MCA supports statetement on the Election of the European Parliament’s CULT Committee Chair 

It has become known that the political groups of the European Parliament have earmarked their preferred choices for committee chairs. The preliminary allocation shows that the newly established right-wing nationalist populist group, Patriots for Europe, seeks to see a Member of the European Parliament from its ranks as the Chair of the Culture and Education Committee (CULT).

MCA stands with Cultural Deal for Europe partners, deeply concerned about these developments. Culture Action Europe, Europa Nostra and European Cultural Foundation assert that the CULT Committee must build on its past achievements and continue to advocate for cultural policies based on inclusion, solidarity, pluralism, liberalism, transnationalism, diversity, and intercultural dialogue. It is crucial that the leadership of the CULT Committee, including the Chair, Vice-Chairs, and Rapporteurs, embodies and champions these values and pro-European views to maintain a vibrant and resilient cultural sector in Europe.

We call upon the European Parliament—particularly the Conference of Presidents and the future members of the CULT Committee—to ensure that the appointment of the Chair, Vice-Chairs and members of the CULT Committee is made with great care. A big responsibility rests with the European Parliament and its centrist political groups to champion culture as a crucial pillar in the necessary transformation of Europe towards a sustainable and peaceful future.

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