Due to the Council\u2019s proposal to cut \u20ac27.56 million EUR in commitment appropriations and \u20ac9.86 million cuts in payment appropriations outlined <\/a>by the Council of the European Union for the Creative Europe Programme the EWC signed the letter to<\/p>\n Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark\u00a0<\/p>\n Ministers of Finance of the EU Member States\u00a0<\/p>\n Ministers of Culture of the EU Member States\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Brussels, 1 October 2025\u00a0<\/p>\n Read the full Letter to the Council by Creative Europe<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Why is it important?<\/p>\n This call is important. Europe\u2019s culture is important \u2013 and to keep the budget and to protect Europe\u2019s culture is important because:<\/p>\n The Creative Europe programme plays an integral role in supporting the arts, culture, cultural heritage and creative sectors in Europe<\/b>. \u00a0[\u2026]\n<\/p>\n Culture, creativity, and heritage are an essential part of our daily lives and form a key pillar of European society. Cultural participation and infrastructure are fundamental to a flourishing democracy; they improve our health and wellbeing, they bring people together across various art forms and disciplines, and they embolden us to act to shape a more sustainable, inclusive future for all based on shared values. We co\u2011create and enjoy culture collectively as a public good with intrinsic value. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n We \u2013 all of the following cultural networks and organisations \u2013 stand ready with Culture Action Europe to work with you and other stakeholders to achieve this vision and provide any further information you may require.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read the full Letter to the Council by Creative Europe<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Signatories<\/p>\n Culture Action Europe<\/a><\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Call by Culture Action Europe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Arty Farty<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CEATL\u2014 European Council of Literary Translators\u2019 Associations<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n Circostrada \u2014 European Network for Contemporary Circus and Outdoor Arts <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n ECSA \u2014 European Composer and Songwriter Alliance\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n EFA \u2014 European Festivals Association\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n EIBF \u2014 European and International Booksellers Federation\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n EMMA \u2014 European Music Managers Alliance<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n EURead \u2014 European Reading Promotion and Literacy Network<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Europa Nostra<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n European Choral Association<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n European Cultural Foundation\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n European Music Council\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n European Music School Union\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n European Network of Cultural Centres\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n European Theatre Convention<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n European Writers\u2019 Council\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Europe Jazz Network\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Federation of European Publishers\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n IETM \u2014 International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n JMI \u2014 Jeunesses Musicales International\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Michael Culture Association\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n NEMO \u2014 Network of European Museum Organisations\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On the Move\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Opera Europa\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Pearle \u2014 Live Performance Europe*\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n REMA \u2014 European Early Music Network\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Reset! Network\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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