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EU Film Funding Overhaul Discussed at Cannes

Updated 2026-05-15 14:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s executive vice president for tech sovereignty and democracy, discussed plans to overhaul EU film funding. The changes could impact major mergers like Paramount-WBD and require review under multiple regulatory frameworks.

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European Commission EVP Henna Virkkunen on Film Funding Overhaul and Paramount-WBD Merger: It ‘Might Have to Be Reviewed Under Several EU Regulatory Frameworks’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Henna Virkkunen, EVP of the European Commission responsible for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, made the trek to the Cannes Film Festival on Friday for the first time, just as Europe’s film community is up in arms over plans for major changes to the EU’s Creative Europe fu

2026-05-15 14:30 UTC