The Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement.
12 March 2026
The European Commission says it will cut funding if organisers of the arts festival 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 agreement.
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 agreement.