Suspilne Ukraine and ARTE G.E.I.E. (Association Relative à la Télévision Européenne) have signed an association agreement. The document was signed on 3 December in Strasbourg by Mykola Chernotytskyi, Head of the Managing Board of Suspilne Ukraine, Heike Hempel, President of ARTE G.E.I.E, and Bruno Patino, Vice-President of ARTE G.E.I.E. and President of ARTE France.
The agreement formalizes the partnership between the Ukrainian and European public broadcasters and opens a new stage of joint work, particularly in co-producing projects.
“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,” said Mykola Chernotytskyi, Head of the Managing Board of Suspilne Ukraine.
“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. Our two organisations share common goals and values, which the teams at Suspilne Ukraine are defending under the most challenging circumstances,” stated Heike Hempel, President of ARTE G.E.I.E
“This agreement strengthens ARTE’s network of partner channels across Europe and paves the way for numerous ambitious, high-quality co-productions. It also reflects our commitment to defending democratic values and fostering solidarity in Europe,” said Bruno Patino, Vice-President of ARTE G.E.I.E, President of ARTE France.
According to the terms of the association agreement:
- the broadcasters will develop joint projects in documentary filmmaking, cultural and innovative content, as well as fiction series;
- ARTE and Suspilne Ukraine will exchange information about upcoming projects in order to plan potential cooperation in advance;
- Suspilne Ukraine will participate, in an advisory capacity, in the meetings of ARTE’s General Assembly, Programme Committee and Programme Advisory Committee.
The association agreement will enter into force on 1 January 2026 and will remain in effect until the end of 2027, with the possibility of further two-year extensions.
In June, ARTE representatives visited Suspilne Ukraine in Kyiv for a workshop. The French colleagues were impressed by the team’s work and expressed support and gratitude to Ukrainians who are defending the whole of Europe — its democracy and shared values.
ARTE is a European public television channel and a pan-European digital platform. ARTE unites partner public broadcasters from various European countries and specialises in high-quality documentaries, current affairs, cultural content, drama series and innovative digital formats. ARTE is made up of three entities: the headquarters ARTE G.E.I.E. (Association Relative à la Télévision Européenne, European economic interest grouping) based in Strasbourg and its two members ARTE France in Paris and ARTE Deutschland TV GmbH in Baden-Baden.
