Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement

<p>European Commission says it will suspend €2m grant if organisers of arts festival go ahead with proposals</p><p>The European Commission has warned it will cut funding for the Venice Biennale if organisers go ahead with plans to include Russia.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/mar/12/venice-biennale-risks-losing-eu-funding-over-planned-russia-involvement">Continue reading...</a>