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

Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės nutarimas dėl kultūros paveldo objektų ir vietovių apsaugos zonų nustatymo taisyklių patvirtinimo

5 November 2013

The rules for establishing protection zones for cultural heritage objects and sites regulate the principles for defining and establishing these zones, as well as marking their boundaries. These rules apply to cultural heritage objects and sites declared protected by the state or municipalities. The protection zones and their subzones are determined based on legal acts and documents prepared by the Department of Cultural Heritage and municipal evaluation councils. The rules do not cover the establishment of protection zones for historical national parks, historical regional parks, cultural reserves, and their buffer

Nutarimas dėl kilnojamųjų kultūros vertybių ir antikvarinių daiktų išvežimo iš lietuvos respublikos taisyklių ir kilnojamųjų kultūros vertybių ir antikvarinių daiktų, kuriuos išvežant iš Lietuvos Respublikos būtina turėti kultūros paveldo departamento prie Kultūros Ministerijos leidimą, sąrašo patvirtinimo 2004 m. Lapkričio 9 d. Nr. 1424 (Decree on the Rules for the Export of Movable Cultural Property and Antiques from the Republic of Lithuania and the Approval of the List of Movable Cultural Property and Antiques for Export from the Republic of Lithuania Requiring a Permit from the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture 9 November 2004 No 1424)

9 November 2004

The document focuses on the export of movable cultural objects and antiques, delineates rules for their removal from Lithuania and the European Union. The regulations apply to items listed in the cultural property and antiques inventory, necessitating permits from the Department of Cultural Heritage for export. Procedures for exporting cultural objects beyond the EU and regulations from Council Regulation (EC) No 116/2009 are outlined. The term ‘applicant’ refers to individuals or entities seeking export permits. The document emphasizes the appraisal and cultural value determination by the Council for the Protection

Lietuvos Respublikos kilnojamųjų kultūros vertybių apsaugos įstatymas (Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Protection of Movable Cultural Property)

24 January 1996

The comprehensive law on movable cultural property in the Republic of Lithuania establishes a framework for protection, administration, and movement of cultural objects. Covering aspects such as inventory management, safekeeping, and ownership acquisition, the law aligns with EU legal acts. It emphasizes the creation of state inventories, including the Register of Cultural Property, museums, libraries, and the National Documentary Fund. Public access to the Register is encouraged, with exceptions for personal data. Chapter Four focuses on safekeeping responsibilities for owners, with provisions for warnings and administrative liability. The law addresses

Republic of Lithuania Law on Territorial Planning

12 December 1995

The Republic of Lithuania Law on Territorial Planning governs the planning of the nation’s territory, including its continental shelf and exclusive economic zone in the Baltic Sea. A key objective of this law is to ensure sustainable development and rational urbanization while emphasizing the preservation of heritage sites. The law mandates systematic solutions for territorial planning and requires compatibility and interaction between different levels of planning documents. It specifically aims to safeguard valuable landscapes, biodiversity, and natural and cultural heritage values. This includes the preservation of both natural heritage sites

The Republic of Lithuania Law on Construction

12 December 1995

The Republic of Lithuania Law on Construction sets essential requirements for construction, reconstruction, and repair within Lithuania, regulating the technical processes, design, supervision, and maintenance of construction works. This law excludes specific regulations for natural resource constructions and cultural heritage research, which are governed by other laws. The document establishes guidelines for all construction-related activities, defines roles and responsibilities of construction participants, public entities, and other stakeholders. Heritage preservation: the law excludes direct application to cultural heritage research and maintenance, covered under the Law on the Protection of Immovable Cultural

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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.)]

Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės nutarimas dėl kultūros paveldo objektų ir vietovių apsaugos zonų nustatymo taisyklių patvirtinimo

Lietuvos Respublikos kilnojamųjų kultūros vertybių apsaugos įstatymas (Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Protection of Movable Cultural Property)

Republic of Lithuania Law on Territorial Planning

The Republic of Lithuania Law on Construction

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