National thematic sites
Article 13
1
In order for a national thematic site to be eligible for the attribution of the label, it shall comply with all of the following conditions:
a
demonstration of the European added value of a joint application compared to individual applications;
b
demonstration of a clear thematic link;
c
full compliance with the criteria by each participating site;
d
designation of one of the participating sites as the coordinator, which will be the single contact point for the Commission;
e
application under a common name.
2
Applications in respect of national thematic sites shall follow the same procedure as that for other sites. Each participating site shall complete an application form and send it to the coordinator. National thematic sites shall be pre-selected by the Member State concerned within the numerical limits of sites laid down in Article 10(2).
3
When a national thematic site is selected, the label shall be awarded to the national thematic site as a whole and under the common name.