2006-09-27
The 2007 Communication on culture
Opinion polls confirm that Europeans are generally concerned about the speed of economic and technological change, as well as the phenomenon of globalisation. They feel a loss of identity and often have a sense of disconnection from the European Union...
Against this backdrop, there is a growing recognition that the EU must bring itself closer to the citizen and that art and culture can make an important contribution. Indeed, art and culture offer an inspiring way of looking at reality. They can provide a more human dimension to the integration project, a so-called Soul for Europe.
In this context, the perception and role of culture in the EU is gradually changing. Whereas, in the past, the question was what Europe could do for culture, there is a growing recognition that culture lies at the heart of the European project and has a unique and indispensable role to play. It is therefore increasingly necessary to also ask what culture can do for Europe.
The Directorate General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) is preparing a Communication on culture which seeks to address these issues.
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/culture/eac/index_en.html
In this context, the perception and role of culture in the EU is gradually changing. Whereas, in the past, the question was what Europe could do for culture, there is a growing recognition that culture lies at the heart of the European project and has a unique and indispensable role to play. It is therefore increasingly necessary to also ask what culture can do for Europe.
The Directorate General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) is preparing a Communication on culture which seeks to address these issues.
More information: http://ec.europa.eu/culture/eac/index_en.html
European Commission, Directorate General for Education and Culture
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