Censorship at Rai: Serena Bortone’s Suspension Sparks Controversy

In a concerning turn of events, Rai journalist and host Serena Bortone has been suspended for six days after sharing news of the cancellation of Antonio Scurati’s monologue on social media. The disciplinary sanction was decided by the company following the opening of proceedings for the case involving Scurati.

The suspension has sparked outrage among democratic parliamentarians who have criticized it as a “bad page for Rai” and a “bad page for the public service.” They raised concerns about the biased vision in defining program schedules to please the government and majority, and vowed to bring the case back to the supervisory committee.

Numerous politicians and officials have also spoken out against Bortone’s suspension, with accusations of censorship and bias within Rai leadership. Many see it as an attack on free speech and journalistic integrity.

The suspension has brought attention to larger issues regarding censorship and control over content in public service broadcasting. It is seen as emblematic of concerns about media freedom and independence within the Rai organization.