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Stand up for AgoraEU: Protect culture, media and civil society

Culture Action Europe is organising a protest in Brussels on Thursday 29 October to oppose the 30% cuts proposed to the AgoraEU budget by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Join us!

State of Culture 2026 | Report Launch

Join us for the launch of the State of Culture 2026 Report!

CAE Members' Forum 2026

Culture Action Europe's 2026 Members' Forum will take place in November 2026, providing a space for members to exchange views on our current priorities, strategies, and actions. The event is open to CAE members only.

Central BEYOND 2027

Save the date for Central BEYOND which will take place in Katowice, Poland, between 2-5 June 2027!

UAxEU | Advocacy and Cultural Policy – Perspectives from Ukraine and Across Europe

Join the first of four knowledge exchange sessions hosted by the UAxEU initiative! Two experts from Ukraine and the EU will share their insights before participants exchange on how to strengthen collaboration between Ukraine and the wider European cultural sector.

Graphic on a pink background with a small pink butterfly-shaped logo at top left. Large black text reads “Stand up for AgoraEU.” A tilted white label below reads “Protect culture, media, and democracy.”
image of a garden on a white background and with 'state of culture. second edition' written underneath in the right corner.
A man with curly dark hair, seen from behind and lit in blue-toned light, stands in the center of a large room reading from a piece of paper held in his hand. He faces a seated audience of conference attendees wearing name badges, arranged in a wide circle around him in what appears to be a converted theater or hall with ornate architectural columns and a stage with lighting rigs in the background. Papers, phones, and bags are scattered among the seated participants, who watch and listen attentively.
A group of people are in a bar that is well lit, standing speaking with one another across diverse tables.
Young women sit close together on the floor of an art studio, watching a presentation. UA EU logo. Co-funded by the European Union.
Yellow event banner for the Culture & Health Forum, held in Vienna on September 8-9, 2026, with bold black text over yellow background decorated with blue/teal abstract shapes. The title "CULTURE & HEALTH FORUM" is displayed in large black letters. At the bottom are the Culture and Health Platform logo and an EU co-funding emblem.

The Culture and Health Forum on 8–9 September 2026 brings the field of culture and health into focus — an event for exchange, inspiration and policy dialogue across sectors at the European and national levels.

Where: Vienna, Austria 
When: 8 September 2026 09:00 - 9 September 2026 18:00
A black background with the project name 'Cultural Horizons' in the foreground with blue circular arrows symbolising exchange. Logos of EU funding are also present.

Learn about the Cultural Horizons project, aimed at broadening access to culture and cultural heritage for Ukrainians affected by the war. Through a series of grant calls and capacity-building activities, the initiative supports individual artists, as well as cultural and community organisations, in creating meaningful cultural experiences, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering resilience.

Where: Online 
When: 3 September 2026 13:00 - 14:00
An promotional graphic announces a "Webinar on AgoraEU for National Organisations" with the subtitle "Culture, Media and Civil Society coming together." The text schedules the event for Monday, June 29, from 14h to 16h CEST, and instructs participants to check their email inbox for a Zoom link after registration. The layout features a minimalist beige background on the left and a vibrant orange section on the right showcasing a large, abstract geometric circular design.

A webinar on the AgoraEU aimed at national organisations working at Member State level to understand the important new programme under and to provide a space for coordinating national advocacy. Culture Action Europe will lead a session on the Culture strand.

Where: Online 
When: 29 June 2026 14:00 - 16:00
Name, Place, Fund campaign's logo. It consists of a white text on a black background in a minimalistic style.

A meeting focused on presenting the NamePlaceFund campaign, the steps that have been taken so far, and how you can get involved to support NamePlaceFund and secure funding for culture in Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund in the next long-term EU budget.

Where: Online 
When: 29 June 2026 11:00 - 12:00