Hannes Heide has been an Austrian Member of the European Parliament and part of the Socialist Group since 2019. In the new parliamentary term, the MEP will continue to focus on his previous core competences of culture and regional development. As a member of the Committee on Culture, Education, the Media, Sport and Youth (CULT), Heide is committed to more opportunities and better working conditions in the cultural and creative sector.
He is committed to having a strong voice in Europe that takes up the challenges, stands up for artists and cultural professionals in Europe and enables people in Europe to enjoy art and culture.