The idea that RTL Belgium could benefit from State aid of 30 million euros because of the consequences of the health crisis has not finished spreading ink.
RTBF had already expressed its dissatisfaction, as well as the CGSP which speaks of a heist. However, just because an agreement was negotiated between the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (FWB) and the private group does not mean that the case is in the bag. Philippe Delusinne, the boss of RTL in Belgium, must first accept the conditions set by the FWB to benefit from it. The European Commission must also give the green light. To obtain it, the aid offered must cover the consequences of Covid-19 well and not only benefit RTL, but also other players in the sector concerned. One thinks in particular of local televisions. However, the FWB had already announced an aid plan for all the media. It was in April and it was only 5 million euros. Many may wish to benefit from a share of the larger of the two cakes …
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