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 … Continued
Under the initiative of Culture Action Europe, European cultural networks, platforms and cultural organisations have been advocating for an increased flexibility of Creative Europe program during and after the pandemic. On the 20th of March 2020, Culture Action Europe has addressed a joint letter to the Commissioner Gabriel and Members of Directorate General for Education, … Continued
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 … Continued
STATEMENT BY THE CULTURE2030GOAL CAMPAIGN 20 APRIL 2020 With the world faced with the COVID-19 pandemic today and the need to rebuild our societies tomorrow, culture should be at the heart of the response. Culture brings inspiration, comfort and hope into people’s lives. To harness this potential, the Culture 2030 Goal movement, in the context … Continued
The coronavirus has affected all countries in Europe, and it is already evident that the cultural sector is and will be heavily impacted. We stand in solidarity with every person and organisation that are affected by the virus not only in Europe but also elsewhere in the world, and by the measures taken to contain … Continued
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. … Continued
Culture Action Europe (CAE), the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC), IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts, and Trans Europe Halles (TEH) published “Beyond the Urban – Contemporary arts and culture in non-urban areas as keys to a sustainable and cohesive Europe”, a joint policy paper aiming at supporting culture in non-urban areas. When it comes to … Continued
There is a fundamental correlation between cultural practices and the ‘greening’ of our societies, however it is necessary to recognise that they both could have a positive and/or negative impact on each other. Cultural and creative sectors can contribute to positive shifts of attitudes and practices towards a more economic, socially and environmentally sustainable future both at … Continued