Last but not least: Sarkozy divides France
For once, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is not making headlines because of his liaison with Carla Bruni. He is planning to abolish advertising on public television in his country. But not everyone likes this plan.
For once, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is not making headlines because of his liaison with Carla Bruni. He is planning to abolish advertising on public television in his country. If the state wants a public service, then it must also secure the necessary funding, he announced, an announcement that has provoked mixed reactions in France. Sébastien Danet, president of the media agency ZenithOptimedia, for example, is anything but enthusiastic, according to the Frankfurter Allgemeine. He fears that the government's plans could destabilize public broadcasters and the market as a whole.
The president of the public broadcaster group France Télévision, Patrick de Carolis, on the other hand, welcomes the plans. This would give public television a stronger identity. However, the missing revenue must be compensated for, he adds. And this will be a few euros - French public television is 40 percent financed by advertising revenue.
Several newspapers also reported on Wednesday about the possible privatization of one of the public broadcasters if the loss cannot be offset. This question will inevitably arise, "Libération" quoted from government circles.
It remains to be seen whether someone in Switzerland will also come up with this original idea at some point and perhaps peeing will soon have to be postponed until after the movie.
The president of the public broadcaster group France Télévision, Patrick de Carolis, on the other hand, welcomes the plans. This would give public television a stronger identity. However, the missing revenue must be compensated for, he adds. And this will be a few euros - French public television is 40 percent financed by advertising revenue.
Several newspapers also reported on Wednesday about the possible privatization of one of the public broadcasters if the loss cannot be offset. This question will inevitably arise, "Libération" quoted from government circles.
It remains to be seen whether someone in Switzerland will also come up with this original idea at some point and perhaps peeing will soon have to be postponed until after the movie.
