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AEC Statement on the European Commission’s MFF 2028–2034 Proposal

The Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for the next MFF, particularly the decision to maintain the programmes Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Creative Europe.

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Advocacy – spotlight on artistic freedom

Artistic freedom and cultural diversity are essential principles for our society, and for AEC, they are important cornerstones in our work to advance higher music education.

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Where was AEC in May?

Springtime is the main season for annual meetings of many of AEC’s partner organisations, and Executive Director Finn Schumacker had a busy month attending and contributing to four events hosted by our closest partners.

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AEC welcomes Progress on Key Cultural and Educational Policy Issues

As spring unfolds and the days grow brighter, AEC is pleased to report encouraging developments on several important policy fronts. These include progress toward securing future funding for European cultural and educational support programmes, as well as growing recognition of the arts and humanities in shaping the future European education landscape.

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AEC engages in various advocacy campaigns

2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for European politics, with major shifts expected in EU priorities. AEC is actively engaged in several advocacy campaigns to ensure that culture, the arts, and artistic education remain a strong focus in future European policies.

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The AEC Council met in Salzburg

The AEC Council held its annual in-person meeting on 19 – 20th March 2025 in Salzburg, Austria.

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AEC Council discusses focus areas for AEC advocacy

At its recent Council meeting held in Salzburg, we identified key focus areas for our advocacy work, including access to music education, funding stability, artist rights in the digital era, and student empowerment - all priorities will shape AEC’s strategic efforts in the coming years.

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AEC New Creative Europe Grant

AEC is proud to launch the implementation of its Strategy 2030 with the financial support provided by the European Commission for the period 2025-2028.

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Advocacy throughout ARTEMIS: Large Agendas, Concrete Actions

Representing the AEC and its diverse membership is a cornerstone of the AEC Office’s work. In this overview, we reflect on the most significant actions and achievements from the past three years.

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Calling leaders of socially engaged arts organisations!

The Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts is happy to announce that applications for the 2025 cohort are now open. Don’t miss your chance to join this journey of learning, impact and leadership.

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