Study on Europeans, culture and cultural values

24 April 2007

The EU carried out a study last year to learn more about the perceptions Europeans have of culture, its contribution to developing a sense of community, and of creating a sense of belonging.

The survey was carried out in the current 27 Member States of the EU. Based on group discussions where people were asked about their perceptions on aspects linked with "culture" and "European culture".

The objectives of the study were in particular to analyze:

• the meaning or meanings, for Europeans, of culture in its widest sense (i.e. not limited to classical culture and fine arts) and the importance of culture in people's lives;
• perceptions of European culture and its components that make it specific and different from other cultures;
• what links European cultures and values
• interest in cultural diversity and other European cultures
• the perceived and the expected role of Europe in the domain of culture.

Click here to read the report summary.