Status of the artist: better working conditions for artists and cultural workers

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals for EU measures to improve living and working conditions for professionals working in the art, cultural and creative sectors. In the legislative initiative, adopted by 433 votes in favour to 100 against and 99 abstentions, MEPs stress that […]

Status of the artist: improve working conditions of artists and cultural workers

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Last Tuesday MEPs adopted a proposal for an EU framework to improve the living and working conditions for cultural and creative workers. In a draft legislative initiative, adopted by 43 votes to five and three abstentions, MEPs highlight the precarious working conditions and uncertain […]

MEPs call for minimum social standards for artists and cultural workers

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls on the Commission to propose a “European Status of the Artist”, setting out a common framework for working conditions and minimum standards for all EU countries. Member states should also ensure that freelancers and the self-employed, including artists and cultural workers, have […]

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