Application
Article 4
1. A common application form based on the criteria laid down in Article 5 shall be prepared by the Commission and used by all candidate cities. Where a candidate city involves its surrounding area, the application shall be made under the name of that city. 2. Every application shall be based on a cultural programme with a strong European dimension. The cultural programme shall cover the year of the title and shall be created specifically for the title, in accordance with the criteria laid down in Article 5.