10 December will be an important day for policy dialogue in the European crafts sector, with two events happening in parallel

Contractual Policy Round Table organised by CRAFTOUR – Brussels

This round table brings together representatives from four EU-funded projects: Craeft, Colour4Crafts, Hephaestus, and Tracks4Crafts. Together we will present to European Institutions our joint policy recommendations addressing four core objectives:

• Understanding, mapping, valorising, and documenting European crafts

• Safeguarding and promoting the authenticity of European crafts

• Strengthening the transmission of skills and know-how through both formal and non-formal education

• Empowering business models that support a sustainable, innovative European crafts sector

Check the details: https://projects.madineurope.eu/craftour/agenda/#

“Beyond the Findings: What’s Next for European Craftsmanship?” - online, open to public

At the same time, ECA, a T4C project partner, is hosting a public policy forum, building on:

• White Paper on European Craftsmanship (FOACAL, 2025)

• Study on Cross-cutting Priorities for the European Crafts Sector and the Creative Europe Programme (ECA, 2025)

This event is open to the public, and you can join online.

More information: https://europeancraftsalliance.org/eca-policy-forum-beyond-the-findings-whats-next-for-european-craftsmanship/