EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

Thank you Chemnitz and Nova Gorica, Welcome ECoCs 2026: Oulu and Trenčín

2026 European Capitals of Culture, Oulu and Trenčín have symbolically been handed over the title by 2025 ECoCs, Chemniz and Nova Gorica, their programme still full on. For 2026, Oulu promises a ‘Cultural Climate Change’ and Trenčín sparks ‘Curiosity’ to explore cultural diversity.
CULTURAL COMPASS FOR EUROPE

High Level Roundtable Advances Working Conditions Dialogue for Artists And Creative Professionals

The European Commission hosted a high-level roundtable with 25 cultural organizations to advance artists' working conditions across creative sectors. Representatives discussed critical issues including fair pay, AI protections, and social rights for creative professionals.

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Open Call
Public funding

Culture Moves Europe supports host organizations that wish to implement artistic residencies 

Culture Moves Europe | Call for residency hosts 2025-2026

Open Call
Philanthropy

A residency invites artists to reflect on the impact of science and research in contemporary culture and society

Arts at CERN x Nobel Prize Museum | Collide Stockholm Residency Award

Working Conditions

G.Micallef: "We are making AgoraEU funding Conditional to proper Working Conditions for Artists"

Yesterday, Commissioner Micallef called for co-legislators’ support on the Culture Compass, prioritising the EU Artist Charter for fair working conditions in the CCS. AI threats, AgoraEU, funding for music, cultural data and culture and mental health, among the highlights discussed with MEPs of the Cult Committee.

This is How We Work: Vital Source of Data, Incentive and Inspiration
Resilient by Training, Tired by Flexibility: Europe's Cultural Employment in 2024
Louvre Workers On Strike Amid Mounting Frustrations
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Greening

How Sweden’s ‘secondhand only’ shopping mall is changing retail

 Sweden's innovative secondhand mall is transforming consumer culture, challenging traditional shopping models by offering a sustainable, eco-friendly marketplace that prioritizes recycling and conscious consumption.

Intangible Heritage, Youth Empowerment, And New Technologies Are ICOM's New Statuses
COP30: Landmark Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change
COP30: Expectations on establishing Culture in the Climate Change Agenda?
ERC Mapping: The New European Bauhaus Reimagines Urban Life

Inclusion

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Have your Say on the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030

Do Fundamental Rights matter in daily life?

Lights On 2026 training programme in Finland

€2 million Perform Europe call highlights fair working conditions

Artificial Intelligence

EU Fines X €120 Million; Musk And Top US Officials Respond With Fury

The European Commission's first Digital Services Act penalty targets X's deceptive verification system and restricted data access. Elon Musk responded by calling the fine "bullshit" and demanding the EU be abolished.

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Ukraine Crisis

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European Solidarity Fund for Ukrainian Films: €1.525 million for 13 co-productions

From Insight to Impact: Powering Quality Journalism with Audience Data

International exchange programme for Ukrainian professionals in Matera

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