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

ECP symposium in Berlin 11 – 13 October 2023

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About 20 ECP members, including our President, Pär Stenbäck, met 11-13 October 2023 for a Symposium at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, ICD, Berlin.

New Report! Kaunas Session 2022

admin2022-10-10T14:11:43+00:00October 10, 2022|

The 20th Session of the ECP took place live in Kaunas, Lithuania, on 9 – 11 September 2022. The session constituted a [...]

ECP Declaration Kaunas 2022

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The European Cultural Parliament, ECP, meeting for its 20th session in Kaunas, is concerned by the advancing totalitarian forces in Europe. Read the full declaration here.

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.