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A long-awaited agreement
The long-awaited appointments at Rai finally seem to be taking shape. After lengthy negotiations between the majority parties, an agreement has been reached that will lead to the presentation of the CVs of the directors of the news outlets at the board of directors on March 20. However, the designation of the president of public television remains blocked in the Supervisory Commission, creating a climate of uncertainty and tension.
New appointments and confirmations
Among the most significant decisions, the confirmation of Pierluca Terzulli as director of Tg3 stands out, a choice that has also found consensus among the opposition. Similarly, Roberto Pacchetti will be appointed to Tgr, a move that seems to please the League. At the same time, Fratelli d'Italia obtains the direction of Gr Radio with Nicola Rao, while Paolo Petrecca, distrusted by the editorial staff of Rainews, will be assigned to Rai Sport. These appointments, although confirmed, raise questions about transparency and effective political representation within the company.
Political reactions and concerns
Reactions to the agreement on the appointments were not long in coming. The climate among the opposition parties is tense, with the Democratic Party expressing concern over the concentration of power in the hands of the Brothers of Italy. Sandro Ruotolo, the party's information manager, denounced the situation, stating that Rai is becoming a unified channel under the control of Giorgia Meloni. M5S parliamentarians also raised doubts about the legitimacy of the appointments, asking that the CEO respond to requests for a hearing in the Supervisory Commission. These tensions highlight the fragility of the agreement and the need for a more open dialogue between the political forces.