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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.

La Maison de la radio, siège de Radio France. La ministre de la culture Rachida Dati soutient le projet de création d’une holding chapeautant l’audiovisuel public.
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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.