Parliament debates on proposals for improving the social and economic situation of artists and cultural workers, who are among those hardest-hit by the pandemic. Opening statement by the rapporteur, Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU) and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights. MEPs are set to call for a common European status for artists, a common framework for working conditions and pan-European minimum social standards for artists and cultural workers. The draft text MEPs will vote on lists further actions to support the sector, like facilitating cross-border mobility with dedicated programmes for young creators and innovators, possibly revised requirements on visas, taxation, and social security, and the cross-border recognition of arts-based education degrees.

SCHMIT, Nicolas (LU, EC)

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Strasbourg

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SEMEDO, Monica (Renew, LU)

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The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU: opening statement by Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU), rapporteur and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs

SOUNDBITE (Original), Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU), -

SOUNDBITE (Original), Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights