The commission brings together stakeholders and decision-makers to discuss key issues according to policy priorities and topics, considering sectoral developments and needs. It aims to strengthen the advocacy capacity of the cultural sector in policy debates, while encouraging these organisations to work in a more collaborative way.

Strengthening the cultural sector

From 2015 until 2023 the commission organised a structured dialogue, called Voices of culture, as part of the New European Agenda for Culture. It provided a framework for discussions between civil society stakeholders and the commission. It was implemented by the Goethe-Institut on behalf of the commission following a call for tender.