The European Union has adopted its new economic strategy entitled ‘Europe 2020’. A major EU policy framework, it will form the basis of the direction for the European integration project in the 10 years to come. How will it work, and what political and policy environment does it set for arts and culture in … Continued
2010 has been labelled ‘European Year for combating Poverty and Social Exclusion’. Culture Action Europe asked Fintan Farell – Director of the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) – to give us his perspective and expectations for the Year. Read the article entitled ‘Renewed EU commitment to combating poverty and social exclusion – what perspectives for … Continued
EP Hearing – Androulla Vassiliou Commisioner-Designate for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth 14 January 2010 On 14 January 2010 Cypriot Androulla Vassiliou – the Commissioner-Designate for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth – was heard by the members of the Education and Culture Committee and by some members of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of … Continued
On the 14th January 2010 Culture Action Europe submitted a contribution to the EC consultation on the future EU 2020 strategy. Read our contribution here. For more information on the consultation click here.
On the 18th December 2009 Culture Action Europe submitted a contribution to DG Bugdet on the review of the Financial Regulation. To read our contribution click here or go to Commission’s website
A clear centre-right victory The European elections, held simultaneously in 27 countries for the first time in history, ended in a clear victory for the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) and a defeat for the Party of European Socialists (PES). According to EUobserver, Europeans turned largely to the centre-right parties in reaction to the economic … Continued
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The main objective of this study is to provide a description and analysis of the current situation, as well as of present and future trends in cultural cooperation amongst the 31 European countries mentioned above. The study has analysed 31 European countries – namely the 15 current European Union member states, the 13 accession countries … Continued