Community action programme 1997-1998 in the fields of books and reading, ARIANE

The Council examined the proposal for a decision establishing a Community support programme for the dissemination of literary, dramatic and reference works through translation and further training of literary translators (Ariane). At this stage one delegation maintained its reservation on the value of the programme. In view of this problem and of questions on the duration and funding of Ariane similar to those encountered in discussion of the Kaleidoscope programme, the Council asked the Committee on Cultural Affairs and the Permanent Representatives Committee to continue study of the proposal. These proceedings would take place in the light of the Council’s discussions and after consideration of the European Parliament’s opinion, expected shortly, so that the Council could adopt a common position at its next meeting.