We are citizens and organisations who believe that culture is the foundation of European unity. It binds us together and underpins our sense of belonging to the European community; We believe that culture plays a crucial role in upholding common European values, nourishing mutual understanding among the peoples of Europe and fostering diverse and inclusive … Continued
Facing the fourth industrial revolution requires a re-think of the different skills we equip our citizens with; from independent thinking to human-centred skills, such as social and artistic competences, or cultural expression. In an increasingly globalised world we can expect migratory flows that will require the embracing of cultural diversity, both in work settings and … Continued
A SHARED EUROPEAN FUTURE IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH SUSTAINABLE AND SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CULTURE Culture is the foundation of European unity; it binds us together when pursuing shared objectives and underpins Europeans’ sense of belonging to a common project. According to European citizens, culture is the main driver of the sense of belonging to … Continued
Culture Action Europe, in collaboration with the Budapest Observatory and other CAE members and partners, have joined forces to collect relevant evidence substantiating the impact of culture across a range of EU policy fields. “The Value and Values of Culture” collects relevant evidence substantiating the impact of culture across a range of EU policy fields. … Continued
Culture Action Europe puts culture at the heart of public debate and decision making at the European, regional and national level. On the occasion of the Italian political elections 2018, Italian members of Culture Action Europe ask candidates of all parties and coalitions for explicit support and increase in national public budget allocated for culture. … Continued
Cultural participation is the ultimate expression of access to culture. It is a human right enshrined in Article 27 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and as such creates an obligation for its protection and promotion. The presence of multiple and varied cultural opportunities for citizens corresponds with a healthy society, encouraging social … Continued
Just prior to the launch of European Year of Cultural Heritage, members, partners and friends of Culture Action Europe gathered in Rome this November to collectively reflect on meaning of “belonging” and “becoming”. How can we, as artists and cultural operators, engaged citizens and policy makers, rationalists and visionaries, develop an inclusive belonging? How can we … Continued
Beyond the Obvious – Cultural Agora in Rome has come to an end. We would like to thank partners, contributors and participants of this very special gathering: those who shared their brave stories and offered practical solutions, those who asked uncomfortable questions, those who walked us through our memories, those who came from far away, … Continued