At its 605th plenary session, held on 29 and 30 April 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion, available in all language versions.
SOC/853 – A Culture Compass for Europe
In this Opinion, the EESC fully supports the Culture Compass as a transversal strategy to promote culture, democracy and European values across all policy areas. It calls for strong, cross-cutting funding in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), including adequate budgetary targets, alongside effective implementation, clear governance and broad stakeholder involvement. The EESC highlights culture’s economic and social role, urging fair conditions for artists, improved access to finance, dedicated AI safeguards, and a reinforced international dimension and cooperation.