The international jury of six independent experts has selected eight new European Spaces of Culture pilot projects to be implemented in 2023.

On 8 and 9 December, EUNIC held its General Assembly, welcoming EUNIC members to Brussels. The network unanimously voted the Ukrainian Institute in as Associate Member, elected Carmen Noguero Galilea of the Instituto Cervantes to the Board of Directors and approved a new EUNIC Cluster in Kuwait. Joined by several key external partners to EUNIC including the European Institutions and NGO partners, members discussed role and evolution of the cultural relations approach in light of shifting geopolitics and explored the outcomes of the the latest phase of European Spaces of Culture.

This year the EUNIC Cluster Fund co-funds 18 cultural relations projects with a total of 312,270.00 euros. The 2022 call strongly welcomed proposals that focus on young people.

The Culture of Solidarity Fund Eunic Ukraine edition selected 15 cultural initiatives across Europe to help connecting Ukrainian culture in wider European spheres.

Culture of Solidarity – EUNIC Ukraine Fund 2022 is an initiative in partnership with the European Cultural Foundation (ECF) with core financing led by the Goethe-Institut and with additional contributions from several EUNIC members aiming to promote the visibility and embeddedness of Ukrainian culture across Europe.

This year's EUNIC Cluster Fund Call features a special focus on projects supporting and empowering youth through cultural initiatives.

The EUNIC Cluster Fund is celebrating its 10th anniversary. On this occasion, EUNIC has commissioned a research taking a closer look at the development of the cluster network over the years.

What are perspectives of cultural cooperation with Afghanistan and what are key considerations for supporting displaced Afghan cultural workers?

A jury of six experts has shortlisted eleven project ideas for European Spaces of Culture to be developed into concrete projects for 2023.

EUNIC held its General Assembly on 23 and 24 June in Munich. The network engaged in discussion, amongst others, about the war in Ukraine and the future of international cultural relations, common approaches and actions, and developments in the EUNIC cluster network. Members also elected a new Board of Directors and welcomed the three new EUNIC clusters in Barcelona, Kansai and New Zealand. The General Assembly also marked the incoming presidency of Goethe-Institut's Johannes Ebert.