EU Council for culture ministers meets in Brussels

On May 12, the EU Council for Education, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a meeting in Brussels focused on cultural policy. Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou presided over the session, representing the Cypriot EU Presidency. Key agenda items included the 'AgoraEU' program, which aims to become a central funding instrument for the cultural sector, and the EU Work Plan for Culture 2027-2030. Participants discussed the need to strengthen the European film industry, support young artists, and protect cultural creators in the era of artificial intelligence. The debate also covered the promotion of the 'Cultural Compass' and the importance of ensuring artistic freedom amidst geopolitical instability. Officials emphasized the need to modernize cultural support mechanisms while maintaining public dialogue. The meeting focused on reaching a partial general approach regarding the new AgoraEU initiative.