Culture plays a fundamental role in human life. It is also an essential source of identity, at local, regional, national and European levels, while making a significant contribution to the EU economy. EU cultural policy relates to cultural heritage, but also to the cultural and creative sector. The EU supports culture through a variety of initiatives, including the European Capitals of Culture scheme. A number of EU programmes also offer funding for cultural projects, for instance the Creative Europe programme, Horizon Europe and New European Bauhaus. As one of the sectors of the economy worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU included culture in its coronavirus response investment initiatives and the REACT-EU programme aimed at dealing with the consequences of the pandemic. The European Parliament has called for increased support for culture as part of the post-pandemic recovery efforts.

EPRS policy podcast - Culture and regional development

Artificial intelligence (AI) has slowly but surely made its way (also) in the world of cultural heritage and museums. The results are both promising and surprising: reconstructing a piece of art, completing an unfinished composition of a great musician, identifying the author of an ancient text, or providing architectural details for a potential reconstruction of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral would have seemed like science fiction just a few years ago. The EU has a rich cultural heritage, and its numerous top museums and works of art are a precious resource for its cultural and creative industry. Yet, it depends on the United States for its online cultural platforms and on Asia for its equipment.

EPRS podcast policy - Artificial intelligence in the context of cultural heritage and museums

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<p>The EU has made 2018 the European Year of Cultural Heritage to highlight the diversity, shared history and rich cultures that make Europe today.<br />
Throughout 2018, we will celebrate our diverse cultural heritage across Europe - at EU, national, regional and local level. The aim of the European Year of Cultural Heritage is to encourage more people to discover and engage with Europe's cultural heritage, and to reinforce a sense of belonging to a common European space. The slogan for the year is: Our heritage: where the past meets the future.</p>
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Signing ceremony of the agreement between European Parliament and stakeholders from Alsace and Bade Wurttemberg on the cooperation on civic, politic and historic education

High level conference ' Cultural Heritage in Europe : linking past and future ' - Closing session

High level conference ' Cultural Heritage in Europe : linking past and future ' - Panel 3 : Innovation and Economic Potential of Cultural Heritage

High level conference ' Cultural Heritage in Europe : linking past and future ' - Panel 2 : Preserving and Promoting Cultural Heritage

High level conference ' Cultural Heritage in Europe : linking past and future ' - Panel 1 : Cultural heritage and Europeanness

High level conference ' Cultural Heritage in Europe : linking past and future ' - Press conference

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High level conference ' Cultural Heritage in Europe : linking past and future ' - Opening session

The European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection: On the Path to Inclusion of People with Disabilities event.

The European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection: On the Path to Inclusion of People with Disabilities event.: Art guide: Felix Jedlink and Jürgen Zarpentin- Step by step XII, by Tomasz Tatarczyk

The European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection: On the Path to Inclusion of People with Disabilities event.: Nils Wöbke, capito MV

The European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection: On the Path to Inclusion of People with Disabilities event.:Art Guide: Maik Penning - Globus by Zbigniew Rogalski

Roberta Metsola was elected President of the European Parliament in January 2022. One month later, Russia invaded Ukraine, and the European Parliament has stood by Ukraine ever since. At the beginning of April, President Metsola went to the Ukrainian Parliament to deliver a message of hope, recognising the courage of the Ukrainian people and supporting Ukraine’s ambition to join the European Union. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Speeches that have made Europe: Roberta Metsola (2022)

A renowned historian specialising in tyranny and totalitarianism, Timothy Snyder writes and teaches with the hope that we might learn from history. In 2019, the ERSTE Foundation, which cites the preservation of a democratic Europe as one of its strategic goal, invited the Yale professor to deliver a speech to Europe. Timothy Snyder delivered his speech – a powerful address to Europeans – in this symbolic place, on a symbolic date: Europe Day, celebrated every year on 9 May. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Speeches that have made Europe: Timothy Snyder (2019)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected President of Ukraine in May 2019. The former actor, scriptwriter and producer became a war leader when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. A few days after Russia invaded Ukraine, President Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament. He then went on to address national parliaments worldwideThe latest in a line of historical leaders employing rhetoric in times of war, he has used his words to rally world leaders and call for more support. CONTENT: 00:00:00 Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech before the French Assemblée nationale 00:01:48 Attack on Mariupol maternity 00:03:57 Comparison with Verdun 00:05:43 Hope with the Normandy format 00:07:04 24 February Russian attack on Ukraine 00:09:27 Call to France and Europe Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Speeches that have made Europe: Volodymyr Zelenskyy (2022)

Climate activist Greta Thunberg launched the worldwide School Strike For Climate movement. In early March 2020 – a few days before the pandemic and lockdown, she addressed Members of the European Parliament. While Europe has been at the forefront of the fights against climate change, Greta Thunberg reminded Europe of its moral obligation to lead the way and seize this opportunity to become a real climate leader. CONTENT: 00:00:00 Greta Thunberg's speech before the European Parliament 00:00:50 Climate activist, Fridays for future marches 00:01:24 The EU's insufficient reaction on climate change 00:03:48 Looking at the bigger picture, handling the climate crisis 00:07:38 Call to the EU as climate leader Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Speeches that have made Europe: Greta THUNBERG (2020)

Powerful. Moving. Visionary. There were speeches in the history of the European Union that have made Europe the way it is today. François Mitterrand was elected President of France in 1981 and re-elected in 1988. During his presidency, the Berlin Wall fell, Europe reunited, enlarged to 15 Member States and became the European Union. In the last months of his mandate, he shared his vision for Europe with the European Parliament, culminating in a moving plea for peace. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

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