AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Creative Europe Shake-up: Film professionals have signed an open letter urging the EU to protect the MEDIA strand as the new AgoraEU programme would merge Creative Europe with Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values—artists fear MEDIA’s role could shrink just as cross-border filmmaking needs stable funding. Eurovision in the Spotlight: With the contest now in full swing in Vienna, Lithuania’s acts are in the semi-final mix and the BBC’s coverage plans are front and centre—though the wider event remains politically charged after major boycotts. Baltic Security Pressure: Latvia’s defence minister resigned after drone incidents exposed air-defence and warning-system gaps; Italy’s defence chief blamed Europe’s fast-moving drone challenge rather than the minister. Venice Biennale Protest: More than 70 artists withdrew from Golden Lion awards in solidarity with a dispute over the jury and participation politics. Lithuanian Culture Abroad: A Lithuanian textile exhibition in Bhutan is opening a new dialogue through contemporary works and interactive installations. Lithuanian Free Speech Fight: A new critique argues Lithuania’s courts and regulators treat online speech as a “verdict first” performance, citing cases over YouTube and Facebook posts.
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