1. EUROPEAN YEAR OF CULTURAL HERITAGE DCH Berlin – 1st September Marcel WATELET Project Officer DG CNECT Communications Networks, Content & Technology Unit G2 Data Applications & Creativity Unit

2. Legal Basis
Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council on a European Year of Cultural Heritage
Decision 2017/864 of the European Parliament and the Council on a European Year of Cultural Heritage

3. Objectives
to encourage the sharing and appreciation of Europe's cultural heritage as a shared resource
to raise awareness of common history and values
to reinforce a sense of belonging to a common European space

4. Budget Period 1/01/2017 => 31/12/2018 : 8Mi€
1 Mi € from Budget 2017
3 Mi € from Creative Europe Programme – Budget 2018
4 Mi € from existing resources – Budget 2018

5. Official launch Location: Milan (Italy) Dates: 7-9 December 2017
Event: European Culture Forum

6. Events National level (responsability of MS)
EU level – e.g. Conference planned in Brussels
International cooperation (Council of Europe – Unesco)

7. Thanks for your attention