Conte press conference, culture not even mentioned. And it will almost certainly be closed

The topic of culture did not even enter the press conference of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte this evening, organized to preview the contents of the Dec. 3 dpcm introducing bans and recommendations for the holiday season. No word for museums, cinemas, theaters, concert halls, libraries, archives: there was talk about various activities (bars, restaurants, ski resorts), but for culture not even half a word. Not even from the journalists who came to ask questions at the end of the press conference: there was room for many marginal topics unrelated to the topic of the press conference, such as the possible government reshuffle, tensions in the majority, the ESM, and even the personal affairs of the president of the council (an AdnKronos reporter in fact asked him a question about an alleged dinner he had consumed outside the Covid rules), but no one thought of mentioning one of the strategic sectors for the country.

Judging from the draft circulating today, however, it is highly likely that culture will remain closed: in fact, the draft dpcm spoke of the closure of museums, exhibitions and cultural venues until January 15, and suspension of the activities of cinemas, theaters and concert halls until the same date. The only exception is for archives, which will be back in service from tomorrow. Partial reopening instead for libraries: in fact, only those facilities with reservation services will be able to open their doors. For the rest, however, not even the dignity of citation.

Conte press conference, culture not even mentioned. And it will almost certainly be closed

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