Advocacy

This open letter is being submitted in response to the public consultation launched by the European Commission on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP). We, the undersigned, welcome the initiative to develop a European Democracy Action Plan as one of the strategic assets for the future of Europe, as well as to support EU citizens. Specifically, this related to the…

Despite its historic relevance, the revised Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposal presented by the European Commission on 27 May is unambitious for culture, reducing funding for Creative Europe, the only EU programme dedicated to culture, while not channeling new resources through the #NextGenerationEU Initiative powering the recovery. With the ball now in their court, Member States have the opportunity to…

The world of arts, culture, heritage and creativity will not be the same after COVID-19. The state of emergency at both local and national level has forced governments to redirect their resources to respond to the most urgent needs at home and this has left little room to address issues on a European scale. In a joint statement, European Cultural Foundation and Culture Action…

The unprecedented Covid-19 outbreak, unfolding global interdependence, requires forward-looking and bold actions on all fronts. The European Union Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 will be an integral tool in revitalising the European societies. It is vital that the future MFF contributes to transforming the current crisis into a doorway to a sustainable future, granting space for democracy, fair social and…

In response to covid-19 pandemic, European countries are deploying unprecedented emergency tactics and a warlike language. The “invisible enemy” is weakening not only the public health and labour systems across the continent deeply affected by the austerity policies of the last decade, but is also putting under threat the European project as we know it. Global crisis requires collaboration of…