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Fig. 1.2.2. Timeline of European Citizenship ConceptSource: adapted from J. Painter, 2008; European Commission, n.d.bClosely tied to the evolution of the European Union, European citizenship canbe described in a quantitative dynamic, influenced by the accession ordeparture of various countries from the EU (presented in paragraph 1.1.3), butparticularly in a qualitative sense %u2013 through enriching the concept with newdimensions and qualities. A better understanding of the opportunities impliedby this status will contribute to increasing the active engagement of citizenswithin the EU.311.2 European Citizenship AspectsThe Maastricht TreatyThe formal establishment of the concept of European citizenshipNew priorities %u2013 new opportunities for expanding active participation10 UE priorities (Junker)4 priority areas in UE strategic agendaCOMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEANPARLIAMENT BUILDING OUR COMMON FUTURE.POLICy CHALLENGES AND BUDGETARy MEANS OFTHE ENLARGED UNION 2007 %u20132013Identifying priorities for the enlarged EU, including%u201cgiving full content to European citizenship%u201d1992 20042006 2014 %u2013 PresentDECISION No 1904/2006 EC OF THE EUROPEANPARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme %u2018Europefor Citizens%u2019 to promote active European citizenshipOfficial reiterated concept %u2013 includes common values,active participation in public life, the feeling ofbelonging, promoting %u201cEuropean awareness%u201d,involvement in civil society, etc...