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GESAC has launched the social media campaign “Rebuilding Europe with Culture” (#RebuildingEurope).  The campaign aims to raise awareness on the role of culture in rebuilding Europe and to follow-up on the implementation of recovery plans and policies across Europe, making sure Culture is given the place it deserves.

The EU has launched a historic financial plan for the recovery of the European economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the operational phase is now underway. But there is a risk that reality will not meet expectation and questions remain: Where does culture fit in practice within this massive financial plan? What has been done so far for the recovery of the cultural and creative industries? What are the next steps to Rebuilding Europe with Culture in a sustainable way?

Visit the campaign website for more information and follow us on #RebuildingEurope and @authorsocieties

See below and here for the press release announcing the campaign.

In the spirit of inspiring the next generation of Intellectual Property experts, ALAI, with the support of GESAC runs an annual award for students.

The award now entering its fourth year, rewards the writer of the best essay that relates to authors’ rights and/or copyright.

Read more about the award and how to apply. The deadline for entries is 30 November.

We are happy to announce that GESAC has hired a new Communications Manager to replace Habib Msallem, who will be leaving GESAC at the end of July.

Alia Papageorgiou will join GESAC as Communications Manager on August 25. Alia will bring a wealth of experience to the role, having spent the past 15 years in Brussels working as a journalist and communications expert both for the EU institutions and the private sector. She also sits on the board of the Brussels Press Club and is Vice President Association of European Journalists Belgium. (more…)

GESAC has once again united with our live sector partners to issue a statement addressed to European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas and Commissioner Mariya Gabriel. (more…)