The Digital Single Market (DSM) directive, voted in April 2019 by the European Parliament, is to be transposed into the national laws of Member States by June 2021. Recognizing the weak position of authors in the contractual relationship, the European Union set minimal standards so that authors get fairer conditions as to their remuneration and … Continued
On Tuesday, 2nd of February, 2021 Live DMA moderated the Club Day Panel – Support your Local Music Scene. Panelists discussed why local live music stages are key for safeguarding Europe’s cultural diversity, boosting European artists’ and encouraging social cohesion. This panel aimed to foster a better understanding of the often harsh realities live music … Continued
We start 2021 with a new exciting project: “Supporting MENA -Middle East and North Africa- cultural agents in the EU”. It is a one-year project funded by the Open Society Foundations. The project aims at raising awareness about the specific circumstances of MENA cultural agents residing in the EU, with a particular focus on the (post)COVID-19 context; it … Continued
An agreement was reached mid-December, but as February begins the game is not over yet for Creative Europe, the only EU programme specifically dedicated to supporting European cultural and creative sectors and cultural cooperation. The EU institutions still need to formally approve the regulation establishing Creative Europe 2021-2027, while first calls could be out in … Continued
Join Culture Action Europe’s information and consultation session on the New European Bauhaus (NEB) on Friday 26th of February 10am-12pm (CET) online. The meeting aims at sharing information about this EU-led initiative and at collecting your input to contribute to the ongoing “co-design” phase of the project. Xavier Troussard, Head of the New European Bauhaus Unit … Continued
Cultural heritage is back in the European spotlight this week. Both the Parliament and the Commission held votes and open debates on the subject, including funding schemes for cultural heritage, and its role for peace and security. New and old challenges lay ahead for funding opportunities for cultural heritage within the European Union. A two-day … Continued
As winter celebrations and inauguration ceremonies (including woolen mittens and powerful poems) are left behind, EU Member States are back to work to draft their National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRP). In order to benefit from the 750-billion funding of the European Recovery Plan agreed at the EU level, the Member States have to send … Continued
Civil Society Days 2021 will take place from March 1 to March 5. This time online, this gathering will focus on a Sustainable Recovery for the Future of Europe. Traditionally, Culture Action Europe will be present at the #CivSocDays facilitating the discussion on the role of culture and education in Europe’s post-pandemic recovery. The workshop … Continued