EU Withdraws Funding for Venice Biennale Over Russian Pavilion
The European Commission has cut funding of 2 million euros for the Venice Biennale for the period 2025-2028. This measure is a response to the announcement by Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco that the Russian pavilion will return to this year's edition after a two-year absence. The step marks a new dispute between the EU and the cultural institution.