French MEP Catherine Griset (Patriots for Europe) has asked the European Commission whether EU funds are supporting the CNC Talent fund, a French programme that provides grants to video creators on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The question follows allegations of ideological favouritism within the fund's committee, raising concerns about impartiality and neutrality in the allocation of public money.
Griset submitted the written parliamentary question (E-001484/2026) on 13 April 2026, under Rule 144 of the European Parliament's rules of procedure. The question targets the Commission, which oversees EU cultural funding programmes such as Creative Europe.
Concrete asks and policy orientation
The MEP's question contains three specific requests: first, whether the Commission funds CNC Talent under the media strand of Creative Europe; second, if such grants are subject to ethical obligations like impartiality or neutrality; and third, whether the European Court of Auditors audits EU funds for online platform content creation. The question does not set numerical targets or deadlines but seeks clarity on existing safeguards.
Griset's line of questioning suggests a policy orientation favouring stricter oversight of EU cultural funding to prevent political bias. The reference to the streamer Ultia's removal from the committee highlights a cleavage between ideological neutrality and perceived left-wing activism in grant-making.
Expected follow-up
The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. Its answer will signal whether EU funds are involved and what accountability mechanisms exist, potentially influencing future funding criteria for digital content creators.