Policy Monitor – Page 29 – European Heritage Hub

Designation Policy and Selection Guidance

4 December 2020

This legislation plays a crucial role in safeguarding and preserving Scotland’s rich heritage. It outlines the legal framework and guidelines for designating and protecting historic sites and places of national importance. By setting out clear criteria and procedures, it ensures that significant cultural, social, and environmental assets are recognized and conserved for future generations. One of the key aspects addressed in this legislation is the process of designation, which involves identifying and legally protecting important historic sites and buildings. Through this process, the legislation aims to ensure that these heritage

Objectifs stratégiques 2021 à 2024 du Conseil fédéral pour la fondation Pro Helvetia (The Federal Council’s strategic objectives for Pro Helvetia from 2021 to 2024)

25 November 2020

The Federal Council’s strategic objectives for Pro Helvetia from 2021 to 2024 outline the framework for supporting and promoting Swiss culture domestically and internationally. The document emphasises the importance of cultural diversity, innovation, and digital transformation in enhancing Switzerland’s cultural landscape. Key themes include fostering artistic creativity, improving access to culture for all social groups, and strengthening the international presence of Swiss arts. The strategy also focuses on sustainability and the effective use of resources in cultural funding and development. The objectives highlight the need for collaboration between Pro Helvetia,

Strategiekonzept zur Bewahrung und Digitalisierung von schriftlichem und audiovisuellem Kulturgut

1 November 2020

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is dedicated to preserving its rich cultural heritage through sustainable digitisation. The focus is on protecting unique written and audiovisual assets from damage, loss, or destruction, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. The initiative underscores the state’s commitment to safeguarding these cultural treasures, which are found in archives, libraries, churches, and museums across the region. The strategy emphasises the importance of digitalisation as a key tool for preservation. By converting cultural audiovisual assets into digital formats, not only is the original protected, but broader access to the information

The future of circular environmental impact indicators for cultural heritage buildings in Europe

23 October 2020

The study showcases best practices in environmental impact assessment at the project level. The European building and construction sector is resource-intensive, making the renovation of existing buildings, including cultural heritage buildings, important for reducing the sector’s environmental impact. However, there is a misalignment between macro-level European Circular Economy (CE) policies and the micro-level renovation and management of existing buildings and cultural heritage buildings. The article proposes a new framework for Adaptive Reuse of Cultural Heritage (ARCH) to bridge this gap: a Circular Environmental Impact Indicator Framework. The framework includes

Programa Saber Fazer

23 October 2020

The “Saber Fazer” Program contains the national strategy for traditional arts and crafts for the years 2021 – 2025 and results from the recognition of the importance that the craft production sector can play in contemporary society, creating products and services that make sense in our daily lives, with economic viability, environmental benefits and heritage value. The “Saber Fazer” platform results from the implementation of one of the lines of action of the “Saber Fazer” Program, approved by Ministerial Resolution n.º 89/2020 and consists of a tool that will reflect

LEGGE 13 ottobre 2020, n. 126. Conversione in legge, con modificazioni, del decreto-legge 14 agosto 2020, n. 104, recante misure urgenti per il sostegno e il rilancio dell’economia ( Law No. 126 of 13 October 2020. Conversion into law, with amendments, of Decree-Law No. 104 of 14 August 2020, containing urgent measures to support and relaunch the economy)

14 October 2020

The LEGGE 13 ottobre 2020, n. 126 is a crucial legislative measure enacted to convert the decree-law of August 14, 2020, No. 104, with modifications, into law. This decree-law introduced urgent measures aimed at supporting and revitalising the Italian economy in the wake of significant challenges. The primary goal of this law is to provide immediate financial relief and support to various sectors impacted by economic downturns. It encompasses a wide range of provisions including subsidies, tax relief, and incentives for businesses to stimulate economic recovery. Additionally, it outlines measures

Tourism Recovery Plan 2020 – 2023

1 October 2020

This policy report outlines the Recovery Plan for the tourism industry in Ireland, following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was prepared by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and contains an executive summary, ten chapters, and five appendices. The executive summary provides an overview of the key findings and recommendations, which are aimed at supporting the tourism sector’s survival and recovery phases. The report highlights the importance of the tourism industry to the Irish economy, and the devastating impact of the pandemic on the industry. The report covers ten

Νόμος 4727/2020 (184 / 23-09-2020): Ψηφιακή Διακυβέρνηση – Ηλεκτρονικές Επικοινωνίες και άλλες διατάξεις.

23 September 2020

The law incorporates the EU Directives for Digital Governance (2016/2102 & 2019/1024) and Electronic Communications (directive 2018/1972) into Greek Law. It contains the general principles of digital governance, e.g. it defines the right of access to information of public sector bodies, the electronic circulation of public documents within the same body, between public bodies and natural or legal persons or legal entities, the requirements for the accessibility of websites and mobile applications etc. Article 76, which defines the scope of digital transparency as well as the data to be posted

Estrategia Común de Desarrollo Transfronterizo

1 September 2020

This Strategy represents the fulfilment of the commitment of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain and the Government of the Portuguese Republic, set out in the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2018 at the XXX Luso-Spanish Summit, to define a Common Cross-Border Development Strategy. The entities responsible and the working group have geared their actions towards achieving the objective defined in the Memorandum, which is to guarantee the future sustainability of the territories, making them more attractive places to live, work and invest. The Strategy is a flexible tool

Joint Cross-Border Development Strategy