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  United in diversity
  A younger future for European culture : final report

  The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is the voice of civil society in the European Union and regularly opens its doors to the social partners, grassroots organisations and the general public. A major concern for the EESC is engaging in constructive dialogue with the younger generati...

  The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is the voice of civil society in the European Union and regularly opens its doors to the social partners, grassroots organisations and the general public. A major concern for the EESC is engaging in constructive dialogue with the younger generation, who not only need more information about the EU, but also have a lot to say themselves regarding their future as European citizens. To this end the EESC launched a youth event in 2010 called Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS), in which secondary school pupils from all over Europe gather to discuss a topical subject and propose resolutions for future European policies in that field. The resolutions are then debated and submitted to a vote by the participants, who choose the best three using the same voting system as the EESC members. The Committee then follows up on the resolutions, which includes forwarding them to the European Commission and the European Parliament.

  • Published: 2018-09-13
  • Corporate Author(s): European Economic and Social Committee
  • Subject: civil society, cultural difference, cultural heritage, cultural policy, cultural promotion, European Economic and Social Committee, report, youth policy
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  Building a people’s Europe
  4-6 May 2017, Florence

  The present dossier illustrates some of these phenomena through facts and figures. It informs about ‘Access to Citizenship and Political Participation’ and gives insights into ‘Attitudes towards Citizenship and Immigration in Europe’. The dossier has been created in a collaborative effort by the...

  The present dossier illustrates some of these phenomena through facts and figures. It informs about ‘Access to Citizenship and Political Participation’ and gives insights into ‘Attitudes towards Citizenship and Immigration in Europe’. The dossier has been created in a collaborative effort by the Global Citizenship Observatory and GlobalStat Database at the EUI’s Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies in close cooperation with nccr – on the move, a Swiss National Center of Competence in Research based in Neuchatel.

  • Published: 2018-10-10
  • Corporate Author(s): European University Institute ; GlobalCit ; GlobalStat ; Nccr – on the move
  • Subject: citizens' Europe, cultural difference, database, EU migration policy, Europe, European citizenship, European identity
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  Democratic transition and linguistic minorities in Estonia and Latvia
  In-depth analysis

  Upon request by the PETI Committee, the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs commissioned this in-depth analysis on Democratic Transition and Linguistic Minorities in Estonia and Latvia. The writer claims that in order to understand the situation of political represe...

  Upon request by the PETI Committee, the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs commissioned this in-depth analysis on Democratic Transition and Linguistic Minorities in Estonia and Latvia. The writer claims that in order to understand the situation of political representation rights of ethnic and linguistic minorities in Estonia and Latvia it is essential to provide a historical-political framework that contextualizes the presence of such substantial minorities in the two countries and justifies the type of relationship existing with the majority of nation holder. He also suggests that from one side, full integration is the goal that needs to be pursued, while at the same time it's important to ensure the cultural and national values of Latvians and Estonians.

  • Published: 2018-09-10
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament)
  • Subject: cultural difference, cultural identity, democratisation, Estonia, Latvia, linguistic group, rights of minorities, rights of the individual, social integration
• Research for CULT Committee
  Creative Europe : towards the next programme generation

  Creative Europe is a unique programme in Europe, tailored to the needs of the cultural and creative sectors. It is the main programme that contributes to the cultural policy objectives of the EU. The programme targets the right priorities, but its modest budget prevents it from making a substant...

  Creative Europe is a unique programme in Europe, tailored to the needs of the cultural and creative sectors. It is the main programme that contributes to the cultural policy objectives of the EU. The programme targets the right priorities, but its modest budget prevents it from making a substantial impact. The report provides recommendations for a more ambitious future programme, reflecting the richness of European cultural diversity.

  • Published: 2018-06-26
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament) ; Media Consulting Group
  • Subject: artistic creation, audiovisual industry, competitiveness, cultural difference, cultural policy, cultural promotion, culture, culture industry, EU programme, multimedia
• Cultural diversity and the information society
  Policy options and technological issues : final study

  • Published: 2018-02-14
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (European Parliament)
  • Subject: cultural difference, information society, new technology
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  Access to culture in the European Union
  In-depth analysis

  Culture, a broad term with a variety of interpretations, is a competence of Member States. However, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union vests the EU with a supportive role towards Member States' cultural policies, protection of cultural heritage, promotion of culture and cultural...

  Culture, a broad term with a variety of interpretations, is a competence of Member States. However, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union vests the EU with a supportive role towards Member States' cultural policies, protection of cultural heritage, promotion of culture and cultural cooperation. The Commission's culture work programme covers accessible and inclusive culture as an objective of EU cultural actions, in the conviction that culture can play a role in social integration, education and well-being, in terms of consumption and also through active engagement. People consume cultural goods and services by attending cultural events, such as concerts, film screenings, plays, exhibitions and dance and music performances, visiting heritage sites or museums, and reading books and newspapers, as ways to spend leisure time and achieve personal development. By measuring and accessing the impact of cultural consumption on Europeans' lives and the cost, availability, accessibility and attractiveness of the culture on offer, cultural policy makers and fund providers can make informed decisions on the directions and risks to take. Supporting access to culture and cultural consumption can also contribute to the development of the cultural sector and the cultural and creative industry, which has developed significantly over recent years. Having resisted the 2008 crisis, it contributes to around 3.5 % of EU GDP and 3 % of EU jobs. The cultural services and goods on offer in the EU are diverse and rich, but the missing link is support on the demand side in terms of audience building and the promotion of a varied 'cultural diet'.

