The force behind the we are more campaign is Culture Action Europe, a coalition of more than 100 organisations and many artists across Europe, in strategic partnership with the European Cultural Foundation. It is an open source advocacy tool that encourages arts and cultural organisations across Europe to get involved and stand up for increased … Continued
In his book The Disturbing Guest*, the Italian philosopher, Umberto Galimberti, sustains that today’s youth is confronted with the presence of what he calls a “new guest”: nihilism. He believes that the existing discomfort among young people does not have psychological roots, its origin being strictly cultural. Indeed, he writes that “the remedies elaborated by … Continued
For live blogging and interviews of speakers and participants of the conference ‘Culture and Policies of Change’ taking place on 6-7 September in Brussels go to LabforCulture website. The ‘Culture and Policies of Change’ conference is a Culture Watch Europe event organised by the Council of Europe, in co-operation with the European Commission, the European Economic … Continued
The campaign we are more – act for culture in Europe encourages individuals and organisations across Europe to get involved and stand up for increased support to arts, culture and heritage in the next EU budget 2014-2020. Become a campaign supporter today: 1. Sign the campaign manifesto! Once we have your signature, we will subscribe … Continued
Registration is open for the Culture Action Europe conference 2010 We are delighted to announce that registrations for the Culture Action Europe conference The Time is Now, that will take place in Brussels from the 7th-9th of October, are now open. Please go to www.cultureactioneuropeconference.eu to register and for more information. The Culture Action Europe … Continued
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