Cultural prizes have remained at the same level for a very long time. The lifetime achievement award is 64,000 euros and the annual award is 9,600 euros. These amounts do not increase.
Cultural representatives say that the amounts should be higher. Inflation drives up prices and the value of money decreases. For example, 9,000 euros in 2012 is the same as 12,000 euros in 2026.
The lifetime achievement award in culture is smaller than the Olympic winner's prize. An athlete receives 100,000 euros, but a cultural worker only gets 64,000 euros.
The prize committee also has problems. If the commission cannot make a decision, the chairman may decide on their own. This raises questions.
The Ministry of Culture says that the prizes will remain the same for now, but in the future they may be changed.