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EU moves to slash funding for Venice Biennale over Russia participation

Eric Kliszcz

12.07.2026, 10:41

EU moves to slash funding for Venice Biennale over Russia participation — Russia was allowed to have its own pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale. Photo: Simone Padovani/Contributor via Getty Images

The European Commission said a €2 million EU grant should be “terminated”.