The French public broadcasting reform, championed by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, faced strong opposition and was initially rejected by the National Assembly on June 30, 2025, through a motion of rejection adopted by the left-wing deputies. The reform aimed to create a holding company consolidating France Télévisions, Radio France, and the INA, with the objective of improving coordination among public media entities and potentially establishing a 'BBC-style' model in France. The rejection occurred before the debate could proceed in the Assembly, amid ongoing strikes by public audiovisual sector employees disrupting programming, including at RFI. Despite the setback, the reform continued its legislative process by returning to the Senate for a second reading. In the Senate, after prolonged and contentious debates marked by obstruction tactics from opposition members, Minister Dati invoked the constitutional "vote bloqué" (cloture motion) under Article 44.3 to force a vote. On July 11, 2025, the Senate adopted the reform by 194 votes to 113. The reform remains controversial, with critics warning of risks to media independence and democratic safeguards, while supporters argue it is essential to modernize and strengthen France's public audiovisual sector to compete with digital platforms. The reform's future includes further parliamentary scrutiny, with ongoing political and social tensions surrounding its implementation.