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Europa Nostra

Europa Nostra is the leading European civil society network dedicated to cultural and natural heritage.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Clint Tanti (Cabinet of Commissioner Glenn Micallef), Desislava Dimitrova (Cabinet of Commissioner Glenn Micallef)

16 Jan 2026 · Follow up meeting - minutes attached

Meeting with Glenn Micallef (Commissioner) and

17 Dec 2025 · Presentation of the Culture Compass

Meeting with Sabine Verheyen (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Nov 2025 · Cultural Policy

Meeting with Francisco José Millán Mon (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Sept 2025 · European cultural heritage

Meeting with Nela Riehl (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

14 Jul 2025 · Exchange on the European Heritage Summit

Response to A Culture Compass for Europe

30 May 2025

Europa Nostra also on behalf of the European Heritage Alliance and the European Heritage Hub Consortium urges the EU to place cultural heritage at the heart of the Culture Compass. Cultural heritage (tangible, intangible and digital) is one of Europes most valuable common goods. It embodies our shared values and history, and reflects the diversity and creativity that underpin the European project. It connects people across borders and generations; inspires civic engagement; nurtures peace, a sense of belonging and a sense of togetherness; and promotes cohesion at a time when unity is more vital than ever. It contributes to fostering trust and mutual understanding through intercultural dialogue and cooperation and through promotion of EUs key values, both internally and externally. To sum up, it is a vital component of the EU's soft power and therefore plays a key role in advancing all EUs strategic goals, such as social inclusion, sustainability, innovation, democratic resilience as well as security and competitiveness. Due to its significant social, environmental, and economic benefits for citizens and their communities across Europe, the EU must now recognise cultural heritage as a strategic horizontal priority. This is not only a cultural imperative it is a geopolitical one. To achieve the EU vision of a green, just, and resilient future, a holistic and integrated approach to cultural heritage should be fully embedded in all relevant EU policies from climate action and regional development to education, digital transformation, sustainable tourism, and external relations, with a special emphasis on the New Pact for the Mediterranean, and the renewed partnership with Africa and LAC countries. Regarding the EU enlargement and neighbourhood agenda, cultural heritage is a vital vehicle for exchanging knowledge, skills and best practices, and thus for strengthening the historical, cultural and emotional bonds between the present and future or neighbouring member states of the EU. The due recognition of heritage professions with related improvement of their working conditions; the training and transmission of skills, ranging from craftsmanship to AI; and boosting collaboration with other fields of culture, are essential to maintain the vitality of Europes cultural heritage ecosystem. Special attention should be given to building a strong bridge and promoting high quality work related to heritage and architecture, a.o. within the EU Prizes and the New European Bauhaus initiative. Cities, civil society and local communities play a vital role in safeguarding and transmitting heritage. Their active involvement must be fostered through inclusive policies of sustainable development, intergenerational engagement and civic empowerment. Digital transformation presents an immense opportunity for heritage. It enables broader access, enhances participatory engagement, and supports innovative approaches to documentation, conservation, and interpretation. These tools must be deployed in inclusive, transparent, and ethically grounded ways that uphold cultural rights and ensure equitable access to digital heritage. Cultural heritage must also be more effectively integrated with policies related to education and youth. Embedding heritage, history and history of art in school curricula and supporting youth-led initiatives are essential to ensure that heritage remains a vibrant and creative force across generations bridging the past, present and future. Music, as a key form of Europes intangible cultural heritage, deserves special support by the EU since it exemplifies how heritage transcends boundaries, transforms and connects communities, and celebrates shared humanity. In the light of the above, the EU needs to INVEST in culture in general, and in cultural heritage in particular, through a much larger and targeted financial support within the next MFF (for more details see our response to the MFF consultation).
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Meeting with Clint Tanti (Cabinet of Commissioner Glenn Micallef), Desislava Dimitrova (Cabinet of Commissioner Glenn Micallef)

24 Apr 2025 · Introductory meeting. Minutes attached

Meeting with Laurence Farreng (Member of the European Parliament) and Culture Action Europe and European Cultural Foundation

4 Feb 2025 · Evénement "A New Cultural Deal for Europe"

Meeting with Hannes Heide (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Dec 2024 · Cultural Evening Europa Nostra

Meeting with Malika Sorel (Member of the European Parliament) and International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation

9 Dec 2024 · Remise de prix

Meeting with Hannes Heide (Member of the European Parliament) and European Policy Centre

6 Nov 2024 · General exchange of views

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

9 Sept 2024 · To discuss on how culture & cultural heritage can support climate adaptation and mitigation.

Meeting with Hannes Heide (Member of the European Parliament) and Society of Audiovisual Authors

17 Jul 2024 · Exchange of views on cultural policy

Meeting with Laurence Farreng (Member of the European Parliament) and Society of Audiovisual Authors and

17 Jul 2024 · Politique culturelle et nouveau mandat du Parlement européen

Meeting with Francisco José Millán Mon (Member of the European Parliament) and Culture Action Europe and European Cultural Foundation

17 Jul 2024 · European Cultural Policy: European Cultural Routes, Ways of Saint James, Education

Meeting with Margaritis Schinas (Vice-President) and

25 Jun 2024 · Culture and Cultural heritage

Meeting with Szabolcs Horvath (Cabinet of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi)

27 May 2024 · on accelerating the EU/Western Balkans integration

Meeting with Santina Bertulessi (Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit) and Lega Nazionale delle Cooperative e Mutue

23 Jan 2024 · The European Year of Skills

Meeting with Iliana Ivanova (Commissioner) and

14 Dec 2023 · Presentation of Europa Nostra’s activities, in particular related to the European Heritage Hub, and their priorities.

Meeting with Hannes Heide (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Jun 2023 · Exchange of views

Meeting with Hannes Heide (Member of the European Parliament)

12 May 2023 · Exchange of views

Meeting with Hannes Heide (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Mar 2023 · Exchange of views

Meeting with Marcos Ros Sempere (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

28 Feb 2022 · New European Bauhaus

Meeting with Margaritis Schinas (Vice-President) and

20 Jan 2022 · Exchange about cultural heritage

Meeting with Anthony Agotha (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

18 Jan 2022 · Using culture in its broadest form to stimulate the Green Deal

Meeting with Themis Christophidou (Director-General Education, Youth, Sport and Culture)

10 Dec 2021 · Courtesy call

Meeting with Mattia De' Grassi (Cabinet of Vice-President Dubravka Šuica)

25 Oct 2021 · European Heritage Policy Agora in Venice : THANK YOU & NEXT STEPS

Meeting with Salima Yenbou (Member of the European Parliament)

5 May 2021 · Conférence sur la francophonie

Meeting with Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)

12 Feb 2021 · Initiatives to support the cultural and creative sectors

Meeting with Elisa Ferreira (Commissioner)

11 Feb 2021 · Cohesion support to cultural heritage; EU recovery; New European Bauhaus

Meeting with Dace Melbārde (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

5 Feb 2020 · Cultural heritage, its protection and promotion