About us

Our areas of work

  • Cultural action & legitimacy
  • Digital and Internet governance
  • Cultural relations
  • Cultural diplomacy
  • Intercultural coexistence & language skills

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Our services

  • Information Sharing
  • Space for Dialogue
  • Policy Analysis
  • Training
  • Implementation support

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Why we care

We contribute independently to the excellence of EU international cultural relations with the opening of creative trust-building spaces, the production of commons and the brokerage of know-how.

Culture Solutions Europe, or short culture Solutions, was created as a French association on 23 October 2018 in a context of uncertainty and questioning of the European integration project, while technological change is affecting the ways Humanity deals with an ecologically threatened planet.

We follow a specific Theory of Change.

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See also how we’re making the difference and influencing not only the debate and the practice of EU international cultural relations but also key documents adopted by the institutions.

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Reports produced
14
Briefs and other publications
50+
Past and current collaborators
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Trainings & events delivered
14
Newsletter edtions sent
50+
Blog posts written
11
Internal webinars & events
30+
External events attended
4500
Followers on social media

 

 

Events and articles

Eurovision featured
21 June 2026

12 points go to… a vision of Europe (dis)united by music

The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final took place with a bang: Bulgaria’s “Bangaranga” snatched the first place from Israel in an edition marred by boycotts over its participation. This article explores how the song contest has succeeded in its mission to unite through music by bringing together people from all over the world and fostering the soft power of both EU and non-EU countries, but geopolitical tensions put in danger the reputation and even the future of the show.

albania featured
17 June 2026

Albania, the Flamingo Revolution, and the enduring aspiration of a sustainable heritage and future

This article explores the Flamingo Revolution as thousands of Albanians protest the government’s decision to hand over a vast stretch of their country’s most pristine coastline to a luxury resort project. It highlights the depth of public commitment to natural heritage and sustainable ways of life, and what that entails in the context of European Union enlargement and its attractiveness.

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5 June 2026

Trump 2.0: How Europe must respond to the US Soft Power suicide

The second mandate of President Trump and the MAGA movement have brought about political and cultural tensions in the transatlantic relationship, and impacted both the United States (US) and European Union (EU) soft power.
This article provides a summary of cS Brief #16 on Trump 2.0 and EU Soft Power.

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Publications

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cS Brief #16: Trump 2.0 implications for EU soft power and international cultural relations strategy

The second mandate of President Trump and the MAGA movement have brought about political and cultural tensions in the transatlantic relationship, and impacted both the US and EU soft power. In the context of negotiations of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, this cS brief makes recommendations for the upcoming EU international cultural relations (ICR) strategy, with view of reconsidering and strengthening its own cultural and strategic positioning globally, particularly in the digital tech and AI sectors.

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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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Collaborate with us

Join the association

We are now widening our membership system in order to unite more like-minded individuals. Joining the association gives you voice and vote, and offers you an opportunity to directly influence EU cultural relations.

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Apply for a collaborator position

We welcome skilled professionals and motivated graduates or young professionals to join our dynamic and innovative team.

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Donate

cS is a non-profit organisation and our collaborators work pro bono. Help us continue creating commons in the sphere of EU international cultural relations.

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Become a partner

culture Solutions collaborates with both EU institutions and independent organisations.

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What our partners say

I value the precious contribution of culture Solutions to the work that the European Union launched on the protection of cultural heritage in conflicts and crises. Supporting culture Solutions in the future will definitely benefit international cultural relations as a whole and multiply their impact on sustainable development and peace.

- Guillaume Decot, European External Action Service Principal Advisor

I was impressed by the high quality work and commitment of cS on several assignments to support culture in international partnerships. And it is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated, knowledgeable, energetic, responsive team!

- Greta Galeazzi, International Cooperation Officer

This highly skilled and experienced social innovation group of research associates and collaborators work diligently and reliably at delivering innovative culture solutions through knowledge sharing, training, research, co-creation and communication.

- Else Christensen, Project Manager, Voices of Culture (EU funded)

Superb facilitation. Very well run, motivating, energising.

- Officer at the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka

culture Solutions was very professional, dedicated and we will recommend their services.

- Participants in the DG INTPA Culture Seminar

Merci à culture Solutions pour la facilitation des échanges et pour l'effort particulier pour la traduction. Cela a été très apprécié!

- Officer at the EU Delegation to DRC

I was amazed by the quality of the Composing Trust report. cS is definitely establishing itself as the reference organisation for international cultural relations.

- Willy Kokolo, then Programme Coordinator, Central and Eastern Africa, Search for Common Ground

Excellent conception, organisation and facilitation of the training.

- Programme Manager at the EU Delegation to Chad

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