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Stefania De Michele

Russia at Venice Biennale, Brussels cuts €2 million in EU funds: appeal planned

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.

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