Having been involved in advocacy actions for culture in the Structural Funds for more than two years, CubicMetre-resources for culture, one of our Romanian campaign supporters, is now eager to share their experience and exchange ideas with cultural operators from other EU Member States in order to build a stronger understanding around the topic and … Continued
The last two days have seen a unique gathering of European citizens and NGO representatives from all major civil society sectors discussing how to create a fairer, more socially-focused and sustainable future for Europe. Organised by the Civil Society Contact Group (CSCG) – of which Culture Action Europe is a member – and DEEEP, this … Continued
The United Nations is currently reviewing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), set up in 2000 with a 15-year horizon, in order to set new goals for aid and development. In this framework, a series of key events that will influence the UN decision-making will take place in the coming months. This represents a unique opportunity … Continued
Culture Action Europe calls on the Turkish government to fully respect the right to freedom of expression and to immediately cease the use of excessive police force towards civilians Statement 20 June 2013 Culture Action Europe expresses its extreme concern for the situation unfolding in Turkey. Democracy is not just an exercise in the … Continued
Culture Action Europe Public Conference 4-5 October 2013, Rome ‘It’s not just a crisis, it is a transition!’ CAE announces an innovative two-day international conference about the vital role of individual and social cultural capacities in building a way out of the deadlock that threatens Europe, its people and democracy. The Culture Action … Continued
So far, the response from the cultural sector to the online public consultation launched by DG HOME on “Improving the procedures for obtaining short-stay ‘Schengen’ visas” with regard to the mobility of artists and culture professionals has been rather slim. As the deadline is getting closer, Culture Action Europe strongly encourages individuals to respond to … Continued
One of the aims of the EU Council of Ministers’ Work Plan for Culture 2011-2014 is to encourage the mobility of collections (works of art, cultural heritage etc.) by simplifying the processes for lending and borrowing. As part of the work towards this objective, a study on systems for the valuation of works of art … Continued
The first inter-institutional meeting on Creative Europe between the three EU Institutions took place on the 25th of April. At this stage of the negotiations, the discussions focus on the impact of eventual cuts on the structure of the programme. In a document outlining proposals for the breakdown of the budget cuts that the EC … Continued