The mood in the Styrian art and culture scene is gradually approaching a low point, as an open letter from the “Save Kulturland!” initiative shows. documented. The reason: The impending cut in the cultural budget from 2027, linked to an election promise by the FPÖ. This involves the cancellation of the ORF state levy, i.e. the 4.79 euros that are collected per household and month in Styria, a total of a good 30 million euros annually. To date, this sum has been earmarked for the promotion of sport (25 percent) and culture (75 percent).
