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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jennifer Rankin in Brussels

Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement

Visitors pose for photos outside the closed pavilion
The Russia pavilion at the 2022 Venice Biennale. The European Commission has threatened to withdraw funding if the country is involved this year. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

The European Commission has warned it will cut funding for the Venice Biennale if organisers go ahead with plans to include Russia.

The commission reiterated that any breach of ethical standards by the art festival would be treated as a violation of contract, leading to suspension of the €2m (£1.7m) agreement.

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