News
Regional Perspectives | Europe and North America
The European Parliament adopted a resolution of 20 October on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the European Union (EU). The Resolution urges the Commission and EU Member States to recognise the intrinsic value of culture, as well as the fundamental role of culture for society, its progress and our wellbeing, the economy and inclusiveness, and to translate this recognition into adequate and continuous financial and structural support. It also calls on the Commission to consolidate policies on the cultural and creative sectors and industries, particularly in light of the growing opportunities in the CCSI for young people created by the digital environment. In parallel, the European Commission began reflections on the EU Pact for Skills for the Cultural and Creative Sectors during a kick-off meeting on 15 October. Also in the European Parliament, the Culture and Education Committee exchanged views with the European Commission on how to promote female talents to support women's professional artistic careers, as part of its Gender Equality Week.
Harnessing culture for the EU’s external relations was also discussed by the EU Committee on Culture and Education and the Committee on Foreign Affairs on 14 October in a joint public hearing. The Members together with the invited experts (including UNESCO) exchanged views on how culture could better feature in the EU's external relations as a soft power to foster sustainable economic and social development, to promote peace and fight radicalisation, and to strengthen cooperation on protecting cultural heritage. The public hearing also examined the implementation of the 2017 resolution entitled "Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations".
The Nordic Council of Ministers for Culture issued in November  a Declaration  to recognize that art and culture have an indispensable intrinsic value  particularly focusing on culture and language, freedom of expression, digitalization and international cooperation (especially on climate change).
Harnessing culture for the EU’s external relations was also discussed by the EU Committee on Culture and Education and the Committee on Foreign Affairs on 14 October in a joint public hearing. The Members together with the invited experts (including UNESCO) exchanged views on how culture could better feature in the EU's external relations as a soft power to foster sustainable economic and social development, to promote peace and fight radicalisation, and to strengthen cooperation on protecting cultural heritage. The public hearing also examined the implementation of the 2017 resolution entitled "Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations".
The Nordic Council of Ministers for Culture issued in November  a Declaration  to recognize that art and culture have an indispensable intrinsic value  particularly focusing on culture and language, freedom of expression, digitalization and international cooperation (especially on climate change).
29 November 2021
Last update:20 April 2023
