Sarkozy's TV reform leads to higher TV fees after all
User fees are to be increased to finance the planned television reform in France. The senators voted in favor by a large majority. President Nicolas Sarkozy had initially ruled out the possibility of consumers financing the reform through higher fees.
In order to finance the planned television reform in France, the fees for users are to be increased from 116 to 120 euros (177 francs) per year. The senators voted in favor by a large majority. President Nicolas Sarkozy had initially ruled out the possibility of consumers financing the reform through higher fees. However, the senators argued that the fees in France were still comparatively low.
Among other things, the new law provides for the gradual abolition of advertising on public television. However, this means that the broadcasters will lose a large proportion of their income. The state has therefore pledged to reimburse the public broadcasters 450 million euros. However, it is still unclear exactly how this is to be financed.
Sarkozy wanted to raise the standard of state television and reduce "quota dependency" by changing the law. Since the beginning of January, there has been no advertising on French state television after 8 p.m., although the law is not yet in force. It is due to go to the conciliation committee at the end of January.
Among other things, the new law provides for the gradual abolition of advertising on public television. However, this means that the broadcasters will lose a large proportion of their income. The state has therefore pledged to reimburse the public broadcasters 450 million euros. However, it is still unclear exactly how this is to be financed.
Sarkozy wanted to raise the standard of state television and reduce "quota dependency" by changing the law. Since the beginning of January, there has been no advertising on French state television after 8 p.m., although the law is not yet in force. It is due to go to the conciliation committee at the end of January.
