At least 34 members of the European Parliament are urging the EU’s top leadership to take action against the Venice Biennale’s decision to reinstate Russia, escalating the political backlash against the prestigious art exhibition set to start on May 9. In a letter obtained by POLITICO to be sent later Thursday, lawmakers call on Brussels to suspend EU funding to the Biennale if Russia’s participation goes ahead and to impose “restrictive measures” on individuals and entities linked to the