The European Commission has confirmed the withdrawal of the €2 million grant earmarked for the La Biennale di Venezia Foundation, opening up a new front of tension between Brussels and one of Italy's most important cultural institutions.
The decision, formalised on Tuesday by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (Eacea) after a legal assessment and on the Commission's recommendation, is linked to Russia's controversial participation in the 2026 Art Biennale.