UE retrage 2 milioane de euro Bienalei de la Veneția după redeschiderea pavilionului Rusiei / Ministrul italian al Culturii a declarat că s-a opus redeschiderii pavilionului rus

The European Union has withdrawn funding for the Venice Biennale after organizers decided to reopen the Russian pavilion, losing 2 million euros. This decision follows Russia's absence since 2022 due to the Ukraine war and EU sanctions. Many EU countries protested the reopening, citing concerns over compliance with sanctions. The European Commission warned that the Russian pavilion is state-funded, which conflicts with post-invasion rules. Despite opposition from Italy's Culture Minister, the Biennale remains autonomous, and Italy did not join the protest letter. This move signals a strong stance against Russia's participation in European cultural events.