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Rai replaces Report host Sigfrido Ranucci with new duo
Rai has announced a major leadership change for its investigative program, Report. Sigfrido Ranucci will be replaced by a duo of journalists, Giulia Presutti and Daniele Piervincenzi, starting next season. Rai presented the decision as a move to strengthen investigative journalism through internal professionals selected via a merit-based competition.
Sigfrido Ranucci has formally contested the removal, calling the decision “illegitimate” and claiming he was not informed in advance. His legal team has requested access to documents and expressed intent to pursue legal action. Ranucci has also linked the decision to external pressures and a campaign against the program's credibility. Rai has offered Ranucci three alternative roles, including positions at RaiNews, Tg3, or as a foreign correspondent.
The announcement has triggered significant political and internal backlash. The Report editorial team has described the decision as “unacceptable” and “irreceivable,” with correspondents threatening a mass walkout if the move is not reversed. Politically, the situation has sparked debate over the independence of public broadcasting, with opposition leaders accusing the government of attempting to influence the program, while supporters of the decision defend it as a necessary reorganization.
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Antonio Di Bella · Daniele Piervincenzi · Giulia Presutti · Rai · Report · Sigfrido Ranucci · Valter Lavitola