European Parliament, 27 June 2025, International

This framework, called a new Culture Compass for Europe, is expected to provide long-term direction for diverse cultural aspects in EU policymaking and to ensure that culture becomes more accessible to all. The Culture Compass can be seen as a new policy approach that places culture at the centre of EU policies, serving as a driver for democracy, security, competitiveness, societal resilience, in…

A New Approach (ANA), 26 June 2025, Australia

This report showcases practical actions governments can take, beyond direct cultural funding, to support cultural access and strengthen creative industries. These ‘pro-culture’ enablers make it easier for creators to work, creative businesses to operate, and consumers to access experiences and products. They are uniquely available to governments and in some cases may be cheaper, easier and more e…

Creative Australia, 24 June 2025, Australia

The principles promote a thriving creative industry, centred on human creativity, that generates opportunities for a broad range of practitioners and businesses, and supports artists to engage in creative practice.

Department for Culture, Media & Sport, United Kingdom, 23 June 2025, United Kingdom

This Plan will ensure that the UK is the number one destination worldwide for investment in creativity and innovation and aims to significantly increase investment by 2035.

UNESCO, 19 June 2025, International

UNESCO launched the first-ever comprehensive mapping of Africa’s book industry, revealing a sector brimming with untapped potential. The new report outlines a roadmap to transform the continent’s publishing industry, with projected revenues of up to US$18.5 billion if key reforms are implemented.

Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), 10 June 2025, United Kingdom

This research from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) is the first to fill the evidence gap in relation to migration, creative occupations and creative industries, by providing detailed statistics on sector trends, rates of growth, country of origin and distribution across the UK.