European Cultural Parliament – Strengthening the role of culture and arts in Europe

Welcome to European Cultural Parliament

Our Premise

Ethical and aesthetic values must be the essence of a new European Society. Culture is the core of society. Creativity is the source of human existence.

Our Belief

The European idea is based on a balance between respect for the diversity of cultures in Europe and cross-cultural tolerance and understanding.

Our Purpose

The ECP’s purpose is strengthening the role of cultural and artistic ideas in the debate on the future of Europe and promoting bridge-building with other cultures.

Latest news

Program for 2026 session

admin2026-09-06T18:55:50+00:00September 6, 2026|

Here is the full program for our next session in Lodz, Poland, on 11 – 13 September

Full ECP report from Oulu session 2025 now published

admin2025-11-16T18:13:18+00:00November 16, 2025|

Read the full report from our 2025 session in Oulu, Finland.

Full ECP report from Graz session now published

admin2025-11-16T18:13:39+00:00June 14, 2024|

ECPs 21st Session was held in Graz, Austria, on 19 – 21 April 2024.

The ECP is its members

ECP-Members have been nominated in their individual capacity. All Members are outstanding cultural personalities. No Member represents an organization, institution or a state.

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ECP Youth Network

The ECP-Future Generation is a network created within the European Cultural Parliament. We connect and create a platform for young European artists from the ages of 18 to 35 to share their art and connect on a higher platform.