European Commission recommends ending funding for Venice Biennale over Russian participation

Russian pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale. Photo: Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images

The European Commission has officially recommended ending grant funding for the Venice Biennale over the opening of the Russian pavilion. The funding amounts to €2 million for the 2025-2028 period.

Source: Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, on X (Twitter)

Quote: "The Commission officially recommends the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) to terminate the €2 million grant to the Venice Biennale."

European Commission recommends ending funding for Venice Biennale over Russian participation

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