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Poland/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

The Act on Conducting and Organising of Cultural Activity was signed in August 2011 regulating the management of arts organisations.

 Poland Chapter 41

5.1 General legislation

5.1.3 Allocation of public funds

New Act entered force on 1 Jan 2012 has implications for public cultural organisations and their employees.

 Poland Chapter 513

5.1 General legislation

5.1.4 Social security frameworks

New Pension Law to be gradually introduced from 2013 raises the age for pensions and caused some concern among artists e.g. dancers.

 Poland Chapter 514

Poland/ 5.1 General legislation

5.1.5 Tax laws

Amendments to the Tax Law will have a negative impact on creative artists allowances.

 Poland Chapter 515

Poland/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.7 Mass media

The new Broadcasting Act changes the rules of selection of public media authorities.

 Poland Chapter 537