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Thank you to Nova Gorica/Gorizia & Chemnitz!
Congratulations to Oulu and Trenčín, the 2026 European Capitals of Culture.
Here’s to another year of creativity across Europe! 🇪🇺
Thank you to Nova Gorica/Gorizia & Chemnitz!
Congratulations to Oulu and Trenčín, the 2026 European Capitals of Culture.
Here’s to another year of creativity across Europe! 🇪🇺
Tonight: the official title handover! 🇪🇺🏦
Tonight: the official title handover! 🇪🇺🏦
That is why you now have the opportunity to shape its future.
We are consulting on the European Heritage Label (EHL), which celebrates Europe’s history, values & diversity.
📅 Open until 8 Jan 2026
▶️ link.europa.eu/rJD8k8
That is why you now have the opportunity to shape its future.
We are consulting on the European Heritage Label (EHL), which celebrates Europe’s history, values & diversity.
📅 Open until 8 Jan 2026
▶️ link.europa.eu/rJD8k8
Friday's Education, Youth, Culture & Sport Council showed why culture and sport matter for Europe’s future.
🎭 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙧.
With the new 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, we want culture and cultural heritage at the heart of EU policymaking.
🧵⬇️
Friday's Education, Youth, Culture & Sport Council showed why culture and sport matter for Europe’s future.
🎭 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙧.
With the new 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, we want culture and cultural heritage at the heart of EU policymaking.
🧵⬇️
🇩🇪 Chemnitz steps onto Europe’s cultural stage, reimagining its industrial past into creative futures.
🌿 Nova Gorica (SI) & Gorizia (IT) unite with “GO! Borderless”: a symbol of reconciliation & shared heritage.
🇩🇪 Chemnitz steps onto Europe’s cultural stage, reimagining its industrial past into creative futures.
🌿 Nova Gorica (SI) & Gorizia (IT) unite with “GO! Borderless”: a symbol of reconciliation & shared heritage.
I am at the @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social today, where Culture & Sport Ministers across Europe gathered to discuss
🔵 the #CultureCompass for Europe
🔵 #AgoraEU, our MFF proposal for culture
🔵and the next steps for strengthening the #EuropeanSportModel
⤵️
I am at the @eucouncilnewsroom.bsky.social today, where Culture & Sport Ministers across Europe gathered to discuss
🔵 the #CultureCompass for Europe
🔵 #AgoraEU, our MFF proposal for culture
🔵and the next steps for strengthening the #EuropeanSportModel
⤵️
🏔️ Bad Ischl & Salzkammergut – 23 for 24, 23 towns united.
❄️ Bodø – Arcticulation, the first Arctic ECOC.
🌱Tartu – Arts of Survival, culture for people & planet
Europe’s creativity knows no borders.
🏔️ Bad Ischl & Salzkammergut – 23 for 24, 23 towns united.
❄️ Bodø – Arcticulation, the first Arctic ECOC.
🌱Tartu – Arts of Survival, culture for people & planet
Europe’s creativity knows no borders.
That is why you now have the opportunity to shape its future.
We are consulting on the European Heritage Label (EHL), which celebrates Europe’s history, values & diversity.
#HaveYourSay
▶️ link.europa.eu/rJD8k8
That is why you now have the opportunity to shape its future.
We are consulting on the European Heritage Label (EHL), which celebrates Europe’s history, values & diversity.
#HaveYourSay
▶️ link.europa.eu/rJD8k8
@GlennMicallef joined:
📍 a roundtable at the House of European History
📍 a reading session at Mechelen Public Library
Two ways of celebrating our literary & linguistic diversity supported by #CreativeEurope
@GlennMicallef joined:
📍 a roundtable at the House of European History
📍 a reading session at Mechelen Public Library
Two ways of celebrating our literary & linguistic diversity supported by #CreativeEurope
In Greece, 🇬🇷 Elefsina celebrated with "Mysteries of Transition".
In 🇷🇴 Timișoara the motto was "Shine your light – Light up your city!"
And in🇭🇺 Veszprém-Balaton there were thousands of projects across 3 counties.
In Greece, 🇬🇷 Elefsina celebrated with "Mysteries of Transition".
In 🇷🇴 Timișoara the motto was "Shine your light – Light up your city!"
And in🇭🇺 Veszprém-Balaton there were thousands of projects across 3 counties.
🇱🇺Esch-sur-Alzette with the starring "REMIX Culture" 🎶
🇱🇹 Kaunas shown with from "Temporary to Contemporary" 🏛️
🇷🇸 Novi Sad with their programme "For New Bridges" 🌉
Each city redefined culture in its own way.
🇱🇺Esch-sur-Alzette with the starring "REMIX Culture" 🎶
🇱🇹 Kaunas shown with from "Temporary to Contemporary" 🏛️
🇷🇸 Novi Sad with their programme "For New Bridges" 🌉
Each city redefined culture in its own way.
Here are some highlights of what you are seeing:
In 2019 we have Matera 🇮🇹 , that opens the future, and Plovdiv 🇧🇬 that chooses Together.
2020 and Rijeka 🇭🇷 becomes the Port of Diversity, and
Galway 🇮🇪 says Let the Magic In.
Here are some highlights of what you are seeing:
In 2019 we have Matera 🇮🇹 , that opens the future, and Plovdiv 🇧🇬 that chooses Together.
