  The Core Programme (CP) of the INTEGRAL mission is defined as the portion of
the scientific observing programme covering the guaranteed time observations
for the PI collaborations and other members of the INTEGRAL Science Working
Team. During the first two years of the mission, the guaranteed observing time
uses 35% (year 1) and 30% (year 2) of the total annual observing time
(~26.6x10^{6}s per year). The Core Programme consists of three elements: a deep
exposure of the Galactic central radian, regular (weekly) scans of the Galactic
plane and pointed observations. This paper describes the current status of the
INTEGRAL Core Programme and summarizes the key elements.
