host specific content that answers a particular communication purpose. Hamonised websites are:

Network websites: websites or platforms set up and managed by the European Commission (as a service provider) to encourage and facilitate interaction among a specific, non-EC target audience. 

Event websites: websites advertising a specific or repeatedly occurring activity that is open to the public, organised and/or hosted by the European Commission. The website can be temporary and provide information about an event before, during and after it takes place. It can be complemented by a campaign. Event websites are only allowed for large and complex events that cannot be accommodated by the events content type.

Campaign websites: a temporary, online communication endeavour dedicated to promoting a single or several thematically linked activities, initiatives, services or products. The website may form the online part of a broader campaign, communicated by other channels such as print and social media.

Blogs: regularly updated websites dedicated to publishing general features and news items about specific European Commission activities, from an individual perspective or via a corporate (DG/Agency-managed) newsletter/magazine.

Partnership websites

When the European Commission shares the ownership of a website with one or several non-EU institution(s), it is a partnership website. The European Commission and its partners co-decide on the content and cooperate in terms of budget, maintenance and management of the website. As a result, the design is a based on an agreement between partners.

Rules

EC branded standardised and harmonised websites templates

Standardised websites templateHarmonised websites template


EC branded standardised and harmonised anatomy table

SectionNo.componentStandardised templateHarmonised tempate
Site header1.EC identity (logo)

2. Login

3.Language switcher

4.Search form

5. Class name

6.Site name

7. Menu

Page header8.Breadcrumb

9.Meta

10.Page title

 (except homepage)

 (except homepage)

11.Thumbnail

 (requires introduction)

 (requires introduction)

12.Introduction

Local footer13.Site name

14.Content owner details

15.Sitemap

16.DG-related service navigation

17.DG-related navigation

18.Class names

Corporate footer19.Site logo

21.Service navigation

22.Legal navigation


Contact and support

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