Poland takes the helm of the EU Council…

As of 1 January 2025, and taking over from Hungary, Poland has assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, setting the agenda for Member States over the next six months.

 
Report: Safeguarding Ukraine’s cultural heritage

In November 2024, the European Commission published the result of two years of dedicated work by its expert group on safeguarding…

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Call for proposals: Creative Europe…

On 10 December, the Creative Europe programme opened its call for proposals for applications for European Cooperation Projects. European Cooperation Projects provide funding for cultural and creative sector organisations of all…

 
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EU Budget 2025 Approved

The cultural components of the EU budget for 2025, officially signed into law by European Parliament President Metsola, have been approved and remain closely aligned with the European Commission’s proposal in June.

 
Hungarian Presidency conclusions seek to increase cultural access

On 26 November 2024, EU Ministers for Culture, meeting under the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, which concludes at…

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EU Commission releases draft Code of Practice…

The European Commission’s AI Office has published the first draft of a Code of Practice aimed at defining the technical measures and policies necessary for compliance with the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).

 
COP Council Conclusions on environment and Culture at COP29

The 2024 Council Conclusions, released on 14 October, underscore the vital role of the cultural heritage sector in addressing…

New report looks at the state of culture in Europe

The State of Culture report explores how culture is framed in policies and highlights challenges and opportunities for the…

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UN Summit of the Future recognises culture’s…

At the September 2024 Summit of the Future, global leaders adopted the action-driven Pact for the Future, which emphasises culture's essential role in advancing sustainable development.