“Culture” is one of the most important words in the EU’s political lexicon, but it is also one of the most imprecise terms and one therefore prone to misinterpretation and confusion.
Well before the creation of the EU, Europe could boast an impressive network of initiatives that from the Middle Ages had help created close relationships between regional professions, artists and academic disciplines.
EU Member States allocate only limited resources to their common culture policies. Can a genuine European cultured policy exist?
What can the EU do to reinforce its culture identity while preserving its cultural diversity? What should Europe’s global cultural strategy consist of?
Introductory Speakers:
- Jacques Rigaud, Vice-President, Fondation Robert Schuman
- Bernard Foccroulle, Director General, La Monnaie
- Nikolaus van der Pas, EC Director General for Education and Culture
Moderators:
- Jean-Dominique Giuliani, President, Fondation Robert Schuman
- Giles Merrit, Secretary General, Friends of Europe