We know what the coalition would do to RTVS.

A new proposal has emerged regarding the future management and financial support of RTVS, Slovenia's public broadcaster. The plan, which was published on e-democracy platforms, outlines several key changes aimed at restructuring how media funding is allocated and how the organization is governed. Among these changes is a shift in the management structure of RTVS, moving toward a system led by a board of directors and a program committee, while eliminating the current financial council. The proposed law focuses on reforming the financial support framework for media organizations. It emphasizes funding for the creation of content in the public interest, particularly cultural and artistic programming. Under this model, the mandatory level of funds previously set by law would be removed, allowing more flexibility in allocation based on actual needs rather than fixed percentages. Additionally, the proposal suggests ending the possibility of financing non-governmental organizations in the field of media, as well as the development of new formats and tools for journalistic work, with funds directed instead towards direct media activities and the production and dissemination of content in the public interest. However, the proposal retains the option of supporting the transition of print media to digital platforms, though this will no longer be a legal obligation. Instead, such support will depend on market demands and the country’s public finances. This change aims to align funding with contemporary media trends while maintaining state responsibility for core public service functions. Another major point of the proposal involves removing media entities connected to program networks from the list of eligible recipients for financial support. The rationale is that the budgetary resources intended for media should primarily promote media diversity, editorial independence, and self-produced content. This move reflects a broader effort to ensure that public funds serve their intended purpose without subsidizing existing structures that may limit competition or innovation. The proposal also plans to transfer the responsibility for assessing media concentration on the national market to the National Communications Agency and Services (AKOS). Furthermore, it calls for amendments to disclosure requirements regarding media ownership, ensuring that the actual owner can only be listed as a physical person, thereby preventing opaque corporate structures from influencing media operations. In terms of governance, the proposal revises the leadership structure of RTVS. The current advisory board would be replaced by a program committee, similar to the one RTVS had in the past. The financial council would be replaced by a supervisory board, with the four-member executive body being replaced by a single chief executive officer. This change is meant to streamline decision-making and clarify accountability within the public broadcasting institution. The composition of the supervisory board is designed around professional expertise, focusing on individuals with knowledge in media, law, public finance, economics, accounting, and corporate governance. This approach aims to bring in diverse perspectives that could enhance the quality and relevance of RTVS's output. Transitional provisions indicate that the mandates of members of the RTVS board, the Financial Council, and the executive body will expire upon the enactment of the law, signaling a clean break from the previous administration. These measures aim to create a fresh start for RTVS, aligning its operations with modern standards and expectations. The reform also touches on the funding of ethnic programs and music productions, retaining the requirement for state funding of these activities as part of public service duties. However, it removes the legally mandated percentage-based allocation of funds tied to the TV contribution, replacing it with a more flexible approach that still ensures public service obligations are met.