Culture Across Borders: ECF’s 2024 in Action

In 2024, the European Cultural Foundation (ECF) continued working across borders to support culture as a force for solidarity, democracy, and belonging. Our Annual Report 2024 offers a narrative snapshot of this work, showcasing how partnerships, programmes, and people shaped a shared cultural space across Europe.

It was a year marked by pressure and uncertainty: from elections and geopolitical tensions to shrinking civic space and digital upheaval. In response, ECF backed ideas and initiatives that defended democratic values and built new bridges between communities.

From cross-border library alliances and digital citizenship projects to emergency artist support and cultural policy advocacy in Brussels, the Annual Report highlights how cultural action translates into European impact.

For a detailed account of our funding, governance, and activities, the Activity Report 2024 provides the full documentation, complementing the stories with facts, figures, and insights.

Together, both reports capture the shared effort of hundreds of contributors working for a Europe where culture connects, protects, and inspires.

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