Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The European Circus Association e.V. (ECA) is a non-profit organization, based and registered in Germany, that unites Europe's circuses to promote and preserve circus as an independent form of the performing arts among Europe's cultural heritage. The ECA represents around 100 circuses, festivals, animal trainers and artists, including nearly all renowned European circuses. The work of the ECA is funded by member fees and donations.
EU Legislative Interests
Kulturelle Anerkennung des Zirkus aufbauend auf der Resolution des Europäischen Parlaments von 2005 (P6_TA(2005)0386). "Big Top Label" Initiative des ehemaligen MEP István Ujhelyi. Study on the situation of circus in the EU Member States for the European Commission supported by the ECA
Communication Activities
Yearly Symposium in Monte Carlo concerning the situation of the circus in Europe Press releases etc. Bi-monthly newsletter including relevant EU news for the circus community Support of "Big Top Label" project by former MEP István Ujhelyi Membership and support of lobbying work by "Pearle"
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
ECA is a founding member of the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque under the patronage of H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco - circusfederation.org www.pearle.eu ente.education
Organisation Members
www.europeancircus.eu/members-list
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