For the first time in EU history, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission have signed a Joint Declaration setting out their shared political commitment to protecting, promoting and supporting culture in Europe. The Declaration builds on the European Commission’s 2025 Culture Compass for Europe and underscores the importance of culture for people, communities and the EU.
The goal: promote and position culture as a driver of European unity, democracy, diversity, excellence and competitiveness. To ensure that people and communities across Europe can benefit from culture.
