« Uncontrolled growth of credits », governance too costly, objectives partially met… The magistrates point out the faults of the system and raise the question of making it subject to means conditions.
The Culture Pass « leaves out part of the public less familiar with cultural practices »has an impact « limit » over time and proceeds from a window logic. Four years after the launch of this flagship measure by Emmanuel Macron, supposed to promote access to culture and encourage the diversity of cultural practices, the Court of Auditors draws up a harsh assessment.
To the point of recommending, at a time when everyone is looking to make budgetary savings, at least one « control of spending »at best one « rebalancing the device ». The Culture Pass represented 244 million euros in 2024, with 4.2 million beneficiaries since its creation. The reflection of the Court of Auditors, which presented its conclusions on Tuesday morning, is only half a surprise.
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