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The outcome of the Council of Ministers meeting yesterday is ludicrous when it comes to finding a sustainable solution for the hundreds of thousands of people having to flee their homes and seeking refuge in Europe. Citizens and civil society, amongst which many cultural players, demonstrated the true spirit of Europe: helping the refugees on … Continued

Statement in support of Association Racines and all Moroccan artists Culture Action Europe, together with other members of Arts, Rights and Justice working group, signed and supports Association Racines and all Moroccan artists through a statement condemning the banning of two representations of a theatre performance entitled « “b7al b7al”, on the 4th & 5th July … Continued

Culture Action Europe is pleased to communicate the appeal signed on 10 June by the presidents of the Liaison Group with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) urging politicians, media and opinion leaders to use with extreme care the remarks and comments they use on the negotiations between the Greek Government and the creditors. … Continued

Charges against street artist Shepard Fairey are excessive Culture Action Europe, together with other members of Arts Rights Justice Working Group, signed and supports the street artist Shepard Fairey, whose felony charges announced late last week are a disproportionate response to his alleged crime and could repress artistic expression. You can have a look at this statement … Continued

ARJ, together with international coalitions of arts and free speech advocacy groups*, issued a statement to support the Cuban performing artist Tania Bruguera, detained in Havana since December 2014, since Cuban authorities have confiscated her passport, banned her of leaving the country and other charges are still bought against her (public order offenses among others). She has been … Continued

After one year of work on this issue, CAE produced a Reflection Paper on Cultural (non) Participation in EU Member Countries, using evidences from Eurobarometer and notions related to well-being to better understand and help shaping strategies. This research has been conducted with the collaboration of Robert Manchin, CAE’s scientific co-director. This is an overview and … Continued