How the EU supports culture

The European Parliament helps the cultural and audiovisual sectors through the Creative Europe programme. With a budget of EUR 2.5 billion for the 2021-2027 period, the European Union is investing in cultural sectors ranging from music and literature to architecture, film and news media. The programme is also helping in the fight against gender inequality in the cultural industries and promoting European values and heritage. Its work is divided into three areas of action to better address the specific characteristics of each sector.