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Ciprian Ștefan, director of Muzeul ASTRA, called for a cultural law to ensure stability and funding for cultural institutions in Romania. Speaking at the Astra Film Festival, he emphasized the insufficient funding for culture and the need for solidarity between public and private sectors. He argued that cultural institutions play a crucial role in combating extremism and misinformation by promoting authentic values. He urged the government to treat culture as a strategic domain and to adopt a mandatory cultural law. He highlighted the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders in the cultural sector to foster societal development.