Der Streit um den Status von Katalonien hat auch Auswirkungen auf Catalunya Ràdio
The dispute over the status of Catalonia also has an impact on
Catalunya radio employees are opposed to Article 155
The Spanish government has announced the suspension of Catalan autonomy and the entry into force of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution. In this way, Madrid wants to put an end to the independence efforts of the Catalan regional government and put the Catalan provincial government down. Within six months new elections will be held in Catalonia.
But the Catalan broadcasting CCMA would also be affected by this measure, as Madrid could temporarily take the lead, according to the plans submitted. Larger parts of the budget of the Catalan Broadcasting Corporation come from the regional budget, which will come under the control of the Spanish Ministry of Finance. If the measures set out in Article 155 were to be implemented, the central government, which would then replace the regional government, could also fill leadership positions in the broadcasting corporation with its own followers. Madrid announced that they wanted to ensure a "truthful, respectful and plaristic" coverage.
The employee organizations of the Catalan television TV3 and of Catalunya Ràdio reject the announced approach of Madrid vehement and "categorically". They are concerned about the program. The employees of the Catalan radio already stated that they would not accept a newly appointed director. The organizations also defend themselves against reproaches, they had not reported objectively and took sides. The move to put Catalan broadcasting under the control of the central government is a "direct attack" and "unjust and impudent". Catalan broadcasting belongs to all Catalans and has contributed to the revitalization of Catalan culture and language over the last decades, which can not be taken away, is to be read in "El País".
Founded in 1983, the CCMA, under the umbrella of the Catalan Television TV3 and the four Radioprogramme of Catalunya Ràdio, stated in a statement that it was "committed to the citizens of Catalonia, in accordance with the mandate given by the Catalan Parliament, a public offering of the highest quality that is committed to ethical, democratic and pluralistic principles ".
