Ana Blandiana writes an open letter to warn about possible budget cuts at the Romanian Cultural Institute, demanding respect for culture.

The writer Ana Blandiana expresses her concern about the budget cuts that could affect the Romanian Cultural Institute, sending an open letter to President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. She underlines the importance of the Romanian Cultural Institute in promoting Romanian culture internationally and warns that the proposed restructuring could block its efficiency. Blandiana calls for respect for the needs of culture, highlighting fiscal discrepancies such as VAT on books versus gambling tax.