#32026C03440Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture - Culture for Europe”
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The declaration sets a shared political commitment by the European Parliament, Council, and Commission to give culture a stronger place in EU policy. It frames culture, cultural heritage, and creative industries as central to European identity, democracy, social cohesion, and competitiveness. It does not create direct compliance duties for companies. Its practical effect is mainly strategic: cultural and creative sectors, public cultural bodies, media, heritage organizations, and EU policymakers may see culture receive more political attention in future EU programs, funding priorities, and policy coordination.
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Key Changes
- Confirms political agreement on a joint EU declaration focused on culture
- Frames cultural and creative sectors as strategic for competitiveness, jobs, cohesion, and innovation
- Prepares the declaration for signature by the European Parliament, Council, and Commission