Culture, Heritage & Tourism Working Group
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Culture, Heritage & Tourism Working Group.
Culture, Heritage & Tourism
The Culture, Heritage and Tourism Working Group has three main lines of action: Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Heritage and wider Cultural policy and the policies and actions that link these areas. In this context, the Working Group investigates R&I-related measures to mitigate touristic flows' environmental and social impact and encourage the transition towards sustainable tourism and cultural policies and practices. To this end, the Working Group supports ERRIN members in the uptake of digital technologies and the development of skills/competences in the Culture, Heritage and Tourism sectors, facilitating exchanges of good practices and developing new projects.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Save the date: Satellite event of the NEB Festival: the Local Pathway towards NEB Chapter
During the NEB Festival week of June 9–13 in Brussels, the Satellite event will showcase practical applications and insightful perspectives on the New European Bauhaus in promoting the sustainable
Save the date EU Design Day 2026
NEB as a game changer: Rethinking affordable living and housing policies through the lens of the NEBThe 14th edition of the EU Design Day (EUDD) will focus on affordable housing as a key societal
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Project Development Session - Culture & Creativity Cluster
The Culture, Heritage and Tourism and New European Bauhaus and Creativity Working Groups are hosting a project development session on the Horizon Europe Cluster 2 and the New European Bauhaus 2026
Skills for Competitiveness: how to address skills shortages in Europe’s regions?
Skills for competitivenessOne of the objectives of the European Competitiveness Fund is to address critical skills shortages to all kinds of quality jobs in strategic sectors, through both horizontal
NEB Junction Policy Conversations – Open call for participants
ERRIN members are invited to participate in the NEB Junction Policy Conversations, an invitation-only event organised within the framework of NEB Junction, the dedicated hub for results and impact of
WG Related Events
Save the date EU Design Day 2026
The 14th edition of the EU Design Day (EUDD) will focus on affordable housing as a key societal challenge, exploring the role of regions in shaping inclusive, sustainable and high-quality living environments through the lens of the New European Bauhaus.
Save the date: Satellite event of the NEB Festival: the Local Pathway towards NEB Chapter
During the Neb Festival week of June 9–13 in Brussels, the Satellite event will showcase practical applications and insightful perspectives on the New European Bauhaus in promoting the sustainable revitalisation of urban communities and villages.
ekip Academy: Building open innovation ecosystems for Cultural and Creative Industries
The ekip Academy is inviting policy teams from across Europe to take part in a new hands-on training programme designed to strengthen innovation strategies that meaningfully integrate cultural and creative industries (CCIs) into broader cross-sector innovation ecosystems. The deadline for applications is 28 February.
European Scientific Conference 'DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation'
Under the Auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU and within the framework of the European festival DIS – Together We Are Better (201–2030), the European Scientific Conference 'DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation', will take place in Larnaca, on 23–24 May 2026, at the University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus).
Seminar on the EU Affordable Housing Plan
Lille Metropole, Lyon Metropole and Cities Northern Netherlands are delighted to invite you to a seminar on the EU Affordable Housing Plan. The objectives of the meeting are to analyse the plan in depth and to look ahead to the opportunities and challenges for its implementation.
EKIP high-level policy event – Shifting how innovation works in Europe
The ekip project, European Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Policy Platform, is the new innovation policy platform for the cultural and creative industries in Europe, redesigning how Europe starts innovation, with creatives at the core. Ekip is funded by Horizon Europe (HORIZON-CL2-2022-HERITAGE-02-01) and is coordinated by Lund University. The event will bring together policymakers, cities, innovation actors and partners to discuss how creatives strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity and how innovation systems can be redesigned to better support competitiveness, adoption and…
WG Documents
Slovenian Business & Research Association Position Paper for the upcoming FP10
The Slovenian Business & Research Association (SBRA) is thrilled to have worked with the Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Science and Arts (ZRC SAZU) on their official Position Paper for the upcoming FP10! ZRC SAZU is Slovenia’s leading hub for the humanities and social sciences.
ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework
At this pivotal time for Europe, with the Commission's proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) getting closer, European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is pleased to provide inputs on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027. Drawing our comprehensive paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme', with insights gathered from the 120 regional ecosystems that ERRIN brings together, ERRIN has put together 10 key messages on the…
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
WG Related Content
ERRIN paper highlights the strategic role of EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next EU long-term budget
ERRIN has published a new paper on the future of EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next Multiannual Financial Framework, complementing its proposed amendments to FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund. Drawing on regional and local examples, the paper highlights the tangible impacts of Missions in addressing societal challenges and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
Partner search for CERV-2026-CITIZENSCIV-ENGAGEMENTBEYOND -
The Municipality of Bicaz is looking for partners for the CERV-2026-CITIZENSCIV-ENGAGEMENTBEYOND-ELECTIONS — Sub-priority 2.2 (local and regional public bodies) call. The Municipality of Bicaz proposes to design, pilot and implement at an institutional level a digital civic dialogue platform. This open, accessible, multilingual-ready tool enables structured two-way communication between the local authority and its residents.
European Week of Regions and Cities 2026: Applications open
The call for session proposals for the European Week of Regions and Cities (EURegionsWeek) 2026 is officially open. This annual flagship event, organised by the European Committee of the Regions and the European Commission, offers regional and local authorities a unique platform to engage with European policymakers, share good practices and contribute to the broader debate on Cohesion Policy and regional development.
ERRIN's signing of an Open Letter on the Future of the EU Budget (2028–2034)
In an effort spearheaded by ERRIN and EURADA, twelve European networks have co-signed an Open Letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council to safeguard and reinforce Smart Specialisation Strategies, and protect multi-level governance in the next MFF post-2027. The letter includes practical recommendations to ensure European competitiveness and cohesion.
Partner Search: InterPares Horizon Twinning
The University of Limassol (UoL - Cyprus) together with the Dublin City University (advanced partner) are preparing a Twinning project under the call Twinning (HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-02) with deadline 9 April 2026. They are currently looking for a 2nd advanced partner with strong expertise in the human-centred and ethical use of emerging technologies. Deadline for EoI: 17 March 2026
Time4all3.0.: Giving Time Back to Families and Youth for Stronger Democracy
Time4All 3.0 invites European cities and regions to join a network addressing "time poverty"—a barrier to civic participation, especially for women and youth. By promoting time as a fundamental right, the project aims to boost democratic engagement through local time policies, mentoring, and cultural activities. With 50+ partners and a goal to engage 6,000+ participants by 2028, it seeks to create inclusive, equitable time-use frameworks that strengthen social cohesion and active citizenship across Europe.
Latest Updates
- By Paul Brunet
MFF: Supporting ERRIN in mapping regional and local investment needs under the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)
ERRIN invites its members to contribute to identifying investment needs within the scope of the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF). This input will support the network’s advocacy efforts in the context of ongoing discussions on the ECF. The attached Excel spreadsheet aims to collect input from regions and local authorities on your investment needs for the development and deployment of technologies to strengthen the EU’s competitiveness. The objective is to build a consolidated overview of overall investment requirements, including, where possible, a breakdown by technology area.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
ERRIN paper highlights the strategic role of EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next EU long-term budget
ERRIN has published a new paper on the future of EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next Multiannual Financial Framework, complementing its proposed amendments to FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund. Drawing on regional and local examples, the paper highlights the tangible impacts of Missions in addressing societal challenges and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
- By Andrei Moscal
Partner search for CERV-2026-CITIZENSCIV-ENGAGEMENTBEYOND -
The Municipality of Bicaz is looking for partners for the CERV-2026-CITIZENSCIV-ENGAGEMENTBEYOND-ELECTIONS — Sub-priority 2.2 (local and regional public bodies) call. The Municipality of Bicaz proposes to design, pilot and implement at an institutional level a digital civic dialogue platform. This open, accessible, multilingual-ready tool enables structured two-way communication between the local authority and its residents.
- By Ana Nava
European Week of Regions and Cities 2026: Applications open
The call for session proposals for the European Week of Regions and Cities (EURegionsWeek) 2026 is officially open. This annual flagship event, organised by the European Committee of the Regions and the European Commission, offers regional and local authorities a unique platform to engage with European policymakers, share good practices and contribute to the broader debate on Cohesion Policy and regional development.
- By Rosemary Strevinioti
DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation - Call for Abstracts
We are excited to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the European Scientific Conference 'DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation', is open! Organised under the Auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Scientific Conference will take place on 23 May 2026 in Larnaca (Cyprus). The abstract submission deadline is 31 March 2026.
- By Ewa Chomicz
ERRIN's signing of an Open Letter on the Future of the EU Budget (2028–2034)
In an effort spearheaded by ERRIN and EURADA, twelve European networks have co-signed an Open Letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council to safeguard and reinforce Smart Specialisation Strategies, and protect multi-level governance in the next MFF post-2027. The letter includes practical recommendations to ensure European competitiveness and cohesion.