Advocacy

CAE Reflection on a Future-proofed Agenda for Culture

Wednesday March 7th, 2018

Ten years after the adoption of the Agenda for Culture in 2007, a new European reality calls for its urgent revision. There is a growing recognition by Member States and European institutions of the contribution of culture to the progress of the European Union. In times of accelerated economic and social change, culture can play an important role in overcoming common…

1% for Culture Campaign

Monday February 12th, 2018

The EU budget faces a tough challenge to fund more with less. The U.K.’s departure will leave an approximate €12 billion annual gap in the EU budget that needs to be covered. Emerging new priorities, mainly in the areas of defense, migration and border control, will also require more funding. Günther Oettinger, the European Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources, proposed a…

CAE position on post 2020 MFF

Monday February 12th, 2018

A SHARED EUROPEAN FUTURE IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH SUSTAINABLE AND SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CULTURE Culture is the foundation of European unity; it binds us together when pursuing shared objectives and underpins Europeans’ sense of belonging to a common project. According to European citizens, culture is the main driver of the sense of belonging to the European community, hence, it…

CAE Italy: Three Objectives for Culture Manifesto

Wednesday January 31st, 2018

Culture Action Europe puts culture at the heart of public debate and decision making at the European, regional and national level. On the occasion of the Italian political elections 2018, Italian members of Culture Action Europe ask candidates of all parties and coalitions for explicit support and increase in national public budget allocated for culture. The manifesto published by members…

CAE Reflection on Structural and Financial Barriers to Access to Culture

Friday January 19th, 2018

Cultural participation is the ultimate expression of access to culture. It is a human right enshrined in Article 27 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and as such creates an obligation for its protection and promotion. The presence of multiple and varied cultural opportunities for citizens corresponds with a healthy society, encouraging social engagement and inclusion, bolstering solidarity…

CAE Reacts on the Commission’s Communication on Education & Culture

Tuesday December 12th, 2017

Culture Action Europe applauds the strong political support shown by all European institutions in their recognition that culture plays a central role in building a more cohesive, inclusive and prosperous Europe. European leaders expressed their joint commitment to work towards a Union ‘where citizens have new opportunities for cultural and social development’ in the 2017 Rome Declaration. Culture Action Europe…

Future of Europe is Europe of Culture | CAE Reflection Paper

Tuesday September 12th, 2017

The Reflection Paper “Belonging and Becoming: A cultural response to the White Paper on the Future of Europe and the accompanying reflection papers” proposes a first answer to this question, reflecting the voices of over 500 cultural players throughout Europe. A QUICK OVERVIEW The Cultural Sector’s assessment of the 5 Scenarios Guiding principles and actions for a 6th Scenario A…

A sustainable future can be achieved with a fundamental cultural change

Friday July 7th, 2017

Culture Action Europe statement on the European approach to Sustainable Development and the Agenda 2030 Culture Action Europe (CAE) works to promote a better understanding of the interdependence between culture and sustainability including notably through the international campaign The future we want includes culture (2012). In this crucial moment where the Agenda 2030 is being adapted to the European dimension,…

Next Steps for a Sustainable European Future: Recommendations

Thursday April 27th, 2017

As a member of SDG Watch Europe, Culture Action Europe (CAE) send recommendations for the Council Conclusion on the EC Communication. Council Conclusions to be adopted in June 2017 under the Maltese EU Presidency represent an important opportunity for EU member states to address the lack of European leadership and ambition shown to date regarding the implementation of the 2030…

Europe for Citizens mid-term review: CAE contribution

Thursday April 13th, 2017

The European Commission invited beneficiaries and applicants to complete an online survey aimed at collecting views and opinions on the results and impacts of activities and projects co-financed by the Europe for Citizens programme between 2014 and 2016 and to assess their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and EU added value. This public consultation is part of a process to evaluate…

CAE reflection: towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations

Monday April 10th, 2017

Culture Action Europe welcomes the recognition of culture’s impact via the recent joint communication ‘Towards a joint strategy…’. It also welcomes the opinions being developed by the EESC and CoR, adding additional perspectives to this important topic. Culture Action Europe wishes to underline the following issues: In view of the diversity of involved stakeholders and EU directorates and the number…

CAE Statement on triggering of article 50

Wednesday March 29th, 2017

Today, on 29 March, 2017, the United Kingdom triggered article 50, initiating the process of exiting the European Union. We greatly regret this decision. Complex negotiations will now ensue to separate and unravel the intricate ties which have brought together the UK and the EU since 1973. We realise that a delicate balance must be found. On the one hand,…