Performing Arts: EU Countries
(asked on 27th October 2026) - View Source
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to raise barriers facing touring artists as an agenda item at the forthcoming UK-EU Summit.
Answered by
Hamish Falconer
Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 11th November 2026
At the inaugural UK-EU Summit in May 2025, the UK and the EU jointly recognised the value of travel and of cultural and artistic exchanges, including the activities of touring artists. We have continued to build on that commitment through ongoing dialogue with Member States and the European Commission. The Summit this year will be an opportunity to continue this dialogue.