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EU countries back suspension of funding for the Venice Biennale over Russian participation

Euronews · May 12, 2026, 4:19 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Fourteen out of 27 EU member states criticised the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which sparked a fierce controversy in Italy, as Brussels called for a suspension of funding.

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