European Affairs Update October 2026

Every three months we publish a briefing on relevant European developments in the field of cultural heritage. The European Affairs Update brings you up to speed with the latest news, funding opportunities, events and other updates. It is a joint initiative of the European Archaeological Council and the European Association of Archaeologists. Please feel free to share it among your networks.

In this edition, find news of the EAC Annual Meeting 2027, theme 'Archaeology in Changing Landscapes' (Lithuania, call for papers now open) and the EAA Annual Meeting 2027, theme 'Connecting Worlds' (Netherlands, call for contributions opens soon).

Updates also on negotiations for the EU budget 2027, the EU Work Plan for Culture 2027-2030 and the EU Multiannual Funding Framework 2028-2034, which includes new cultural funding instrument AgoraEU.