Source: EURLEX
Language: en
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| 7.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 466/1 |

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COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON THE EU WORK PLAN FOR CULTURE 2023–2026

(2022/C 466/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

ACKNOWLEDGING

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| — | that culture is an infinite source of inspiration and innovation, a reflection of humanity and aesthetics, our shared language and heritage, and a fundamental part of our identities and communities; |

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| — | the role of culture as an integral element in sustainable development and positive societal transformation; |

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| — | the growing significance of EU values, including freedom of expression and creation; |

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| — | the contribution of the cultural and creative sectors to employment and the EU economy; |

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| — | the role of culture in the EU’s external relations and cooperation with other international bodies, especially the Council of Europe and UNESCO; |

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| — | the Council’s previous work plans for culture and the results achieved; |

IN THE LIGHT OF

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| — | the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine, an EU candidate country, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and an attack on human rights and fundamental EU values and principles, which threatens to destroy the rich cultural life and heritage of Ukraine, and which has triggered the largest displacement of citizens in Europe since the Second World War and an alarming energy crisis; |

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| — | the serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society as a whole, on each individual and on many economic sectors, especially the cultural and creative sectors, many of which continue to suffer from its consequences; |

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| — | the accelerating pace of climate change, the loss of biodiversity and the consequent need to step up the sustainability transformation, which culture can expedite by awareness-raising, creativity and innovation; |

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| — | ongoing processes such as digitalisation and persistent challenges such as the specific working conditions of artists, creators and other cultural professionals; |

RECALLING

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| — | the main political references as set out in Annex II to this Resolution; |

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| — | the importance of mainstreaming the cultural dimension into all relevant policy areas, programmes and initiatives, and the need for increased synergies; |

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| — | the efforts taken to develop and implement a strategic EU approach to international cultural relations; |

AGREES

on the following overarching priorities with regard to their contribution to enhancing European cultural cooperation, promoting cultural diversity and providing European added value, and in view of the need for joint action over the next four years, taking into consideration the main challenges and with due regard for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality:

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| a) | Artists and cultural professionals: empowering the cultural and creative sectors |

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| b) | Culture for the people: enhancing cultural participation and the role of culture in society |

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| c) | Culture for the planet: unleashing the power of culture |

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| d) | Culture for co-creative partnerships: strengthening the cultural dimension of EU external relations |

INVITES THE COMMISSION AND THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNION FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY, WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPHERES OF COMPETENCE AND WITH DUE REGARD FOR THE PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY

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| — | to prepare a working document on preliminary key findings on the implementation of this EU Work Plan, based on voluntary written contributions from Member States, by April 2026, and to adopt a final report by June 2026; |

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| — | based on prior consultations with Member States and stakeholders, to consider proposing an EU strategic framework for culture that will reflect the guiding principles set out in Annex I and will aim to strategically mainstream the cultural policy perspective and the assets of culture into all relevant EU policies, programmes and initiatives. The EU Work Plans for Culture will continue to prioritise and identify specific actions for cultural cooperation at European level. |

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