Amsterdam, 26 October 2026<\/b> \u2013 The Dutch Association for the Performing Arts (NAPK) argues that the reform of the cultural funding system proposed by Minister Letschert, due to be introduced from 2029, is being implemented too quickly and without sufficient justification. The trade association fears that this far-reaching systemic change poses significant risks to institutions, creators and the public.<\/p>\n
The NAPK endorses the objectives of improving access to culture, reducing the regulatory burden and creating a future-proof system, but believes that it must first be made clear exactly which problem is being addressed and what the consequences of the proposed changes will be.<\/p>\n
The NAPK calls on the Minister not to take any irreversible steps until the feasibility, financial implications and effects on the cultural sector have been properly investigated and calls for administrative consultations prior to the legislative consultation on Culture on 9 November.<\/i><\/p>\n
The whole The urgent letter is available on our website<\/a> <\/a>download.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Amsterdam, 26 oktober 2026 \u2013 De Nederlandse Associatie voor Podiumkunsten (NAPK) stelt dat de door minister Letschert voorgestelde hervorming van het cultuurbestel vanaf 2029 te snel en onvoldoende onderbouwd wordt ingevoerd. De branchevereniging vreest dat de omvangrijke stelselwijziging grote risico\u2019s met zich meebrengt voor instellingen, makers en publiek. 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