As a powerful vector for the future of Europe and a key asset for the continent’s social, environmental, and economic sustainability, culture is more than a sector that needs urgent support. Culture is key to healing wounds in times of crisis, to keeping our societies together, and to making them more resilient. For these reasons, we believe it should be at the heart of Europe’s recovery from the pandemic.
Following the open letter published on 30 October 2020 “Make culture central in the EU recovery”, the 110+ pan-European cultural networks and organisations – including AEC – sign this second Open Letter to call on the Member States and the European Commission to secure a future for culture and cultural life in Europe.
The aim is to reactivate cultural life in Europe, in order to help rebuild confidence of both cultural communities and citizens, ensure a smooth resumption of activities and offer hope to the millions of Europeans whose lives have become barren, devoid of cultural and social connection.
