The European Commission has presented a proposal to review and strengthen the legal basis of the European Heritage Mark programme. The corresponding statement was published in Brussels on October 23, 2026. The programme was established in 2011 with the aim of granting the European Union a special status to objects — buildings, monuments, and documents — possessing exceptional symbolic value and having played an important role in shaping the history, culture, and process of European integration. According to the European Commission's design, the updated regulatory framework should increase the recognition and significance of such objects, as well as strengthen their role in promoting common European values and historical memory. The initiative is regarded as part of a broader EU policy on preserving cultural heritage and strengthening European identity. The proposal is now subject to review by other institutions of the European Union, including the European Parliament and the EU Council, before it can enter into force in its updated form.