  • Published: 2018-01-22
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (European Parliament)
  • Subject: consumption, copyright, cultural cooperation, cultural difference, cultural event, cultural heritage, cultural object, cultural policy, cultural promotion, culture industry, European Union, goods and services, social integration, social well-being
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  Ex-post evaluation of the 2015 European capitals of culture
  Annexes

  Latest edition.

  • Published: 2017-05-18
  • Corporate Author(s): Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES) ; Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (European Commission) ; ECORYS
  • Subject: capital city, cultural difference, cultural identity, cultural policy, cultural promotion, economic consequence, European cultural event, report, social impact, town, urban community, urban renewal
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  Ex-post evaluation of the 2015 European capitals of culture
  Executive summary

  Latest edition.

  The European Capital of Culture (ECoC) is a European Union Action to safeguard and promote the diversity of cultures in Europe, highlight the common features they share and foster the contribution of culture to the long-term development of cities. It consists of a title awarded each year to two ...

  The European Capital of Culture (ECoC) is a European Union Action to safeguard and promote the diversity of cultures in Europe, highlight the common features they share and foster the contribution of culture to the long-term development of cities. It consists of a title awarded each year to two cities in different EU Member States, who are selected through a two-stage open application process in each country. The designated cities implement a year-long cultural programme of European dimension and involving local citizens. The 2015 title-holders were designated in 2010 under the terms of Decision 1622/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. In 2014, a new legal basis for the ECoC was introduced through Decision 445/2014/EU, which will apply to title-holders from 2020 onwards. This final report presents the findings of the ex-post evaluation of the ECoC Action for 2015, which was undertaken by Ecorys and the Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES). The evaluation focussed on the two 2015 hosts: Mons (Belgium) and Pilsen (Czech Republic). It assessed the ways in which each city implemented their ECoC and the benefits that have resulted. The report explains how Mons and Pilsen developed their application, designed their cultural programmes and organised themselves to deliver their activities. The report also focusses on the benefits of hosting the title, as well as on legacy and lessons learned. This evaluation is designed to satisfy the requirement of Decision 1622/2006/EC for an “external and independent evaluation of the results of the European Capital of Culture event of the previous year”. Although each city has kept in regular contact with the Commission including through the provision of monitoring reports, the evaluation will help establish a more detailed understanding of the lifecycle of the ECoC, from its early inception through to its sustainability and legacy. In particular, the evaluation provides an opportunity to look back at the previous year in order to highlight lessons and recommendations based on the experiences of the host cities.

  • Published: 2017-05-18
  • Corporate Author(s): Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES) ; Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (European Commission) ; ECORYS
  • Subject: capital city, cultural difference, cultural identity, cultural policy, cultural promotion, economic consequence, European cultural event, report, social impact, town, urban community, urban renewal
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  Research for CULT Committee
  EU strategy for international cultural relations

  In the joint communication “Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations” from 8 June 2016, the Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have drawn up a strategy for the EU’s international cultural relations, departing from “showcasing” and wo...

  In the joint communication “Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations” from 8 June 2016, the Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have drawn up a strategy for the EU’s international cultural relations, departing from “showcasing” and working towards a cooperative peer-to-peer learning approach. The Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) have decided to draw up an own-initiative report on the strategy. CULT strongly advocated the development of this strategy throughout the last few years, as evidenced by a relevant EP resolution and a preparatory action. This briefing gives an overview of the policy developments that led to the new strategy, summarises the strategy itself and points out crucial elements and challenges that could be addressed in the own-initiative report.

  • Published: 2017-05-18
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament)
  • Subject: common strategy, cooperation policy, cultural difference, cultural policy, cultural promotion, culture, dissemination of culture, international relations
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  How culture and the arts can promote intercultural dialogue in the context of the migratory and refugee crisis
  Executive summary of report by working group of EU Member States experts on intercultural dialogue European agenda for culture work plan for culture 2015-2018

  In the context of the migratory and refugee crisis, explore the ways culture and the arts can help to bring individuals and peoples together, increase their participation in cultural and societal life as well as to promote intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity. Links will be established ...

  In the context of the migratory and refugee crisis, explore the ways culture and the arts can help to bring individuals and peoples together, increase their participation in cultural and societal life as well as to promote intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity. Links will be established with other EU-level integration networks and databases. Experts will take stock of the policies and existing good practices on intercultural dialogue 5with a special focus on the integration of migrants and refugees in societies through the arts and culture.

  • Published: 2017-05-04
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (European Commission)
  • Subject: cultural difference, cultural policy, cultural promotion, database, integration of migrants, refugee, report, social dialogue