From 23-26 October in Konstanz-Kreuzlingen, Culture Action Europe hosted Beyond the Obvious 2019: Culture Crops. This conference served as a platform for dialogue and sharing experiences of cultural practices in non-urban territories, bringing together a diverse group of contributors and speakers from across Europe. One of the many passionate conference contributors was Adela Bértolo of … Continued
As a part of today’s European Parliament plenary session, and preceding the approval vote on the incoming College of Commissioners, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen made a statement that the European cultural sector has been anxiously awaiting – the title of Commissioner-designate Mariya Gabriel has been changed to “Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Education, … Continued
Within the European institutions, discussion on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is still ongoing: Europe’s long term budget is not expected to be approved before early 2020. Heated debates are expected at the December European Council meeting, where the Finnish presidency will present a negotiation box with figures for the 2021-2027 budget to the heads … Continued
As a part of the Beyond the Obvious: Culture Crops 2019 conference, Culture Action Europe brought together inspiring speakers and distinguished panelists, as well as both experienced and emerging practitioners to provide insight and spark discussion about cultural practices in non-urban territories. One of these speakers was Yanina Taneva, Ideas Creator and Founder at the … Continued
Alongside 90 signatories, Culture Action Europe is collectively urging the European Council to support the European Parliament’s proposal of increasing funding for Creative Europe to €2.8bn total. The letter, below, outlines this call: “We are writing as a group of 93 organisations from across Europe’s cultural and creative sectors ahead of the European Council discussions … Continued
Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is expected to take the office on the 1st of December. There are only ten days left for the president-elect to reconsider her initial proposal and bring back “culture” in Commissioner-designate Gabriel’s title. United cultural and creative sector is loud to remind Ms. von der Leyen that culture has … Continued
On behalf of Culture Action Europe membership, we call on your support for non-profit organisations active on local, regional, national and European level that wish to work in a European context and contribute to building a stronger European Union. KEY MESSAGES Non-profit cultural organisations should be considered important stakeholders at the EU level, to be … Continued
Culture Action Europe is recruiting a policy director, based in Brussels. Deadline to apply: 30 November noon (CET). CAE POLICY DIRECTOR | JOB DESCRIPTION 37,5 hrs / per week The Policy Director is in charge of: Developing organisation’s lobby and advocacy strategy in Brussels, under the supervision of the Secretary General in coordination with the … Continued