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Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement
European Commission says it will suspend €2m grant if organisers of arts festival go ahead with proposals 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. Continue reading...
12 Mar, 14:00 — 12 Mar, 14:00
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