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For a republic of creation, by Xavier Bertrand

From Libération · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Xavier Bertrand, president of the Hauts-de-France region, calls for a "republic of creation" to support artists.
  • He advocates for investment in territories, public audiovisual funding, and French cultural independence against AI and extremism.
  • Bertrand urges support for creation under the Prime Minister's authority, especially as many regional artists perform at the Avignon Festival.

Xavier Bertrand, president of the Hauts-de-France region, has called for the establishment of a "republic of creation" to bolster support for artists. His appeal comes as numerous artists from his region are performing at the prestigious Festival d'Avignon.

Bertrand emphasized the need to invest in regional development, fund public audiovisual services, and safeguard France's cultural independence. He sees these measures as crucial in the face of challenges posed by artificial intelligence and extremist ideologies.

"We must support creation placed under the authority of the Prime Minister," Bertrand stated, highlighting the importance of a centralized approach to cultural policy. He believes that by strengthening these areas, France can maintain its cultural sovereignty and foster a vibrant creative sector.

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Originally published by Libération in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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