Puntulis: Cuts Possible in Culture Sector, Museum Consolidation to Be Assessed
Latvian Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis has said budget cuts are possible in the culture sector. He mentioned assessing museum consolidation and raising parental co-payments in culture education.
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Latvia's Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis of the National Alliance (NA) believes cuts are possible in the culture sector. He spoke in an interview with the morning programme "Rīta panorāma" on Latvian Television.
According to the minister, the consolidation of museums, meaning a possible merger or other restructuring of their operations, should be assessed in this context. The source does not specify which museums could be affected or what savings are expected.
In addition, parental co-payments could be increased in culture education, such as music and art education. No specific amounts or deadlines have been mentioned on this matter either.
The minister's remarks suggest that a review of sector funding could affect both cultural institutions and families whose children study in culture education programmes. The source does not report any decisions on possible cuts.
