This briefing on Working Conditions was edited and coordinated by Creative FLIP and forms part of 10 policy briefings in the discussion paper ‘Towards the Culture Compass: A Sector Blueprint’ published by Culture Action Europe. This briefing outlines the importance of fair working conditions for artists and creatives and proposes establishing a Charter on Working Conditions.
This briefing on Artistic Freedom was edited and coordinated by Reset! Network and forms part of 10 policy briefings in the discussion paper ‘Towards the Culture Compass: A Sector Blueprint’ published by Culture Action Europe. It outlines the importance of artistic freedom, how it has increasingly come under threat, and what steps can be taken to safeguard it at the European level.
This briefing on Access to Cultural and Arts Education was edited and coordinated by ELIA and forms part of 10 policy briefings in the discussion paper ‘Towards the Culture Compass: A Sector Blueprint’ published by Culture Action Europe.
The European Commission has adopted the Culture Compass for Europe, the first EU-wide strategy for culture in nearly a decade. Read Culture Action Europe’s detailed analysis.
The Culture Compass for Europe is a strategic document released by the European Commission on 12 November 2025 to strengthen the EU policy framework for culture.
Seven European organisations launch Training for the Contact Zone (TCZ) – an innovative curriculum designed to train cultural professionals.
Eurocities have released a catalogue of 30 examples of initiatives from around Europe in which cultural spaces are being reimagined for the future, driving sustainable urban development and supporting social cohesion in the process.
The new report from the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) Group on Culture and Health shows that taking part in cultural activities can help improve people’s health and well-being.