In June 2016 a majority (51.9%) of British voters elected to leave the European Union, yet 96% of the UK cultural sector indicated its desire to remain1. In this little guide, Culture Action Europe (CAE) considers possible models for the kind of relationship that the UK may develop with the EU within the framework of … Continued
This is a common statement signed by 177 European and national civil society organisations and trade unions (Culture Action Europe is one of the signatories), ahead of the EU27 Summit in Bratislava on 16 September 2016. […] “Too many people across Europe are dissatisfied and disillusioned with the European Union and feel remote from its … Continued
The forms of employment are diversifying. Are these “atypical” operating modes impacting access to social protection for workers who don’t have a conventional employment status? How do changes on the European labour market impact access to social protection? CAE compared data from different countries (and therefore different social protection models), in order to identify both … Continued
Culture Action Europe is concerned by the Turkish President’s decision to pull out of the European Convention on Human Rights. The decision follows other controversial announcements that Turkey will be in a state of emergency for the next three months, which gives Mr Erdoğan powers which can easily be misused- especially considering the purge on … Continued
The following note was produced by Culture Action Europe to the attention of Silvia Costa – Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education at the European Parliament. As the voice of culture in Europe, CAE’s feedback on the Creative Europe Programme represents an opinion of the culture sector’s concerns, provided by a network of 145 members in … Continued
Culture Action Europe co-signed and contributed to the position paper on “Sustainable urban development and culture” drafted by the Committee on Culture of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). In October 2016, the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), to be held in Quito, will adopt the New Urban Agenda, a document which is expected to … Continued
Throughout history, the term “common” has been used with different, sometimes contradictory, meanings. Recently, it has gained in popularity to define and accompany the theorisation and fabrication of new political paradigms. Put simply, the idea of “common” groups the ensemble of material and immaterial objects that are or should be held “in common”. However, as we … Continued
Culture Action Europe respects the sovereign decision of the British people, but sincerely regrets that they have opted to leave the European Union. As the voice of culture in Europe, Culture Action Europe is committed to serving as a bridge between the British and European cultural landscapes, both during and after this political separation. Continental … Continued