România va avea din nou o Capitală Europeană a Culturii. Când începe competiția între orașe

Romania will designate a new European Capital of Culture in 2034, following Sibiu and Timișoara. The European Commission aims to simplify the application process and focus on long-term impacts. The competition will start in 2028, with finalists announced in 2029, allowing the winning city five years for preparation. The initiative emphasizes sustainable urban development and community involvement, aiming for lasting cultural benefits beyond the title year. The Minister of Culture highlighted the need for a coherent national strategy to support candidate cities and enhance cultural participation.