Policy Monitor – European Heritage Hub

Swedish Code of Statutes – Museum Association 2017:563

18 July 2024

The Museum Act outlines the legal framework for the operation, management, and support of museums in the country. The Act defines what constitutes a museum and specifies the types of institutions that fall under its purview. It outlines the responsibilities of museums in terms of collecting, preserving, researching, and exhibiting cultural and historical artefacts. The Act specifies the governance structure of museums, including the roles and responsibilities of museum boards and directors. The Act encourages museums to engage in educational activities and outreach programs to promote cultural awareness and understanding.

Proposition 2021/22:278 Copyright in the Digital Single Market

7 July 2022

The proposals implement the EU Directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market. Among other things, the Government proposes new restrictions on copyright to facilitate teaching and research and to ensure that cultural heritage can be preserved. New provisions are also proposed to improve the conditions for being able to reproduce older works of art freely.

Cultural policy for a richer country

10 May 2021

The document outlines a comprehensive vision for Sweden’s cultural landscape. The primary aim is to ensure that cultural policies are founded on the principles of freedom, diversity, and quality, and that these policies effectively support the intellectual infrastructure of society. The document proposes broadening the scope of cultural funding to diversify and enhance financial support for the arts. It emphasizes the need for both public and private funding to ensure the independence and sustainability of cultural activities. Recommendations include making cultural donations tax-deductible and establishing new foundations to support cultural

Kulturstrategi Västra Götaland och regional kulturplan 2020–2023

1 October 2019

This presentation outlines the Culture Strategy for Västra Götaland and the Regional Culture Plan for 2020-2023, providing a comprehensive overview of the cultural priorities and initiatives in the region. It describes the megatrends influencing cultural development and presents strategic areas for the implementation of cultural policy. The strategy emphasizes the importance of widening participation, promoting innovation, and strengthening digital competence in the cultural sector. It also highlights the significance of internationalization and the role of culture in addressing societal challenges. One of the key themes addressed is the impact of

Culture strategy for Vastra Götaland_Short English version

1 October 2019

Proposition 2017/18:179 A cohesive policy for Sweden’s rural areas – for a Sweden that holds together

19 March 2018

In the bill, the Government proposes a coherent policy for Sweden’s rural areas. The bill proposes that the overall goal of the cohesive rural policy be a viable rural area with equal opportunities for entrepreneurship, work, housing and welfare that leads to long-term sustainable development throughout the country. A cohesive rural policy is by its nature cross-sectoral and covers many sectors of society and thus touches on many different areas, including culture and cultural heritage. With this bill, the Government is establishing the long-term direction for rural policy. The focus

Motion 2016/17:3643 in connection with Bill 2016/17:116 Cultural Heritage Policy

15 March 2017

This document addresses the Swedish government’s cultural heritage policy as proposed in the 2016/17 session. It aims to foster a rich and innovative cultural life accessible to all while preserving and making cultural heritage available. Despite the government’s efforts to build on the previous administration’s policies, the authors argue that the current approach lacks clarity and inclusivity, especially regarding centralist perspectives and definitions of key concepts like education, democracy, and growth. A significant focus of the document is on the inclusivity and accessibility of cultural heritage. The authors emphasize the

Proposition 2016/17:116 Cultural heritage policy

23 February 2017

The Bill describes the Government’s cultural heritage policy priorities and discusses the emergence of the cultural heritage area as a separate policy area. The Bill sets out the general starting points for the museums’ work with collection management, knowledge building and public activities. international issues, the structure of the museum sector, collections and cultural objects, cultural environment policy and ecclesiastical cultural heritage, the state’s management of culturally and historically valuable properties, and digitisation, archives and libraries.

Proposition 2016/17:109 Strengthening the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict and occupation

16 February 2017

The bill proposes that Sweden ratify the Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 14 May 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (the 1954 Hague Convention). Sweden signed it on 26 March 1999 and the protocol creates enhanced protection of cultural property in the event of an armed conflict and occupation. The Second Protocol entered into force on 9 March 2004. The bill contains proposals for the legislative measures required for Sweden to fulfil its obligations under the protocol. A new provision is

Motion 2016/17:607 Preservation rights for movable cultural heritage

30 September 2016

This legislation aims to strengthen the preservation rights for Sweden’s mobile cultural heritage, emphasizing the critical role of civil society in managing and preserving this heritage. The motion proposes a collaborative effort between the government and civil society to develop policies that support the protection, usage, and development of mobile cultural heritage. Key points include the need to mitigate the restrictive impacts of current government and municipal regulations, which often hinder preservation efforts. The legislation suggests implementing protective measures against intentional or unintentional bureaucratic obstacles that complicate the maintenance of

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