Protests erupted across France against proposed cuts to the culture budget, led by the movement 'Debout pour la culture'. Over 40,000 people signed a petition opposing the cuts, which threaten jobs and access to culture. Prominent figures like JoeyStarr and Juliette Binoche support the movement. The government aims to reduce public spending to address a 6% budget deficit, but critics argue this jeopardizes democracy and cultural access. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)