Summary of the EU Green Paper on CCIs

The European Commission has recently published a Green Paper on "Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries". The starting point of the Green Paper is that Europe is characterized by a digital economy where intangible assets, creativity and innovation have gained greater economic significance. The cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are considered capable of responding to these challenges, with untapped potential to create growth and jobs. Therefore, Europe must map out and invest in new sources of ”smart, sustainable and inclusive-growth drivers [that can] take up the baton”.

The Green Paper give suggestions for strategic directions and comprehensive proposals in the areas that the Commission considers important. Comments on the Green Paper are open until July 30.

Download a summary of the Green Paper.