Cultural and creative sectors were among the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Imposed limitations and restrictions caused cancellation of events and activities, constraints on artists’ and creators’ mobility, and others. The European Union and its Member States provide guidelines for recovery of the sectors together with innovative solutions and financial support, they also promote digitalisation of the sector to allow it to reach audiences. The article presents the situation of the cultural and creative sectors affected by the crisis, and efforts, particularly at the level of the EU and the Member States, to support the recovery of the sectors.
The article looks at the 30-year experience of the European Capital of Culture (ECC) project. The first section briefly examines the origins and legal basis for the ECC. Next, the authors present the experience of the selected ECC host cities including Wrocław, which is the 2016 European Capital of Culture. The article concludes with pros and cons of the ECC initiative.
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