Supporting Culture is Supporting Europe: 1% for Culture

“A shared European future is only possible with substantial and sustainable funding for culture both across policy fields as well as in the framework of a specific cultural programme.”

Culture needs proper financial commitment to ensure the sustainability of the European project. As part of steps taken in this direction, Culture Action Europe has started a campaign in which they are trying to get support from all over the world in order to get more funding for culture. Their online manifesto mentions that the national governments and EU policymakers are currently taking decisions on the post 2020 EU budget –a budget that will influence the next phase of support for culture. The manifesto also underlines that strong support should be given since culture plays a crucial role in upholding common European values, nourishing mutual understanding among the peoples of Europe and fostering diverse and inclusive societies.

Culture Action Europe’s manifesto is available on Avaaz.