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Implementation of European Media Freedom Act – CULT ICM

4 November 2026

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Opening of the CULT committee meeting, adoption of the agenda and minutes, information points and practical announcements.

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CULT Committee meeting – Opening and organisational matters

04:56

Chair — opening of meeting, agenda and organisational information

04:56

Proposal for a new legal framework for European Capitals of Culture 2034–2047

09:48

Chair RIEHL — introduction of agenda item on European Capitals of Culture

09:48

Presentation by the Commission

11:05

Georg Häusler (Commission) — presentation of proposal on future ECoCs

11:05

Rapporteur’s introductory remarks

26:10

Hannes HEIDE (S&D) — rapporteur’s assessment of the ECoC proposal

26:10

Exchange of views with shadow rapporteurs and members

34:23

Bogdan Andrzej ZDROJEWSKI (EPP) — strengths, weaknesses and scope of ECoCs

34:23

Antonín STANĚK (PFE) — support for proposal and questions on title withdrawal and prize

39:20

Ivaylo VALCHEV (ECR) — regional impact and returns for surrounding municipalities

46:00

Nikola MINCHEV (Renew) — questions on streamlined selection criteria and assessment

47:59

Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA) — Greens’ perspective on values, legacy and safeguards

48:55

Annamária VICSEK (PFE) — experience of Novi Sad and questions on joint bids and minorities

52:16

Hélder SOUSA SILVA (EPP) — support for proposal, prize installments and joint bids

55:00

Georg Häusler — replies on financing, legacy, values and selection of ECoCs

57:56

Hannes HEIDE (S&D) — closing remarks as rapporteur on ECoC proposal

01:12:43

European Heritage Label – Proposal for new legal basis

01:13:16

Chair (Nela RIEHL) — introduction to European Heritage Label item

01:13:16

Presentation by the Commission

01:14:12

Georg Häusler — presentation of the proposal on the European Heritage Label / List

01:14:12

Exchange of views with groups and members

01:26:03

Hélder SOUSA SILVA (EPP) — questions on access for small/rural sites and predictable support

01:26:03

Sabrina REPP (S&D) — concerns about renaming and need for clear funding framework

01:29:04

Antonín STANĚK (PFE) — added value and financial support for labelled sites

01:31:00

Ivaylo VALCHEV (ECR) — name, network logic and funding for non‑EU countries

01:32:11

Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA, Chair) — support for stronger structure, financing and inclusion of partner countries

01:33:47

Hannes HEIDE (S&D) — competition model and socio‑economic impact of heritage support

01:36:04

Annamária VICSEK (PFE) — transnational bids, minorities and balance with third countries

01:37:52

Catarina VIEIRA (Greens/EFA) — youth involvement and quota for joint bids with non‑EU sites

01:39:52

Georg Häusler (Commission) — replies on naming, funding, partnerships, competition and youth

01:41:46

Delegation visit to Oulu 2026 – Debriefing

01:54:53

Nela RIEHL (Chair) — report on CULT delegation visit to Oulu 2026

01:54:53

Hannes HEIDE (S&D) — Impressions from Oulu schools and library

01:58:20

Nela RIEHL (Chair) — Thanks and announcement of break

01:59:27

European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2026 – Youth projects presentations and exchange

02:16:46

Presentations by the three European laureate projects

02:16:46

Nela RIEHL (Chair) – Introduction of Charlemagne Youth Prize laureates and format

02:16:46

Raj (ATHENA/UNEXUS) – Advancing women's leadership in inclusive democracy

02:18:35

Augustine (Pol app) – Combating misinformation and engaging citizens via a political app

02:21:34

Representative of European Guanxi – Youth network on EU–China relations

02:25:36

Reactions and questions from political groups

02:28:33

Nela RIEHL (Chair) – Thanks to laureates and opening of group interventions

02:28:33

Bogdan Andrzej ZDROJEWSKI (EPP) – Praise for youth innovation and engagement

02:28:51

Sabrina REPP (S&D) – Support and questions on how to better include and assist youth projects

02:29:58

Laurence FARRENG (Renew) – Questions on use of Charlemagne Prize and youth participation in law‑making

02:31:25

Nela RIEHL (Chair) – Appreciation and invitation to reply to questions

02:33:10

Representative of ATHENA – Ensuring sustainability of a women’s diplomacy school

02:33:47

Representative of European Guanxi – Support needed and use of prize money

02:35:20

Representative of Pol app – Added legitimacy and expansion through the Charlemagne Prize

