Policy Monitor – European Heritage Hub

Museilag 2017:563 (Museum Association 2017:563)

18 July 2024

The Museum Act outlines the legal framework for the operation, management, and support of museums in the country. The Act defines what constitutes a museum and specifies the types of institutions that fall under its purview. It outlines the responsibilities of museums in terms of collecting, preserving, researching, and exhibiting cultural and historical artefacts. The Act specifies the governance structure of museums, including the roles and responsibilities of museum boards and directors. The Act encourages museums to engage in educational activities and outreach programs to promote cultural awareness and understanding.

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

Upphovsrätten på den digitala inre marknaden (Copyright in the Digital Single Market)

7 July 2022

The proposals implement the EU Directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market. Among other things, the Government proposes new restrictions on copyright to facilitate teaching and research and to ensure that cultural heritage can be preserved. New provisions are also proposed to improve the conditions for being able to reproduce older works of art freely.

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:

Kulturpolitik för ett rikare land (Cultural policy for a richer country)

10 May 2021

The document outlines a comprehensive vision for Sweden’s cultural landscape. The primary aim is to ensure that cultural policies are founded on the principles of freedom, diversity, and quality, and that these policies effectively support the intellectual infrastructure of society. The document proposes broadening the scope of cultural funding to diversify and enhance financial support for the arts. It emphasizes the need for both public and private funding to ensure the independence and sustainability of cultural activities. Recommendations include making cultural donations tax-deductible and establishing new foundations to support cultural

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.

Kulturstrategi Västra Götaland och regional kulturplan 2020–2023 (Västra Götaland cultural strategy and regional cultural plan 2020-2023)

1 October 2019

This presentation outlines the Culture Strategy for Västra Götaland and the Regional Culture Plan for 2020-2023, providing a comprehensive overview of the cultural priorities and initiatives in the region. It describes the megatrends influencing cultural development and presents strategic areas for the implementation of cultural policy. The strategy emphasizes the importance of widening participation, promoting innovation, and strengthening digital competence in the cultural sector. It also highlights the significance of internationalization and the role of culture in addressing societal challenges. One of the key themes addressed is the impact 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

En sammanhållen politik för Sveriges landsbygder – för ett Sverige som håller ihop (Proposition 2017/18:179 A cohesive policy for Sweden’s rural areas – for a Sweden that holds together)

19 March 2018

In the bill, the Government proposes a coherent policy for Sweden’s rural areas. The bill proposes that the overall goal of the cohesive rural policy be a viable rural area with equal opportunities for entrepreneurship, work, housing and welfare that leads to long-term sustainable development throughout the country. A cohesive rural policy is by its nature cross-sectoral and covers many sectors of society and thus touches on many different areas, including culture and cultural heritage. With this bill, the Government is establishing the long-term direction for rural policy. The focus

Search