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Research report #3: Rethinking Africa-Europe cultural relations: Toward an AU–EU cultural cooperation fit for the future

The report examines cultural relations between Africa and Europe, focusing on EU–AU cooperation and its scope. It offers analysis based on literature review and interviews, highlighting how collaboration with the cultural and creative sectors is perceived by professionals, academics, and experts. These insights reflect evolving cultural policies and creative industries across both regions.

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cS Brief #15: Africa-Europe cultural and creative partnerships: a draft joint strategy

This draft joint strategy for both African Union and European Union institutions and member states focuses on the development of their mutual cultural relationship and their support for the global cultural and creative sectors. In times of conflictual geopolitics, the aim of the strategy is to strengthen ties between African and European societies and their cultural and creative ecosystems, while addressing shared trends and challenges relevant to both partners.

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cS Brief #14: Recentering the human and cultural dimension in the Euro-Mediterranean partnership: the Pact for the Mediterranean, a not-to-be-missed opportunity

30 years after the Barcelona Declaration, this brief builds on the first dialogue for the new Pact for the Mediterranean. Cooperation with cultural actors in the Euro-Med region faces regional instability and shrinking civic space. While the EU’s approach evolves, more action is needed on civil society and youth, artistic freedom and mobility.

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17 February 2026

Cultural relations under strain: Montenegro, Turkey and the EU: the resurgence of memory

This article examines the key factors shaping Turkish–Montenegrin cultural relations. As Montenegro advances along its EU accession path and Turkey has maintained a longstanding cultural presence, its cultural relations have increasingly intersected with questions of mobility, identity, and geopolitical alignment.

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14 January 2026

From Europe to India: Tracing cultural routes across continents

This article tells the story of a forgotten pilgrimage route in Tamil Nadu, India. The historic rest houses, known as Chatrams, offer a timeless lesson on how heritage can drive community renewal. These structures tell a story of movement, hospitality, and shared heritage facing the pressures of modern development.

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19 November 2025

7 years of culture Solutions’ analyses echoed in the Culture Compass

The Culture Compass for Europe, released last week by the European Commission, is a significant and welcomed milestone for EU international cultural relations. Over recent years, culture Solutions has analysed the growing importance of ICR for the EU’s external partnerships, as well as the need to address internal and external cultural challenges in a coordinated manner. Seeing these core arguments now embedded in the Culture Compass represents both a success and a meaningful step forward. In this article you will find the 10 key strategic directions mentioned in the Compass that reflect research produced by culture Solutions.

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From articles, to events and cultural trends, our newsletter will keep you posted on the latest EU cultural news and trends, as well as on our new projects, events and publications.

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