Bogdan Zdrojewski: “It is important that the AgoraEU programme exceeds 10 billion euros”
ElectronLibre – The European Parliament wishes to increase the AgoraEU budget beyond the €8.58 billion proposed by the Commission. Do you support this increase? Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski – Yes, I believe the AgoraEU program should receive more funding. An increase of 1–2 billion euros is a negligible financial effort, yet it is extremely important for the beneficiaries. It is important to exceed 10 billion; this… will send a strong signal about the importance placed on culture in the broadest sense . Should funding for MEDIA, culture and the news media be ring-fenced, or should the Commission be given greater flexibility? I support a certain degree of flexibility, but also specific safeguards and minimum earmarking for sectors. Individual beneficiaries and organisations should have certain degree of flexibility and information regarding the…