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Encapsulating cultural heritage: The highlights of 2018

date:  04/12/2017

Taking action, supporting legacies

Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, presented the first-ever European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage during the #EuropeForCulture closing conference in Vienna. The Framework for Action establishes 5 main areas of continued action for Europe’s cultural heritage, to which the EU is contributing. It includes over 60 actions that will be implemented by the European Commission in 2019 and 2020.

The 5 areas of action:

  • Cultural heritage for an inclusive Europe: participation and access for all
  • Cultural heritage for a sustainable Europe: smart solutions for a cohesive and sustainable future
  • Cultural heritage for a resilient Europe: safeguarding endangered heritage
  • Cultural heritage for an innovative Europe: mobilising knowledge and research
  • Cultural heritage for stronger global partnerships: reinforcing international cooperation