In the framework of the second European Citizens Summit on 23 and 24 September 2014, which is organised by the EU Civil Society Contact Group (CSCG), this webinar will present the upcoming event and discuss the “degrowth” paradigm as a potential solution for a fairer and more democratic Europe. The webinar will provide an opportunity … Continued
2013 was the last year of the campaign ‘we are more – act for culture in Europe’, launched in strategic partnership with the European Cultural Foundation in 2010 with the aim of influencing the EU budget, policies and programmes for the years 2014-2020. In comparison with the campaign’s initial demands, the results of the EU … Continued
European cultural networks launch campaign “Go vote! Bring a friend.” for the European elections (to be held between 22 and 25 May 2014) European cultural networks and organisations want to circulate to encourage citizens to use their right to vote and influence the future of Europe. All of them are concerned by the high rates … Continued
On 12 December, the UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a third resolution on culture and development, further to the two resolutions adopted in 2010 and 2011. Building on the recognition of the role of culture for development acknowledged in the previous resolutions, the new resolution represents an important breakthrough on the development agenda as … Continued
EU-South Korea: Current Trends of Cultural Exchange and Future Perspectives In 2012, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) asked the EENC to map existing trends in cultural exchange between the EU and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and their economic dimension. The request arose in the context of the … Continued
Today (13 December) the European Year of Citizens 2013 Alliance officially handed over its recommendations for an inclusive, active and participatory European citizenship to Mrs Reding, Vice-President of the Commission and to the Lithuanian Presidency. The recommendations are gathered in a document entitles “It’s about us, it’s about Europe” now available in 18 languages here. The … Continued
The new EU Culture Programme Creative Europe 2014-2020 was adopted in EP plenary on the 19th of November. The programme will have a budget of 1.46 billion Euros (in current prices, equivalent to 1.29 billion in 2011 prices). At least 31% of the programme’s budget will be allocated to the Culture sub-programme. The total budget … Continued