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This At a glance note summarises the study analysing the European Solidarity Corps programme 2021-2027. It covers the early implementation of the programme and provides a description of barriers identified. The main finding is that the implementation of ESC programme has been deemed fairly successful overall, although a number of challenges need to be addressed. The study concludes with a set of recommendations.
Research for CULT Committee - EU funding programmes 2021-2027 in culture, media, education, youth and sports: first lessons, challenges and future perspectives: Creative Europe
This At a glance note summarises the study presenting an analysis of the implementation of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027, with a specific focus on cultural diversity, innovation and European cohesion. The paper examines the transition from previous economic growth-centric approach to new objectives encompassing social cohesion, inclusion, gender equality and the potential of green industry. The paper further evaluates the programme's strengths and weaknesses, and provides actionable recommendations ...
Museums, libraries and archives in the face of climate change challenges
Museums, together with archives, galleries and libraries (GLAM), are guardians of collective memory and cultural heritage. They take care of and protect artefacts of historic and artistic importance that testify to the evolution of humanity and its artistic and intellectual achievements. These artefacts have been collected and stored in museums and their reserves for future generations to enjoy, study and research. However, their future is at stake owing to climate change, global warming and unstable ...
Hearings of European Commissioners-designate: Iliana Ivanova - Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth
This Briefing concerns a portfolio change in the European Commission in mid-mandate and takes the same format and approach as those Briefings published in September 2019 to give Members of the European Parliament an overview of major issues of interest in the context of the Hearings of the Commissioners-designate.
Religious slaughter: Reconciling animal welfare with freedom of religion or belief
The protection of animals at the time of slaughter is regulated at EU level by Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009. The regulation states that all animals should be stunned prior to having their throats cut. However, in order to ensure that some religious communities can consume meat in accordance with their precepts, and on the basis of the fundamental right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, a possible derogation ...
European Cultural Heritage Days: Russia's cultural war against Ukraine
European Cultural Heritage Days allow millions of people across the continent to celebrate their cultural heritage every September. This year Ukrainians will not able to enjoy the celebrations, as Russia's aggression has killed or displaced innocent people and declared war on their culture. Since this cultural cleansing began in Crimea in 2014, the Russian army has damaged or destroyed hundreds of cultural, artistic, scientific, educational and religious institutions, sites and works. Artists, and ...
Yiddish language and culture and its post-Holocaust fate in Europe
Yiddish is a language once spoken by Jews in an area spreading from Alsace to the Urals, influenced by and influencing local languages and cultures. It neared extinction in the 20th century when it lost the majority of its speakers, mostly – but not only – through the Holocaust. Yiddish is part of European folk culture, contributing to the works of great writers and musicians and broadening European culture more generally. Successive waves of Jewish migration provoked by poverty, persecution, pogroms ...
Research for CULT Committee - The role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism – policy recommendations
This document includes recommendations developed based on a study on ‘The role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism': to provide the Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) with expertise for an own-initiative report (INI) on “The role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism” (concomitant expertise).
Research for CULT Committee - Cultural and creative sectors in post-COVID-19 Europe – crisis effects and policy recommendations
Cultural and creative sectors (CCS) have been hit hard by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study analyses the so far effects of the crisis on the CCS, as well as the policy responses that are formulated to support the sectors. Based on the analysis, policy recommendations are formulated to further improve the resilience of the CCS in Europe in the medium and longer term.
Ten issues to watch in 2021
This is the fifth edition of an annual EPRS publication aimed at identifying and framing some of the key issues and policy areas that are likely to feature prominently on the political agenda of the European Union over the coming year. The topics analysed are: the Covid-19 race for a vaccine; the recovery plan; access to food; inequality; challenges for culture and the performing arts; a digital boost for the circular economy; critical raw materials; border controls; Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean ...