Establishment of the AgoraEU Programme (2028-2034)

Summary

The AgoraEU programme (2028-2034) aims to consolidate EU funding for culture, media, and fundamental rights. It focuses on protecting democratic values, supporting the news sector, and combating gender-based violence.
10 15.07.2026
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civil law
education
constitution
human rights
civil service
social policy
cultural policy
administrative reform
public administration
information and information processing

Key points

In force from 01/01/2028 Out of force from 31/12/2034
  • Establishment of the AgoraEU programme for the period 2028-2034 to replace previous cultural and rights-based funding schemes.
  • Creation of dedicated strands for music, books, audiovisual works, and news media to support European cultural sovereignty.
  • Implementation of a 'Zero Tolerance to Gender-based Violence' strand (Daphne) to combat all forms of violence, including online harassment.
  • Establishment of a European Union Rapid Response Facility to provide immediate protection for human rights defenders and civic space actors under threat.
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