02:36:10

Youth forum on online safety – Presentation and exchange with Irish delegation

02:37:07

Presentations by Irish delegation and youth participants

02:37:07

Nela RIEHL (Chair) – Introduction of session on online safety and Irish youth forum

02:37:07

Kevin Byrne – Context and aims of Ireland’s youth forum on online safety

02:39:28

Timmy Hammersley – Methodology, facilitation and safeguarding of the forum

02:42:53

Youth participant (Dylan) – Overview of themes and preparatory consultation

02:47:05

Dylan Hanley – Youth forum findings on online use, social media bans and age verification

02:48:27

Hannah – Experiences of 10–12-year-olds online

02:50:56

Youth participant – Risks for 13–15-year-olds and views on restrictions

02:51:19

Kelsey McKeown – 16–17-year-olds’ views, key safeguards and personal reflection

02:52:55

Dylan Hanley – Thanks, role of youth organisations and question on offline alternatives

02:56:49

Hannah – Personal reflections and thanks

02:58:11

Exchange with MEPs on youth forum recommendations

02:58:56

Viktor WEISZ (EPP) – Priorities for safer digital spaces and questions to youth

02:58:56

Sabrina REPP (S&D) – Questions on follow-up, competences and support for offline spaces

03:00:31

Nela RIEHL (Greens, Chair) – Appreciation and call to keep youth at the table

03:02:46

Nina CARBERRY (EPP) – Questions on skills, peer learning and EU Kids Act priorities

03:03:45

Kevin Byrne – Next steps for youth consultation and involvement

03:06:01

Timmy Hammersley – Child’s voice as a rights‑based obligation

03:08:29

Dylan Hanley – Adult digital literacy and understanding assistive technology

03:10:14

Youth participant (Intervenant 48) – Reporting systems and reliable age verification

03:11:30

Kelsey McKeown – Simplifying parental controls and creating offline opportunities

03:12:13

Dylan Hanley – Default settings and opt‑in disappearing messages

03:13:20

Youth participant (Intervenant 48) – Data, cookies and controllable algorithms

03:14:10

Kelsey McKeown – Concerns about full access at 15 under EU Kids Act

03:14:44

Timmy Hammersley – Importance of youth and community spaces offline

03:15:29

Dylan Hanley – Digital literacy education for all young people, including homeschoolers

03:17:05

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Implementation of European Media Freedom Act – CULT ICM

4 November 2026

CULT Wed, 4 Nov 2026 European Parliament

Follow its sittings

04:56 - 04:56

Let's wait 1 minute more because we're only four members present right now, five, and I think there's more to come.

06:58 - 08:23

Speaker 1

So ich denke wir beginnen, guten Morgen, good morning. Wir hoffen, dass nach und nach die Mitglieder dann eintreffen werden. Also herzlich willkommen zu dieser CULT-Ausschusssitzung.

Wenn von Ihrer Seite keine Einwände erhoben werden, dann nehmen wir den Entwurf der Tagesordnung so an, und ich sehe, es gibt keine Einwände. Dann kommen wir zur Verdolmetschung. Wir haben heute Verdolmetschung in den folgenden Sprachen, das sind Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Italienisch, Niederländisch, Griechisch, Spanisch, Portugiesisch, Tschechisch, Lettisch, Ungarisch, Polnisch, Slowenisch, Bulgarisch, Rumänisch und Kroatisch. Und wie immer wird dieses Treffen auch per Webstream übertragen. Wir heißen natürlich auch die Online-Zuschauenden herzlich willkommen.

Ich möchte Ihnen außerdem mitteilen, dass die Beschlüsse der Koordinatorinnen vom 29. September 2026, die dann am 30. September allen Mitgliedern des CULT-Ausschusses per E-Mail übermittelt wurden, offiziell als genehmigt gelten, da bis zum Ablauf der Frist am 1. Oktober keine Einwände erhoben wurden. Und wie Sie wissen, findet diese Sitzung ausschließlich in Präsenz statt, nur externe Rednerinnen sind davon ausgeschlossen. Ja, genau, ausgeschlossen. Dann kommen wir zur Einladung zum einem Besuch in Trenčín, der Kulturhauptstadt 2026. Es ist sehr bedauerlich, dass wir unsere Reise nach Trenčín, die für Oktober angesetzt war, absagen mussten.

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