Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%
French politicians on the left and centre have criticised a parliament inquiry report that recommends sweeping cuts to public broadcasting, with a row over culture wars building before next year’s presidential election.
State broadcasting is a key topic in the run-up to April’s vote, with the far right, which is leading in the polls, highly critical of public TV and radio and vowing to privatise it.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Angelique Chrisafis in Paris.
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