Cultural Deal for Europe

The 2026 Annual Policy Conversation report is here! Relive the event, the words shared on stage and commit to our call-to-action!

Download your copy via culturaldeal.eu

Culture is on the table in Europe’s next long-term budget.

At the Cultural Deal for Europe Annual Policy Conversation, EU leaders, MEPs and cultural voices gather to discuss the future of culture, heritage and the Culture Compass for Europe.

See the full programme: culturaldeal.eu

Culture isn’t Europe’s “fifth wheel,” it’s the steering wheel. As EU budget talks move, last year’s call for a Culture Compass & 2% for culture turns into real choices.

Watch the video: lnkd.in/etk-ttDn #CulturalDealEU

What is the MFF and why does it matter?

The EU’s long-term budget for 2028 to 2034 will shape support for culture, heritage and civil society. The Cultural Deal for Europe calls for at least 2% for culture.

Read more: culturaldeal.eu #culturaldealEU

Culture belongs at the heart of European policymaking. After years of joint advocacy by Culture Action Europe, European Cultural Foundation and Europa Nostra, the focus now turns to the EU’s next long-term budget.

Learn more: culturaldeal.eu #CulturalDeal2026 #CDEU2026 #europeanculturalfoundation

2 weeks to go until the Cultural Deal for Europe's Annual Policy Conversation in Brussels.

On 3 February, cultural actors &policymakers will focus on how culture is positioned in the EU’s next long-term budget. Registration is now closed. A recording will be shared after the event.
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Cultural Deal for Europe: Annual Policy Conversation 2026 – European Cultural Foundation Our Cultural Deal for Europe Annual Policy Conversation will take place on February 3 2026 in Brussels. We look forward to your participation!

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Our Annual Policy Conversation - with ao. EU Commissioner #Micallef, MEP #Riehl - will take place on Febraury 3rd 2026.

#CultureActionEurope, @europanostra.bsky.social, @euroculture.bsky.social in cooperation with #bozar kindly invite you.

More info:

#culturecompass #culturaldealeu #culturecompass | Cultural Deal for Europe It will not have escaped your attention: this week Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Culture, Youth and Sport presented his #CultureCompass. The three organisation...

Find the Cultural Deal partners' first responses to the #CultureCompass here: www.linkedin.com/posts/cultur...

The Culture Action Europe discussion paper 'Towards the Culture Compass' proposes a direction for European cultural policies, co-created by and for the sector, represented in its diversity.

Download yor copy via cultureactioneurope.org/wp-content/u...

Backing Culture Means Backing Europe – European Cultural Foundation Culture is not a luxury, it is the foundation of Europe’s democracy, resilience, and shared identity and deserves to be funded.

With the #MFF being presented next week, now is the time to uphold the two main demands of the #CDEU campaign:

place culture and cultural heritage at the heart of EU policy and ensure it receives at least 2% of the next EU budget.

Read more on what you can do: culturalfoundation.eu/stories/back...

A Culture Compass for Europe - Our Contribution – European Cultural Foundation Download our contribution to the Commissioner's consultation on the Culture Compass. "Because in the end, culture is not just what we do—it’s who we are.”

You can find ECF’s contribution to the consultation round on the #CultureCompass via the link below:

culturalfoundation.eu/stories/cult...

The feedback period into the #CultureCompass has been extended to 30 May 2025.

Only two days remaining to input into the @ec.europa.eu 'Call for evidence' on the 'Culture Compass for Europe':

ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

#culturaldealEU

#EuropeDay in Amsterdam.

During a day bursting with insights on culture's role in uniting our continent, Isabelle Schwarz of the @euroculture.bsky.social, academic Mafalda Dâmaso - @mafalda.bsky.social - and policymaker Leanne Hoogwaerts -@kunsten92.bsky.social - discuss 'Why culture matters?'

Report "Culture. The Compass for Europe's Future" published! – European Cultural Foundation This report captures the key contributions from the fifth annual Cultural Deal for Europe policy conversation, and highlights the policy messages from the various sessions.

The Cultural Deal for Europe policy conversation - held in February - was the first public discussion about the EU’s ‘Culture Compass’, on which a consultation takes place at the Commission tomorrow.

Download the report of the CDEU conversation shorturl.at/LEcfk

#culturaldealeu
#culturecompass

Your Voice Matters!

The @ec.europa.eu is inviting you to input in their public consultation on the Multi-annual Financial Framework, help make sure culture remains a priority in the EU’s budget!

How to Participate
The deadline to take part is May 7, 2025. Head here: shorturl.at/CSEjP

We updated our #CulturalDealEU page, which now also features the recordings of our 'Culture: The Compass for Europe's Future' annual policy conversation: culturaldeal.eu

Or click the recording youtu.be/3vFcumUXZJg?.... We'll be sharing a video with highlights in due time!

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Funding culture is key to EU security, commissioner says “If you want to destroy a nation,” Glenn Micallef says, “you attack its culture.”

Did you already read the interview with commissioner Glenn Micaleff in @politico.eu? "Funding culture is key to EU security"

www.politico.eu/article/fund...

Find some more take-aways from our annual policy conversation here: culturalfoundation.eu/wp-content/u...

In a thread on our dedicated LinkedIn page we share key take-aways from the annual policy conversation. Head over to www.linkedin.com/showcase/cul..., and to shorturl.at/TW7Ie for some more insights.

Key messaging from our event: Europe must shape its future with:

✅ A strong cultural dimension—A Cultural Deal for Europe—making culture and heritage a top priority in EU policies.

✅ A commitment of at least 2% for culture and heritage in the next EU budget (MFF).

#CulturalDealEU

Live from @culturaldealeu.bsky.social Policy Conversation

Nicolas Schmit makes an interesting case not just about the importance of culture, but also about the digital space and its role in the "battle for Europe".

Bottom line: we are behind and we are losing places.

On Tuesday, some members of the Reset! Executive Committee were in Brussels for the @culturaldealeu.bsky.social 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, organised by fellow networks Culture Action Europe, Europa Nostra, and the European Cultural Foundation (1/4)

❇️ Join us! ❇️
⏰Tuesday, February 4th 14:00 to 18:00 CET

We'll be exploring the #CultureCompass, the #MFF, and culture's role in building a democratic, united Europe.

Livestream registration closes TODAY at 16:00 CET!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#CulturalDealEU #CDEU2025 #CultureCompass

Look forward to having you there and seeing your perspective Laurent!

We look forward to welcoming everyone in a constructive dialogue that bridges the gap between policymakers and civil society! Register to directly pose your questions :)

Culture: The Compass for Europe's Future | LinkedIn Hosted by: Culture Action Europe, Europa Nostra, European Cultural Foundation, the three initiators of the Cultural Deal for Europe, and our partner for the event, Centre for Fine Arts Brussels – Boza...

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This year is crucial for culture in the #EU!

🤔 Where will the #CultureCompass take us?
🤔 How will it be positioned in this vital #MMF EU budget?

Join us online, live from Bozar in Brussels!

Register here for more: bit.ly/4h3jMWM

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#CDEU2025
#CultureCompass