Supporters say it is husbanding scarce resources and asking for a reasonable quid pro quo.
The row erupted at the end of July when Rachline told a council meeting that he was going to adjust the artists’ contracts with the town, to require them to spend 90 minutes a week taking in classes from local schools.
Until now, members of Lastrada have had only to make certain unspecified contributions to Frejus’s cultural life in order to justify their subsidies and Rachline said these were no longer sufficient.
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Since the municipal elections in March last year, the French press has been waiting to swoop on any hint of a far-right kulturkampf.
But so far they have been disappointed, with FN mayors under strict instructions from Marine Le Pen not to court adverse publicity.
So is this “earn your keep” campaign the first sign of a reversion to type?
Rachline’s critics note that last week also saw a concert in Frejus by the controversial band In Memoriam - who play nationalist punk. Police had to intervene after there was fighting in the crowd.
In normal times in France, there is little mileage to be had in taking on the arts establishment.
Culture enjoys a huge level of protection by comparison with other countries (the rent subsidies in Frejus are typical) and the mainstream parties all staunchly defend the status quo.
But these are times of financial hardship, and Rachline has carefully calibrated his move.
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