In preparation to the 2014 European Election Culture Action Europe proposed to several MEP candidates the establishment of a parliamentary intergroup on the impact of the EU policy and legislation on culture. (BACKGROUND ON INTERGROUPS) The Intergroups are not official bodies of the European Parliament, but they are composed by MEPs representing minimum three different political … Continued
Tibor Navracsics (the new Commissioner for Culture, Education, Youth and Sport) said “All of us look to education, culture, sport and civic participation as a means to unlock our potential as human beings” and that the contribution of Culture and Education to the European project goes beyond an instrumental role in fostering “growth and jobs”. … Continued
Culture Action Europe submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the EU2020 strategy review. We demand culture to be integrated into the revised strategy that puts societal wellbeing at its heart. Help us make this a mass contribution: , fill in your name and details and send it but be quick! The deadline … Continued
As stated in our communication of September 27th, we have attentively followed the EP hearing of Mr. Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner-designate for Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship, held on October 1st and offer herewith our view on it. Not all the answers provided by Mr. Navracsics were fully convincing and this, in particular, as regards the … Continued
On September 10th, Jean-Claude Juncker, President-elect of the European Commission, announced the composition of the new College of Commissioners. The President-elect proposed new working methods to respond to the portfolios’ break-up, which has been generated by the obligation to compose a College including a representative from each Member State. Culture Action Europe acknowledges the attempt … Continued
we are more – act for culture in Europe is a Europe-wide campaign for the arts and culture. It was launched in October 2010 and will run until 2013, when the EU decides about its next multiannual budget for the years 2014-2020. The we are more campaign promotes culture, heritage and the arts, together with … Continued
The European elections that will take place in May 2014 will impact strategies and policies that the Union will put in place, trying to recover from the economic and democratic meltdown it is currently facing. The elections are a unique opportunity to advocate for sustainable, just and democratic models of development, rooted in Europe’s cultural … Continued
Right before Christmas holidays, CAE is publishing a series of short reflection papers on several thematics CAE has been working on during the year and that are relevant to the thinking that CAE wants to promote concerning the role of culture as a key element for sustainable development. The papers consist of food for thought … Continued