ARTE and Suspilne Ukraine Sign Association Agreement to Strengthen Partnership and Foster Cooperation in Co-Productions
Strasbourg, France – Today, on December 3, 2025, ARTE and Suspilne Ukraine have signed an association agreement, formalizing their partnership and opening up a new chapter of cooperation. The agreement was signed by Heike Hempel, President of ARTE GEIE, Bruno Patino, Vice-President of ARTE GEIE and President of ARTE France, and Mykola Chernotytskyi, Head of the Managing Board of Suspilne Ukraine, in Strasbourg.
The signing of this agreement marks a significant milestone for both broadcasters. “This is an extraordinary day for ARTE – the association agreement with the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne Ukraine moves us deeply and fills us with pride,” said Heike Hempel, President of ARTE GEIE. “Our two organizations share common goals and values, which the teams at Suspilne Ukraine are defending under the most challenging circumstances.”
The partnership between ARTE and Suspilne Ukraine will not only strengthen ARTE’s network of partner channels across Europe but also pave the way for numerous ambitious, high-quality co-productions. “This agreement reflects our commitment to defending democratic values and fostering solidarity in Europe,” added Bruno Patino, Vice-President of ARTE GEIE and President of ARTE France.
Mykola Chernotytskyi, Head of the Managing Board of Suspilne Ukraine, also expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This partnership between ARTE and Suspilne Ukraine is not only a sign of professional collaboration, but also a powerful symbol of solidarity and shared values. In times when Ukraine is fighting for its freedom and democratic future, being part of the European cultural and media family means a great deal to us. Together, we can tell stories that connect people across Europe.”
The association agreement outlines the terms of collaboration between the two broadcasters, including joint projects in documentary filmmaking, cultural and innovative content, and fiction series. ARTE and Suspilne Ukraine will also exchange information about upcoming projects to plan potential cooperation in advance. Additionally, Suspilne Ukraine will have an advisory role in ARTE’s General Assembly, Programme Committee, and Programme Advisory Committee.
The association agreement will take effect on January 1, 2026, and is just one of the many collaborations ARTE has had with Ukrainian filmmakers in recent years. For example, the initiative “Generation Ukraine” is a collection of twelve documentary films by Ukrainian film teams that explore the various consequences of the war on Ukrainian society.
ARTE’s network of European partners currently consists of 13 members, including Suspilne Ukraine (Ukraine) – 2025, SVT (Sweden) – 2025, LPM (Latvia) – 2023, RTVE (Spain) – 2022, LRT (Lithuania) – 2022, Film Fund Luxembourg – 2018, RTÉ (Ireland) – 2016, RAI Com (Italy) – 2016, ČT (Czech Republic) – 2013, ORF (Austria) – 2001, YLE (Finland) – 1999, SRG SSR (Switzerland) – 1995, RTBF (Belgium) – 1993.
For more information on this partnership, visit https://ots.de/KHUNJl. To contact ARTE’s press team, email presse@arte.tv or call +33390142498.
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