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:

Strategia Rozwoju Miasta Łodzi 2030+. Miasto tworzone wspólnie (The City of Łódź Development Strategy 2030+. A city created together)

17 November 2021

A comprehensive overview of the strategic initiatives and developmental plans for the city of Łódź, focusing on the expansion of its cultural and tourist offerings. It outlines a series of interconnected projects aimed at enhancing the city’s cultural infrastructure and bolstering its position as a vibrant cultural hub. The document emphasises the restoration and conservation of historical landmarks to preserve their cultural significance and support the growth of cultural institutions. Additionally, it highlights the city’s commitment to aligning with UNESCO’s creative cities strategy, particularly in the realm of film heritage,

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.

HOMEE – Karta megaeventów w miastach dziedzictwa (HOMEE – Charter for mega-events in heritage towns)

1 January 2020

The Charter for Mega-Events in Heritage-Rich Cities provides principles and recommendations that can help cities take advantage of the opportunities offered by mega-events and mitigate their risks. The Charter explores issues ranging from the new uses and physical stresses that mega-events can introduce in historic areas to changes in the understanding of heritage spaces. It explores the challenges for the local governance of mega-events. Local policymakers can refer to the Charter’s recommendations from the initial bidding stages for cultural mega-events like Capital/City of Culture programmes and throughout the planning of

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

Ustawa z dnia 5 sierpnia 2015 r. o zmianie ustaw regulujących warunki dostępu do wykonywania niektórych zawodów (Law of August 5, 2015 on amendments to laws regulating the conditions of access to certain professions)

5 August 2015

The Act concerns changes other acts regulating the conditions of access to certain professions. In the field of heritage, this involves amending the Act on the Protection and Care of Monuments and the Act on Museums. In the field of museums, the Act defines who museum workers are (employees employed in museums in positions carrying out tasks related to: 1) collecting and scientifically developing collections, 2) organizing exhibitions and making collections available for educational and scientific purposes, 3) organizing research and scientific expeditions, including archaeological ones, 4) conducting educational, artistic,

Rozporządzenie Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego z dnia 26 maja 2011 r. w sprawie prowadzenia rejestru zabytków, krajowej, wojewódzkiej i gminnej ewidencji zabytków oraz krajowego wykazu zabytków skradzionych lub wywiezionych za granicę niezgodnie z prawem (Ordinance of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of May 26, 2011 on the maintenance of the register of monuments, national, provincial and municipal registers of monuments and the national list of monuments stolen or exported abroad unlawfully)

26 May 2011

The regulation specifies the manner of maintaining the register of monuments, the national register of monuments, the provincial register of monuments, the municipal register of monuments and the national list of monuments stolen or exported abroad illegally. The register of monuments, hereinafter referred to as the “register”, is kept in the form of books, measuring 46 cm by 30 cm, with 200 pages with printed consecutive page numbers, marked with the letters: 1) “A” – for immovable monuments; 2) “B” – for movable monuments; 3) “C” – for archaeological monuments.

Rozporządzenie Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego z dnia 18 kwietnia 2011 r. w sprawie wywozu zabytków za granicę (Ordinance of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of April 18, 2011 on the export of monuments abroad)

18 April 2011

The regulation of the minister of culture and national heritage on exporting heritage objects specifies the procedure for submitting applications as well as the templates and procedure necessar for issuing a one-time permit for the permanent export of a monument abroad; a one-time permit for the temporary export of a monument abroad; multiple individual permits for the temporary export of a monument abroad; multiple general permits for the temporary export of monuments abroad. The document specifies what must be included in an application for a single and multiple permit for

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