SDG Watch Europe, an alliance of 70 organisations including Culture Action Europe, has written an open letter to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker calling for him to adopt, as a matter of urgency, an overarching strategy to guide implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Here are key messages from the letter: “Not only does an overarching strategy need … Continued
How can culture and cities help build hope and a new narrative for Europe? What value should we attribute to culture? How does culture drive economic growth? How can culture and the arts reconvert and regenerate cities, giving them a new identity? Culture Action Europe and UCLG-Agenda 21 will present the study “Culture, Cities and … Continued
CAE is now partner of ArtLab, a learning environment where cultural professionals, civil society, corporations and policy makers share experiences and knowledge on how art and culture contribute to the wellbeing & economic and social growth. After the first appointment in Milan, when 450+ cultural professionals and operators participated, the next appointments will be held in other … Continued
On May 31st and June 1st of 2016, the European Economic and Social Committee, in cooperation with the members of the Liaison group representing European civil society organisations and networks (in which Culture Action Europe represents the culture sector), held a forum focusing on migration and on how Europe can adapt to structural change: “Living … Continued
Culture Action Europe together with members and partners continues to promote the role of cultural diversity and intercultural exchange in our societies. Between March and May 2016 three important publications were released we want to draw your attention to: “Creation and Displacement: Developing new narratives around migration” is a generously documented study published by IETM … Continued
On April 28, the Italian members of CAE met in Rome to discuss culture as an essential citizenship right with cultural operators and stakeholders. The general theme has been specified into three subtopics: culture and citizens, culture and communities, culture and development. With over 80 participants, the initiative aimed at identifying strategies to be pursued to create and strengthen a virtuous link between culture … Continued
President of Culture Action Europe, Robert Manchin participates in “Re:Creating Europe – Forum on European Culture”, the largest cultural event during the Dutch Presidency taking place in Amsterdam 1-3 June 2016. Mr. Manchin will contribute to the expert session on the social value of culture: why is culture essential for our social wellbeing? What is the immaterial … Continued
On the 19th of January 2016, the European Parliament adopted the resolution Towards a Single Digital Market Act. The EP’s adoption follows a proposition made in May 2015 by the European Commission for a European Digital Single Market Strategy. In the end, this strategy should lead to the enforcement of regulations and legislations contained in … Continued