Culture and the Outermost Europe

Valérie PANIS

27 mai 2010

- First strategic framework for culture at EU level, affirming central role of culture

- Better linkage with EU2020 strategy

- Recognition of the role of culture in our relations with the world

- 3 objectives: cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, culture as a catalyst for creativity and innovation, culture in external relations

The European Agenda for Culture The European Agenda for Culture

- Stronger cooperation with Member States

• 3-year work plan (2008-2010) with five priorities (Mobility of Artists, Access to Culture, Cultural and Creative Industries, 2005 UNESCO Convention)

• Open Method of Coordination (working groups)

- Reinforced dialogue with civil society (platforms)

- Mainstreaming of culture in other policies

New working MethodsNew working Methods

Some results achieved so far…Some results achieved so far…

• A stronger recognition of the role of culture in the EU 2020 Strategy

• A new place for culture in the EU’s external relations

• Photography of your cultural sectorNot only heritage !

• Needs and Barriers Assessment

• Working with the cultural sector / civil society

• A unique position

What are your needs?What are your needs?What are you assets ?What are you assets ?

EU Funding mechanismsEU Funding mechanisms

EU CULTURE PROGRAMME

- € 400 million for 2007-2013- All cultural sectors / All categories of cultural operators - Around 250 projects co-financed yearly

EU EXTERNAL PROGRAMMES

- Bridges to external programmes and actions (EU-CARIFORUM Protocol on Cultural Cooperation)

Thank you for your attention !Thank you for your attention !

Valérie PANIS, DG Education and Culture, Unit Culture, e-mail: valerie.panis@ec.europa.eu

Internet Website: http//ec.europa.eu/culture