Parliament votes on making 2018 the European Year of Cultural Heritage
MEPs will soon vote on making 2018 the European Year of Cultural Heritage, after securing a €8 million budget for promotional activities throughout the year. An estimated 300,000 people work directly in the EU’s cultural sector and as many as 7.8 million jobs are created indirectly by the sector.
According to a press release by the European Parliament, the European Year of Cultural Heritage aims to enhance the contribution of Europe’s rich cultural traditions to economy and society, and to promote culture as an important element of the EU’s international presence. The promotion of the value of cultural heritage is also a direct response to the deliberate destruction of cultural treasures in the Middle East of late.
Mircea Diaconu, a Romanian member of ALDE, is behind the Parliament’s report on this initiative and says cultural heritage should be in the public consciousness.
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“We want to give cultural heritage the dignity it deserves and strengthen our identity. At the same time, we can rediscover what makes us European,” Diaconu said.
Cultural heritage plays an important role in the history and identity of Europe’s countries and indeed of the continent as a whole. A vital part of Europe’s economy, promoting cultural treasures can help boost growth and employment.
On 27 April, Parliament votes on making 2018 the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
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