Media Undersecretary Vito Crimi on
Wednesday said the government has at the moment no intention of
extending Radio Radicale's contract to cover parliamentary
debate and other political stories.
"Regarding the convention with Radio Radicale, as of today
there is no will to extend" it, Crimi told parliament's
oversight committee.
He added that the radio's extensive archive "will not
disappear on May 21" as it is "currently privately owned".
Last month, the government announced that it would not renew
Radio Radicale's contract, which expires on May 20.
Crimi said the historic Radical Party broadcaster had
provided a service for 25 years without having to go through any
competitive tender or evaluation of the service's value.
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