On 22 November 2012, the EU national leaders will meet do debate the next EU budget 2014-2020. Their decisions will impact our common future. Culture Action Europe has prepared an online letter with a statement calling on EU national leaders to demonstrate political vision and courage when they meet during the extraordinary EU summit. “Culture, education and the arts, citizens' participation, equality and freedom for all, democracy and the rule of law, balanced regional development, environmental protection and social justice are the necessary foundations on which to build a sustainable Europe and to recover from the current crisis. They are investments in our common future and must be protected from financial cuts. This is no time for horizontal cuts. It is the moment to support a united Europe, furthering its citizens' diversity, well-being and engagement.” (excerpt letter). Cultural actors are urged to sign and moreover to strongly encourage colleagues to sign and propagate using all possible media and social tools to maximise the impact: www.wearemore.eu Read Culture Action Europe’s and the European Cultural Foundation‘s full joint statement on the EU summit. SIGN NOW!