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BEDA supports Brandbrief.eu, a European advocacy initiative calling for stronger recognition of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) within future EU funding programmes, particularly the proposed European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and the next EU research framework programme, FP10 Horizon. The initiative highlights the vital role that culture, creativity, and design play in driving innovation, competitiveness, and Europe's digital future. read more

More than 300 participants gathered in Brussels for this year's Creative Skills Week, bringing together cultural and creative sector professionals, policymakers, educators and skills experts to explore the future of skills in Europe's Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). read more

BEDA responds to the European Commission's Call for Evidence on the AI Strategy for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and makes the case that design cannot be an afterthought in how Europe builds, regulates, and lives with AI. read more

As Member States shape the next EU Work Plan for Culture 2027+ and the Culture Compass, we should advocate that Design is included as a priority area and supported through a dedicated Open Method of Coordination* (OMC) cycle or expert process. This is essential if Design is to be reflected in national cultural policies and funding throughout the next programme period. With final voting expected in November 2026, time is... read more

Brussels is rewriting the rules of who counts as a strategic industry for the next seven years, and design is not included in any operative sense. The European Competitiveness Fund (2028 to 2034) defines which sectors qualify as strategic industries with access to funding, governance, and policy influence for the next funding period. The Council has set its position, and the European Parliament will vote in October 2026. Thereafter, the... read more