EU to Young Creatives: We’ve Got Your Back

Young creatives across Europe are getting a long-overdue boost. On 13 May 2025, EU culture ministers adopted conclusions focused on supporting young artists and professionals in the cultural and creative sectors — with a strong emphasis on education, digital tools, and protecting intellectual property rights.

The cultural and creative sectors are full of potential — from design and music to digital content and visual arts. But for young people entering these fields, the practical side of a creative career is often a challenge. EU ministers recognised that many young professionals lack access to knowledge around entrepreneurship, finance, legal rights, and the tools needed to protect their work. Their call to action? Encourage Member States to strengthen arts education by adding real-world topics like copyright, intellectual property, fair pay, and even AI literacy.

The Council’s conclusions highlight a growing need for young creatives to understand and enforce their rights. Copyright and related protections are essential to ensuring artists and cultural professionals are fairly recognised — and compensated — for their work. The move aligns with broader EU efforts, including those by the EUIPO, to make intellectual property more accessible and actionable for younger generations.

At KOREJZOVA LEGAL, we believe creative professionals deserve the same level of legal awareness and protection as any other field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to safeguard your work long-term, we’re here to help you understand your rights and protect what you create.

If you’re a young artist, designer or content creator looking for guidance on intellectual property, get in touch with our team. We’ll help you take the next step with confidence.

Text: ‘EU Culture Ministers Call for Support for Young Artists and Cultural Professionals, Including on Protecting Their Intellectual Property Rights’. EUIPO, https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/news/observatory/eu-culture-ministers-call-for-support-on-protecting-their-intellectual-property-rights. Accessed 23 June 2025.

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