Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Programme Activity Report 20 Activity Report 2018 1 Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Programme 8 20 Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe1 Programme Activity Report 8 Table of contents 3- European Institute of Cultural Forewords 4 Routes (EICR) 32 3.1 - Statutory bodies and staff 34 Introduction 5 3.2 - Statutory meetings 35 Support to the EPA Secretariat in the 1- Highlights 8 coordination of the Cultural Routes 1.1 - 20th Anniversary of the European Institute of 3.3 - evaluation cycles 36 Cultural Routes 10 3.4 - Advisory meetings and activities 38 1.2 - Certification of two new Cultural Routes 11 3.5 - Cooperation with International Organisations 42 th 1.3 - 8 Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes 12 3.6 - University Network for Cultural Routes 1.4 - 7th Training Academy 13 Studies (NCRS) 42 1.5 - International Cultural Heritage Fair 14 1.6 - Iberian Biennial of Cultural Heritage Award 15 4- The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe 44 1.7 - Croatian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe: Cultural 4.1 - Statutory meetings 48 Routes event 16 4.2 - Selected activities for priority field of action 49 1.8 - Conference Heritage for Future 17 Co-operation in research and development 49 2- Council of Europe Enlarged Enhancement of memory, history and Partial Agreement on Cultural European heritage 51 Routes (EPA) 18 Cultural and educational exchanges for young Europeans 55 2.1 - Statutory bodies and staff 22 Contemporary cultural and artistic practices 57 2.2 - Statutory activities 22 Cultural tourism and sustainable cultural 2.3 - Evaluations and certifications 24 development 58 2.4 - Cooperation with International 4.3 - Contact information 64 Organisations 25 Credits Alexfo – Clunypedia - Council of Europe - Cour Grand-Ducale LUXPRESS - Cultural Routes of the Council 2.5 - Activities 28 5- Council of Europe – European of Europe - David Tett – European Institute of Cultural Routes - Franck Manogil - Junta de Castilla y Leon - Margo Skwara Photography - Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of Bulgaria – Participation in activities in EPA member Union Joint Programme: Paul Glaser - Shutterstock States 28 Routes4U 68 Participation in activities along the Cultural Objectives 70 Routes of the Council of Europe 29 Design Expected results 70 h2a Participation in activities in other Council of Activities implemented in 2018 71 Printing Europe member States 29 Staff 73 Reka Print + 2.6 - EPA representatives 30 Contact 73 6- Communication 74 7- 2019 Outlook 78 8- Financial Statements 82 Table of contentsTable Appendices 86 3 Forewords Introduction Since 1987, the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe have promoted the transnational Launched in 1987, the Cultural Routes of the Council A long-term partnership was established during 2018 dimension of European heritage, cultural cooperation and tourism. Cultural Routes of Europe programme demonstrates, by means of a with the European Commission (DG REGIO) through the support authentic, sustainable and participative cultural networks, sharing values ​​in journey through space and time, how heritage and implementation of a Joint Programme, “Routes4U”, a spirit of dialogue and respect for European identity and diversity. In today’s Europe, cultures of different and distant regions of Europe which is developing successful initiatives in the fields the importance of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Programme is more contribute to a shared cultural heritage. Cultural Routes of research, communication, visibility and capacity relevant than ever. Stressing the need to overcome new stereotypes and new forms of Mrs. Marianne Berger put into practice the fundamental principles promoted building in the four EU Macro-regions. discrimination and exclusion, Cultural Routes remind us of the fundamental role of shared Marjanovic by the Council of Europe: human rights, democracy, European values, cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. Chair, Governing Board, participation, cultural diversity and identity. They This year has also been marked by a great number of Preserving and enhancing the shared cultural heritage of Europe is essential to understand Enlarged Partial Agreement encourage intercultural dialogue, mutual exchange and events and activities, such as the 8th Annual Advisory who we are and where we come from, in order to face our common future. The Enlarged on Cultural Routes, Council enrichment across borders and centuries. Today, the 33 Forum in Görlitz, Germany, the 7th Training Academy of Europe Partial Agreement, in which over 30 Member States participate, ensures the development, certified Cultural Routes aim to encourage European in Yuste, Spain, and