Cultural and creative industries
Both cultural and creative industries and culture in EU external relations are key priority areas under the European Agenda for Culture. In its conclusions on a Work Plan for Culture 2011-2014 , adopted on 18-19 November 2010, the EU Council decided to establish a Working Group (WG) on Cultural and Creative Industries composed of experts nominated by the Member States.
Both cultural and creative industries and culture in EU external relations are key priority areas under the European Agenda for Culture. In its conclusions on a Work Plan for Culture 2011-2014, adopted on 18-19 November 2010, the EU Council decided to establish a Working Group (WG) on Cultural and Creative Industries composed of experts nominated by the Member States. The first topic of the WG was to reflect on the strategic use of EU support programmes, including Structural Funds, to foster the potential of culture for local and regional development and the spill-over effects of CCS on the wider economy.