On top of the existing culture budget of 1 billion euros, for the period 2023-2025 the cabinet is investing 170 million euros annually in strengthening the sector. That money will be deployed along five lines.
1. Strengthen position of professionals in the sector
To contribute to better pay, 19.1 million euros per year will be available for the next two years, and from 2025, 34.1 million euros structurally. The state secretary expects the sector itself to reach fair agreements in places where this is not yet the case. There will also be investment in opportunities for starting makers through the culture funds and through special programs for talent development, for example.
2. Deployment creativity social issues
At the moment, the creativity of designers, for example, is still underutilized in the major social issues of the moment, such as energy transition. On a small scale, there are plenty of examples of fashion designers who use recycled plastic for garments, or architects who build entirely sustainably. The secretary of state is therefore investing in "design research," so that design can be used better and more widely. With this she wants to further develop the methodologies of design research and stimulate its application in addressing social issues.
3. Accessibility
Everyone who wants to should be able to participate in culture - especially young people. The government is investing extra in accessibility, to remove both visible and invisible barriers, and to promote diversity.
4. Digitization
Digitization offers great opportunities for making and presenting art and for reaching a larger and new audience. The government is freeing up money to help makers make the most of these opportunities. For example, by investing in infrastructure and innovation, and by stimulating knowledge sharing.
5. Heritage
There is extra money for subsidy schemes to maintain monuments, with special attention to the Caribbean part of the kingdom. The State Secretary is again making money available for the Heritage Deal. In addition, the Cabinet is contributing to a National History Museum and a National Slavery Museum.
Multi-year letter The power of creativity
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