French Public Broadcasters to Strike Over Proposed Media Reform

Employees of France Télévisions and Radio France will protest on March 31 and April 1, 2025, against a government plan to consolidate public media under a single holding company.

The planned two-day strike is in response to a proposed reform to create 'France Médias,' a holding company overseeing France Télévisions, Radio France, INA, and potentially France Médias Monde.
Unions argue the reform threatens editorial independence, jobs, and public broadcasting services, citing concerns over budget cuts and potential restructuring.
The legislation, initially delayed in 2024, is scheduled for discussion in the National Assembly on April 10, 2025, though delays are possible due to a packed parliamentary agenda.
The government has suggested excluding France Médias Monde from the holding structure, a shift from the original proposal that envisioned full consolidation.
Laurence Bloch, former Radio France director, has been tasked with accompanying the reform process by Culture Minister Rachida Dati.