Rai: Agcom, 1.5 million fine for pluralism violation

The Agcom Board ascertained, with two different resolutions, some violations of the service contract obligations by the concessionaire of the public radio and television service. In particular, with regard to numerous episodes concerning the programming broadcast by the three generalist networks, the Authority ascertained Rai's failure to respect the principles of independence, impartiality and pluralism and imposed a pecuniary sanction of 1.5 million euros . Agcom - reads a note - has also ascertained the failure to comply with the principles of non-discrimination and transparency, in relation to the pricing actually applied by the Rai concessionaire in the sale of advertising space.