Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000347/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Anthony Smith (The Left)
On 26 October 2021, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology launched a call for proposals with a view to creating a 9th Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), focusing on the cultural and creative sectors and industries in the EU. The initiative was allocated a budget of EUR 150 million for the period 2021-2027.
Fifty partners from 20 countries were selected to ‘accelerate the growth of the cultural and creative industries and help unlock their economic potential’.
But beyond the ambitious press releases, it seems that the project has not advanced one inch since its launch. Some participants apparently want to leave what appears to be an empty shell.
Can the Commission:
- 1.Demonstrate the usefulness of this KIC focusing on the cultural and creative sectors and industries in the EU?
- 2.Report on the use of the funding allocated to this 9th KIC as at the date of submission of this written question?
- 3.Give an assurance that funding for this scheme does not come at the expense of other programmes, such as the various strands of Creative Europe?
Submitted: 27.1.2025