Essen and Pécs are designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2010’ in accordance with Article 2 paragraph 1 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC as amended by Decision No 649/2005/EC.
Vastavalt otsuse nr 1419/1999/EÜ artikli 2 lõikele 1 nimetatakse 2010. aasta Euroopa kultuuripealinnadeks Essen ja Pécs.