It is true, Europe is hardly perfect. We sometimes blame it, and rightly so, for lacking soul and emotion, for speaking a language that few of us understand. We blame it for not doing enough to face the ecological, social and political crises that are threatening to unravel it today, for not doing enough to face … Continued

EU citizens are called to the ballot boxes to take part in European Parliamentary elections 23-26 May 2019. In the run-up to the vote, Culture Action Europe calls on political parties to recognise culture’s contribution to Europe as a necessary source of unity and a force for cooperation and mutual understanding. Culture Action Europe (CAE) … Continued

On May 9 European Leaders met in Sibiu to discuss the future of Europe. Leaders agreed in the Sibiu Declaration to renew their commitment to move forward in unity, upholding the founding values of the European Union. CAE welcomes the commitment to a future Europe that is fair, diverse and democratic. However, regrets the lack … Continued

On the occasion of the European Union’s 69th Birthday, Culture Action Europe celebrates the values on which this Union was founded and calls for the recognition of the role of culture in establishing and maintaining a sense of unity and belonging and in showcasing the EU’s unique diversity. We believe that a better Europe needs … Continued

To strengthen the position of culture in the run-up to the European Parliament elections, Culture Action Europe (CAE) redoubled its advocacy efforts to include cultural issues in the manifestos of European political party groupings. In the current political climate and in the context of emerging global shifts, the CAE Appeal for the European Elections 2019 … Continued