– List of the main policy documents relevant for cultural sites 67 Title of the document Type of document Date Need to bring cultural heritage to the fore across policies in the EU Council conclusions 2018 European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage Commission Staff Working document 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage Decision (EU) 2017/864 of the European Parliament and of the Council 2017 Coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries Parliament Resolution 2016 Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe Parliament Resolution 2015 Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe Communication of the Commission 2014 Mapping of Cultural Heritage actions in European Union policies, programmes and activities Communication of the Commission 2014 Cultural heritage as a strategic resource for sustainable Europe Council conclusions 2014 Promoting cultural and creative sectors for growth and jobs in the EU Communication of the Commission 2012 Source: ECA. – Main features of the European Heritage, the World Heritage and the Cultural Routes labels 68 European Heritage of the EU 1) World Heritage of UNESCO 2) Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe 3) Creation 2011 1972 1987 Responsible authorities Member States States parties Council of Europe, Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes (EPA) Number of awarded sites/ networks 38 sites 1092 sites, 373 in the EU 38 established European networks Number of countries with awarded sites/ networks 18 167 62 Main overarching Principles Promote European integration, history, culture and values Protect heritage of outstanding universal value Promote shared European identity and values, intercultural dialogue, European memory, history and heritage Main criteria for awarding the label European significance Outstanding Universal Value European value + transnational dimension + European memory, history and heritage Monitoring frequency Every 4 years Every 6 years Every 3 years Evaluation at the site level Based on self-reporting Based on self-reporting Conducted by an independent expert Main aspects monitored Feedback on being an EHL site (benefits, number of visitors...), activities for the next period, communication needs. 
Bilaga VI – Lista över de viktigaste policydokumenten avseende kulturplatser 67 Dokumentets titel Typ av dokument Datum Behovet att framhäva kulturarvet i EU:s politik Rådets slutsatser 2018 Europeisk ram för åtgärder för kulturarv Arbetsdokument från kommissionens avdelningar 2018 Europaåret för kulturarv Europaparlamentets och rådets beslut (EU) 2017/864 2017 En enhetlig EU-politik för den kulturella och kreativa sektorn Parlamentets resolution 2016 En integrerad kulturarvsstrategi för Europa Parlamentets resolution 2015 En integrerad kulturarvsstrategi för Europa Meddelande från kommissionen 2014 Kartläggning av kulturarvsrelaterade åtgärder i EU:s politikområden, program och verksamheter Meddelande från kommissionen 2014 Kulturarvet som en strategisk resurs för ett hållbart Europa Rådets slutsatser 2014 Att främja de kulturella och kreativa sektorerna för att främja tillväxt och sysselsättning i EU Meddelande från kommissionen 2012 Källa: Revisionsrätten.