The 2024 European Heritage Label Annual Meeting held in Budapest, Hungary
Between October 15-16, the European Commission and the European Heritage Label (EHL) Bureau successfully concluded the 2024 EHL Annual Meeting in Budapest, Hungary. This two-day event brought together National Coordinators and Expert Panel Members from across Europe to engage in discussions surrounding key policy updates, internal processes, and strategies for enhancing collaboration among EHL Sites.
The event began with a guided tour of the EHL-awarded Dohány Street Synagogue Complex and the Hungarian Jewish Museum, led by the Site conservator. This immersive experience set a collaborative tone for the discussions that followed.
The first part of the Annual Meeting, held at the Goldmark Hall, was officially opened by Judith Videcoq, Deputy Head of Unit, Creative Europe unit, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), European Commission, and Vincent Curie, Director of the EHL Bureau. The agenda featured plenary discussions that tackled the EHL selection process and included a thorough review of the evaluation and monitoring procedures for 2024.
The second day of the Annual Meeting continued with more focused discussions at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, another EHL-awarded site. The morning sessions further examined the EHL Bureau’s support mechanisms and strategies for enhancing the overall impact of the initiative. Special attention was given to communication activities, reflecting the Bureau’s commitment to providing ongoing support to the Sites.
“Involvement of our EU Member States’ National Coordinators and European Panel of Experts is essential to steer the EHL initiative not only towards more synergies across the EU but also adapting it to national and local realities.” – Vincent Curie, EHL Bureau Director
The two-day conference proved to be an incredibly productive event. It reinforced the importance of the EHL Bureau’s role in supporting Sites across Europe and provided a valuable platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices. The outcomes of the meeting will serve as a foundation for the Bureau’s future initiatives, ensuring that the European Heritage Label continues to thrive and preserve Europe’s rich cultural heritage.
