MEPs call for more EU action in protecting the cultural sector

Brussels, 15 December 2020 – In an open letter sent to European leaders, the signatories ask Member States to embrace a resolution adopted in September 2020 on the Cultural Recovery of Europe, severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The MEPs remind that this resolution includes important calls to actions for the Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS):

• Allocate at least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facilities to Cultural Sectors and Creative industries  

• Reduce VAT rates for all cultural goods and services

• Improve the valuation of intangible assets

• Introduce tax credits and tax motivation tools for cultural production

• Improve social protection systems and working conditions for CCS workers

• Ensure equal accessibility and inclusion for the distribution of cultural funding

• Protect the future of the cultural ecosystem under pressure from the European Green Deal and the digital transition

• Include the CCS in all financial support tools, such as InvestEU and NextGenerationEU (post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan)

“Culture is not a luxury, but the right catalyst for prosperity, creative dialogue and democracy. Accept the challenge and take the opportunity. Support culture now so that Europe can truly be United in Diversity,” MEPs write.

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