The ‘Culture Compass for Europe’ is a new communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
The European Commission writes:
… In response to these calls, the Commission presents a Culture Compass for Europe, establishing a vision and identifying flagship initiatives. Recognising the potential of culture to unite, the Compass is also accompanied by a draft Joint Declaration to be agreed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. For the EU to thrive, it must place culture at the heart of its political vision, and its social and economic strategy. The Culture Compass will also serve as the strategic anchor for culture within the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)…
The vision
The Culture Compass is designed to make the most of the potential of culture for individuals, societies and territories, and to ensure culture is central to European unity, diversity and excellence. It is based on a strategic vision in which Europe stands up for culture and culture stands for Europe:
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In line with this vision, the Culture Compass will guide EU policies towards four key directions, supported by horizontal actions to mobilise investment in European culture:
1) An EU that upholds and strengthens European values and cultural rights;
2) An EU that empowers artists and cultural professionals, and supports people;
3) An EU that draws on culture and cultural heritage to become more competitive,
resilient and cohesive;
4) An EU that champions international cultural relations and partnerships.
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