Source: European Parliament
B10‑0015/2024
Motion for a European Parliament resolution on funding for cultural heritage in Europe
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the Commission working document entitled ‘European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage’,
– having regard to Rule 149 of its Rules of Procedure,
A. whereas in 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris suffered a severe fire which reminded us of the fragility of our historical and religious heritage;
B. whereas aside from the cultural aspect, churches are also of great value for aesthetic, historical, heritage and tourism-related reasons;
C. whereas the European Union funds restoration projects through the ERDF and the EAFRD, and whereas the EIB provides loans to local authorities for this purpose;
1. Calls on the Commission to use other funds, such as Horizon Europe or Creative Europe, to fund the restoration of this heritage;
2. Calls on the Commission to fund programmes in the Member States to list and classify this heritage;
3. Calls on the Commission to support the creation of a tax-exempt European heritage lottery;
4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.