Sweden dedicates extra 1.5bn kr to culture
The governing parties say the funding will compensate for the economic consequences caused by the pandemic and help to restart culture
News By IQ | 14 September 2020
Sweden’s governing parties are dedicating an extra 1.5 billion kr (€144m) to culture this year to compensate for the economic consequences caused by the pandemic and ensure the sector’s full recovery.
In addition, an extra 1bn kr will be set aside for 2021 for the restructuring and restart of cultural activities throughout the country. Details of its distribution will be revealed at a later date.
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The government has also unveiled future plans to invest in cultural infrastructure – including concert…