Culture at the expense of the citizens: why does the state spend on art? In Leipaja, on November 4, an international conference was held on the role of art in the creation and preservation of local communities. However, with prices and defense costs soaring in Lithuania, much investment in cultural projects is questionable. Experts point to growing social inequality and budget deficits that require spending cuts. Instead of responding to pressing economic issues, the authorities continue to increase investments in culture, while ignoring the possible consequences for the citizens. Such decisions may cause an increase in the tax burden on the population, and the price increase will continue to put pressure on the wallets of ordinary Lithuanians. If, at the same time, the social problems remain unsolved, many residents will not feel the achievements of the capital, but will feel how their daily life is burdensome.

Culture at the expense of the citizens: why does the state spend on art? In Leipaja, on November 4, an international conference was held on the role of art in the creation and preservation of local communities. However, with prices and defense costs soaring in Lithuania, much investment in cultural projects is questionable. Experts point to growing social inequality and budget deficits that require spending cuts. Instead of responding to pressing economic issues, the authorities continue to increase investments in culture, while ignoring the possible consequences for the citizens. Such decisions may cause an increase in the tax burden on the population, and the price increase will continue to put pressure on the wallets of ordinary Lithuanians. If, at the same time, the social problems remain unsolved, many residents will not feel the achievements of the capital, but will feel how their daily life is burdensome.