Today’s State of the Union left us at Culture Action Europe with mixed feelings. On the one hand, from a cultural perspective, there was a lot we could recognise ourselves in: fighting together for our European idea, standing up for values, protecting Europe’s unique social model, and affirming that ‘in Europe, people will always … Continued
CAE has sent a letter to EC President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of this year’s State of the Union address to call on the Commission to match the political recognition given to culture in the Culture Compass and Joint Declaration with clear political action. Read the letter here in full!
Join our next Ask, Pay, Trust campaign meeting to learn about the EU National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), why they matter, and what you can do to ensure that culture is meaningfully included and funded in plans representing almost half of the next long-term EU budget.
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.
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.
The NamePlaceFund campaign coordinators have sent an open letter to the Irish Presidency of the Council calling for a vision of research, innovation and competitiveness in the next MFF that fully embeds the arts and the CCSI to address the challenges of the future.
Save the date for Central BEYOND 2027, taking place in Katowice, Poland, between 2-5 June 2027! Stay tuned for further information regarding the event, programme, and registration.
EACEA have released a publication providing an overview of 50 projects funded by Creative Europe European Cooperation project calls between 2021-2024 across five different themes, telling their stories and illustrating their impact.