The Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) supports the statement of the #CulturalDealEU campaign on the election of the European Parliament’s Chair for the Culture and Education Committee (CULT).
In alignment with our mission to advocate for music and arts education as central contributors to human life quality and inclusive societies, AEC, alongside Culture Action Europe and Cultural Deal for Europe partners, urges that the CULT Committee’s leadership remains committed to values of inclusion, solidarity, pluralism, liberalism, transnationalism, diversity, and intercultural dialogue. These principles are fundamental to fostering a vibrant and resilient European cultural sector.
We trust that the European Parliament’s centrist political groups will recognise the vital role of culture in Europe’s future and will act responsibly in their appointments to safeguard the values we collectively cherish.
#CulturalDealEU Statement on the Election of the European Parliament’s CULT Committee Chair
It has become known that the political groups of the European Parliament have earmarked their preferred choices for committee chairs. The preliminary allocation shows that the newly established right-wing nationalist populist group, Patriots for Europe, seeks to see a Member of the European Parliament from its ranks as the Chair of the Culture and Education Committee (CULT).
Culture Action Europe is deeply concerned about these developments. Together with the Cultural Deal for Europe partners, we assert that the CULT Committee must build on its past achievements and continue to advocate for cultural policies based on inclusion, solidarity, pluralism, liberalism, transnationalism, diversity, and intercultural dialogue. It is crucial that the leadership of the CULT Committee, including the Chair, Vice-Chairs, and Rapporteurs, embodies and champions these values and pro-European views to maintain a vibrant and resilient cultural sector in Europe.
We call upon the European Parliament—particularly the Conference of Presidents and the future members of the CULT Committee—to ensure that the appointment of the Chair, Vice-Chairs and members of the CULT Committee is made with great care. A big responsibility rests with the European Parliament and its centrist political groups to champion culture as a crucial pillar in the necessary transformation of Europe towards a sustainable and peaceful future.
