We particularly call on the European Commission to reaffirm the essential role of culture in the European project and to ensure that EU financial instruments provide the necessary support for the sustainable development of the cultural and creative sectors and industries, including through cross-border and cross-sectoral cooperation, artistic mobility, its pivotal role in and for society, and the access to funding to assure the green and digital transition.

In line with the broader cultural sector, Pearle* therefore supports the proposal that 2% of the overall MFF be allocated for culture, with allocations across key pillars of the EU budget: the Competitiveness Fund, National Plans, and External Action. This investment would reflect the proven economic, social and democratic value of culture and reinforce the EU’s strategic priorities.