2026 Work Programme for Creative Europe

The 2026 Annual Work Programme for the Implementation of the Creative Europe Programme was published on September 29th 2025.

With a budget of €380 million, in 2026 Creative Europe will ensure continuity in its actions, while providing appropriate and relevant support to the cultural and creative sectors.

Priorities in 2026

The priorities of the new College of Commissioners provide a special role for culture and media. These priorities include protecting democracy, boosting societal resilience, upholding values and safeguarding the rule of law.

Creative Europe will keep on contributing to the EU’s overarching priorities to support:

• the greening efforts
• the digital transition of the cultural and creative sectors
• inclusion and gender equality practices
• the role of culture in the EU international relations

The full document, with all the details on the actions scheduled for 2026, can be downloaded here.