The European Commission today presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Cultural Compass for Europe. This forward-looking framework aims to shape European Union (EU) cultural policy so that culture plays a central role in promoting European identity, showcasing diversity and promoting excellence.
In times of uncertainty and change, culture strengthens our democracy, social cohesion, competitiveness and resilience. This is also reflected in the latest Eurobarometer on culture, which shows that 87% of respondents believe that culture and cultural heritage should have a very important place in the Union, so that citizens feel more European.
In addition, several new initiatives will be launched. These include a new EU Artists Charter, for fair working conditions for artists and cultural workers, a European Prize for the Performing Arts, and a dialogue with cultural operators. There are also plans for an EU cultural data hub and a network of Youth Cultural Ambassadors, to improve young people’s access to culture through a voluntary framework for national culture and heritage cards. There is also a strategy for artificial intelligence in the cultural and creative sectors and an update of the EU strategy for international cultural relations.
