German culture pass extended – but funding halved
German teens turning 18 in 2024 will receive free vouchers worth €100 to spend on culture, down from last year's €200
News By James Hanley | 26 January 2024
Germany’s youth culture pass is to be extended for a second year, but funding for the scheme is being halved.
Since June 2023, teenagers living in the country have been able to access the federal government scheme, which has provided them with €200 to spend on event tickets, books and audio media when they turn 18 in an effort to strengthen cultural participation.
The scheme generated more than €3.2 million in revenue in its first two months, with the majority of…
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