Policy Monitor – European Heritage Hub

2016. évi LXXIV. törvény a településkép védelméről

12 May 2024

A law laying the national framework for the system of individual policy documents of the settlements. It defines the framework for “settlement preservation statutes” and “settlement preservation handbooks”, which serve as the local tools for the protection and regulation of settlements. There is a strong emphasis on the regulation of advertisements. In Hungary the building authorities are the county offices of the state government, while the settlements can control the building activities through so-called settlement preservation appraisals, which follow the local regulation. The local statutes also include the listed buildings

2001. évi LXIV. törvény a kulturális örökség védelméről / A kulturális örökségről szóló törvény (Act LXIV of 2001 on the Protection of Cultural Heritage / Cultural Heritage Act)

19 February 2024

The fundamental law on cultural heritage in Hungary that has encompassed the field of built heritage, archaeology, parks and gardens, and protected works of art since 2001. The law is due to undergo basic transformation in 2024, as built heritage will be the subject of the new Law on Hungarian Architecture, created in 2023 whose sections on built heritage are due to take over the function of this law from 1. October 2024. The fields of archaeology, parks and gardens, and protected works of art will continue possibly in a

2023. évi C. törvény a magyar építészetről / A magyar építészetről szóló törvény (Law on Hungarian architecture)

22 December 2023

A new law on the complex field of building, principles, criteria, planning processes. The main sections: I. II. Principles and concepts III. Roles of the state and municipalities in planning and preservation IV. Professional chambers V. Roles of chief architects VI. Boards VII. Participants of the building process VIII. Settlement planning IX. Saveguarding the historic environment X. Monument preservation XI. Saveguarding of historic sites XII. Planning processes and maintenance of structures XIII. Requirements for buildings, planning and construction XIV. Building economical measures XV. Education XVI. Online digital functions, databases Several

EU Work Plan for Culture 2023–2026

7 December 2022

As part of its efforts to safeguard cultural heritage, the European Union has developed a strategic approach to cultural relations that serves as a framework for promoting international cultural dialogue. The strategy supports the exchange of knowledge and skills among artists, creatives, cultural operators, and other stakeholders, with a special focus on preserving cultural heritage in vulnerable regions. The EU’s strategic approach is also committed to increasing diversity and mutual understanding to strengthen cultural relations between the EU and third countries. The EU Strategic Approach to International Cultural Relations and

European Parliament resolution on the role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism

8 March 2022

Culture, education, media, and sport are crucial in fighting systemic racism and promote a more inclusive society in Europe. The European Parliament resolution of 8 March 2022 (2021/2057(INI)) highlights that European societies are home to increasing cultural diversity and a growing share of foreign-born populations and their descendants, however on the other hand racism systematically exists in all areas of our daily life and can take many forms. The text calls on the Commission and the Member States and offers recommendations to recognize and counteract the systemic racism, such as:

2012. évi XXX. törvény a magyar nemzeti értékekről és a hungarikumokról

7 December 2020

A law on a complex system of local, regional and national values, called Hungarica. The law defines a system of local, regional and national heritage, which includes natural and cultural, tangible and intangible heritage values. Local and regional councils for the values must make lists and propose items to be regarded as a higher level values thus creating a hierarchy of Hungarian values. The national list is entitled Hungarica, the individual items called Hungaricum. Apart from the councils being responsible for the contents of the list and for the acknowledgement

Estratégia Regional Alentejo 2030

1 September 2020

The Alentejo 2030 Regional Strategy aims to foster sustainable regional development by enhancing housing policies, promoting socio-economic innovation, and improving infrastructure. It focuses on cooperation among stakeholders, addressing societal challenges, and ensuring access to essential services, while prioritising environmental sustainability and the effective use of strategic resources for future growth. The Strategy emphasises the significance of culture and heritage as vital components of regional identity and economic development. It recognises the potential of cultural and creative industries to enhance tourism and promote local heritage, thereby enriching the region’s unique identity.

Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive [Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)]

17 April 2019

Copyright legislation impacts the activities of cultural heritage institutions whose collections often contain materials that are subject to copyright or neighbouring rights protection. While not all items in the collections of cultural heritage institutions are subject to copyright, some are, resulting in cultural heritage professionals having to put processes in place to manage these rights. This becomes particularly relevant when cultural heritage institutions undergo digitisation projects with the aim of making these materials widely available to the public and facilitate their reuse. The copyright in the digital single market Directive

European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage

1 January 2019

The European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage is a comprehensive policy document that seeks to set forward an embracing strategy for diverse cultural themes, such as heritage preservation, conservation, and promotion, across the European Union. At its core, the framework recognizes that cultural heritage is a critical resource for the future that must be protected and enhanced for the coming generations. To achieve this goal, the framework proposes a series of actions under three clusters: capitalizing on technological tools for innovation, fostering social innovation, and strengthening skills in the

68/2018. (IV. 9.) Kormányrendelet a kulturális örökség védelmével kapcsolatos szabályokról (Government Statute on the rules on the protection of cultural heritage)

9 April 2018

The main comprehensive government decree regulating the practice in the field of cultural heritage: listing and inventory, detailed rules for processes, roles of specialists, management of monuments, archaeological sites, parks and gardens, and protected works of art.

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