Federal government continues to support culture

At today's meeting, the Federal Council decided to extend the Covid Culture Ordinance by four months. In today's press release, it cites the fact that the impact of the coronavirus on the cultural sector goes well beyond the period of validity of this support as the reason for this decision. All major events with more than 1,000 people will remain prohibited until at least the end of August 2020 and numerous cultural institutions will have to remain closed until at least June 8. Regarding the funds allocated on March 20, he writes: "The total amount remains at CHF 280 million for the time being. However, funds that were previously used to finance interest-free loans for cultural enterprises will now be partially allocated to default compensation. So far, applications for support amounting to CHF 234 million have been received."