Cultural Heritage & Tourism Working Group
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Cultural Heritage & Tourism Working Group.
Cultural Heritage & Tourism
The Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group has two main lines of action: Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage, and the policies and actions that link the two areas. In this context, the WG investigates R&I-related measures to mitigate touristic flows' environmental and social impact and encourage the transition towards sustainable tourism and cultural policies and practices. To this end, the WG supports ERRIN members in the uptake of digital technologies and the development of skills/competences in the Cultural Heritage and Tourism sectors, facilitating exchanges of good practices and developing new projects.
Finally, the Working Group aims to provide early information to members on cultural heritage and tourism policy future strands, financial tools, inter-regional joint activities, EU calls, and disseminating open opportunities and results of key ongoing projects.
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Latest Updates
- By Maria Bostrom
Have Your Say on the European Innovation Act: Call for Evidence & Public Consultation now open
The European Commission has launched both a Call for Evidence and a Public Consultation for the forthcoming European Innovation Act, a flagship initiative aiming to address the key challenges faced by all innovative companies in the EU in order to close the innovation gap between the EU and its global competitors. The feedback period is now open and will run from 8 July to 3 October 2025. ERRIN encourages all members to engage with this important initiative and submit your views through the Commission’s Have Your Say portal.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN in conversation with Commissioner Zaharieva on strengthening regional R&I ecosystems
Following our extensive and ongoing advocacy for a place-based dimension and ecosystem approach in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and 10th Framework Programme (FP10), ERRIN was pleased to meet with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, responsible for Research, Innovation and Startups. With the Commission's proposal for the next budget period just around the corner, ERRIN welcomed the opportunity to share insights, gathered from our 120+ regional ecosystems, on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
Call for evidence open for the new EU tourism strategy
The European Commission launches a new strategy aimed at transforming the EU tourism sector to become more sustainable, resilient and competitive, in light of challenges ranging from climate change and regional imbalances to geopolitical tensions and structural fragmentation. In parallel with the launch of the strategy, the Commission has opened a call for evidence, inviting citizens, businesses and stakeholders to share their views on how best to shape this initiative. The feedback period is from 20 June to 12 September 2025.
- By Maria Bostrom
Research of Swedish artists for rural land art project in Centre-Val de Loire (France)
The Chapelle-d'Angillon Cultural Association (ACCA) in Centre-Val de Loire region (France) is looking for Swedish artists for its rural land art project. The works will be exhibited along a 30-kilometre marked trail in the heart of the Sologne, passing through the village of La Chapelle-d'Angillon, which is already home to Swedish families.
- By Angèle Liaigre
Leeuwarden is looking for partners for a LIFE project on desealing cities
Leeuwarden aims to deseal priority locations in the city and develop a structured methodology to strategically replace concrete with urban life. In doing so, it aims to restore urban soil and improve the city’s biodiversity, climate resilience, and liveability. For this aim, the city is planning to develop a LIFE project, named ''Uncovered'' and is looking for partners.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
Help shape the future European Cloud for Cultural Heritage: ECHOES survey now open
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