Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025
A shared vision to shape a prosperous and sustainable future for European crafts
In response to a rapidly evolving cultural and economic landscape, the European Crafts Alliance (ECA), a network of 38 crafts organisations from 23 European countries, issued the renewed Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025—a strategic and reasserted call to action aimed at securing the future of Europe’s diverse and dynamic craft sector.
Officially launched on 22nd May 2025 at Révélations, the International Biennial of Fine Craft and Creation, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, in the presence of representatives of crafts organisations, craftspeople, stakeholders, as well as decision and policy makers from all over Europe.
Originally launched in 2019, the Crafting Europe Manifesto gave voice to Europe’s craft professionals, urging greater recognition and support at the European policy level. The initial Manifesto provided a pivotal platform for European craft professionals to make their voices be heard by the European policy makers. Since then, the sector has made significant strides, but it has also faced unprecedented challenges.
The 2025 Manifesto outlines a clear six-point action plan:
Ensure representation of the craft sector in all its dimensions through European support programmes
Support measures that help to boost enterprise and access to markets for craft businesses
Address the decline in training provision and transmission of skills
Undertake research to identify and quantify the economic, educational, cultural and social value of craft to Europe
Promote the recognition and protection of the craft sector through legislation
Host a European year of craft
“We call upon European institutions and national decision makers to support the Crafting Europe Manifesto and to work together on this six-point action plan to ensure the survival and development of craft for future generations.”
The Manifesto is available to read and share online. All individuals, organisations, and institutions committed to the future of European crafts are encouraged to read it, share it and contribute to its implementation.
Read the Manifesto and download your copy here
