Arts For The Masses: Irish-language rap group Kneecap recently won their lawsuit against the UK government withdrawing their arts grant funding due to their anti-governmental lyrics. The lawsuit has highlighted the issue of freedom of expression and the power of art as a tool to stimulate critical reflection. Balancing the need for governmental support of the arts, and art as a form of soft power and cultural diplomacy, what could the EU do to further stimulate critical artistic expression whilst governments are the main funder of cultural expression in most Member States?