Europe and Central Asia

Director Germany, Paul Smith shares his insights of the country and explores how the past informs the views and hopes of the next generations.

Sonia Boyle was announced as our next representative at the Venice Art Biennale, and we take a look at the UK’s complex but important place in the rich culture of Europe.

After landmark votes, the links between Ireland and Northern Ireland are in the spotlight. Ciarán Devane introduces a timely book on the ties between Britain and Ireland.

Kate Ewart-Biggs, the British Council’s Director, Global Network Team, writes a deeply personal and moving insight into three generations of her family.

30 years on from the start of re-unification, new research on the views of young Germans shows how far the nation has come together.

Norwegian Christmas generosity shows how Soft Power can come in many forms.

This study explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Germany, looking at education, employment, immigration and identity.

Images of Notre-Dame on fire have brought home the importance of the building as a symbol, of cultural heritage in general, and of the vital need to protect that heritage.

Insight reports on the connections between culture and politics in a nation where the two are inextricably linked.

A major new study reveals the different types of value generated by cultural engagement – and the benefits that it can bring to societies under pressure.