MPs voted Tuesday evening in committee for the merger of public broadcasting companies on January 1, 2026, desired by Minister of Culture Rachida Dati but criticized by the left and the unions.

The government amendment providing for this merger of France Télévisions, Radio France, France Médias Monde and Ina was adopted by 30 votes to 18, as part of the first reading examination of a bill from the Senate.

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