Creativity Works for Europe
90%
90% of the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are SMEs
€253 billion
The CCIs provide €253 billion in added value for the European economy
17 million jobs
€28.1 billion
In 2017, the EU exported €28.1 billion worth of cultural goods. The EU’s trade balance in cultural goods is in surplus (+€8.6 billion)
Learn more about about Creativity Works!
Creativity Works stands for imagination, innovation, freedom of expression and cultural diversity. Europe thrives on these values. Creativity is a vital component of future recovery and growth across the European Union. Artists, their business partners and the creative process itself are at the centre of everything we do.
2024 – 2029 manifesto
We believe that by fostering innovation, embracing digital progress, and supporting talent in our sectors, we can maintain a thriving ecosystem that benefits consumers, lovers of culture, and society as a whole. We strive to achieve this vision by supporting creative projects and investing in artistic works that will fuel economic prosperity while enhancing our unique European cultural identity and diversity.

Our Vision for 2024 -2029


The Digital Services Act: Letter to trilogue negotiators on key issues for the creative and cultural sectors

Geo-blocking & cross-border access

Copyright & IP

Fight against Piracy
