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14 July 2025

EU boosts support for Ukraine’s cultural heritage

Cultural tourism

Governance of tourism destinations

Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

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The EU has launched new initiatives and increased funding to support Ukraine’s cultural heritage, aiming to protect artefacts, train professionals, and strengthen cultural resilience.

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Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

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Ukraine

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

EU Institutions

International Organisations

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Specific types of tourism
- Cultural tourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Governance of tourism destinations

Business activities
- Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
- Gardens and nature reserves activities
- Museums
- Operation of historical sites

On 11 July 2025, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood announced increased EU support for Ukraine’s culture and heritage. Through the new Team Europe initiative for Cultural Heritage in Ukraine, over 60 actions will be launched in 2025 to protect artefacts, train professionals, and preserve cultural identity. An additional EUR 2 million was added to the 2025 Creative Europe Special Call for Ukraine, bringing total EU cultural aid since the war began to over EUR 50 million. These efforts aim to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and safeguard its cultural legacy amid ongoing threats.

For more details on this initiative, refer to the link on the left-hand side of the platform.

#Cultural preservation #Resilience planning