Forum on European Culture 2023

De Balie, Amsterdam
May 31 – June 4, 2023

The 4th edition of the Forum on European Culture focuses on the meaning and future of democracy in Europe. Since the war in Ukraine, it has become more and more clear that democracy is no longer an abstract self-evidence, but a fragile construction under pressure. How does Europe deal with technological developments, its history of colonialism, imperialism and autocratic influences? And if Europe wants to be a democracy, what actions are needed?

The Forum brings together artists, activists and intellectuals to explore democracy as a cultural rather than a political expression. That fits our mission of developing and supporting initiatives in culture that let us share, experience and imagine Europe, to facilitate a European sense of belonging.

European Cultural Foundation is the Forum’s 2023 main supporter

This year we act as the main supporter of the Forum on European Culture 2023. More details of the programme will be revealed over the coming weeks.