Opposition lawmakers in Italy said Thursday that the European Commission will launch infringement proceedings against the country on Friday over a breach of the European Media Freedom Act. The action relates to the government’s failure to guarantee the independence of public broadcaster Rai from political influence.
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Marina Berlusconi criticised RAI’s Report programme, calling Sunday night’s episode on Silvio Berlusconi “the worst media-judicial garbage.”
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The united opposition has taken a firm stance over Rai posts, making it clear that reaching a bipartisan agreement will be difficult without a broader discussion on the future of public television. This comes after the postponement of nominations until the second week of September when parliamentary activities resume.
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Marinella Soldi, the President of Rai, has announced her intention to step down from her role. She communicated her decision through a letter addressed to the Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti, indicating that her resignation will take effect on August 10, 2024.
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Rai, the state broadcaster, called off the European election debate scheduled for 23rd May. Seen as a head-to-head between Meloni and Schlein, the broadcaster said only four parties had responded to the call to debate.
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Journalists at Italian public broadcaster RAI take strike action. They accuse Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government of stifling free speech.
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Renowned author Antonio Scurati has accused Rai of censorship following the eleventh hour halt of his antifascist monologue from being aired. He described it as the “definitive demonstration” of alleged governmental influence over the state broadcaster.
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