The Cultural Review

European Union

3 articles

The European Parliament building under a somber sky, symbolizing the severe budget cuts threatening EU culture policy and the Creative Europe Programme.
Trends

EU culture policy faces a 2026 crisis amid severe budget cuts.

Despite a recent joint declaration by the Council, Parliament, and Commission to place culture closer to the center of EU policymaking, the Council has proposed €27.

Eleanor Voss·June 20, 2026
European Parliament members and cultural representatives gathered in a grand hall, symbolizing the proposed €10.72 billion investment in AgoraEU for cultural and media initiatives.
Culture

EU Parliament Proposes €10.72B for AgoraEU to Boost Culture

The European Parliament has proposed a €10.72 billion budget for its AgoraEU programme for 2028-2034.

Eleanor Voss·May 12, 2026
European film professionals express concern over the potential merger of the MEDIA Program into the broader AgoraEU fund, highlighting the need for dedicated film funding.
Media

EU MEDIA Program Faces Funding Merger Debate

Over 4,700 film professionals, including renowned figures like Francis Ford Coppola and Juliette Binoche, have collectively signed an open letter, urgently pressing the EU to safeguard dedicated film

Claire Donovan·May 8, 2026