The new conversation paper makes the case for the arts and culture as essential public goods, adopting Amartya Sen’s capability approach to illustrate culture as necessary for society and active citizens’ participation in democracy.
In the wake of the recent CDEU Policy Conversation, it is worth revisiting the Commission’s policy framework for culture, the Culture Compass, to examine how its narrative framing of culture translates into some of the proposed flagship initiatives.
Read Culture Action Europe’s main takeaways from the CDEU Annual Policy Conversation in February 2026.
Heather O’Donnell, Psychologist, Musician & Founding Director of The Green Room writes about the dilemma the cultural sector across Germany is facing.
This lunchtime session presents FusionACT, which was founded on the belief that real change doesn’t happen inside one sector alone. Key milestones and projects that shaped their identity will be shared, illustrating how mixing formats and using “fusion methodology” creates new forms of participation and learning.
The 5th edition of the World Cities Culture Report showcases key findings, policy insights, and regional insights into how cultural policy is contributing to urban development across the world, with more than 125 examples of city projects provided.
This interactive Lunchtime Session introduces the PRAHO! project and will explore how small-scale, community-rooted artistic interventions can meaningfully influence how cities are experienced, shaped, and cared for.
The BEYOND Satellite in Istanbul, Türkiye, is driven by the urgent need to address the cultural and political realities of the region: fragile peace, unresolved conflicts, cultural silences, and shrinking space for artistic freedom. The event will culminate in a jointly drafted declaration capturing the perspectives of the region and connecting them with EU-level advocacy.