2020 and Rijeka 🇭🇷 becomes the Port of Diversity, and
Galway 🇮🇪 says Let the Magic In.
This Day Against Illicit Trafficking in #CulturalProperty we’re reminded that our heritage is priceless and vulnerable.
#EUfunded research helps to protect & recover it: link.europa.eu/nRQdpN
This Day Against Illicit Trafficking in #CulturalProperty we’re reminded that our heritage is priceless and vulnerable.
#EUfunded research helps to protect & recover it: link.europa.eu/nRQdpN
2017 is marked with Aarhus 🇩🇰 saying Rethink. Pafos 🇨🇾 opens culture to the sky with its “Open Air Factory”.
In 2018, Leeuwarden 🇳🇱 builds an open community. Valletta 🇲🇹 shares Island Stories, Future Baroque & Voyages.
2017 is marked with Aarhus 🇩🇰 saying Rethink. Pafos 🇨🇾 opens culture to the sky with its “Open Air Factory”.
In 2018, Leeuwarden 🇳🇱 builds an open community. Valletta 🇲🇹 shares Island Stories, Future Baroque & Voyages.
Culture connects us, strengthens communities, and sparks creativity and innovation.
Culture connects us, strengthens communities, and sparks creativity and innovation.
We must harness this power.
Introducing the Culture Compass for Europe:
a new vision that puts culture at the centre of Europe’s choices and future.
🎥 Watch the video
t.co/nqxdKPlgCO
We must harness this power.
Introducing the Culture Compass for Europe:
a new vision that puts culture at the centre of Europe’s choices and future.
🎥 Watch the video
t.co/nqxdKPlgCO
Celebrate European literature, supported by Creative Europe.
Until 12 Dec., schools, libraries & bookshops will host events connecting youth with authors, translators & booksellers.
👉 link.europa.eu/tyxGdG
Celebrate European literature, supported by Creative Europe.
Until 12 Dec., schools, libraries & bookshops will host events connecting youth with authors, translators & booksellers.
👉 link.europa.eu/tyxGdG
In 2015, Mons 🇧🇪 embraced Metamorphosis, and Plzeň 🇨🇿 opens up through stories & emotions.
Swipe to 2016, where Donostia-San Sebastián 🇪🇸promoted "Culture for co-existence". and Wrocław 🇵🇱shined with Spaces of beauty & diversity.
In 2015, Mons 🇧🇪 embraced Metamorphosis, and Plzeň 🇨🇿 opens up through stories & emotions.
Swipe to 2016, where Donostia-San Sebastián 🇪🇸promoted "Culture for co-existence". and Wrocław 🇵🇱shined with Spaces of beauty & diversity.
Two capitals held the title:
Tallinn 🇪🇪 and Turku 🇫🇮.
Jump to a year after, 2012, and we're back to Portugal, to Guimarães 🇵🇹. That same year, Maribor 🇸🇮 also held the title.
Swipe to check them out!
Two capitals held the title:
Tallinn 🇪🇪 and Turku 🇫🇮.
Jump to a year after, 2012, and we're back to Portugal, to Guimarães 🇵🇹. That same year, Maribor 🇸🇮 also held the title.
Swipe to check them out!
🏛️ 410 works from 40 countries & 143 regions have been nominated.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/K8DWpW
🏛️ 410 works from 40 countries & 143 regions have been nominated.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/K8DWpW
The final selection will take place in Sep. 2026. Stay tuned!
In 2031, Spain will also host a European Capital of Culture. 🇪🇸
link.europa.eu/PdGmxJ
The final selection will take place in Sep. 2026. Stay tuned!
In 2031, Spain will also host a European Capital of Culture. 🇪🇸
link.europa.eu/PdGmxJ
Linz 🇦🇹 won the title in 2009, next to Vilnius 🇱🇹 the first winner of the new EU member states.
And in 2010, not only Essen 🇩🇪, not only Pécs 🇭🇺, but also Istanbul 🇹🇷 celebrated culture and tradition with their title that year.
Linz 🇦🇹 won the title in 2009, next to Vilnius 🇱🇹 the first winner of the new EU member states.
And in 2010, not only Essen 🇩🇪, not only Pécs 🇭🇺, but also Istanbul 🇹🇷 celebrated culture and tradition with their title that year.
Good morning from Copenhagen 🇩🇰
Today I’ll join Culture Ministers from across Europe and partners worldwide to discuss how we can support the recovery and protection of Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
Because protecting culture is protecting democracy. 🇺🇦🎭
Good morning from Copenhagen 🇩🇰
Today I’ll join Culture Ministers from across Europe and partners worldwide to discuss how we can support the recovery and protection of Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
Because protecting culture is protecting democracy. 🇺🇦🎭
Preliminary remarks by @GlennMicallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, during the press conference at the informal meeting of #Culture and Media Ministers on 3 November 2025 in #Copenhagen.
t.co/yH7Umb57ek
Preliminary remarks by @GlennMicallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, during the press conference at the informal meeting of #Culture and Media Ministers on 3 November 2025 in #Copenhagen.
t.co/yH7Umb57ek
Together with global partners we will:
🎭 Protect cultural heritage
💡 Support artists & creative industries
🌱 Link culture with economic progress
🌾 Preserve indigenous knowledge
Together with global partners we will:
🎭 Protect cultural heritage
💡 Support artists & creative industries
🌱 Link culture with economic progress
🌾 Preserve indigenous knowledge