1. Culture and the Outermost Europe Valérie PANIS 27 mai 2010

2. -First strategic framework for culture at EU level, affirming central role of culture -Better linkage with EU2020 strategy -Recognition of the role of culture in our relations with the world -3 objectives: cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, culture as a catalyst for creativity and innovation, culture in external relations The European Agenda for Culture

3. -Stronger cooperation with Member States 3-year work plan (2008-2010) with five priorities (Mobility of Artists, Access to Culture, Cultural and Creative Industries, 2005 UNESCO Convention) Open Method of Coordination (working groups) -Reinforced dialogue with civil society (platforms) - Mainstreaming of culture in other policies New working Methods

4. Some results achieved so far… A stronger recognition of the role of culture in the EU 2020 Strategy A new place for culture in the EUs external relations

5. Photography of your cultural sector Not only heritage ! Needs and Barriers Assessment Working with the cultural sector / civil society A unique position What are your needs? What are you assets ?

6. EU Funding mechanisms EU CULTURE PROGRAMME - 400 million for 2007-2013 - All cultural sectors / All categories of cultural operators - Around 250 projects co-financed yearly EU EXTERNAL PROGRAMMES - Bridges to external programmes and actions (EU-CARIFORUM Protocol on Cultural Cooperation)

7. Thank you for your attention ! Valérie PANIS, DG Education and Culture, Unit Culture, e-mail: valerie.panis@ec.europa.euvalerie.panis@ec.europa.eu Internet Website: http//ec.europa.eu/culture