Rai has submitted a letter of disciplinary complaint to Serena Bortone regarding her recent social media post about the Scurati affair. In response, Bortone has been asked to provide justifications and clarifications. The company’s CEO, Roberto Sergio, reiterated this stance during a hearing at the Supervisory Commission. Sergio emphasized that the complaint is not a disciplinary provision but rather a request for explanations. The CEO also addressed other issues raised in the hearing, including concerns about potential violations in the case of Bortone and criticisms from Usigrai over the disciplinary proceedings against her.
The CEO also discussed Rai’s performance, ratings, advertising revenue, and other issues such as program airing and the John Travolta case at the Sanremo Festival. He highlighted the need to protect Rai from fake news and defend its reputation. The company is also working on hosting discussions between political leaders ahead of the European elections.
In conclusion, Sergio emphasized that upholding standards and legality within Rai is crucial while addressing challenges and controversies faced by the company. The hearing shed light on various aspects of Rai’s operations and efforts being made to maintain its integrity and reputation.
