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Laurence Bloch Delivers Early Report on France Médias Holding Plan

The ex-Radio France director outlines eight proposals to safeguard editorial independence in the new France Médias structure before it faces Assembly review.

Overview

  • Bloch submitted her 17-page report with three annexes on June 16, two weeks ahead of the original deadline, completing the mission set by Culture Minister Rachida Dati.
  • She recommends merging France Télévisions, Radio France and INA under a single holding company to begin operations in early 2026.
  • The report’s eight proposals cover governance frameworks, funding mechanisms and safeguards for editorial autonomy.
  • The National Assembly’s culture committee started examining the draft law on June 17, with plenary debates scheduled for June 30 and July 1.
  • Unions and left-wing deputies have voiced concerns over job security and the independence of public audiovisual services.