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The European Union and the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Third Countries: Legal and Policy Aspects

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The European Union and the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Third Countries: Legal and Policy Aspects

Author: Joshua Davis
Publisher: Larcier Intersentia Publishers
ISBN: 9781839705960
Published In: January 2026
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Belgium ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Around the world, cultural heritage is being lost to war, environmental degradation, persecution and neglect. Its protection has become not only a cultural concern but also a global duty to safeguard the legacy of our shared humanity. This book examines how a political entity can act to protect heritage beyond its borders, and what the legitimacy of such action is.

Focusing on the European Union, it traces how heritage protection has developed into a vital element of the Union’s external identity. Within the post-Lisbon legal framework, the EU’s paradox is evident: it possesses limited cultural powers, yet it has become one of the strongest defenders of humanity’s shared past. Through analysis of EU treaties, international law and policy instruments, the study shows how heritage protection underpins the EU’s broader aims of peace, human rights and sustainable development. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book shows that safeguarding heritage abroad is both a legal act and a moral duty, reaffirming the shared foundations of a peaceful international order.

Table of Treaties and Charters

Table of Cases

Table of Abbreviations

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Evolution of the Valorisation and Destruction of Cultural Heritage

Chapter 2. The International Protection of Cultural Heritage

Chapter 3. The European Union as a Global Player

Chapter 4. Construction of the European Union’s Approach to Cultural Heritage Protection

Chapter 5. EU External Action on Cultural Heritage and UNESCO

Chapter 6. EU External Action on Cultural Heritage in EU Accession Policies

Conclusion