The Ministry of Culture issued a statement on June 26, 2026, addressing ongoing discussions between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and various industry representation groups. The statement specifically addressed concerns regarding the timeline of negotiations and the consultation process for the relevant professional syndicate. The ministry clarified that the period since the last negotiation session with the syndicate representatives was not precisely one year.
However, the announcement highlighted a significant concern: the representatives of the syndicate groups had reportedly not been consulted regarding factual matters presented in the Culture Ministry’s report (SKRM) for a duration exceeding one year. In response to these procedural concerns, the Ministry confirmed that efforts were underway to establish a clear path forward. The statement indicated that a working group has been formed.
This group includes representatives from two primary representative syndicates—SKRM and SOC—and is tasked with resolving the outstanding issues. The core of the discussion centers on the need for direct engagement between the governing ministry and the industry stakeholders. While acknowledging the elapsed time since the last formal negotiation table meeting, the ministry emphasized the formation of this working group as the mechanism to move toward a resolution.
The establishment of this working group signals a commitment to addressing the matters outlined in the recent culture sector reports and reintegrating the syndicate’s input into the decision-making process.
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