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While the main cultural policies in Europe are developed at the national and local levels, European programmes can significantly influence local cultural practices.

With the ENCC Advocacy School, we want to offer a space where cultural workers can develop the skills needed to advocate effectively, get access to the latest updates on legislation processes in the cultural sector, and work towards need-oriented solutions.

Spanning the next four years, this training programme will bring together junior and senior cultural workers who wish to better understand the European decision-making process in the cultural policy field. Through expert input, exchange of good practices, and hands-on exercises, we will explore the world of European advocacy together. A total of five interactive online sessions will provide the backbone for this path. Combined with ad-hoc online “coffee chats” providing practical tips and insights on hot topics, as well as consultations on specific issues, this programme offers you a great opportunity to develop your own advocacy work and take active part in shaping the ENCC advocacy strategy.

The five Advocacy School sessions will focus on the following topics:

Session 1: Setting the ground - Advocacy basics

Session 2: The change we want to see - How to identify and analyse problems in a structured way

Session 3: Who is on the same boat - The importance of a structured stakeholder mapping

Session 4: Bringing your message across - How to work on tailored solutions

Session 5: Closing the circle - What’s next?

The first Advocacy Coffee Chat will take place on April 24th. Register here

The first session of the Advocacy School will take place on May 22nd. Register here

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Summary policy and advocacy work before summer break.

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Summary policy and advocacy work before summer break.

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ENCC Advocacy School No 2_ Workshop_November25_2025_SLIDES

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ENCC Advocacy School No 2_November 25, 2025_MIRO

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TASK 1: identify one advocacy issue for your organisation and explain shortly why it is important that this issue is taken into account by the policy makers. Post your contribution in the comments below.  

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TASK 1: identify one advocacy issue for your organisation and explain shortly why it is important that this issue is taken into account by the policy makers. Post your contribution in the comments below.  

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12:30-13:15 CET - address your question, ask about the next MFF and hear about options for pro-active cultural actions!

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Session 2: Change we want to see - Bring identified problems to action in a structured way (November 25th, 2025)

The second session is dedicated to finding solutions in a structured way.

From the workshop in Kotor "Beyond Borders: Amplifying Non-EU Voices in European Cultural Networks" by AlterEgoX and Reset! Network, we identified one outcome that will be put into action. This more concrete example is intended to help mirror other challenges you have encountered.

The session will include:

An introduction to the identified problem

The presentation of a strategic approach

Practical guidance on advocacy strategy

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Call for Feedback on next MFF - Have your say until 24th of September

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Call for Feedback on next MFF - Have your say until 24th of September

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-> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14523-EUs-next-long-term-budget-MFF-EU-funding-for-cross-border-education-training-and-solidarity-young-people-media-culture-and-creative-sectors-values-and-civil-society_en

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Screenshot 2025-07-30 at 10-19-29 EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – EU funding for cross-border education training and solidarity young people media culture and creative sectors values and civil society

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Announcement: Next Coffee Chat on 31st of July

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Announcement: Next Coffee Chat on 31st of July

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Past and preview steps, let's get ordered before the summer break! Please follow this link to meet.

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Announcement: Internal work on policy brief via online session on July 24th

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Announcement: Internal work on policy brief via online session on July 24th

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I have reviewed your contribution and restructured the policy brief, let me know if something is missing from your side. Please follow this link to meet.

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Letter to Commissioner Glenn Micallef

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Website CULT committee: Access to calendar, CULT agenda, newsletter, streaming portal, MEPs

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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the European Parliament has established a number of measures to contain the spread of the virus and to safeguard Parliament's core activities. The current precautionary measures do not affect work on legislative priorities.

Core activities are maintained to ensure the smooth running of the institution's legislative, budgetary, and scrutiny functions.

Following these decisions, the next CULT Committee meeting will take place on:

Wednesday 15 June and Thursday 16 June.

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Highlights | Home | CULT | Committees | European Parliament

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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the European Parliament has established a number of measures to contain the spread of the virus and to safeguard Parliament's core activities. The current precautionary measures do not affect work on legislative priorities .

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Click on the image, place yourself on the map and present yourself briefly. You can also upload a picture which will help you to connect with others!

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Anyone who is interested or might be affected by an existing or proposed law or policy can share their views, sending comments or position papers or reply to public consultations.

The Commission would like to hear your views on the Cultural Compass. The online consultation is open until May 13th.

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The ENCC will contribute to the public consultation. We invite you to read our contribution and comment or add until 12 of May!

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Cloud of European Network of Cultural Centres

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Public EC consultation on Cultural Compass.md

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Cloud of European Network of Cultural Centres - using Nextcloud free and open source software

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Have a question before we start?  For the other participants, the organisers or the speakers?Leave your question here!  

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Have a question before we start?  For the other participants, the organisers or the speakers?Leave your question here!  

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Announcement: Internal work on policy brief via online session June 10th

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Announcement: Internal work on policy brief via online session June 10th

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For the draft position paper to contribute to the Cultural Compass, CAE allocated the ENCC to the Cluster "Security" which entails the topics Culture and sustainability, EU enlargement, International relations, Health and well-being, Defence and preparedness. CAE asks us to contribute to (1) the challenges at hand (2) the main resources already available such as policy briefs and (3) how we might want to see challenge addressed in the Compass. 

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Advocacy contribution to Culture Action Europe

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Advocacy contribution to Culture Action Europe

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We welcome any information you can provide.

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Session 1: Setting the ground - Advocacy basic (May 22nd, 2025)

The first session is dedicated to making European issues accessible to a wide audience.

Lies Cappoean the education officer from Europe House Ryckevelde, will lead the workshop of the first session designed to give participants a tangible experience of how the European Union functions.

The session will include:

An introduction to the European institutions and their competencies in the cultural sector

An overview of basic advocacy tools, such as the Transparency Register and the Legislative Train

Practical guidance on advocacy strategies tailored to different EU institutions, including:

Public consultations and online platforms

Informal exchanges with stakeholders

Formal instruments like petitions, complaints to the Ombudsman, and campaigns

Participants will engage in a hands-on exercise following a structured 10-step advocacy process, equipping them with practical knowledge to effectively advocate within the EU framework.