A small ministerial council met this Wednesday, November 4, 2020, to study and adopt urgent measures in favour of the cultural sector, with a view to cushioning the economic and social repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
The presidency of the government has decided to take the following measures to this end:
- The rescheduling of the debts of artists, creators and cultural institutions affiliated to Social Security.
- The doubling of the old-age allowance for the benefit of artists, creators and intellectuals covered by the social cover system for the cultural sector.
- The allocation of additional funds at the end of 2020 to cover circumstantial social assistance to artists, creators and workers in the cultural sector, up to 6 million dinars.
- The simplification of procedures related to the salvation of royalties from artists, creators and intellectuals.
Adopt a health protocol for cultural activities from November 15, 2020, taking into account the changing health situation.
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