the presence at international fairs implementation, evaluation and promotion of Cultural Routes, which put into practice a citizens to re-explore their heritage by practicing (Paris, Berlin, Madrid), enabling rich exchanges and holistic understanding of cultural heritage from a European and transnational perspective. cultural tourism across the whole European continent cooperation opportunities not only among Cultural In this respect, this report is aimed at reflecting the efforts taken by all involved countries and beyond. Routes’ stakeholders but also by spreading the message and parties towards the development of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe of the Cultural Routes to new audiences and partners. Programme, highlighting the accomplishments achieved during 2018. This Activity Report In 2010, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of bears witness to the vigour and success of the programme, thus enhancing the potential Europe established an Enlarged Partial Agreement Thanks to this rich and diverse togetherness, the Cultural of Cultural Routes for cultural cooperation, sustainable territorial development and social on Cultural Routes (EPA) to enable closer co- Routes Programme, today more than ever, widely cohesion. operation between states particularly interested in the promotes knowledge and understanding of European development of the Cultural Routes, with a focus on cultural identity. The Cultural Routes help preserve themes of symbolic importance for European values, and enhance cultural and natural diversity as a way for The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe are an exemplary instrument of cultural history, and culture and the discovery of less well-known improving the living environment and as a source of diplomacy, because their aim is, inter alia, to «foster dialogue and understanding». To destinations. Today, the programme benefits from cultural, social and sustainable development. serve as an inspiration for a more united Europe, based on a deeper knowledge of diversity, cooperation among its 32 member States, regional and respect of others, defence of freedoms and solidarity, remains, unfortunately, an ongoing local authorities, as well as international Organisations, We hope you will enjoy travelling along the Cultural challenge. including the European union, OECD, UNESCO and Routes of the Council of Europe while reading this report! A better understanding of Europe through intercultural dialogue is one of the most Ambassador Stephan Müller UNWTO. effective ways to tackle the currents offering simplistic answers to complex problems. Chair, EPA Statutory Committee Had the Cultural Routes not existed for the last 30 years, it would be pressing to invent of member States, Enlarged 2018 has been an exceptional year for the Cultural them. Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. Three new member Routes, Council of Europe States joined the EPA (Finland, Turkey and the Holy See), demonstrating increased political and financial commitment from the member States. Two new 2018 was another very good year for the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) and certifications brought the programme to 33 certified the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Program. End of May, the Institute celebrated Cultural Routes, covering a wide range of European its 20th anniversary at its headquarters in Luxembourg, with the visit of the Permanent themes, including more than 1.600 members crossing Representatives of the Council of Europe member States and observers. This anniversary some 50 countries in Europe and beyond. was a good opportunity to take stock of the impressive developments of the past years Stefano DOMINIONI and discuss future orientations. The Program has indeed grown considerably to include The 20th Anniversary of the European Institute Executive Secretary, Enlarged Partial Agreement on Mr. Christian Biever 33 certified Cultural Routes with this year’s certification of the Impressionisms Routes and President, European of Cultural Routes highlighted not only its long Cultural Routes (Council of Europe) Via Charlemagne. Many more candidates applied in 2018 for certification, showing the Institute of Cultural Routes, commitment to providing technical support to the Director, European Institute of Cultural Routes attractiveness of the program. The membership of the Enlarged Partial Agreement (EPA) Luxembourg programme but also its role as catalyst of the joint increased to 32 members with the accession of Finland, Turkey and the Holy See during efforts of local populations, governments, universities, 2018. technicians and many other stakeholders that have been The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Programme The EICR, with its dedicated staff, has continued its