What are the EUs actions in the field of culture?
The EU already contributes greatly to promoting cultural activities in Europe through various programmes and policies. The Culture programme, although limited in scope, has already made an important contribution to support cultural cooperation. Activities supported by this programme include festivals, master classes, exhibitions, new productions, tours, translations and conferences intended for artists, cultural operators, as well as for a broader audience, in particular young people and those who are socially or economically disadvantaged. Most of the supported projects include a multimedia dimension, in particular via the creation of Internet sites and discussion forums. The new Culture 2007 Programme builds upon these achievements aiming at enhancing the cultural area common to Europeans through the development of cultural cooperation between the creators, cultural players and cultural institutions. Its total budget for 2007-2013 is EUR 400 million. Many other EU programmes have a h
