The European Parliament should double funding for Creative Europe and secure dedicated funding for the Music Moves Europe framework, according to a new report.
The report, authored by Giorgos Grammatikakis MEP, sets out a new agenda for strengthening the bonds between European nations through culture, but stresses this can only be achieved through increased funding.
Speaking to the culture committee at the European Parliament, Grammatikakis said this agenda would be ‘a historic opportunity for the EU to adopt a comprehensive and coherent policy for culture at European level’.
He warned fellow MEPs that the ambitions stated in his report would fail if they were not accompanied by increased financial backing for culture in Europe.
Music Moves Europe was also mentioned by Grammatikakis as an initiative that should be included in the Creative Europe programme, thus securing it dedicated funding.
At his presentation, Grammatikakis said: ‘It is time for us all to move from empty grand declarations to concrete actions supporting culture.
‘Music is a truly universal language that unites different nations and cultures. Supporting different genres and expressions of music should be one of our key priorities’.
In addition to this, Grammatikakis called on member states to ensure that creators are fairly compensated for their work and are properly protected by the EU in the digital market.
He said: ‘The advent of the digital revolution poses considerable challenges for artists and creators, already facing precarious financial conditions.
‘Under the guise of wider access, creative works end up being exploited by tech giants, without artists or creators receiving proper remuneration. We need to create a fair digital marketplace and that is why the copyright vote last week is so important’.
Read the full report.
The report, authored by Giorgos Grammatikakis MEP, sets out a new agenda for strengthening the bonds between European nations through culture, but stresses this can only be achieved through increased funding.
Speaking to the culture committee at the European Parliament, Grammatikakis said this agenda would be ‘a historic opportunity for the EU to adopt a comprehensive and coherent policy for culture at European level’.
He warned fellow MEPs that the ambitions stated in his report would fail if they were not accompanied by increased financial backing for culture in Europe.
Music Moves Europe was also mentioned by Grammatikakis as an initiative that should be included in the Creative Europe programme, thus securing it dedicated funding.
At his presentation, Grammatikakis said: ‘It is time for us all to move from empty grand declarations to concrete actions supporting culture.
‘Music is a truly universal language that unites different nations and cultures. Supporting different genres and expressions of music should be one of our key priorities’.
In addition to this, Grammatikakis called on member states to ensure that creators are fairly compensated for their work and are properly protected by the EU in the digital market.
He said: ‘The advent of the digital revolution poses considerable challenges for artists and creators, already facing precarious financial conditions.
‘Under the guise of wider access, creative works end up being exploited by tech giants, without artists or creators receiving proper remuneration. We need to create a fair digital marketplace and that is why the copyright vote last week is so important’.
Read the full report.
