Continuity in Swiss cultural policy

In its press release today, the Federal Council summarizes the most important points of the new Culture Dispatch: The three "axes of action - cultural participation, social cohesion, creation and innovation - will be retained for the 2021-2024 period." CHF 942.8 million has been earmarked for the implementation of the draft submitted for consultation, which corresponds to an increase in funding of CHF 35.4 million.

In the area of "cultural participation", the "Youth and Music" program should be consolidated. In cooperation with the cantons and music organizations, the Federal Council will introduce support for talented musicians. In the area of "social cohesion", school exchange activities between the language communities will be strengthened and an exchange program for teachers will be set up. Finally, in the area of "Creation and Innovation", cooperation between culture and business is to be continued.

In addition to continuity, the Federal Council is also placing a special focus on digitalization. The digital transformation is influencing all areas and institutions of culture in terms of production, communication and preservation.

In the 2021-2024 funding period, cooperation with the cantons, cities and municipalities will continue as part of the National Cultural Dialogue. The Confederation also wants to promote gender equality in the cultural sector and appropriate remuneration for cultural workers.

The consultation period will last until September 20, 2019. The report was presented at the 5th meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Music on June 5 in Bern.