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CAE’s reactions to SOTEU 2026

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

CAE joins a coalition of 150+ cultural organisations, networks, and institutions from across Europe in calling on EU policymakers to ensure a stronger budget for the Culture strand in AgoraEU.

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.

Culture in National & Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs)

Learn about National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) in the next long-term EU budget, why they matters, and what action(s) can be taken to ensure a strong cultural presence in national plans.

A Sector Contribution to the Work Plan for Culture 2027–2030

Ahead of the next EU Work Plan for Culture, Culture Action Europe has developed a set of recommendations for the Council of the EU, shaped by discussions from the BEYOND Satellites 2026.

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.

What could the EU Artists' Charter look like?

Over the past five months CAE's action group on working conditions, co-facilitated by Platform ACCT, wrote our contribution to the forthcoming official document of the Commission, the EU Artists’ Charter, that we expect mid-2027. Read it here →

an image of a ticking clock with the words "we're still counting, madame president. no mention of culture. again."
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.
Close-up photo with a red monochrome duotone filter showing a hand placing a small paper note labeled "EMPATHY" onto a worksheet during a group exercise, likely a values-mapping or workshop activity. The visible worksheet reads "mapping" with instructions about grouping similar values together, and a circular sticker labeled "Values" is visible in the bottom right. A pair of glasses rests on the table in the blurred background.
Title slide: 'A sector contribution to the work plan for culture 2027–2030,' with the Culture Action Europe logo and a black-and-white illustration of flowers, roots, and insects.
Abstract, glowing ring of light with radiating orange, blue, and yellow streaks against a black background.
Graphic with a pink background and an orange square in the top left reading "Ask, Pay, Trust." Large black text on the right reads "Towards the EU Artists' Charter: A Sector Blueprint."

Culture brings a new hope to Europe

“Culture, Cities and Identity in Europe”, the study commissioned by the European Economic and Social Committee and carried out by Culture Action Europe and Agenda21 for Culture-UCLG was officially presented at “A hope for Europe” conference in Brussels. Luca Jahier, President of the Various Interests Group of the EESC, opened the conference with these words: “Culture … Continued

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The Fika Project launches two books on cultural leadership

An invitation from CAE member Trans Europe Halles: The Fika Project launches two books on cultural leadership. Are you a cultural sector professional, supporter, practitioner, teacher or researcher? Are you curious about leadership and how it relates to the work you do and the changes you want to make? Do you sometimes feel a disconnect … Continued

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EC publishes communication on international cultural relations

On 8 June, the European Commission published a joint communication “towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations”, as part of its plan to become a stronger global actor and contributor to sustainable growth, peace and mutual understanding. The paper lays out the EU’s guiding principles (promoting peace, the rule of law, freedom of speech, … Continued

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CAE & ArtLab join forces

CAE is now partner of ArtLab, a learning environment where cultural professionals, civil society, corporations and policy makers share experiences and knowledge on how art and culture contribute to the wellbeing & economic and social growth. After the first appointment in Milan, when 450+ cultural professionals and operators participated, the next appointments will be held in other … Continued

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Arts and culture to promote inclusive societies

On May 31st and June 1st of 2016, the European Economic and Social Committee, in cooperation with the members of the Liaison group representing European civil society organisations and networks (in which Culture Action Europe represents the culture sector), held a forum focusing on migration and on how Europe can adapt to structural change: “Living … Continued

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CAE Oromotes Interculturality

Culture Action Europe together with members and partners continues to promote the role of cultural diversity and intercultural exchange in our societies. Between March and May 2016 three important publications were released we want to draw your attention to: “Creation and Displacement: Developing new narratives around migration” is a generously documented study published by IETM … Continued

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CAE at “Re:Creating Europe” forum

President of Culture Action Europe, Robert Manchin participates in “Re:Creating Europe – Forum on European Culture”, the largest cultural event during the Dutch Presidency taking place in Amsterdam 1-3 June 2016. Mr. Manchin will contribute to the expert session on the social value of culture: why is culture essential for our social wellbeing?  What is the immaterial … Continued

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Artwork inspired by climate services: call for applications

EUPORIAS, the Met Office and Kaleider are seeking an individual or group to imagine and propose a playable artwork inspired by climate services. A playful/fascinating/interesting/thrilling/poetic/challenging/delightful/extraordinary experience should take place during the EUPORIAS General Assembly at the Met Office in October 2016. This call is open to proposals form any art form and from makers across … Continued

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