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70+ organisations call for a more ambitious budget for culture in AgoraEU

CAE joins a coalition of 70+ cultural organisations, networks, and institutions from across Europe in calling on EU policymakers to ensure a stronger budget for the Culture strand in AgoraEU.

The Council’s MFF budget proposal: bad news for AgoraEU

The Council has unveiled its proposed budget allocations for the next long-term EU budget and it’s bad news: a 33% reduction in budget for AgoraEU compared to the Parliament’s position.

Reading between the strands: AgoraEU after Parliament and Council

Culture Action Europe calls for an AgoraEU that covers all cultural and creative sectors fairly, protects the cross-sectoral nature of European cultural cooperation, and provides more ambitious funding for culture as a whole.

EU leaders sign ambitious Joint Declaration on Culture

EU institutions have signed the Joint Declaration on culture, agreeing a long-term strategic vision for culture at the heart of Europe.

Culture is being erased from EU research and innovation funding. How do we save it?

A coalition of cultural networks started the ‘Name, Place, Fund’ campaign to secure the presence of culture for research, innovation and competitiveness in the 2028-2034 budget.

A black-and-white photograph shows a diverse group of people walking down a paved, cobblestone European street or pedestrian walkway lined with trees and buildings. Some individuals are talking and smiling, and a person in the background holds up a light-colored flag. A stylized, bright pink geometric butterfly graphic is overlaid on the right side of the image, contrasting with the monochrome scene.
An elevated, high-angle view of the image shows a large, circular conference hall with wooden flooring and multiple tiers of seating where numerous people are seated at desks equipped with monitors. A giant, ring-shaped light fixture hangs from the concentric wooden ceiling directly over the center of the room. Digital display screens are mounted on the upper wooden walls, overlooking the formal meeting of the European Council.
Abstract, glowing ring of light with radiating orange, blue, and yellow streaks against a black background.
European leaders Roberta Metsola, Nikos Christodoulides, and Ursula von der Leyen stand side-by-side smiling while jointly holding a dark blue document folder embossed with the European Union stars. They are formally dressed and positioned in front of a backdrop featuring several large European Union flags.
A close-up of two ceramic coffee mugs on a light wooden table with a natural chipboard texture. One mug in the foreground is slightly stained inside; the other, behind it, has gold lettering partially visible. A glass of water and a folded white cloth sit to the right. Overlaid in large white text across the image: “at the heart: love letters to culture.”

Love letter to fairness and fair practice

“Although our union is far from perfect: I see a future for us. A near future that enables us to take care of one another. Let us build on solidarity.” Read today’s love letter from Amsterdam.

A large group of people gather on a rooftop terrace at sunset, socialising and talking in small clusters. The setting features greenery, café awnings, and historic buildings with domes and a tall tower in the background. The light is warm and golden. White overlaid text across the image reads: “at the heart: love letters to culture.”

A letter to the space between us

“In this part of the world, we have learned to build you with care. Not because it is easy, but because it is necessary.” Read today’s love letter from Istanbul.

A group of around fifteen people gather outdoors under leafy trees on a city street. A woman gestures while speaking to the group, who listen attentively; several hold smartphones. One older woman crouches near a wooden bench, appearing to examine or adjust something at its base. The setting includes palm trees, parked cars, pastel-coloured buildings, and street signs in the background. White overlaid text across the image reads: “at the heart: love letters to culture.”

Con cariño, de parte de un amiga

“Care means establishing rules, frameworks, and conditions that allow us to live with dignity.” Read today’s love letter from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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