Bourges 2028 - Capitale européenne de la Culture

EU Legislative Interests

Creative Europe Programme 2021–2027 European Green Deal New European Bauhaus initiative European Agenda for Culture EU Work Plan for Culture 2023–2026 Cohesion Policy 2021–2027 (including the European Regional Development Fund) European Urban Initiative Communication on a European Green Deal (COM(2019) 640 final) Proposal for a Regulation establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2021–2027) Decision (EU) 2017/864 establishing a Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033

Communication Activities

Participation in meetings and exchanges with representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament and regional representations to present the Bourges 2028 European Capital of Culture project, with a focus on European cooperation, cultural policies and ecological transition. Organisation and participation in institutional events and conferences at European level (including meetings in Brussels), aimed at sharing best practices and discussing the role of culture in the implementation of the Creative Europe Programme, the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus initiative. Preparation and dissemination of communication materials (presentations, project documentation, partnership proposals) to EU stakeholders, highlighting the project’s contribution to EU cultural, environmental and territorial policies. Engagement in networks and exchanges with other European Capitals of Culture and cultural stakeholders, in order to contribute to policy dialogue and cooperation dynamics at EU level.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

Bourges 2028 is part of the European Capitals of Culture network, engaging in regular exchanges and cooperation with past, current and future title holders. The organisation is also involved in partnerships and cooperation frameworks with European cultural institutions and stakeholders, in particular in the context of Creative Europe projects and cultural cooperation initiatives. At this stage, Bourges 2028 is not a formal member of specific European associations or federations but actively contributes to European cultural networks through its projects and partnerships.

Organisation Members

Bourges 2028 is not a membership-based organisation and therefore does not have individual or organisational members. The structure is governed by a board representing its public institutional partners (including local and regional authorities and public stakeholders), in line with its mission to deliver the European Capital of Culture 2028. The organisation does not have affiliated entities in the sense of subsidiaries or controlled organisations.

Additional Information

The organisation is in a structuring phase following its designation as European Capital of Culture 2028. The funding model is predominantly public at this stage, with a gradual development of private partnerships through an endowment fund. A significant share of resources is allocated to preparatory activities, governance structuring, and programme development.