EU and Culture
Europe is proud of its cultural richness and diversity. EU policies in the area of culture aim to preserve and support this cultural diversity and richness and to help make it accessible to others. Language, literature, theatre, visual arts, architecture, crafts, cinema and broadcasting may belong to a specific country or region, but they represent part of Europe’s common cultural heritage. Cultural industries are also important sources of revenue and jobs, employing more than seven million people across the EU. The European Commission (EC) runs support programmes for certain cultural industries, encouraging them to grasp opportunities offered by the single market and digital technologies.
Below you will find the cultural programmes supported by the EC Delegation and some project examples.
