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The European Writers' Congress / EWC
was founded in 1977 and established with the first set of statutes in 1985 as The Federation of European Writers' Associations
In summer 2004, there are 53 member organisations of writers and literary translators in 29 countries of Europe, plus two associate member organisations, representing some 54.000 authors
stands up for the democratic principles of freedom and equality - in particular the Human Rights to freedom of expression and freedom of information
enjoys the support of Members of the European Parliament, the European Commission, and other authorities of European relevance.
Our activities and projects advancing the idea of Europe have been subsidised by the European Commission since 1997 under different budget lines and programmes of DG Education & Culture
defends the professional interests of writers at the European and national levels, in legal and political contexts, concerning social and cultural policy.
Representing authors as a supra-national organisation, the EWC is recognised by the major competent European bodies and political institutions
champions both the diversity of literatures and cross-border cultural exchange for a better understanding among the peoples of Europe via expert meetings, public events, and media projects
With a Newsletter and a variety of books, resolutions, appeals & conference papers the EWC introduces to a wider public the results of its ongoing work and trans-European cultural networking,
disseminates information concerning authors' moral and communal rights, copyright questions, cultural and social issues, and
publishes contributions to the discussion on a cultural policy for the ever growing European Union - and beyond.
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