Fausto Fasulo, co-artistic director of the Angoulême International Comics Festival, denied rumors of its cancellation despite growing boycotts from authors, illustrators, and publishing houses.The festival faces financial challenges after the French government withdrew €200,000 in public funding following allegations of governance issues and a rape complaint involving a former employee.Culture Minister Rachida Dati emphasized the festival's cultural importance and urged for solutions to secure its future and prevent a disaster in European comics culture.