European Cooperation

European cooperation has become an essential framework for the sustainable development and international visibility of Slovenia’s cultural and creative sectors. Through collaborative projects, professional networks, mobility schemes, festivals and platforms, Slovenian cultural organisations actively contribute to a shared European cultural space while strengthening their own capacities and international reach.

This section explores how Slovenian culture engages with European partners and contributes to broader processes of cultural exchange. It highlights policies, programmes and initiatives that foster cross-border cooperation, as well as the achievements of Slovenian cultural organisations within European support frameworks. Particular attention is given to the EU Creative Europe programme (2014–2027) and its predecessors, which have expanded opportunities for international partnerships, artistic exchange, professional development and audience engagement since the early 2000s. Drawing on data, analyses and case studies, the section offers insights into funding outcomes, long-term trends and successful models of international cultural cooperation.