How can the cultural relations sector combat the negative effects of the corona pandemic? How can advocacy for culture in foreign policy be strengthened? In a EUNIC Talk about “Cultural Relations and Covid-19”, held on 15 July 2020, cultural managers from five different countries engaged in a discussion with representatives from EU institutions and the sector.

This online debate brings cultural relations professionals and representatives of the European Commission together to talk about the future of cultural relations in times of Covid-19.

What is the appetite for radical change in Europe’s arts sector in relation to making the arts accessible to disabled people? In a EUNIC Talk about “Arts & Disability" held on 7 July 2020, guest speakers from the sector engaged in a dialogue about the key challenges and the role of cultural relations organisations regarding this work.

The report on Working in Fragile Contexts offers recommendations to EU institutions, EU Delegations, EUNIC Global and EUNIC members.

The report analyses the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on EUNIC members in the short, medium and long term and gives recommendations on how to overcome the crisis collaboratively.

EUNIC Director Gitte Zschoch writes in "Politik and Kultur" about the consequences of Covid-19 for European cultural cooperation and the measures the network is now taking.

EUNIC members exchanged with Sabine Verheyen MEP, presented new projects in response to Covid-19, launched the new Strategic Framework 2020-2024 and pledged to strengthen European cultural relations at the Online Members Assembly on 4 June 2020.

During the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, EUNIC worldwide implemented projects fostering cultural heritage, emphasising its value to society, its contribution to the economy and the importance of safeguarding common cultural heritage.

EUNIC published a statement on the importance of cultural relations in a post-crisis global society and their value for friendly and peaceful foreign policy.

EUNIC’s mobility scheme for cultural professionals, the Job Shadowing Initiative, enables colleagues working in the network to exchange knowledge and gain skills. Interested colleagues can apply until 1 August 2020.