Knowing Me, Knowing You: Strengthening EU-UK Cultural Relations

• Panel Discussion co-hosted by MEP Hannes Heide (S&D) and MEP Bogdan Zdrojewski (EPP) at the European Parliament. The panel will include contributions from senior political leaders from the EU and UK, as well as leading industry and creative voices. The discussions will focus on the added value of EU-UK cultural relations and - based on lived experience - explore ways to strengthen cooperation. 
• Evening Reception celebrating culture hosted by the Cultural Exchange Coalition at the British Ambassador’s Residence.

The CEC brings together over 150 organisations from across the EU and UK cultural and creative sectors, with a shared ambition to transform the EU-UK Common Understanding commitment to support cultural exchange and touring artists into meaningful actions. Join industry leaders and policymakers to celebrate the value of cross-border cultural collaboration and explore policy solutions to remove barriers, boost local economies and unlock opportunities for emerging talent.