With the European parliamentary elections less than three months away, there is an increasing mobilisation by networks, institutions and organisations to campaign and advocate for the future of Europe. The upcoming elections come at a time of urgency to address vital issues for the future of Europe, from climate change to migration, increasing threats to … Continued
In the run-up to the European Parliamentary Elections, Culture Action Europe together with the cultural and creative sector advocates for a future for culture and Europe that is democratic, diverse, fair, free, human, inclusive and vital. As part of our EP elections campaign, we have launched a podcast series dedicated to discussing key cultural topics … Continued
The Creative Europe report was unanimously adopted in the Cult Committee on the 20th of February. Silvia Costa, the S&D rapporteur, obtained support for the inclusion of a general objective promoting the intrinsic value of culture, a double budget increase, the re-introduction of European added value, as well as stronger synergies with other programmes and … Continued
The world has undergone profound changes due to the convergence of several trends. One of them is the redistribution of power brought about by Technocapitalism. Based on market capitalism, technocapitalism makes use of information infrastructures within networked spaces to gain access to knowledge and creativity in the form of data. These infrastructures are not only … Continued
Information Technologies (IT) can solve problems, accelerate decision-making and help complete complex tasks through self-learning processes. They are often defined as a communication system that is universal, transparent, simple and accessible. However, this is not 100% true. Technologies are neither neutral, nor accessible and transparent. Algorithmic processes are acting in direct relation to our infrastructures … Continued
In the wake of the European elections, the European Music Council organised on 18 February 2019 a reception at the European Parliament in Brussels hosted by MEP Axel Voss. The Copyright Directive, the Music Moves Europe Preparatory Action, the upcoming European Parliament elections alongside with the European Agenda for Music (EAM) were at the center … Continued
By Mafalda Dâmaso To build public faith in democracy throughout Europe, Progressives must deliver policies of redistribution as well as recognition. Culture is key in this regard. When they are asked about their vision for the future – both for their states as well as for the European Union – Progressives immediately mention decreased inequality. … Continued
The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ‘Essential Digital Skills for museum professionals’ has been running since the 7th of January 2019. Launched by the Mu.SA project, the course primarily aims to support museum professionals in improving their digital competences, so as to facilitate collaborations across disciplines and increase productivity in the digital era. Over eight … Continued