Overview

• The examination of the public audiovisual reform was suspended after a heated exchange between Culture Minister Rachida Dati and a parliamentary administrator on April 1, 2025.
• Dati denies allegations of verbal aggression or threats, describing the incident as a 'vivid debate' over the admissibility of a government amendment.
• The reform proposes the creation of France Médias, a centralized holding company to oversee public broadcasters, sparking concerns over media independence and job security.
• Unions, left-wing deputies, and public media employees strongly oppose the reform, with strikes and protests intensifying in recent weeks.
• The timeline for resuming debates remains uncertain, with the government aiming to pass the legislation before the summer amid mounting political and institutional tensions.