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><strong>Cultural heritage plays an important role in the history and identity of Europe’s countries and indeed of the continent as a whole. It is a vital part of Europe’s economy and promoting cultural treasures will help to boost growth and employment.</strong></p>

<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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Cultural Heritage

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

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

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

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

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

Press conference on ' 2018 - European Year of Cultural Heritage '

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.: Nils Wöbke, capito MV

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.:Art Guide: Maik Penning - Globus by Zbigniew Rogalski

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)

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)

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.

EPRS - Speeches that have made Europe: Francois Mitterrand (1995)

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)

Here is an abstract from Louise Weiss' speech delivered in the European Parliament in 1979. Born in 1893, Louise Weiss was a peace activist, writer and film-maker, as well as a prominent journalist on European affairs and a champion of women’s rights. The year 1979 was pivotal for the European Parliament: it was no longer Member States, but citizens, who chose their representatives. On 17 July 1979, the first directly-elected European Parliament – as we know it today – held its inaugural session. It was chaired by its eldest member, Louise Weiss.

EPRS - Speeches that have made Europe: Louise Weiss (1979)

Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE), EP Vice-President, participates in a signing ceremony of the agreement between European Parliament and stakeholders from Alsace and Bade Wurttemberg on the cooperation on civic, politic and historic education. Joint Letter of Intent between the European Parliament, Alsace and the State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg such as the Ministry for Culture, Youth and Sport Baden-Württemberg and the Académie Strasbourg concerning cooperation in the areas civic, political and historical education. This symbolic date was chosen in 2003, during the 40th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty - signed on January 22, 1963 - which sealed the reconciliation between France and Germany

Signing ceremony of the agreement between European Parliament and stakeholders from Alsace and Bade Wurttemberg on the cooperation on civic, politic and historic education with Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE)

David SASSOLI, EP President attends the ceremony of handover of the Flame of Peace of Bethlehem, during the plenary session (14-17 December 2019) on the Esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels. Statement of David SASSOLI and extracts from the ceremony. The Flame of Peace of Bethlehem that arrived at the European Parliament is a tradition of a charitable relief mission for people in need. It was initiated by Austria and over the years the flame has spread to several European countries.

Handover of the Flame of Peace of Bethlehem with David SASSOLI, EP President: speech and extracts from the ceremony

This Infoclip illustrates the reopening of EP Visitors centre of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, after the lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19). People visit he European Parliament taking pictures. An internal guide gives informations to a single visitor visiting the hemicycle at the European Parliament.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Out of lockdown - reopening of EP Visitors centre

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss on the EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts; how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (Venice case). Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Antonio TAJANI (EPP, IT), Simona BONAFÈ (S&D, IT), Pär HOLMGREN (Greens/EFA, SE) and Sabrina PIGNEDOLI (NI, IT).

EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts; how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (Venice case): extracts from the debate

To highlight the importance and diversity of European culture, European Parliament is holding a conference on “Cultural heritage in Europe: linking past and future”. Political leaders, policy makers, artists from various fields and stakeholders debate the challenges facing the sector. Statements by Petra KAMMEREVERT (S&D,DE), Roumen DIMITROV, Deputy Bulgarian Minister for Culture – Council Presidency, Tibor NAVRACSICS, Member of the EC in charge of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Monika GRÜTTERS, German Minister of State for Culture and Media, Lydia KONIORDOU, Greek Minister of Culture and Sport, Nina OBULJEN KORZINEK, Croatian Minister of Culture, Dace MELBARDE, Latvian Minister of Culture

High Level Conference: "Cultural heritage in Europe - linking past and future" - Statement by Monika GRÜTTERS, German Minister of State for Culture and Media

To highlight the importance and diversity of European culture, European Parliament is holding a conference on “Cultural heritage in Europe: linking past and future”. Political leaders, policy makers, artists from various fields and stakeholders debate the challenges facing the sector. Family photo, including Ezio Bosso

High Level Conference: "Cultural heritage in Europe - linking past and future" - Family photo

To highlight the importance and diversity of European culture, European Parliament is holding a conference on “Cultural heritage in Europe: linking past and future”. Political leaders, policy makers, artists from various fields and stakeholders debate the challenges facing the sector. Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC open the event.

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