In most instances cultural relations are developed on a bi-lateral or bi-regional basis. We have extensively worked on the relations between the EU and African, Carribean and Pacific countries, as well as dealt with Ukraine, China, and the US, among others.
Topics
Business & creative economy
The internationalisation of the European cultural sector and creative industries is already happening but on a very uneven ground. At the same time, multinational companies have a strong impact on local communities.
Climate change & New Bauhaus
Climate change has come to the top of the EU agenda thanks to the Green Deal. culture Solutions is dedicated to clarifying the intimate but still underexplored relation between cultural relations and climate action.
Colonial memories
As part of our work on intercultural coexistence, culture Solutions explores memory policies and the legacies of colonialism in contemporary EU international relations. Until now we have participated in several events and published a summary of our findings.
Cultural heritage protection in conflict & crisis
culture Solutions has contributed to the design and the launch of an EU concept on cultural heritage protection in conflict and crisis, through the publication of reports as well as the facilitation of international conferences.
Cultural relations & diplomacy
Our work contributes to the external dimension of EU cultural action, including both cultural relations and cultural diplomacy. The main output of our research efforts has been the Composing Trust 2019/2020 report.
Digitalisation & internet
culture Solutions aims to put the digital and technological dimensions more prominently on the EU agenda of cultural relations and cultural diplomacy and ensure creative and fruitful crossovers between arts, science, technology and digital expertise.
Social inclusion and change
Cultural relations have the potential to contribute to social cohesion, resilience and inclusion. Women and young people deserve a special mention as drivers of change. The existing rights-based EU policy acknowledges culture’s contribution to well-being, democracy and positive mutual perceptions.