At an important cultural summit held in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, called on digital platforms, especially YouTube, to participate more in funding cultural content. This summit was held particularly at a time when new threats to culture and art are emerging. Macron, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, emphasized that the current time is suitable for revisiting cultural policies and supporting artists.
Cultural Threats and the Need for Action
In his remarks, Macron referred to the challenges facing culture and art and warned that a lack of support for this area could lead to a decline in the quality and diversity of content. He stressed that large digital platforms, such as YouTube, must take greater responsibility and work to strengthen the production of local and cultural content. This request from Macron is, in fact, a wake-up call for the rapidly changing digital world, where culture and art seem to be overlooked in these transformations.
The Necessity of International Cooperation
The Lumière Summit served as a platform for dialogue among various countries, providing an opportunity for discussion and exchange of ideas in the field of culture and art. Macron also referred to international collaborations in support of culture and art and called for the establishment of a global network of financial support for artists. He emphasized that only through joint cooperation can we preserve cultural identity and artistic richness.
This event reflects France's efforts to promote culture and art on a global scale. Now it remains to be seen whether digital platforms will respond to this call and what actions will be taken to support cultural content.
