Policy Monitor – European Heritage Hub

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:

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

Law on Protection of Cultural Monuments

12 February 1992

The document defines what protection of cultural monuments is (a system of measures, which ensures preservation of the cultural and historical heritage and encompasses the registration, research, practical preservation thereof, and use of cultural monuments and popularisation thereof) and than specifies the subject of the law, namely cultural monuments and their types (immovable and moveable). It emphasizes that it is prohibited to destroy, move or modify cultural monuments. Also, is is prohibited to export cultural monuments, including antiquities, that belong to the State of Latvia. Temporary export is restricted to

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

Estratégia Regional Alentejo 2030

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.)]

Law on Protection of Cultural Monuments

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