European Music Council
January 18, 2019
 
 
 
Creative Europe: Next steps
 
 
 
 
 
On 22 January 2019, the Committee for Culture and Education (CULT) in the European Parliament will discuss the proposal for the new Creative Europe programme (2021-2027). The basis for the discussion will be the draft report and amendments of rapporteur Silvia Costa which was published in October and the draft amendments. The vote on the draft report and the additional amendments (part I and part II) is scheduled for 20 February 2019. You can follow the debate in the CULT committee via livestream on the website of the European Parliament.
 
The Council of the European Union, made up of the Ministers for Culture and Education from the Member States, agreed its position (partial general approach) on the Creative Europe proposal in December 2018. It is the mandate for the negotiation with the European Parliament which will begin this year. The agreement does not include the budget for the future Creative Europe programme, since the final amounts will depend on the agreement reached on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
 
 
Council Work Plan on Culture 2019-2022
 
 
 
 
 
The Council conclusions on the Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022 were published on 30 November, and include five 5 priorities:
 
A. Sustainability in cultural heritage
B. Cohesion and well-being
C. An ecosystem supporting artists, cultural and creative professionals and European content
D. Gender equality
E. International cultural relations
 
In addition, digitalisation and cultural statistics are included as “important horizontal issues”. Each priority lists several topics to be addressed over the next few years. Priority C also includes the topic “Diversity and competitiveness of the music sector”. Based on Music Moves Europe, experts will exchange information on public policies to promote the mobility of artists and the circulation of local repertoire within and beyond Europe. Other topics in the Work Plan include Artistic freedom and Status and working conditions of artists and cultural and creative professionals.
 
 
European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage
 
 
 
 
 
At the closing conference of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 (EYCH) in Vienna in December, the European Commission presented the first-ever European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage. It aims to build on the achievements of the EYCH and establishes a set of 4 principles and 5 main areas of continued action. It was developed through regular exchanges with EU Member States, the European Parliament, civil society organisations, cultural operators and international organisations such as the Council of Europe and UNESCO. The European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage establishes a Cultural Heritage Forum that will meet at least once a year.
Learn more about the outcomes of the European Year of Cultural Heritage here.
 
 
 
 
Joint statement: Revision of the visa code
 
80 organisations form the cultural sector, including the EMC and many EMC members, joined forces in a call to the European institutions to take into consideration the specific needs of the sector in context of the trilogue negotiations on the Revision of the Visa Code. The statement underlines that the cultural sector in Europe desires transparent and easy application processes when inviting artists, cultural professionals, touring groups, and others from visa-required countries.
 
 
 

Culture Action Europe: Campaign European elections 2019

The Culture Action Europe EP Elections Campaign aims to foster a stronger recognition of the cultural dimension of the European Union and culture’s contribution to Europe and to encourage voters to make their voices heard by participating in the European Parliamentary elections. CAE has prepared a set of questions you can use when meeting candidates at public meetings, debates or in social media interactions.
 
 
 
Only a few places left!
 
EMC Reception in the European Parliament
 
 
 
 
 
We've already received many registrations for the EMC Reception in the European Parliament hosted by MEP Axel Voss on 18 February 2019. So please make sure to register asap as places are limited: first comes, first served! Note that you will have to register in order to receive your accreditation needed for the reception. Even if you already have an EP registration, please confirm your participation by e-mail (info@emc-imc.org) so that we can register you for the reception.
 
 
Staff Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
We still have some bursaries left for our staff exchange programme!
Apply now here!
 
→ Conditions of the exchange programme:
• Dates/length of the exchange
: 2-7 days, placement must have taken place by end of April 2019
• Peer choice: only one of the participating organisations (sending or hosting) will have to be a direct member of the EMC.
• Bursary conditions:
- reimbursement of up to 300€ travel costs
- reimbursement of around 300€ accommodation and meal costs (depending on availability and exchange place)
 
⇒ Check testimonials and videos of our previous participants here!
 
 
 
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