Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Rejected
Seek to rejoin Creative Europe as an associate member during 2026 UK-EU Trade Review
Recommendation
As part of the Review of the Implementation of UK-EU Trade and Co- operation Agreement in 2026 the Government should seek to rejoin Creative Europe as an associate member. (Recommendation, Paragraph 35) The crisis in domestic HETV
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to rejoin Creative Europe as an associate member, stating it has no plans to do so, and instead focuses on strengthening UK-EU ties and scaling up the UK Global Screen Fund.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
The government has reset our relationship with our European neighbours. We want to use our strengthened ties to deliver a long-term UK-EU strategic partnership to improve lives and bolster prosperity, including within the arts and creative sectors. This is why the first ever UK-EU Summit on 19 May recognised the value of cultural and artistic exchange. Whilst we do not have any plans to rejoin Creative Europe, we recognise these sectors’ unique and valuable contributions to Europe’s diverse cultural landscape, and the economic benefits that relationship brings. We are supporting the international ambitions of the cultural and creative industries through various initiatives, including by scaling up the UK Global Screen Fund that supports UK independent screen content in reaching international audiences. The government is engaging at all levels with European partners. We are mindful that the Audiovisual Media Services Directive is currently the subject of a formal review by the European Commission, and we are clear about the mutual benefits of the UK’s position in the European audiovisual ecosystem. We do not believe that sharing with the Committee any assessment related to ongoing engagement or policy developments would be appropriate or ultimately beneficial for the UK’s international relations.