Policy Monitor – Page 3 – European Heritage Hub

Carta do Porto Santo: La cultura y la promoción de la democracia: por una ciudadanía cultural europea (Porto Santo Charter: Culture and the promotion of democracy: for a European cultural citizenship)

25 April 2021

The Porto Santo Conference, an initiative under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, introduces the Porto Santo Charter as a guiding framework for cultural democracy in Europe. Addressed to policymakers at various levels, cultural and educational organisations, and European citizens, the Charter aims to emphasise the cultural sector’s impact on strengthening democracy, aligning with the goals outlined in the Action Plan for European Democracy. In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Charter recognises the transformative power of culture in achieving common objectives

Report on Artificial intelligence in education, culture and the audiovisual sector (2020/2017(INI))

19 April 2021

The Report stresses the need for a human-centred and value-based development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, culture and the audiovisual sector, and outlines particular considerations for cultural heritage. It calls for ethical principles to be upheld while using AI in these sectors, fully respecting fundamental rights, values, privacy, the protection of personal data, non-discrimination and freedom of expression and information, as well as cultural diversity and intellectual property rights. It stresses the supporting role that AI can play in our sector – from supporting protection and accessibility

2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade

9 March 2021

As the world evolves, so does our heritage. With the rapid advancement in technology, it has become crucial to harmonize our cultural heritage with the digital world. This legislation is aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities that come with digitizing cultural heritage. The document emphasizes the significance of incorporating digital technology in the preservation, accessibility, and promotion of heritage. It enumerates key areas where digital technology can be employed to enhance cultural heritage, such as through the creation of virtual tours, digitization of manuscripts, and online education resources. The

Policy Recommendations for the Integration of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CNH) within Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3/4)

1 January 2021

This resource explores the vital role of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CNH) in fostering sustainable development and innovation within European regions. It aims to bridge the knowledge and implementation gap regarding the potential of heritage, advocating for its integration into Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3). The text highlights the complex nature of heritage, encompassing both tangible and intangible elements, and underscores the intertwined relationship between anthropic and natural features. It stresses the importance of recognising heritage as a strategic resource that can drive growth and development, particularly

A new Circular Economy Action Plan: For a cleaner and more competitive Europe

11 March 2020

The European Commission’s recently published Action Plan for the Circular Economy represents a significant shift towards greater sustainability policy. The Plan outlines a series of measures geared towards promoting a circular economy, in which goods and services are designed to be reused rather than discarded, resulting in a more sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to production and consumption. The Plan’s purpose is to address the issue of the EU’s unsustainable resource consumption and waste production, which are rapidly contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. One of the

A European strategy for data

19 February 2020

The strategy acknowledges the value of the reusability of data by everyone and explicitly recognises the value of public sector data, produced with public funds, and the need for it to benefit society at large, including data from the cultural heritage sector. This can be seen as an opportunity for the cultural heritage sector: its data is part of a key strategic vision, attracting new ideas, partners, investment, infrastructure, and above all, joint efforts to have a bigger impact. The strategy seeks to create a ‘single European data space –

Farm to Fork Strategy: For a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system

1 January 2020

The European Union’s sustainable food system framework aims to create an efficient policy that promotes sustainability in all food-related policies. The framework aims to transition all food products placed on the EU market into being increasingly sustainable. This framework will combine certification and labeling on the sustainability performance of food products and targeted incentives to promote sustainable practices and raise sustainability standards. As a result, these practices will serve as the norm for all food products in the EU market. The framework requires all actors of the food chain, such

Wet gelijke behandeling op grond van handicap of chronische ziekte (Equal treatment on grounds of disability or chronic illness Act)

1 January 2020

(Equal Treatment Act on the grounds of Disability or Chronic Illness) This law prohibits discrimination based on disability in various areas, including access to goods, services, and facilities. While not focused solely on cultural heritage, it indirectly impacts accessibility in heritage settings by promoting non-discrimination and equal access. The law implies that cultural heritage sites are obliged to act for the promotion of accessibility to those of differing abilities.

Legjislacioni Për Teknologjinë E Informacionit Dhe Komunikimin Elektronik (Information Technology and Electronic Communication Legislation)

1 January 2020

(Legislation for Information Technology and Electronic Communication) The legislation for Information Technology and Electronic Communication regulates the use and management of information technology in Albania. It encompasses plans for frequencies, protection of personal data, and promotion of cultural diversity in electronic communication services, based on general objectives of public interest. The regulatory framework for frequency allocation in Albania may impose restrictions on electronic communications services to ensure objectives like promoting cultural diversity through broadcasting. AKEP, responsible for frequency allocation, recognizes frequencies as a national asset with cultural significance. Allocation decisions

Commission Recommendation (EU) 2019/1019 of 7 June 2019 on building modernisation

7 July 2019

The European Union has recommended in its latest guidelines for all member states to implement energy efficiency measures in the buildings sector as a priority to establish a sustainable Energy Union. The guidelines underline the necessity of adopting a comprehensive and integrated approach to improve building energy performance. Directive (EU) 2018/844 amended Directive 2010/31/EU (‘EPBD’) in 2018 to accelerate the modernisation of buildings in the Union with two complementary objectives: i) accelerate renovations to existing buildings by 2050, and ii) support the modernisation of all buildings with smart technologies and

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Carta do Porto Santo: La cultura y la promoción de la democracia: por una ciudadanía cultural europea (Porto Santo Charter: Culture and the promotion of democracy: for a European cultural citizenship)

Report on Artificial intelligence in education, culture and the audiovisual sector (2020/2017(INI))

2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade

Policy Recommendations for the Integration of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CNH) within Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3/4)

A new Circular Economy Action Plan: For a cleaner and more competitive Europe

A European strategy for data

Farm to Fork Strategy: For a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system

Wet gelijke behandeling op grond van handicap of chronische ziekte (Equal treatment on grounds of disability or chronic illness Act)

Legjislacioni Për Teknologjinë E Informacionit Dhe Komunikimin Elektronik (Information Technology and Electronic Communication Legislation)

Commission Recommendation (EU) 2019/1019 of 7 June 2019 on building modernisation

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