RTVE secures Euro 2028 rights, announces major programming reforms
RTVE secured broadcasting rights for Euro 2028 and Spanish national team matches (2026-2028) for approximately €100 million, offsetting costs through internal cuts and potential revenue sharing, while also announcing major news and sports programming reforms.
RTVE secures Euro 2028 rights, announces major programming reforms
RTVE secured broadcasting rights for Euro 2028 and Spanish national team matches (2026-2028) for approximately €100 million, offsetting costs through internal cuts and potential revenue sharing, while also announcing major news and sports programming reforms.
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40% Bias Score
ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
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48% Bias Score
"Germany Postpones Public Broadcasting Fee Hike"
"German states have agreed to maintain the \u20ac18.36 monthly Rundfunkbeitrag through 2026, defying a KEF recommendation for a rise and pending court ruling; a new financing model alters future approval processes for increases under 5%."
"Germany Postpones Public Broadcasting Fee Hike"
"German states have agreed to maintain the \u20ac18.36 monthly Rundfunkbeitrag through 2026, defying a KEF recommendation for a rise and pending court ruling; a new financing model alters future approval processes for increases under 5%."
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44% Bias Score
Soon-Shiong's Cancer Cure Push and LA Times Overhaul Spark Controversy
Billionaire LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong is collaborating with the Trump administration on cancer research while simultaneously attempting to reform his newspaper, sparking controversy due to staff resignations, subscription cancellations, and accusations of political maneuvering.
Soon-Shiong's Cancer Cure Push and LA Times Overhaul Spark Controversy
Billionaire LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong is collaborating with the Trump administration on cancer research while simultaneously attempting to reform his newspaper, sparking controversy due to staff resignations, subscription cancellations, and accusations of political maneuvering.
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48% Bias Score
German Public Broadcasters Defy States, Continue Legal Fight Over Funding
Following a controversial session, Germany's Broadcasting Commission agreed on a draft for new public broadcasting financing, keeping the contribution at €18.36 until 2027, but ARD and ZDF are continuing their constitutional complaint demanding a fee increase, threatening the reform's success.
German Public Broadcasters Defy States, Continue Legal Fight Over Funding
Following a controversial session, Germany's Broadcasting Commission agreed on a draft for new public broadcasting financing, keeping the contribution at €18.36 until 2027, but ARD and ZDF are continuing their constitutional complaint demanding a fee increase, threatening the reform's success.
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52% Bias Score
RTVE President Unveils Six-Year Plan to Tackle Deficit and Improve Governance
RTVE's new president, José Pablo López, outlined a six-year plan to address a €47 million deficit, improve efficiency, and combat misinformation, emphasizing transparency and a renewed focus on internal stability.
RTVE President Unveils Six-Year Plan to Tackle Deficit and Improve Governance
RTVE's new president, José Pablo López, outlined a six-year plan to address a €47 million deficit, improve efficiency, and combat misinformation, emphasizing transparency and a renewed focus on internal stability.
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36% Bias Score