Discover the rich heritage of Europe and its significance with Europa Nostra’s annual magazine, Heritage in Action. This special edition, created for the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, extensively covers the discussions and insights of several European politicians, leaders, and civil society organisations at the European Cultural Heritage Summit in Berlin in June 2018.
Featuring speeches delivered by Dr. Frank Walter Steinmeier, Federal President of Germany, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, at the European Heritage Awards Ceremony in 2018, the content emphasises the role of cultural heritage in shaping the future of Europe.
Through various articles and interviews, this edition underscores the need for heritage to be viewed as a key driver of social and economic cohesion in Europe and the importance of international cooperation in preserving and promoting our cultural legacy. Interviewees include Tibor Navracsics, EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport; Hermann Parzinger, Executive President of Europa Nostra; and Denis de Kergorlay, former Executive of Europa Nostra.
Another major topic covered is the role of cultural heritage in peace-building and the necessity to understand both the positive and negative legacies of the past in Europe’s efforts to build peace. Finally, the document delves into the European Cultural Routes, exploring their historical significance and the opportunity they provide to rediscover Europe’s dense network of historic connections.
Anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Europe, its impact on the continent’s future, and ways of preserving and celebrating it will find this document both informative and thought-provoking.
