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Culture in Europe

The idea of a united Europe survives on co-operation between the various national cultures. Economic and political co-operation alone cannot form a state community. Joint cultural values and traditions must be remembered and revitalised. Cultural factors therefore play a decisive role in the development of the EU. They are what bring people of different nations closer together and make social contacts and lively communication possible.

The success of European cultural activities is demonstrated in many areas - from support measures for audio-visual media to the popular campaign "Culture Capital of Europe". With enlargement to the East, however, the EU faces new responsibilities and challenges.