Publishers are concerned that the German edition of a culture voucher for 18-year-olds appears to have foundered.
German Publishers Demand Speed From Merz’s Coalition
The Börsenverein tells the Friedrich Merz coalition to move with ‘rapid implementation’ to aid Germany’s publishing industry.
France’s Publishers Object to ‘Culture Pass’ Budget Cuts
The French publishers’ association issues a statement of concern about cuts to funding for the ‘Pass Culture’ for young readers.
Mauri School: Italy’s Book Trade Down 23.2 Million Units in 2024
The change to Italy’s ’18App’ ‘culture voucher’ reportedly cost Italy’s book business some €62.7 million, per AIE.
France’s Publishers, Booksellers, Writers Back the ‘Culture Pass’
Calling for protection of the freedom to read, three organizational chiefs go to bat for the Pass Culture in France amid economic pressure.
Italy’s Book Leaders to Minister: 1.7 Million Sales Lost
The leadership of Italy’s book-publishing trade organizations holds a first meeting with Rome’s cultural minister, Alessandro Giuli.
Italy’s Publishers Demand a Culture Voucher Relaunch
The Italian publishers association and six sister agencies call for an overhaul of Italy’s sharply changed ’18App’ culture voucher.
As Bologna Approaches: Italy’s Culture Voucher Evolves
After eight years, Italy’s culture voucher for 18-year-old citizens is becoming two programs, one based on need, one on academics.
Immediately Following Bologna: Festival du Livre de Paris
With Québec as its guest of honor this year, the Festival du Livre de Paris on the Champ-de-Mars starts the day after Bologna closes.
Taiwan’s President Opens Taipei Book Exhibition
At the opening ceremony for the 2024 edition of Taipei’s book fair, Taiwan’s president speaks of ‘democratic partners.’