Michele Migliori
Researcher
Michele Migliori researches Jewish art, material culture and heritage preservation in Europe and Latin America.
Applications closed. Evaluation underway. Finalists to be announced in October 2026.
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Our 2026 finalists in the spotlight
25 initiatives bringing Jewish cultural heritage to life across Europe
On 29 October, the Simone Veil Prize jury selected 25 finalists across five categories, celebrating initiatives that bring Jewish cultural heritage to life.
All finalists will join the Prize’s Community of Practice to share knowledge and resources. Five Grand Prix winners, one per category, will be announced at an award ceremony in Brussels on 2 December 2026.
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What is
Simone Veil Prize
The Simone Veil Prize is an annual European cultural award co-funded under the Creative Europe Programme (2021-2027) of the European Union.
The Simone Veil Prize will recognize projects and initiatives, from local communities to cross-border collaborations, that use cultural heritage to foster dialogue and inclusion, promote deeper knowledge and understanding of European history, raise awareness of cultural diversity, and strengthen a shared sense of European cultural identity.
The prize honours the legacy of Simone Veil (1927-2017), a Jewish Holocaust survivor who dedicated her life to reconciliation, passionately promoting human rights and European unity. As the first president of the European Parliament, she campaigned against antisemitism and fought for a unified Europe of shared ideals, making her a powerful symbol of the values the prize seeks to celebrate.
The 2026 jury has now been selected
Meet the
2026 jury
The 2026 jury brings together 15 professionals with expertise in Jewish cultural heritage and research, civil society, education, public engagement, public policy and youth leadership.
Gabriel Brezoiu
President of GEYC (RO) and PRISMA European Network
Gabriel Brezoiu founded GEYC and leads the PRISMA European Network, promoting youth participation, democracy and digital citizenship.
Uta Arning
Filmmaker and Cultural Funding Expert
Uta Arning is a filmmaker and cultural funding expert exploring identity and memory, and chairs a Swedish Arts Council assessment group.
Laura Schwartz
Jewish Heritage and International Cultural Cooperation Specialist
Laura Schwartz is a Jewish heritage expert, former Cultural Attaché in Israel and representative of the Foundation for Jewish Heritage.
Maciej W. Hofman
Cultural Policy Expert
Maciej W. Hofman advises the European Cultural Foundation on EU cultural policy and funding, following a career at the European Commission.
Now
Where we are now
Applications closed on 31 July 2026, and the evaluation process is now underway.
Our jury is reviewing the applications to select 25 finalists whose work reflects the values and ambitions of the Prize.
Jury applications remain open all year. If you’d like to apply you can do so by email at applications@simoneveilprize.eu.
Applications received after 31 July are considered for the following edition’s jury selection.
Next
What’s next october 2026
The 25 finalists are announced.
December 2026: The five Grand Prix winners are revealed at the award ceremony.
Follow us on social for the latest announcements and updates as the selection process progresses.
Timeline
Key dates
May 2026
Launch of the call
July 31st
Application deadline Friday (23:59 CET)
Aug – Oct
Evaluation period
October 2026
Announcement of finalists
2 December 2026
Award Ceremony
