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Discover what the Commission is doing to support Member States and stakeholders to safeguard Europe’s cultural heritage.

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Find out how the EU responds to the coronavirus outbreak in support of the cultural and creative sectors.

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Find out what cultural and creative sectors are and how the EU supports them.
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Latest updates

Study on artists’ working conditions published
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Next EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture postponed to 2022
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Webinar on cultural participation in local resilience
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The European Commission publishes two studies of “Music Moves Europe”: Feasibility of a European Music Observatory and Market Gaps Analysis
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Cultural Heritage in Action project publishes catalogue of best practices
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Europe celebrates heritage award winners in virtual ceremony
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Meet the winners of our summer photo competition
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A new website for Europe’s culture
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Implementing steps to develop and promote European music export
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European Commission to support the recovery of the music ecosystem
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Music Moves Europe Preparatory action 2020: Innovative support scheme for a sustainable music ecosystem
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Pilot Project - Measuring the Cultural and Creative Sectors in the EU
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Preparatory Action Finance, Learning, Innovation and Patenting for Cultural and Creative Industries – third phase (FLIP for CCIs 3)
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Europe’s Culture – close to you
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Coronavirus: new platform for cultural and creative stakeholders
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European Expert Network on Culture
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European Commission launches Cultural Heritage In Action programme
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European Houses of Culture: 5 Pilot Projects Selected
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Actions and prizes

The European Commission supports a variety of actions, initiatives, and prizes in the culture and audiovisual sectors.

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A selection of topics

Culture in cities and regions

Find information on how the Commission works with local authorities on cultural policies and initiatives.

Gender equality

Gender equality is a pillar of cultural diversity and culture has a key role to play in challenging stereotypes and promoting societal changes.

Mobility of artists and cultural professionals

Mobility is an integral part of the regular practice and career of artists and cultural professionals.

Architecture

The EU is developing an integrated and people-centred approach to a sustainable built environment.

Books and publishing

The European Union supports the book sector through various tools and policies from funding, dialogue and regulations.

Music

The music sector is vital to safeguarding Europe’s cultural diversity and to strengthening its competitiveness.

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