Multiple major academies of the arts warn of the consequences of massive cuts in culture. "In an increasingly polarized world, art and culture can open up spaces for dialogue and encounters, promote social cohesion and contribute to national and international understanding," said the presidents of six German academies in an appeal.
The promotion of culture is not a subsidy that can be measured according to the economic situation. It is a "vital investment" so that every individual can develop. The public sector must guarantee free access to cultural education for all classes, from "daycare to old age". Culture should not be made dependent on sponsorship or on political or national interests.
