*New date* Informal meeting of Culture ministers

Focus will be placed on:

• cultural rights, and
• illicit trafficking of cultural goods.

The meeting features two relevant thematic round-table sessions, introduced by keynote speakers, and exchanges. 

The first session will address policy approaches to safeguarding culture as a democratic public good, with emphasis on cultural rights in the digital age and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on culture and creativity. 

The second one examines ongoing challenges as a result of armed conflict, as well as legislative approaches for combatting illicit trafficking of cultural goods.