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Italian RAI governance reforms

Overview

In late July 2026, Italy’s Senate commission approved amendments to the RAI reform that extend the broadcaster’s board term from three to four years and shift CEO appointment power from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to the board itself. The changes aim to bring RAI’s governance in line with the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), while a proposed licence‑fee reduction was dropped.

A week later, civil‑society groups marked the first anniversary of the EMFA by demanding that Italy fully apply the law to RAI. They criticised ongoing political influence, opaque ownership and intimidation of journalists, urging the Meloni government and Parliament to adopt a governance model that complies with EMFA standards.

Together, the snapshots show a legislative push to restructure RAI’s leadership followed by heightened public pressure to ensure the reforms meet European media‑freedom requirements.

Entities

Rai · Angelo Bonelli · Federica Valcauda · Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze · Roberto Rosso

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian government urged to fully apply European Media Freedom Act to RAI

    Civil‑society groups and Green‑Left deputy Angelo Bonelli demand Italy fully implement the European Media Freedom Act, calling for RAI reform and protection of journalistic independence.

  2. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Rai reform extends board term to four years and changes CEO appointment

    Italy's Rai reform now sets a four‑year board term, lets the board appoint the CEO, and drops a clause for a 5% licence‑fee cut, aligning with the EU Freedom Media Act.

Sources

aduc.it · verdisinistra.it