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Advocacy update – a crucial moment for European cultural funding
Two important budget negotiations are currently demanding the attention of the cultural and education sectors, with significant cuts proposed for both Creative Europe in 2027 and the future AgoraEU programme. AEC calls on its members to speak up at national level.
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European Music sector calls for rejection of AgoraEU cuts
AEC has joined Europe’s music sector in urging the Council and European Parliament to reject the proposed 30% cut to AgoraEU, the EU’s proposed funding programme for culture, media and civil society for 2028–2034.
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AEC speaks up on the EU Budget, Education, AI and Working Conditions
Active advocacy for Higher Music Education: AEC contributes to three European Commission consultation processes and announces an upcoming national campaign for culture in the next EU budget.
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AEC unveils new visual identity
AEC is launching a new visual identity, built on a common visual language rooted in the musical staff. It brings our platforms, publications and events into a more coherent whole, while allowing each of them to keep its own distinct character. Find out what shaped the design and where you will see it appear.
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The TEAM Learning Outcomes for Music Teacher Education in Europe!
Exciting news from the Teacher Education Academy for Music (TEAM) project! The new TEAM Learning Outcomes for Music Teacher Education in Europe have officially been published.
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New Advocacy Plan
AEC’s new Advocacy Plan turns the organisation’s advocacy ambitions into a practical framework for coordinated action across European, national and international levels. It strengthens alliances, connects AEC with its members and partner organisations, and aims to maintain a strong, visible and influential voice for Higher Music Education in future policy and funding debates.
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AEC at partners’ events
AEC deepens European ties this June, from music education advocacy in Prague and industry dialogue in Amsterdam, to wellbeing research at the European Forum on Music in Timișoara and EU funding talks in Brussels.
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AEC Advocacy Update
AEC continues to advocate for a stronger EU budget for culture as negotiations on the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework enter a decisive phase. At the same time, the new Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture – Culture for Europe” confirms culture’s central role in democracy, education, social cohesion and Europe’s future.
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AEC presents the Annual Report 2025
The newly published AEC Annual Report 2025 offers a quick journey through a network of more than 315 higher music education institutions in 57 countries.
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Where was AEC in May?
From Ghent to Stavanger, AEC has been actively engaging with partners across Europe to champion the future of higher arts education and international collaboration. These recent highlights showcase our contributions to the IN.TUNE Summit in Vienna, strategic discussions on Global South partnerships, and high-level advocacy for the music sector at the EUphoria event in Brussels.
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