The COVID-19 epidemic has taken an unprecedented economic toll on Europe’s cultural life and the well-being of its creative community.

Read on to find out how European authors’ societies are stepping in to support their creators and users during this difficult period, and in the process finding innovative ways to promote public access to culture.

The cancellation of creative projects, shows, festivals and other live acts has halted creators’ activities, wiped out their incomes and severely stunted the public’s access to culture.

The mandatory closure of bars, restaurants, theatres and other cultural venues will have a knock-on effect on the royalty payments creators would normally receive in the near and medium-term.

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