Chiara Nava The "new" Report is preparing for its November 8th debut, but the program's future remains a question mark over Sigfrido Ranucci and the Labor Court's decision regarding his possible reinstatement at Rai. Claudia Di Pasquale and Daniele Piervincenzi are expected to host , with a new studio and possibly even a refreshed logo.
But the very possibility of Ranucci's return is fueling strong tensions within the editorial staff. According to Corriere della Sera , some longtime correspondents and authors have reportedly made it known that they are ready to leave the program if Ranucci is reinstated . " It's either him or us " is the phrase circulating in the editorial office these days.
A position motivated, some members of the team explain, by reasons of " opportunity and incompatibility ".
Report: Tension in the newsroom and Ranucci's presence
Ranucci, meanwhile, reportedly continues to frequent the RAI headquarters on Via Teulada, where his office is still located. His presence, the newspaper reports, occurs two or three times a week and is not shared by part of the team.
In the new Report chat , from which the former manager would have been excluded, his arrival would be announced through word of mouth.
When Ranucci shows up at the offices, the new hosts and co-authors Giulio Valesini and Bernardo Iovene would prefer to move to another area of the office to discuss things. " If he's there, sometimes we argue in the corridors so we can't be heard ," a correspondent reportedly told Corriere.
In the meantime, Ranucci still has 15 days to choose a different destination from those proposed by the company, including correspondence from Cairo, Rai News, and Tg3.
The November 8 debut and the judicial issue
An editorial was reportedly prepared ahead of the first episode to explain Ranucci's absence to the public . However, the text could be modified if the judge orders his reinstatement. Further complicating matters is the fear within the editorial staff of the possible presence of wiretaps in the offices. Hence the possibility of sweeping the premises, although it is unclear who may have installed any devices.
Tensions remain among the team's journalists . Some professionals considered close to Ranucci are accused by colleagues of continuing to report to the former editor what is happening within the newsroom. Ranucci, for his part, continues to submit reports and suggestions that, according to reports, are not taken into consideration. On the legal front, the Labor Court's decision could therefore have consequences that go beyond the mere management of Report . Even if he were reinstated, RAI could oppose it . Furthermore, disciplinary proceedings initiated by the company against Ranucci remain pending. The judge's ruling could therefore also impact the delicate internal balance of the newsroom.