Resolution of the Council of 16 November 2007 on a European Agenda for Culture

The European Agenda for Culture, is perceived as an important step towards further developing cooperation in the cultural field and increasing the coherence and visibility of European action in this field, while at the same time strengthening the transversal role of culture.

It endorses the three strategic objectives set out in the Commission's Communication with a view to shaping the shared European Agenda for Culture, i.e.: (a) promotion of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue; (b) promotion of culture as a catalyst for creativity in the framework of the Lisbon Strategy for growth, employment, innovation and competitiveness; (c) promotion of culture as a vital element in the Union's international relations.

OJEU C 287, 29.11.2007