On 21 December, the European Parliament Committee on Culture and Education approved the Report on the role of intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and education in promoting EU fundamental values (Rapporteur: Julie Ward, Socialists & Democrats, UK). Among other asseverations, the report argues for the European Union to establish the exchange of good practices and promote … Continued
UNESCO recently published RE | SHAPING CULTURAL POLICIES: 2005 Convention Global Report A Decade Promoting the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for Development, a report on the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The 2005 convention, now ratified now ratified by 140 Parties, aims at protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions. It recognises the sovereign right of governments to introduce … Continued
On 14 June 2013, the Council of the European Union gave green light to the European Commission to start the negotiation of a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (better know under its acronym TTIP) with the United States, the biggest export market for Europe. This trade agreement will potentially reach 850 million of consumers and is said to bring … Continued
The Budapest Observatory published the preliminary draft report on the Cultural Climate Barometer 2015. For the third year in a row, the Budapest Observatory launched its enquiry on the health of the cultural sector in Europe, and even beyond depending on the contributions that may reach back. Cultural actors were invited to answer questions on what … Continued
Join Culture Action Europe and cultural players from throughout the UK for our Second Meeting The EU referendum: A cultural response In Manchester, 22 January 2016 at HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place Room: Event Space 12:00 to 16:00 What situation are we facing? How can we counter anti-EU narrative? Whom should we be reaching out … Continued
The UK’s EU referendum is of key importance to the future of the European Union. It will demonstrate the continuing will of individual countries to support a democratic project of peace and collaboration. When UK citizens vote in the upcoming referendum, they will carry the responsibility for the wellbeing of future generations, for their own … Continued
“Overall, the Commission wants to make sure that Europeans can access a wide legal offer of content, while ensuring that authors and other rights holders are better protected and fairly remunerated. The key sectors of education, culture, research and innovation will also benefit from a more modern and European framework.” (Press release EC 9 December … Continued
Culture Action Europe is proud to announce that Mr Robert Manchin has unanimously been elected as the President of Culture Action Europe at an meeting held in Brussels on Friday, 27th November. He succeeds Ms Mercedes Giovinazzo under whose leadership the organisation has greatly developed and grown. Mr Manchin, the Executive Committee members, and the … Continued