European Commission launches strategy to boost growth and jobs in cultural and creative sectors

In the words of Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, "Europe's cultural and creative sectors are not only essential for cultural diversity; they also contribute a great deal to social and economic development in our Member States and regions. At the local and regional level, strategic investments in these sectors have often delivered spectacular results, as exemplified by many European Capitals of Culture. They also produce important spill-over effects, as well as enhancing a dynamic image of an attractive and creative Europe which is open to cultures and talents from across the globe".

 

According to the WIPO Studies on the Economic Contribution of the Copyright Industries, the contribution of some EU countries is as follows: Bulgaria 4.54%; Finland 4.83%; Hungary 7.42%; the Netherlands 5.90%; Slovenia 5.10%. These numbers reveal that the culture and creative sector is one of the most important contributors to economic growth and employment. 

 

"Promoting cultural and creative sectors for growth and jobs in the EU", is the name of the document that outlines the strategy and it envisages a series of policy initiatives and the promotion of a modern regulatory environment.

 

To read the press release on the launch of this strategy, please click here.