The cultural sector has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and international cultural relations have not been an exemption either. Rather, the social, political and economic characteristics of the pandemic have had deep implications for culture and its role in international relations. The Cultural Relations Platform launched a study in May […]

The European Commission and stakeholders published a new study that sheds light on the status and working conditions of artists, cultural and creative professionals. This study explores the status and the working conditions of artists and creative professionals. This includes examination of the career paths of artists and cultural and creative professionals, including entrepreneurship, nature […]

The work to be carried out through this pilot project should elaborate a statistical framework for measuring cultural and creative sectors in the EU. The EU has strong and vibrant cultural and creative industries. These are not only essential for Europe’s cultural diversity, strengthening social cohesion and increasing Europe’s attractiveness internationally. They are also one […]