Although European cultural policy is officially the responsibility of Member States, EU institutions do play a relevant, yet little-known role in shaping our cultural and media ecosystems. The EU Backoffice, a new podcast series produced by the European Network of Cultural Centres and Reset! network, unravels how the EU cultural policy process really works, bringing you beyond the headlines and into the corridors where decisions are taken. Through expert interviews and debates with insiders, artists, and activists, our host Matéo Vigné takes you on a deep dive into the world of EU cultural policy, to shed light on who shapes the agenda, how the institutions work, and what challenges they face. The EU Backoffice brings you a new episode every third month.
Episode one offers an introduction to the EU policy-making framework, with special guests Benjamin Feyen (EU policy expert), Olga Perez (CULT Committee policy advisor), and Georg Haeusler (Director of Creativity, Culture, and Sport at the European Commission).