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French Government Pulls Public Broadcaster Holding Plan From Near-Term Agenda

Executive sources indicate it will not return before summer to avoid another forced vote under 49.3.

La ministre de la Culture Rachida Dati, à l'Assemblée nationale, le 2 décembre 2025.
La réforme de l’audiovisuel public figurait parmi les lignes rouges de la gauche. [GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP]
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Overview

  • The bill will not be scheduled for a second reading in the National Assembly before the summer, with a legislative calendar excluding it due to be confirmed on February 17.
  • Officials cited by France Inter say the reform is no longer a priority before 2027.
  • The sidelined measure would establish a holding company overseeing France Télévisions, Radio France and the INA, with France Médias Monde potentially included.
  • Strong pushback from left-wing parties, unions and parts of the majority left the text unlikely to pass without RN support, according to lawmakers quoted in the reports.
  • Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is curbing use of article 49.3 and seeking compromises, while Culture Minister Rachida Dati continues to argue the plan would strengthen public broadcasting.