The compendium kicks off its 2023 cultural policy research campaign “Silencing Dissent? On Barriers to Freedom of Artistic Expressions” and explores the current challenges and underlying conditions for artists. In the upcoming months, the platform will publish several reports written by cultural policy expert Andreas Wiesand and invite the wider public to participate in different interactive formats (e.g. webtalks, online surveys, interview screenings). View more.
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Bonn Summit – European Forum on Culture & Politics
As a proud partner of the upcoming Bonn Summit, the Compendium is thrilled to share an exclusive invitation to a... read more →
June 24, 2026
Responding to Challenging Times: Cultural Policy Networks as a “Critical Infrastructure of Empathy”
How can cultural and cultural-policy networks continue to function, adapt, and protect democratic values during times of intense social and... read more →
June 16, 2026
Welcoming Our New Cultural Policy Experts!
The Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends is pleased to welcome two new members to our growing community of cultural... read more →
June 2, 2026
🌍 How can international cultural networks strengthen democratic resilience in shifting political landscapes?
Join us at the German Federal Cultural Policy Congress (Kulturpolitischer Bundeskongress) for an insightful forum addressing this critical question: "How... read more →
May 22, 2026
Updated Cultural Policy Profile for Austria!
A new, updated Short Cultural Policy Profile for Austria is now available on the Compendium website. This report outlines a... read more →
May 13, 2026
Join the Conversation on the Status and Working Conditions of Artists in Europe
Redefining Realities: ENCATC Think Tank to Address the Status and Working Conditions of Cultural Professionals As the cultural and creative... read more →
May 4, 2026
🇵🇱 Updated Cultural Policy Profile for Poland!
A new, updated Short Cultural Policy Profile for Poland is now available on the Compendium website. This report details a... read more →
April 23, 2026
New book by Compendium experts: Creative and Cultural Work in Europe
What is it like to work in the cultural and creative sectors in Europe today? And what does it take... read more →
April 20, 2026
Open Call for Cultural Policy Experts: United Kingdom, Denmark and Iceland
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026 The Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends is currently seeking qualified cultural policy experts to... read more →
March 30, 2026
Cultural Policy Research Campaign 2023
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