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10 March 2026 15:33 UTC · European Commission · EU Commission Press Release · Source · Email X Link

European Commission says Biennale decision contradicts EU stance

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  • Condemns Fondazione Biennale allowing Russia's pavilion
  • May suspend or terminate Biennale EU grant

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  • The European Commission strongly condemns Fondazione Biennale's decision to allow Russia to re-open its national pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale and says this is not compatible with the EU's collective response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
  • The Commission says it will examine further action, including the suspension or termination of an ongoing EU grant to the Biennale Foundation, if the decision goes ahead.
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European Commission - Statement Statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner Micallef on Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale Art Exhibition Brussels, 10 March 2026 We strongly condemn the decision by the Fondazione Biennale to allow Russia to re-open its national pavilion at the 61 st International Art Exhibition of the 2026 Venice Biennale. The European Commission has been clear in its ...

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