Council Conclusions on the contribution of culture to EU 2020 and on mobility information services

On 19 May, the Culture Ministers of the EU Member States adopted Council Conclusions underlining the important contribution of culture to the smart, sustainable and inclusive growth objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy. These conclusions highlight that according to latest studies the cultural and creative industries contribute 4.5% to Europe's GDP. On the same day, the Culture Ministers also adopted Council Conclusions calling on the Member States and the Commission to facilitate the provision by mobility information services of comprehensive and accurate information to artists and culture professionals seeking to be mobile within the EU.

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